California transforms into a 'winter wonderland' after an unexpected August snowfall hits region.

an unusual cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska has brought unexpected August snowfall to parts of California and the Pacific Northwest disrupting the summer season Highway 89 through Lassen Volcanic National Park in California had to be closed while high elevation areas like mount rineer in Washington and minet Vista in California received a dusting of snow the weather also impacted the Burning Man festival in Nevada with rain causing temporary entrance closures record rainfalls and snowfall were reported in various regions including Mammoth Mountain and the Sierra Nevada despite the unusual cold and precipitation forecasters are predicting a quick return to summer heat however warnings have been issued for fire danger due to the Gusty winds accompanying the cold front