A band of heavy snow continues across western regions with Lakeshore, CA reporting about 39 cm, Soda Springs, CA around 35.5 cm, and South Lake Tahoe, CA near 33 cm, accompanied by winds in the 50–55 km/h range. Expect slick, snow-packed roads and reduced visibility during the morning commute; buses are likely to be cancelled or delayed in the highest snow zones, and getting the kids ready for school will take extra time. Most other areas show lighter totals (roughly 5–15 cm) with lingering wintry travel concerns, so slow starts or delays could occur outside the core trouble spots.
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