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See photos and video as El Dorado County residents dig out from near-record snowfall

By Hector Amezcua

Residents of El Dorado County went to work digging themselves out of the near-record weekend snowfall on Monday, during a respite from a seemingly endless series of storms that was expected to restart Wednesday.

The central Sierra snowpack currently holds 197% of the normal amount of water for this time of year. With a warmer storm expected, the area is under a winter storm warning and a flood watch for Thursday night through Sunday.

“It’s been a lot and we’re supposed to have a warm storm coming in. So that’s pretty bad,” said South Lake Tahoe resident Erin Kelly, looking at the accumulation of snow in her front yard.

Rylan Travillion, 10, of South Lake Tahoe clears snow from his fanily’s driveway on Monday, March 6, 2023 in South Lake Tahoe. Travillion and his siblings had a snow day, which they will have to make up at the end of the school year. Another 3 to 5 inches snowfall are expected today.
Rylan Travillion, 10, of South Lake Tahoe clears snow from his fanily’s driveway on Monday, March 6, 2023 in South Lake Tahoe. Travillion and his siblings had a snow day, which they will have to make up at the end of the school year. Another 3 to 5 inches snowfall are expected today. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
The Tahoe Paradise Golf Course entrance building in South Lake Tahoe is obscured by snow on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County.
The Tahoe Paradise Golf Course entrance building in South Lake Tahoe is obscured by snow on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Erika Travillion of South Lake Tahoe stands in front of her home as snow falls on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County.
Erika Travillion of South Lake Tahoe stands in front of her home as snow falls on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Snow begins to fall on Lake Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Snow begins to fall on Lake Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Jerri Johnson of South Lake Tahoe skis on a dock in Lake Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County.
Jerri Johnson of South Lake Tahoe skis on a dock in Lake Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Keith Byers, a retired Fresno Police officer, removes snow from his house in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023.
Keith Byers, a retired Fresno Police officer, removes snow from his house in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
A flurry of snow falls on a shop at Sierra-at-Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023. A near-record amount of snow has fallen in the Sierra Nevada over the past few weeks.
A flurry of snow falls on a shop at Sierra-at-Tahoe on Monday, March 6, 2023. A near-record amount of snow has fallen in the Sierra Nevada over the past few weeks. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
A vehicle is driven on Sierra Ski Ranch Road as snow falls on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County.
A vehicle is driven on Sierra Ski Ranch Road as snow falls on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Erika Travillion of South Lake Tahoe removes snow from her car on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County.
Erika Travillion of South Lake Tahoe removes snow from her car on Monday, March 6, 2023 in El Dorado County. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com
Erin Kelly points to the buried grill in the snow on Monday, March 6, 2023, in South Lake Tahoe. “It’s been a lot and we’re supposed to have a warm storm coming in. So that’s pretty bad,” said Kelly.
Erin Kelly points to the buried grill in the snow on Monday, March 6, 2023, in South Lake Tahoe. “It’s been a lot and we’re supposed to have a warm storm coming in. So that’s pretty bad,” said Kelly. Hector Amezcua hamezcua@sacbee.com

This story was originally published March 8, 2023 at 5:00 AM.

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