EnvironmentDrought Improves In Pacific Northwest, Not CaliforniaNovember 25, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe latest U.S. Drought Monitor showed no change to drought conditions in California over the past week. But, the report does not include the storm that brought rain to valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada this week.
EnvironmentEl Niño Won't End California Drought, State SaysAugust 13, 2015 | Chris NicholsState and federal forecasters say California’s drought is likely to stretch into a fifth straight year, even if a soggy El Niño arrives this winter.
EnvironmentEarly Ski Resort Closures Impact Tahoe EconomyMarch 27, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe early closure of snowless ski resorts in the Lake Tahoe area has affected businesses and people... and not in good ways. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Snow Survey Better Than Last Year But Not Good EnoughDecember 30, 2014 | Amy QuintonCalifornia’s first winter snow survey paints another fairly bleak picture of the potential for runoff restoring water levels in the state’s reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentLake Tahoe Ski Resorts Plan November OpeningNovember 3, 2014 | Ed JoyceLast weekend's storm in Northern California brought several inches of snow to many Sierra ski resorts. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Breezy Winds, Lingering Showers Expected In Sacramento ValleyMay 6, 2014 | Marianne RussThe storm that moved through Northern California over the past 24 hours brought a small amount of rain to the drought-ravaged region.
Late Season Storm Brings Rain To Sacramento, Snow To The SierraApril 25, 2014 | Marianne RussWhat's likely to be the last cold storm of the season is moving through the Sierra and the Valley and forecasters say travelers should be prepared.
Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For Lake TahoeMarch 26, 2014Forecasters are predicting that the rain falling in drought-stricken Northern California may be the beginning of the longest stretch of wet weather yet this year.
Rain, Snow Expected In Sacramento RegionMarch 25, 2014Get ready for some wet weather -- and maybe even a few thunderstorms -- over the next couple of days in drought- ridden Northern California.
Storm Dumps Rain, Snow In CaliforniaFebruary 28, 2014 | Steve MilneNorthern Californians are waking up to more rain and snow this morning. It’s the second of two storms to hit the region this week.
