Northern California mountains brace for more snow after blizzard blocked roads

Winter storm warning remains in effect through Wednesday morning with up to 12in more snow expected in the region

Forecasters are warning that more snow is on the way for northern California mountains after a powerful blizzard that closed highways and ski resorts over the weekend had mostly moved through the Sierra Nevada by early Monday.

The storm began barreling into the region on Thursday. A widespread blizzard warning through Sunday morning covered a 300-mile stretch of the mountains. Fierce winds - with gusts that reached up to 145mph in some areas - ripped down trees and power lines leaving residents in the dark.