(El Dorado County, CA) — With primary election voting underway, the Northern California Sierra Nevada and Foothills face potential disruptions due to an approaching blizzard. El Dorado County, which is reporting only a 19-percent turnout so far, expresses concerns over the storm’s impact on voter participation.

Emergency measures, including snow plows and sand trucks, are being implemented to keep roads open to 13 voting centers across the county.