New Pacific Storm Bringing More Rain to Coast San Francisco, Feb. 8.
A new storm is en route from the Pacific bringing with it additional rain and snow to California and points east, the Weather Bureau reported here to-day, All northern California mountain passes were blocked by high snow drifts which delayed traffic. This year's snowfall is expected to exceed the 1913 record of 277 inches.
Warnings against bad weather were issued throughout the entire length of the Pacific coast, while high seas delayed the arrival of many ships end prevented others from sailing.
The Sacremento River nearly overflowed the 30 ft. stage at Knight Landing. Railways reported 30 ft, snow drifts at many points.—United Press.
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