Blizzard brings relief to drought-stricken northern California

A powerful blizzard has hit northern California, bringing up to two meters of snow and potentially alleviating the state's drought conditions.

A blizzard has buried parts of northern California under up to two meters of snow.
Winds during the blizzard reached speeds of up to 160 kilometers per hour.
The heavy snowfall could provide much-needed relief for the state's ongoing drought conditions.
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