No 'realistic possibility' Northstar ski employee could still be alive, authorities say
Northstar employee Rory Angelotta, 43, of Truckee went skiing on Christmas Day and has not been seen since.
Northstar employee Rory Angelotta, 43, of Truckee went skiing on Christmas Day and has not been seen since.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Video shows SUV plow into Oregon police car after sliding on black ice
An SUV was captured on video slamming into a police patrol car in Oregon after hitting a patch of black ice on the highway.
An SUV was captured on video slamming into a police patrol car in Oregon after hitting a patch of black ice on the highway.
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.
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.
DRAMATIC PHOTOS: Snow blankets Northern California
From Oakland to Truckee, snow blanketed the Bay Area and beyond this Christmas season.
From Oakland to Truckee, snow blanketed the Bay Area and beyond this Christmas season.
Cameron Pass avalanche: Backcountry skier dies after being 'fully buried' in Colorado
A backcountry skier was killed in a Cameron Pass avalanche on Christmas Eve in Colorado, officials said.
A backcountry skier was killed in a Cameron Pass avalanche on Christmas Eve in Colorado, officials said.
Out-of-town visitors still stranded in snow-struck Sierra
With snowbanks towering more than a story high and blizzard conditions making driving difficult, there are plenty of Christmas holiday travelers who haven't been able to leave the Sierra and find their way home.
With snowbanks towering more than a story high and blizzard conditions making driving difficult, there are plenty of Christmas holiday travelers who haven't been able to leave the Sierra and find their way home.
Rare snow sightings around the Bay Area and Wine Country
From San Francisco to Livermore, snow flurries are bringing excitement to the Bay.
From San Francisco to Livermore, snow flurries are bringing excitement to the Bay.
Skier missing amid blizzard conditions at Tahoe-area resort
Rory Angelotta of Truckee was reported missing late Saturday at Northstar California Resort, the Placer County sheriff’s office said.
Rory Angelotta of Truckee was reported missing late Saturday at Northstar California Resort, the Placer County sheriff’s office said.
Sierra smashes snowiest December on record
A record-breaking snowfall fell in the Sierra this December - a whopping 16 feet.
A record-breaking snowfall fell in the Sierra this December - a whopping 16 feet.
Married Millbrae couple identified as victims found dead in submerged vehicle
The coroner has identified the two people who were found dead in a submerged vehicle in Millbrae as Rolando Ortigas Glorioso, 63, and Susana Glorioso, 62.
The coroner has identified the two people who were found dead in a submerged vehicle in Millbrae as Rolando Ortigas Glorioso, 63, and Susana Glorioso, 62.
Series of winter storms blast western US with more snow ahead
A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.
A series of winter storms in the Western U.S. brought heavy snow and some travel headaches. Forecasters warned of more wintry weather ahead.
Blizzard keeps some ski resorts from opening
Heavenly, Pallisades and Northstar closed slopes on Monday because of blizzard conditions.
Heavenly, Pallisades and Northstar closed slopes on Monday because of blizzard conditions.
Families rush to Bay Area mountaintops to see snow
It's not just the Sierra that got blanketed in snow over the Christmas weekend. Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton received the white powdery stuff as well.
It's not just the Sierra that got blanketed in snow over the Christmas weekend. Mount Diablo and Mount Hamilton received the white powdery stuff as well.
2021's biggest and wildest weather moments
Here are five of the biggest weather stories of 2021, which included deadly flooding and a new wildfire record set in California.
Here are five of the biggest weather stories of 2021, which included deadly flooding and a new wildfire record set in California.
Major storm dumps snow, closes mountain routes in California
Turbulent weather stretched from San Diego to Seattle, where several of inches of snow fell. The California Department of Transportation also closed many other roads while warning of slippery conditions for motorists.
Turbulent weather stretched from San Diego to Seattle, where several of inches of snow fell. The California Department of Transportation also closed many other roads while warning of slippery conditions for motorists.
Winter storm shuts down I-80 in Sierra, more snow on way
A winter storm remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Tahoe, where the National Weather Service said more snow is on its way — 1 to 2 feet more at lake level and up to another 3 feet at elevations above 7,000 feet where winds could gust in excess of 100 mph.
A winter storm remains in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lake Tahoe, where the National Weather Service said more snow is on its way — 1 to 2 feet more at lake level and up to another 3 feet at elevations above 7,000 feet where winds could gust in excess of 100 mph.