Texas power outages seen from space in stunning before-and-after photos

Images from the NOAA-NASA Suomi NPP satellite compared before-and-after photos of the lights in Houston, Texas during a record-breaking winter storm.

Texas blackouts fuel misleading claims about renewable energy

With millions of Texas residents still without power amid frigid temperatures, conservative commentators have falsely claimed that wind turbines and solar energy were primarily to blame.

Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm

Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.

1st of 3 new storms brings more snow to Sierra Nevada

The first in the latest series of winter storms predicted for California and western Nevada has brought more snow to the Sierra Nevada.

2 dead as winter storm barrels through California

At least two people were killed after a drenching storm that flooded areas and buried the Sierra Nevada in snow, authorities said.

Storm pounds Monterey and Santa Cruz counties

The storm struck the entire Bay Area and beyond. But it seemed to let most of its anger out on Monterey County.

Blizzard in Lake Tahoe snarls traffic, raises fear of avalanches

Several feet of snow have fallen around Lake Tahoe and other parts of the Sierra Nevada range in what has turned into one of the biggest storms in years.

South Bay connector ramp closed due to jackknifed big rig

A Sig Alert was issued and the connector ramp was closed, and there was no immediate word on when the road will reopen.

Sierra storm could dump foot of snow on ridges above Tahoe

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday effective through 10 a.m. Saturday for the Tahoe-area and parts of eastern California and western Nevada.

Light rain falls in the Bay Area; snow falls in the Sierra

A cold front and light rain is forecast in the Bay Area Wednesday, with chances of heavier rain in the North Bay regions, according to the National Weather Service.

Avalanche warning at Lake Tahoe, north shore schools closed

A winter storm warning was in effect Thursday until 10 p.m. for the Tahoe area, where as much as 18 inches (45 cm) was possible above elevations of 7,000 feet and up to 2 feet on ridge tops.

PG&E warns customers of potential outages with unsettled weather

An incoming storm will bring heavy rainfall to the Bay Area and Pacific Gas and Electric is warning customers of potential outages. 

After recent storms, Sierra snowpack off to good start

The California Department of Water Resources made its first snow survey of the new year and officials are pleased with the results.