
Today's Weather Facts
On this date in 1846, an early season snow buried the Sierra Nevada Mountains under five feet of snow, trapping the 87 pioneers that made up the ill-fated Donner Party. Only 47 people survived the winter.

On this date in 1846, an early season snow buried the Sierra Nevada Mountains under five feet of snow, trapping the 87 pioneers that made up the ill-fated Donner Party. Only 47 people survived the winter.