Winter in August? Unseasonal snow and rain surprise west coast, disrupt travel and festivals August 24, 2024 at 10:40PM

A rare cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska brought unexpected snow to California and the Pacific Northwest in August. Highways were closed, and unusual snowfall was reported in places like Lassen Volcanic National Park, Minaret Vista, and Tioga Pass, disrupting travel and affecting events like the Burning Man festival in Nevada.