Fresno County Officials Declare State of Emergency Following Winter Storm

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California’s Fresno County declared a state of emergency on Thursday, March 2, after heavy snow from a winter storm trapped people in their homes and forced road closures.

County officials said the storm impacted several county roads and caused extensive weather-related damage. Footage captured by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office shows conditions in the Shaver Lake area on Thursday. Credit: Fresno County Sheriff’s Office via Storyful

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