Californians are reporting ICE sightings on Google Maps and Waze as “icy conditions” to warn others. It never snows in Cali.

The claim has two main components: first, that Californians are reporting ICE sightings on Google Maps and Waze as 'icy conditions' to warn others; second, that it never snows in California. Regarding the first part, multiple sources confirm that Waze and Google Maps have features allowing users to report icy road conditions, including 'icy conditions' and snow warnings. TikTok videos and articles explain how users can report icy roads on these platforms. There is also mention of people using these features in California, which aligns with the claim that Californians are reporting ICE sightings as 'icy conditions' to alert others. This is consistent with the apps' functionality and user behavior.

The second part of the claim states that it never snows in California. This is misleading. While it is true that many parts of California, especially coastal and southern lowland areas, rarely or never see snow, the state has significant mountainous regions such as the Sierra Nevada, San Bernardino, and San Gabriel mountain ranges where snow is common during winter. Recent news reports from early 2024 describe heavy snowfall and blizzard conditions in these mountain areas of California. Therefore, the statement that it 'never snows in Cali' is inaccurate when considering the entire state.

In summary, Californians do use Google Maps and Waze to report ICE sightings as icy conditions to warn others, but the assertion that it never snows in California is false because snow does occur regularly in certain regions of the state.