Severe storms sweep across southern US overnight

A line of severe storms moved across the southern United States overnight, leaving homes damaged and without power.

21 people rescued from stuck tram cars in New Mexico

Lt. Robert Arguellas, a Bernalillo County Fire Department spokesperson, said early Saturday afternoon that crews first rescued 20 people stranded in one car and several hours later rescued a 21st person stranded by themselves in a second car.

Minneapolis so cold that NHL is warming ice for Winter Classic

The NHL Winter Classic in Minnesota has set the record as the coldest game in NHL history. It's so cold the NHL is actually warming the ice for the game.

PG&E struggles in Sierra power restoration

Pacific Gas and Electric has had so much snow country damage, that it is putting all its hands on deck and calling in reserves to do repairs between storms.  

Colorado wildfires: At least 580 homes destroyed, 34K evacuated

Colorado wildfires fueled by gusty winds burned an estimated 580 homes and forced thousands to evacuate. Officials were assessing the damage on Friday.

Despite snow, California still in drought

California’s mountain snow holds 160% of the water it normally does this time of year, state water officials announced Thursday, marking a strong start to the drought-stricken state’s traditionally wet winter season.

With weather clearing, South Lake Tahoe mayor welcomes back snow lovers

Since October, about 22 feet of snow fell onto the Tahoe/Sierra Mountain region, according to data by the Central Sierra Snow Lab at UC Berkeley. As weather conditions improve, the mayor of South Lake Tahoe is prepared to welcome travelers back to the region for snow season.

California has had more snow than Chicago this winter

It's not too often that California cities beat Chicago in a snow record. But that is exactly what has happened this winter, as more white stuff has fallen in the Golden State than in the Windy City.

Sierra snow emergency causes power outages, stranded visitors

More snow and rain pummeled California, causing travel disruptions on mountain routes in the Sierra, power outages and stranding many who wanted to return home from their extended Christmas holiday break. 

California gets more snow, rain before New Year’s break

More snow and rain fell on California on Wednesday, causing travel disruptions on mountain routes and raising the risk of debris flows from wildfire burn scars.