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A person shovels snow from a roof in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
Heavy snow pummels California
A POWERFUL storm blasted America’s west coast, with thousands preparing for floods, mudslides and even avalanches.
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Ravens interact on growing snow piles in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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A line of cars follows a tractor plowing snow near Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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A ravens hops along the tops of growing snow piles in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through California. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow continues to fall in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow removal crews work to keep up with falling snow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through California. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Cars leave a pattern in the snow on Highway 395 near Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through the western US state. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW
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Snow piles continue to grow in Mammoth Lakes, California, January 9, 2017 as a series of strong storms moves through California. / AFP PHOTO / DAVID MCNEW