Tahoe region sees rare blizzard warning as ski resorts sell out
More than a foot of snow was reported early Wednesday in the foothills north of Reno. The Mount Rose ski resort on the southwest edge of town announced it would be closed "due to blizzard conditions and high winds."
More than a foot of snow was reported early Wednesday in the foothills north of Reno. The Mount Rose ski resort on the southwest edge of town announced it would be closed "due to blizzard conditions and high winds."
Bay Area weather: High winds, power outages, flash floods and evacuations
Despite all the worry, there was no major damage, other than a few trees coming down and disruptions to people's lives because the power went out.
Despite all the worry, there was no major damage, other than a few trees coming down and disruptions to people's lives because the power went out.
PG&E reports 27,000 customers without power around Bay Area due to harsh winds
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Electrical service is out for some 27,000 customers around the Bay Area as of 5 a.m. Wednesday, as fierce winds and rain batter the region, PG&E reported.
Waffle House feeds Ala. neighborhood after deadly tornado knocked out power
A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.
A Waffle House in Alabama turned to a propane-fueled flattop grill and set up shop outdoors after a deadly tornado left the area without power earlier this week.
Last minute preparations before series of storms strike Bay Area
All eyes are on the skies with a series of storms expected to come barreling down on the Bay Area.
All eyes are on the skies with a series of storms expected to come barreling down on the Bay Area.
Powerful atmospheric river heads toward California
Evacuation orders were issued in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties around the area scorched by a complex of wildfires ignited by lightning last August. The state Office of Emergency Services positioned strike teams and task forces in five counties.
Evacuation orders were issued in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties around the area scorched by a complex of wildfires ignited by lightning last August. The state Office of Emergency Services positioned strike teams and task forces in five counties.
Tornado rips through Alabama, killing 1 and causing 'significant damage'
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
The tornado in Alabama damaged businesses, homes, knocked out power, and blocked roads in the Fultondale area of Jefferson County.
California winds fan fires, topple trees and trucks
South of San Francisco, the state’s firefighting agency said it responded to 13 vegetation fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties in 12 hours, and isolated evacuations were ordered for a total of 120 homes near two of them.
South of San Francisco, the state’s firefighting agency said it responded to 13 vegetation fires in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties in 12 hours, and isolated evacuations were ordered for a total of 120 homes near two of them.
Rare winter windstorm batters the Bay Area
The gnawing sounds from chainsaws filled the air as crews tried to clear a downed 60-foot pine tree toppled by high winds onto Undajon Drive.
The gnawing sounds from chainsaws filled the air as crews tried to clear a downed 60-foot pine tree toppled by high winds onto Undajon Drive.
Howling NorCal winds cause power outages, fires, downed trees
KTVU meteorologist Steve Paulson said gusts were howling at 82 mph in Blackhawk and 52 mph in the Oakland hills.
KTVU meteorologist Steve Paulson said gusts were howling at 82 mph in Blackhawk and 52 mph in the Oakland hills.
East Bay Regional Park District closes parks because of high winds
The East Bay Regional Park District on Tuesday closed several of its parks because of high winds.
The East Bay Regional Park District on Tuesday closed several of its parks because of high winds.
12 children rescued from Santa Cruz harbor after large waves capsize multiple sailboats
12 children were rescued from the waters outside the Santa Cruz harbor Sunday after the small sailboats they were in began to capsize as large ocean swells pounded the coast.
12 children were rescued from the waters outside the Santa Cruz harbor Sunday after the small sailboats they were in began to capsize as large ocean swells pounded the coast.
Two rescues underway as high surf warning hits coast
The Bay Area's pacific coastline was hit with yet another round of high surf Sunday leaving two rescue crews at two different Bay Area beaches searching for victims.
The Bay Area's pacific coastline was hit with yet another round of high surf Sunday leaving two rescue crews at two different Bay Area beaches searching for victims.
High surf warning issued along coastal region
The region's Pacific coastline will see another round of high surf arrive Sunday morning with dangerous breaking waves that could exceed 30 feet in some spots.
The region's Pacific coastline will see another round of high surf arrive Sunday morning with dangerous breaking waves that could exceed 30 feet in some spots.
Avalanche warning, winter weather advisory for Lake Tahoe
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued an avalanche warning and winter weather advisory for much of the Sierra Nevada, including Lake Tahoe through Monday night.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued an avalanche warning and winter weather advisory for much of the Sierra Nevada, including Lake Tahoe through Monday night.
Hazardous beach conditions along Bay Area coast Tuesday and Wednesday
The National Weather Service is warning of a high risk of sneaker waves in the Bay Area starting Tuesday evening and lasting through Wednesday night.
The National Weather Service is warning of a high risk of sneaker waves in the Bay Area starting Tuesday evening and lasting through Wednesday night.
Wildfire danger grows in California with strong winds in forecast
The National Weather Service is predicting gusts of up to 60 mph for the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday.
The National Weather Service is predicting gusts of up to 60 mph for the San Francisco Bay Area early Monday.
PG&E reduces scope of potential PSPS event, Bay Area not impacted by shutoffs
The revised shutoff plan is due to substantial changes overnight in terms of the severity and location of the strongest winds along with improved humidity.
The revised shutoff plan is due to substantial changes overnight in terms of the severity and location of the strongest winds along with improved humidity.
Dangerous ocean conditions to bring sneaker waves, strong rip currents to the coast
A west-northwest swell has the potential to bring with it dangerous sneaker waves, stronger rip currents and moderate to large breaking waves.
A west-northwest swell has the potential to bring with it dangerous sneaker waves, stronger rip currents and moderate to large breaking waves.
Rainy season poses threat to Bay Area wildfire burn areas
Experts say this year’s La Niña Winter will cool the North Pacific’s waters and could produce drier conditions down south. The Bay Area could see normal rainfall, which may signal another problem.
Experts say this year’s La Niña Winter will cool the North Pacific’s waters and could produce drier conditions down south. The Bay Area could see normal rainfall, which may signal another problem.