West Coast's Summer Gets Interrupted by Snow

In a rare turn of events, a cold system from the Gulf of Alaska has brought snow to parts of the Pacific Northwest. The National Weather Service confirmed snowfall on Mount Rainier and the possibility of a dusting in the Sierra Nevada, mainly near Tioga Pass and the higher parts of Yosemite National Park. August snow hasn't been observed in these parts since 2003.

Tioga Pass, standing at over 9,900 feet, often closes in winter due to snow that can take a month or two to clear, but the recent snow won't persist for long. However, the weather service cautioned about slick roads and advised campers and hikers to prepare for winter conditions. The cooler weather is expected to spread across the western US by Sunday, but with it comes the risk of fire due to gusty winds. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)