EnvironmentNorthern California Sets New Precipitation RecordApril 13, 2017It is now the wettest season on record in Northern California, where most of the state gets its water supply. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
WATCH: Raindrops Catapult Bacteria Into The Air, And It's BeautifulMarch 7, 2017They don't have wings, but bacteria sure can fly. Researchers at MIT say that tiny bubbles trapped by raindrops play a part in launching bacteria on long-distance flights.
More Rain, Snow For The Region Through MondayJanuary 17, 2017 | Bob MoffittThe first of three storms is scheduled to hit California Wednesday. The California Nevada River Forecast Center says the northwestern part of the state could receive as much as a foot of rain by the time the final storm passes through on Monday.
EnvironmentReservoir Levels Rise In California With Record October RainfallOctober 31, 2016 | Amy QuintonOctober was one of the wettest on record in Northern California. But the state needs much more to replenish major reservoirs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGroups Hopeful Recent Rains Will Help California SalmonMarch 16, 2016 | Amy QuintonRecent rains have increased water storage in reservoirs and flooded fields in the Sacramento Valley. That has improved habitat for fish and wildlife. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentAtmospheric River Storms Can Reduce Sierra SnowMarch 2, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new NASA study shows that “atmospheric rivers” in California are more likely to result in increased flooding and reduced snowpack in the Sierra Nevada.
Series Of Storms To Move Through CaliforniaJanuary 4, 2016Several storm systems queued off the coast will bring several inches of rain to the Sacramento Valley 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.
EnvironmentRain, Snow Hits Parched California; Severe Weather Forecast Through Monday AfternoonFebruary 8, 2015 | Ed JoyceWet, windy conditions are expected across northern California through Sunday, and into Monday, as a second weekend system drenches the region and brings snow to higher elevations.
EnvironmentEl Niño Not Expected To Help California DroughtDecember 4, 2014 | Ed JoyceThe watch continues to see if El Niño conditions will develop to help ease California's drought. But so far, only a weak El Niño is expected. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
