Lawsuit challenges Lake Tahoe ski resort's new parking fees
Officials at Northstar California Resort near Truckee, California, announced in October they would begin charging fees for the first time this season at a major parking lot near the premium parking area where fees already were in place.
Officials at Northstar California Resort near Truckee, California, announced in October they would begin charging fees for the first time this season at a major parking lot near the premium parking area where fees already were in place.
Winter solstice: The shortest day of the year is upon us
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
The winter solstice, which is shortest day of the year, will occur Saturday, Dec. 21.
Winter weather alerts issued for millions as storm moves across parts of US
Winter conditions over the weekend triggered deadly crashes in the Central Plains and Midwest, while a storm was set to bring more snow and freezing rain into the Northeast.
Winter conditions over the weekend triggered deadly crashes in the Central Plains and Midwest, while a storm was set to bring more snow and freezing rain into the Northeast.
Storms nudge most of California out of dry category
Two months ago, the U.S. Drought Monitor categorized more 81% of the state as abnormally dry because of above-normal temperatures and a lack of precipitation six weeks into the water year that started Oct. 1. The percentage climbed to 85% as recently as last week.
Two months ago, the U.S. Drought Monitor categorized more 81% of the state as abnormally dry because of above-normal temperatures and a lack of precipitation six weeks into the water year that started Oct. 1. The percentage climbed to 85% as recently as last week.
Friends rescue snowboarder swept away, buried in Sierra avalanche
A snowboarder was rescued by friends after he was buried face down by an avalanche in the Sierra on Monday.
A snowboarder was rescued by friends after he was buried face down by an avalanche in the Sierra on Monday.
Flooding shuts Muni service for several hours, heavy rains to blame
Weather-related problems caused the transit operator to shut down the underground line from West Portal to Embarcadero, forcing passengers to find an alternative means to get downtown.
Weather-related problems caused the transit operator to shut down the underground line from West Portal to Embarcadero, forcing passengers to find an alternative means to get downtown.
Rainstorm causes flooding, downed trees all over Bay Area
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in several areas of San Francisco Saturday, downing trees and turning streets into what looked to be lakes.
Heavy rain caused severe flooding in several areas of San Francisco Saturday, downing trees and turning streets into what looked to be lakes.
Tree falls into home in Montclair district of Oakland
Firefighters responded to the 5900 block of Alhambra Way at about 3 p.m. to find the tree having smashed through a pool/tub room of the house. Rain was especially heavy at the time, said Battalion Chief James Bowron.
Firefighters responded to the 5900 block of Alhambra Way at about 3 p.m. to find the tree having smashed through a pool/tub room of the house. Rain was especially heavy at the time, said Battalion Chief James Bowron.
Large tree causes significant damage to Oakland home
No one was injured when the tree fell, but the home was substantially damaged.
No one was injured when the tree fell, but the home was substantially damaged.
Man and woman taken to trauma center after tree falls on them
The tree fell at Locust and Clay streets in San Francisco. The two are expected to be ok.
The tree fell at Locust and Clay streets in San Francisco. The two are expected to be ok.
Localized flooding in portions of the East Bay as rainstorm hits
Jesse Gary reports from Orinda.
Jesse Gary reports from Orinda.
As rain approaches, so do fears of mudslides and debris flows in Kincade fire zone
With one big atmospheric river behind them and a very wet cold front about to hit, people in the Kincade Fire burn areas are pretty well set for what's coming, especially overnight Friday into Saturday.
With one big atmospheric river behind them and a very wet cold front about to hit, people in the Kincade Fire burn areas are pretty well set for what's coming, especially overnight Friday into Saturday.
Concerns of flooding and mudslides in the North Bay
Tom Vacar reports from Healdsburg.
Tom Vacar reports from Healdsburg.
'Tis the season for landslides, mudslides, rock slides and debris flows
Now is the time for residents and property owners near hills to start checking you property above and below.
Now is the time for residents and property owners near hills to start checking you property above and below.
Snow in Reno, up to 3 feet on peaks above Tahoe by weekend
Light snow fell in the Reno area Wednesday and a winter weather advisory was in effect until 6 p.m. for the central Sierra south of Lake Tahoe where up to 6 inches of snow was possible west of U.S. Highway 395 along the California-Nevada line.
Light snow fell in the Reno area Wednesday and a winter weather advisory was in effect until 6 p.m. for the central Sierra south of Lake Tahoe where up to 6 inches of snow was possible west of U.S. Highway 395 along the California-Nevada line.
Tahoe-area resorts utilize favorable weather conditions for snow making
"Our state-of-the-art systems enable Heavenly and Northstar to remotely turn on snowmaking from their cell phones or computers instantly when cold weather moves into the mountains."
"Our state-of-the-art systems enable Heavenly and Northstar to remotely turn on snowmaking from their cell phones or computers instantly when cold weather moves into the mountains."
‘Polar Coaster Winter': Farmers' Almanac predicts intense cold, snowfall to come in 2019-20
Farmers' Almanac released its extended weather forecast, predicting a “Polar Coaster Winter” that will make for plenty of freezing temperatures and snowfall in most of the country this season.
Farmers' Almanac released its extended weather forecast, predicting a “Polar Coaster Winter” that will make for plenty of freezing temperatures and snowfall in most of the country this season.
'Watermelon snow' at Yosemite National Park
While the temperatures soar in the Bay Area this week, at Yosemite National Park, there are still lingering signs of winter with snowy, frozen slopes in the high country.
While the temperatures soar in the Bay Area this week, at Yosemite National Park, there are still lingering signs of winter with snowy, frozen slopes in the high country.
Sierra snow survey shows snowpack is 162% of average statewide
The latest survey of the Sierra Nevada snowpack Tuesday found what a state water official called "practically a California water supply dream" with twice as much snow as normal in some locations.
The latest survey of the Sierra Nevada snowpack Tuesday found what a state water official called "practically a California water supply dream" with twice as much snow as normal in some locations.
NASA gives view of healthy Sierra snowpack from space
The Sierra snowpack is looking very robust from outerspace. NASA tweeted satellite images Wednesday showing a side-by-side of the snowpack from Feb. 15, 2018 compared to Feb. 11, 2019. NASA wrote, "The Sierra Nevada is really living up to its name 'snowy mountain range' this year. With snow reports coming in feet and snow storms still moving in, it’s now home to the...
The Sierra snowpack is looking very robust from outerspace. NASA tweeted satellite images Wednesday showing a side-by-side of the snowpack from Feb. 15, 2018 compared to Feb. 11, 2019. NASA wrote, "The Sierra Nevada is really living up to its name 'snowy mountain range' this year. With snow reports coming in feet and snow storms still moving in, it’s now home to the...