Residents of California's mountain communities are stuck in an unprecedented blizzard situation, having received over 40 feet of snow since the start of the season. A late-February arctic blast threw the area for a loop and blocked all highways leading up the mountains, stranding the thousands of people who live and visit in the area seasonally. The state is struggling to get the roads cleared, but luckily they've estimated that they could restrict the two week setback imposed on the residents to one week, meaning they would be able to get out in less time.

Families are snowed in and struggling to keep going. Many have lost power, roofs have collapsed, essential items like food and medicine are dwindling. The snow has stopped falling, and the National Guard has deployed to aid in the recovery, but residents are still struggling due to a lack of clearing and state support.

Paola Fowler, 37, her husband,