EnvironmentExtreme Drought ‘Entrenched’ In Most Of CaliforniaMarch 24, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe California drought improved slightly in northern California, but long-term severe to extreme drought remains "entrenched" in central and southern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAvalanche Warning Along Sierra Crest After Heavy, 2-Day SnowMarch 14, 2016(AP) — The National Weather Service in Reno has issued an avalanche warning along the Sierra crest after a weekend storm dumped up to 20 inches of snow on the mountains around Lake Tahoe and up to a foot at lake level.
EnvironmentSome Reservoirs Rise, Sierra Snowpack Nears NormalMarch 14, 2016 | Ed JoyceStorms have pushed the Sierra Nevada snowpack closer to average and some California reservoirs are above historical average. But reservoirs and rainfall in Southern California are not doing as well. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Bring Snow To Sierra, Rain To ReservoirsMarch 13, 2016 | Ed JoyceWeekend storms in Northern California have brought several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada and increased runoff into some California reservoirs.
EnvironmentStorm Brings Rain, Snow, Tricky TravelMarch 11, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of storms in Northern California is forecast to bring heavy rain to the valleys and snow to the Sierra Nevada through early next week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentHeavy Rain, Heavy Snow In Northern CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems will move through Northern California Thursday through Tuesday of next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued more than 10 warnings, watches and advisories.
EnvironmentReservoirs Filling, But Snowpack Worries In CaliforniaMarch 10, 2016 | Ed JoyceSome reservoirs are filling in California, but melting Sierra Nevada snowpack is a worry. After early March storms, the U.S. Drought Monitor says the state is now primed for drought improvement. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Environment'Miracle March' Storms Bring More Snow, Rain To CaliforniaMarch 9, 2016 | Ed JoyceA series of strong weather systems are forecast to bring heavy rain, snow and potential flooding to about 19 counties in northern California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Boost Sierra Nevada Snowpack, ReservoirsMarch 7, 2016 | Ed JoyceMaybe a "Miracle March" will ease some of the deficits from the historic four-year drought in California. Recent storms have boosted the Sierra Nevada snowpack and more snow is in the forecast. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentStorms Bring Rain And Snow To CaliforniaMarch 4, 2016 | Ed JoyceThe series of storms in California over the next week could cause federal water managers to release water from the Folsom Reservoir to maintain flood space requirements. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
