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A powerful storm system is expected to hit California on Thursday, bringing heavy snow to the Sierras and the North Coast.
The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings and high wind advisories, with snow expected to fall as low as 2,000 feet in some areas on Sunday.
A rare blizzard warning has been issued for the Sierras from Thursday to Saturday.
PG&E is preparing for the storm, warning customers in remote areas to be ready for extended outages and advising safety precautions.
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