Mammoth Mountain says so much snow has fallen this winter that the slopes will be open to skiing and boarding through the Fourth of July, at least. The popular resort in California's Eastern Sierra reported Wednesday that the latest storm is adding to its summit season total — which is...
You Won't Believe How Much Snow Is Falling in the Sierra
Snow continues to blanket the Sierra Nevada and the foothills, shutting down schools Tuesday, making travel treacherous, and offering the promise of irrigation water for Valley farmers. The National Weather Service in Hanford says this latest series of winter storms had produced 5 to 6 feet of Sierra snow in...
Good News for Hikers. Treated Clothing Really Repels Ticks.
There's good news for hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the Sierra Nevada. Permethrin-treated clothing to prevent tick bites really works, according to research announced last week by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Especially Effective Against Black-Legged Tick Moreover, the treated clothing is especially effective against the...
Big Mudslide Blocks U.S. 395 Near the State Line
TOPAZ LAKE, Nev. — Crews were working Tuesday to reopen a major highway in the Sierra that was shut down by a huge mudslide at Topaz Lake near the Nevada-California state line. The mudslide covered U.S. Highway 395 with 100 feet of debris as deep as 5 feet in some...
March Miracle? Whatever the Rain Total, It's Marvelous
The storm system flowing over the Central Valley this week is bringing a decent amount of needed rain, but probably not enough to warrant the "miracle" label, says a local meteorologist. Still, if projections become reality, this month's total rainfall could help March 2018 achieve Top 10 status. March Could...
Atmospheric River Heads to the Valley. What Is It?
A big weather system is heading to Fresno, Clovis and other parts of California. The heaviest rain will hit us Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service forecast office in Hanford. There is a possibility of flooding, especially in Southern California, which still is recovering from last year's...