California sees a summer of extremes, from heat waves and wildfires to snow
The West Coastโs summer has been interrupted by an unusually cold system from the Gulf of Alaska that dropped down through the Pacific Northwest into Northern California.
Sierra Nevada records snowiest day of the season from brief but potent California storm
A weekend spring storm that drenched the San Francisco Bay area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.
Stretch of California Highway 1 that collapsed in Big Sur closes again as new storm arrives
A new storm has swept into California and again forced the closure of scenic Highway 1 in iconic Big Sur where one of its two lanes collapsed into the ocean after heavy rains.
Wintry weather blankets New England and California mountains as storm expected in central regions
It may officially be spring, but wintry weather is blanketing the U.S. with New England and California seeing a mix of rain, heavy snow and gusty winds.
โWeโre gonna need a bigger plow.โ How parts of the Sierra Nevada received more than ten feet of snow in days
An atmospheric river developed, dumping snow on the Sierra Nevada in a matter of days.
Key Northern California highway closed as snow continues to fall in the blizzard-hit Sierra Nevada
A major highway is closed again as the effects of a powerful blizzard continue to cause problems across the Sierra Nevada, and forecasters warned more heavy snow is on the way for Northern California.
Stretch of I-80 shut down as monster blizzard dumps snow on mountains in California and Nevada
California authorities shut down 100 miles of Interstate 80 on Friday as the biggest snow storm of the season bore down on the Sierra Nevada.
Blizzard warning, avalanche watch as storm packing up to 10 feet of snow moves into Sierra Nevada
The most powerful Pacific storm of the season has started barreling into the Sierra Nevada.
Storms dump heavy snowfall in northern Arizona after leaving California a muddy mess
Heavy snow has shut down parts of major interstates in northern Arizona while low-lying clouds delayed more than 100 flights farther south in Phoenix.
Winter storms dump snow on both US coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel
A major winter storm bringing up to a foot of snow and freezing rain to some communities spread across New England, sending residents scurrying to pull out their shovels and snowblowers to clear sidewalks and driveways.
California mountain and desert towns dig out of the mud tropical storm
Crews worked to dig roads, buildings and care home residents out of the mud across a wide swath of Southwestern U.S. desert Monday, after a tropical storm to hit Southern California.
Young, wild and free: Wolverine spotted in California for only second time in last 100 years
A wolverine was spotted three times last month in the eastern Sierra Nevada, a rare occurrence for an animal thatโs only been seen one other time in California over the last 100 years.
Drought over? Spring outlook finds relief -- and flood risk
Record snowfall and rain have helped to loosen droughtโs grip on parts of the western U.S., even pushing it out altogether in California after consecutive dry years.
California gets more rain and snow, but dry days are ahead
More rain and snow fell during the weekend in storm-battered California, making travel dangerous and prompting new evacuation orders over flooding concerns along a swollen river near Sacramento.
Winter storm that struck Sierra Nevada heads across US
A winter storm that sent ski lift chairs swinging and closed mountain highways in the Sierra Nevada will push across the country and reach the Plains by mid-week, bringing significant rain and below-average temperatures.
GOP candidates stress urgency at annual Nevada cookout
At the 7th annual Basque Fry in Gardnerville, a lineup of GOP national heavyweights and local Nevada politicians fired up a crowd of 1,500 Republicans with a message of urgency.
Nevada toad declared endangered at site of geothermal plant
In a rare emergency move, the U.S. government has temporarily declared a Nevada toad endangered, saying a geothermal power plant in the works could result in its extinction.
Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid Northwest
A thaw-out is coming for the frozen Seattle and Portland, Oregon, but not before another round of snow that could compound problems for a region more accustomed to winter rain than arctic blasts.
'So difficult': Winter snow, cold slam Northwest and Sierra
Snow, ice and unseasonable cold in the Pacific Northwest and the Sierra Nevada are continuing to disrupt traffic, cause closures and force people to find refuge in emergency warming shelters.
Snow blasts California and freezes Pacific Northwest
Severe weather sweeping parts of the U.S. has brought frigid temperatures to the Pacific Northwest, heavy snow to mountains in Northern California and Nevada, and unseasonable warmth to Texas and the Southeast.
Major storm dumps snow, closes mountain routes in California
A major Christmas weekend storm caused whiteout conditions and closed key highways amid blowing snow in mountains of Northern California and Nevada, with forecasters warning that travel in the Sierra Nevada could be difficult for several days.
Another storm heading into already drenched California
California has emerged largely unscathed from drenching rainfall and heavy snow in the mountains as it prepares for a weaker round of storms likely to bring more relief to the drought-stricken state.
Powerful storm drenches Southern California with heavy rain
Rain is drenching Southern California as a blustery storm charged down the state, triggering river rescue efforts and raising the threat of mudslides in areas scarred by wildfires.
Hot, dry air, possible lightning raise California fire worry
California's interior is hot and dry and the forecast calls for a risk of fire-starting dry lightning as thousands of firefighters already have their hands full with wildland blazes.
Lake Tahoe wildfire seemed controllable, until winds flared
Last week, managers overseeing the fight against the massive wildfire scorching Californiaโs Lake Tahoe region thought they could have it contained by the start of this week.
Lake Tahoe resort city OK for now, wildfire fight not over
Better weather is helping in the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, a place known the world over as a recreational paradise.
Atmospheric river storm drenches California, snow piles high
An atmospheric river storm pumped drenching rains into the heart of California on Thursday as blizzard conditions buried the Sierra Nevada in snow. (Andy Richard/Caltrans District 9 via AP)LOS ANGELES โ Evacuations were ordered Thursday in wildfire burn areas prone to mudslides as an atmospheric river storm pumped drenching rain into Southern California while blizzard conditions buried the Sierra Nevada in snow. The system then dropped into Southern California, bringing threats of flash floods and debris flows to areas scorched by recent blazes. AdIn the San Francisco Bay Area, Northern California, a horse, Staredown, died during training Thursday at Golden Gate Fields in Albany. The atmospheric river is part of a major change in weather for California, which had significant drought conditions for months.
Multiple FEET of snow to fall on parts of the Sierra Nevada this week
A strong and slow-moving storm system off the West Coast is in prime position to send continuous moisture up the spine of the Sierra Nevada this week. Weather pattern leading up to feet of snow in the Sierra NevadaLocal National Weather Service offices are warning of major travel delays, whiteout conditions and even the possibility of avalanches. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for the foothills/mountains of interior NorCal Tue PM - Fri AM. Snowfall will be possible down into the N Sac Valley late Tue - Wed AM w/cities of Redding & Red Bluff receiving multiple inches of snow. Travel is HIGHLY discouraged #cawx pic.twitter.com/T4SLC20mVc โ NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) January 26, 2021In addition to the obvious threats that multiple feet of snow brings, this also comes in addition to the ongoing drought out west.
More than 100 displaced after fire ravages California town
In this photo taken by a drone, homes destroyed by the Mountain View Fire are seen in the Walker community in Mono County, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)LOS ANGELES โ A week before Thanksgiving, more than 100 residents were displaced Thursday by a wind-whipped wildfire that ravaged a remote mountain community in California and killed one person, authorities said. By early Wednesday, rain and snow were falling, reducing the fire to smoldering remnants after it scorched over 32 square miles (84 square kilometers). The same ferocious winds, part of winter-like weather that blew into California and Nevada, also sent a wildfire roaring through a neighborhood about 100 miles (160 kilometers) north in Reno, Nevada. The parts of California and Nevada where the wildfires flared are experiencing drought.
Oktoberfest in the Hill City
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Oktoberfest fun was all over Riverfront Park in Lynchburg on Saturday. The Water Dog and The Academy Center of the Arts partnered with Sierra Nevada to bring the event to the Hill City. There was authentic German food, beer, live music, costumes and more. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.
For the first time Oktoberfest coming to Lynchburg this weekend
LYNCHBURG, Va. - Time is running out to get tickets to the first of-its-kind of beer fest in Lynchburg. The Water Dog, and the Academy Center of Arts are partnering with Sierra Nevada to bring Oktoberfest to the Hill City at Riverfront Park. There will be German food, beer, music and a costume competition. Organizers want people to know the unique fest isn't just about the beer, but it's about experiencing the culture. For more information on how to get tickets, visit https://www.thewaterdog.com/oktoberfest-2019.