China Peak Ski Resort is making new snow over the next couple of nights in preparation for a planned Saturday opening. The popular Sierra ski and snowboard spot has invested millions of dollars in upgrades and is readying its runs as the winter sports season gets underway. And, despite the...
Friday’s Creek Fire Updates: 6% Containment, More Firefighters & Equipment, China Peak Explosion
As the Creek Fire burns over 175,893 acres in Fresno and Madera into its eighth day, the more than 1,600 firefighters on scene have forged 6% containment. That first hard edge on the wildfire has Cal Fire officials expressing cautious optimism about bringing the aggressive blaze under control. “Today was...
Friday’s Creek Fire Updates: Cautious Optimism After 6% Containment; China Peak Explosion
As the Creek Fire burns over 175,893 acres in Fresno and Madera into its eighth day, the more than 1,600 firefighters on scene have forged 6% containment. That first hard edge on the wildfire has Cal Fire officials expressing cautious optimism about bringing the aggressive blaze under control. “Today was...
China Peak's 1-2 Punch: Snow, Boxing Champ Jose Ramirez
The outlook for local skiers quickly pivoted last weekend when heavy snows powered China Peak to its earliest opening since 2010. Now, with the National Weather Service forecast calling an 80% chance of snow Friday night in the Huntington Lake area and heavy snow throughout Saturday, the resort is bustling...
Fresno CHP's Message to Mountain Drivers: Chains Required!
The Fresno office of the California Highway Patrol used social media Wednesday morning to warn about the dangers of driving in snowy conditions in the foothills and mountains. The CHP's main message in the midst of the Valley's first winter weather event: "Yes really! Chains ARE required." The CHP also...
Incoming Storms Bring Ski Area Hope for Thanksgiving Week Opening
The Thanksgiving week storm that's projected to drop Fresno's first measurable rainfall could also bring heavy snow to the Southern Sierra mountains. Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Hanford say a "strong and wet storm" will reach Central California Tuesday night and continue through Friday. Listen to this...