It's looking a lot more like winter in California's parched mountains today. Snow fell across the Sierra and in the mountains of Southern California on Sunday. And, while the immediate forecast calls for a return of dry skies, the National Weather Service in Hanford says there is a possibility of...
Meteorologist Says 209 MPH Tahoe Gust Likely a Mistake
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — A gust of 209 mph recorded atop a California peak over the weekend was likely not a state wind record but a mistake resulting from a faulty sensor, a meteorologist said Monday. The wind recording was made Sunday morning by an instrument at 9,186 feet on...
Sheriff: 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured in Lake Tahoe Avalanche
At least one person has died and another was seriously injured Friday in an avalanche at a Northern California ski resort, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said in a tweet. The Sierra Avalanche Center warned of dangerous avalanche conditions for all elevations, stating on its website that there was “a...
137 MPH Wind Gust at Tahoe Resort; Chains on I-80 in Sierra
RENO, Nev. — Chains or snow tires are required on much of U.S. Interstate 80 in the Sierra and most highways around Lake Tahoe after a winter storm packing snow and winds in excess of 130 mph blew through the region. A weather advisory for the Reno-Tahoe area expired at...
What Follows Rain in Valley Winters? Fog, of Course.
After a wet start to December, including more than a half-inch of rain Sunday, the Fresno area is expected to dry out. But watch out for fog. The forecast from the National Weather Service-Hanford calls for little or no rain. That may change over the weekend, especially over the Sierra...
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 Rainfall Record Tied, More Rain Ahead
Keep your umbrella and raincoats handy. After Fresno tied a 67-year-old rainfall record Sunday with 0.78 inches, the National Weather Service-Hanford forecast calls for more rain before this storm wanes Thursday, followed by the arrival of a new storm on Friday. In addition, the Sierra Nevada will continue to experience...
Winter Arrives in the Valley. Expect Sierra, SoCal Travel Snarls.
Winter finally is coming to the Valley ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, bringing high winds, rain, and snow. If you're headed to the Sierra, take chains. Listen to this article: Caltrans Announces Road Closures The California Department of Transportation says it will close the Sonora Pass on State Route...
Wildfire Burning in California Mountains Grows
GOLETA — A wildfire burning Tuesday on Southern California mountains north of Santa Barbara forced as many as 6,300 people from their homes, but an approaching storm offered hope that the flames would be doused, authorities said. The fire was a threat to an estimated 2,400 structures, Santa Barbara County...
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...