Warm, dry March forces some Sierra ski resorts to close
A warm and largely snowless March is cutting the Sierra Nevada ski season short, with several resorts ending operations weeks earlier than planned.
A warm and largely snowless March is cutting the Sierra Nevada ski season short, with several resorts ending operations weeks earlier than planned.
From avalanche threat to flood concerns: Tahoe faces rapid warmup and rain
After a week of heavy snowfall and a deadly avalanche in the greater Lake Tahoe region, the focus is now shifting from snow accumulation to what happens next.
After a week of heavy snowfall and a deadly avalanche in the greater Lake Tahoe region, the focus is now shifting from snow accumulation to what happens next.
Crews recover bodies of all 9 victims in deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche
A group of 15 skiers were on the final leg of a backcountry trip to Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada when they were caught in the avalanche.
A group of 15 skiers were on the final leg of a backcountry trip to Castle Peak near Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada when they were caught in the avalanche.
Safety concerns grow after 2 skiers die at Heavenly's Boulder Lodge in Tahoe
Amid a week of deadly tragedies and as fresh snow brings visitors back to the Tahoe region this weekend, safety is top of mind.
Amid a week of deadly tragedies and as fresh snow brings visitors back to the Tahoe region this weekend, safety is top of mind.
Sheriff's office opens investigation, uses explosives to help teams access avalanche victims
The Nevada County Sheriff's office on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the avalanche site near Castle Peak.
The Nevada County Sheriff's office on Friday conducted an aerial survey of the avalanche site near Castle Peak.
Greenbrae mother of two among six avalanche victims identified
A family representative has identified six of the skiers killed in an avalanche on Tuesday morning in California's Sierra-Tahoe region. A statement from the families said this was a group of eight close friends whose backcountry ski trip ended tragically.
A family representative has identified six of the skiers killed in an avalanche on Tuesday morning in California's Sierra-Tahoe region. A statement from the families said this was a group of eight close friends whose backcountry ski trip ended tragically.
21-year-old Northstar skier who attended San Jose State found dead, sheriff says
A 21-year-old skier reported missing was found dead at Northstar ski resort in Truckee – the third death at this same resorts this month, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
A 21-year-old skier reported missing was found dead at Northstar ski resort in Truckee – the third death at this same resorts this month, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said Thursday.
Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about the victims and survivors
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Authorities say 15 people were on a three-day skiing trip. Here's what we know so far about the victims and survivors of the avalanche.
Cal/OSHA launches investigation in deadly Lake Tahoe avalanche, tour guide company
California safety officials are launching an investigation into the tour company at the center of Tuesday's catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe's Castle Peak.
California safety officials are launching an investigation into the tour company at the center of Tuesday's catastrophic avalanche near Lake Tahoe's Castle Peak.
Mill Valley women among group caught in deadly Tahoe avalanche: mayor
Eight people were killed in the avalanche and one person is still missing, presumed dead.
Eight people were killed in the avalanche and one person is still missing, presumed dead.
Backcountry skiing and avalanche safety
Ethan Greene, director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, talks backcountry safety.
Ethan Greene, director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, talks backcountry safety.
Avalanche victim is spouse of Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue team member, sheriff says
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo confirmed that one of the deceased victims was married to a member of the Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue Team.
Fatal Lake Tahoe avalanche: What we know about Blackbird Mountain Guides
A three-day backcountry trip led by Blackbird Mountain Guides turned deadly Tuesday when an avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe. Authorities confirmed Wednesday that eight people are dead and one remains missing following the slide.
A three-day backcountry trip led by Blackbird Mountain Guides turned deadly Tuesday when an avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe. Authorities confirmed Wednesday that eight people are dead and one remains missing following the slide.
Hillsborough man dies in Northstar skiing accident
A 53-year-old Hillsborough man died Sunday following a skiing accident at a Sierra Nevada resort, authorities confirmed.
A 53-year-old Hillsborough man died Sunday following a skiing accident at a Sierra Nevada resort, authorities confirmed.
9 people missing in Tahoe avalanche, sheriff's officials say
Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say.
Search and rescue teams with the Nevada County Sheriff's Office are responding to an avalanche on Tuesday with 9 people unaccounted for, off Interstate 80 near Donner Summit and Truckee. Six survivors were located and are being brought to safety, officials say.
At 15, this Northern Californian is the youngest Team USA athlete at the Winter Olympics
It wasn’t that long ago that Northern California Olympian Abby Winterberger was racing down a snowy mountain as a pint-sized toddler on skis, with a blanket in hand and her pacifier in her mouth.
It wasn’t that long ago that Northern California Olympian Abby Winterberger was racing down a snowy mountain as a pint-sized toddler on skis, with a blanket in hand and her pacifier in her mouth.
Bay Area storm: How long will the rain last this week?
Rain returned to the Bay Area, with light to moderate showers Tuesday evening and heavier rainfall expected through Wednesday night.
Rain returned to the Bay Area, with light to moderate showers Tuesday evening and heavier rainfall expected through Wednesday night.
Truckee avalanche turns fatal, missing snowmobiler found dead
The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirms a snowmobiler, who was initially reported missing, was found buried under snow minutes later, but did not survive a Truckee avalanche on Monday.
The Nevada County Sheriff's Office confirms a snowmobiler, who was initially reported missing, was found buried under snow minutes later, but did not survive a Truckee avalanche on Monday.
California will start 2026 far below peak snowpack
California will begin 2026 with nearly a quarter of the snow needed to reach peak snowpack levels for the spring, a state official said Tuesday, adding it’s too soon to know how the state’s water supplies will fare in the coming year.
California will begin 2026 with nearly a quarter of the snow needed to reach peak snowpack levels for the spring, a state official said Tuesday, adding it’s too soon to know how the state’s water supplies will fare in the coming year.
Sierra snowstorm: Multiple spinouts reported on I-80
The Sierra Nevada was blanketed with snow on Wednesday as a storm swept through the region on Christmas Eve.
The Sierra Nevada was blanketed with snow on Wednesday as a storm swept through the region on Christmas Eve.