Snow survey reveals one of California's deepest measurements

The snowpack in the Sierra Nevada mountains is one of the deepest on record, state water officials said Friday. 

Yosemite National Park is stunning covered in snow

It's a hard call to make: Which season is the most stunning at Yosemite National Park? Some say it's winter.

'Todd the Runner' from Castro Valley darts up Mt. Diablo in snow

With all the winter weather slamming California, it's not surprising that many of the Golden State's sun lovers bundle up and stay indoors. Not Todd Glieden.

50% of California currently out of the drought

Though it's still too early to take a victory lap, the drought now has a very big and growing dent in it.  

State of emergency declared in parts of California

Gov. Newsom declared a state of emergency in 13 California counties that bore the brunt of recent storms that brought rain, snow and other hazards.

Colder weather on the way, freeze warning issued for Bay Area

Whenever a freeze warning is issued, keeping your family and pets in an insulated, warm area is crucial to making it through a cold night. Johnson Garden Center in Morgan Hill says there are also ways to keep your outdoor plants safe from being damaged by freezing weather.

Watch: Los Angeles sees light snow as winter storm pushes through region

The winter storm is the second of three pushing through Southern California this week, bringing more rain and snow to an already soaked region.

Avalanche strikes Northern California's Olympic Valley

An avalanche struck near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday night during the latest California snowstorm – the snowiest on record in the Sierra since 1970 –  forcing people to evacuate an apartment building that was slammed by the snow in Placer County, the sheriff said.

'Zero visibilty,' blizzard, avalanche warnings in Tahoe as another storm slams Sierra, closes ski resorts

The Sierra was getting hit with another flurry of snow on Tuesday as the region remained under avalanche and blizzard warnings with whiteout conditions and snow obstructed roads leading to road closures. 

Bay Area gears up for another round of wet weather

The North Bay took the Bay Area's biggest punch Monday as the rain and wind continued to pound the region.

Video shows violent eruption of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano

Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.

National Weather Service reports Bay Area snow totals from latest storm

The views from Mount Hamilton might be some of the prettiest you can see after days of snowfall in the Bay Area; unfortunately, most people can't get there because CalTrans has the mountain roads deemed too dangerous to pass.

Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County mostly reopen after closures from extreme snow, fallen trees

The California Highway Patrol closed a portion of Highway 17 early Friday because of the snow pack. They shared video of the conditions with deep banks of snow on both sides of the road, as more snow fell.

Over 100 drivers stuck on snow-clogged road in Livermore

Some parts of the Bay Area looked like a winter wonderland this morning, but the glistening snow can make for tough travel. Firefighters had to assist over a 100 motorists stranded on Patterson Pass Road in Livermore.

North Bay slammed with wet weather, forcing road and school closures

Multiple roads in the North Bay had to be closed Friday due to the winter storm and dangerous conditions. Further north, in Crescent City, snow met up with the ocean waves.

San Francisco hits new record low, drops to 39 degrees

San Francisco hit a new record low Friday, according to meteorologist Steve Paulson. After a night of sleet and hail, the city by the Bay dropped to 39 degrees.