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Rain Soaks Fresno. Snow Blankets Shaver Lake, China Peak
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By Bill McEwen, News Director
Published 2 hours ago on
October 14, 2025

Snow blankets the ground at Shaver Lake, which is at an elevation of 5,627 feet in the Sierra, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (Fresno County SO)

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Fresno’s first storm of the season dropped more than one inch of rain overnight Monday through 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The storm also brought snow to Shaver Lake and higher Sierra elevations.

China Peak ski resort reported heavy snow Tuesday morning. You can view the resort’s mountain cams at this link.

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China Peak, like many Sierra ski and snowboard operators, is projecting a Nov. 28 opening for the 2025-26 season.

Time to Break Out the Umbrellas
Umbrellas were a necessity for schoolchildren and their escorts, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)

Rain Closes Northbound Wishon Avenue at Shields Avenue, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Tuesday morning’s heavy rain forced the closure of Wishon Avenue at Shields Avenue, Oct. 14, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)

Water Collects at the Wishon Avenue Underpass, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
Water pools at the Wishon Avenue underpass in the Fresno High neighborhood, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)
A Clogged Storm Drain at Dakota Avenue and Ninth Street
A storm drain clogs at Dakota Avenue and Ninth Street in east central Fresno, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (GV Wire/Jahz Tello)

The Weather Ahead

A Winter Storm Warning in effect through 5 p.m. today.

In addition, a Flood Watch will continue through 5 p.m. for the Sierra Nevada foothills.

The NWS forecast calls for continued rain through tonight followed by clear skies on Wednesday.

After that, it will be mostly sunny weather through Sunday with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s.

Come Monday, NWS says, there is a chance that Valley locations will receive a sprinkling of rain.

 

 


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Bill McEwen,
News Director
Bill McEwen is news director and columnist for GV Wire. He joined GV Wire in August 2017 after 37 years at The Fresno Bee. With The Bee, he served as Opinion Editor, City Hall reporter, Metro columnist, sports columnist and sports editor through the years. His work has been frequently honored by the California Newspapers Publishers Association, including authoring first-place editorials in 2015 and 2016. Bill and his wife, Karen, are proud parents of two adult sons, and they have two grandsons. You can contact Bill at 559-492-4031 or at bmcewen@gvwire.com

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