Mountain storm: Great water supply and skiing with a big dose of danger
California's mountains provide water, natural habitat, recreation, and tourism. That said, the mountains can provide real winter danger. As of Friday afternoon, I-80 westbound traffic is being turned at the Nevada State Line, and eastbound traffic on the same interstate is being turned around at Drum Forebay due to spin-outs, high winds, and low visibility.
Historic snow event in the Sierra
10" to 20" of snowfall is already on the ground in the Sierra with more on the way. The blizzard warning for the Sierra goes into Sunday morning. There is also an avalanche warning for Saturday morning.
Driving to Tahoe in the blizzard? Think again
Blizzard conditions on Friday morning were picking up en route to the Sierra, prompting the California Highway Patrol to beg drivers: Don't make the trip if you don't have to.
Blizzard conditions close Yosemite National Park, ski resort operations
Yosemite National Park closed at midnight Thursday because of a major winter storm that is expected to cause blizzard conditions. And ski resorts were closing some of their runs, too.
Tahoe blizzard warning: Wind gusts hit 100 mph at some Sierra peaks
As a blizzard started pounding the Sierra on Thursday, wind gusts whipped at more than 100 mph at certain peaks in the Sierra including near the Palisades ski resort.
Heavy rain, cold, windy
Steve Paulson says Friday and Saturday will see heavy rain, cold temps and high wind gusts.
Below average temps, rain
Today will see below average temps in the 50s and rain is ahead.
Tahoe blizzard: Everything you need to know
Since blizzards don't occur every day in California, we'd thought we'd break down what's going on and explain this weather phenomenon.
Sierra blizzard: what you need to know
A cold storm from the Gulf of Alaska has led authorities to issue a blizzard warning covering much of the Sierra Nevada mountains in California. Up to 12 feet of snow could fall in the hardest hit areas.
Skiers, snowboarders preparing for massive Sierra storm
The Sierra Snow Lab says the latest storm expected to hit the Lake Tahoe area this week could make its way into the top 10 snowiest days since 1970. According to the lab, the snowiest days on record is a tie between March 1982 and December 2021 with a total of 39 inches, but researchers with the lab say this blizzard could make for a new record. KTVU's Alex Savidge and Cristina Rendon speak with Kevin "Coop" Cooper, Communications Director for Cali-Pass Resorts about the threat the storm poses for skiers and snowboarders hoping to take advantage of the snow and how long some may have to wait to hit the slopes.
Texas Panhandle wildfire: Largest fire in state history claims 2 lives
The Smokehouse Creek fire in the Texas Panhandle has now burned more than 1 million acres and has claimed the lives of two women.
Rain and snow in the forecast
Rain and snow are in the forecast through at least Monday.
Skiers, storm chasers head to Tahoe ahead of blizzard warning
Last minute preparations were underway Wednesday night, ahead of the next round of snow in the Sierra.
Magnitude 3.8 earthquake measured in Discovery Bay
U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 3.8 earthquake in Discovery Bay on Wednesday evening.
Sierra blizzard warning: Up to 12 feet of snow could blanket Northern California
Another big storm is on the way, dumping snow in the Sierra and bringing more rain to the Bay Area.
Blizzard warning for Sierra issued days in advance
A blizzard warning was issued days in advance for the Sierra. A major snowstorm is expected to hit Thursday at 4 a.m. and last to Sunday at 10 a.m.
Major Sierra snow storm, blizzard conditions ahead
The National Weather Service said that rain and gusty winds will hit the Bay Area starting on Thursday afternoon and last through Sunday.
Significant snow event ahead
Steve Paulson said there will be significant snow and blizzard conditions from Thursday to Sunday.
Slightly cooler Tuesday, mild temps with chance of rain this weekend
Look for a transition day this Thursday from cooler, but mild temperatures and the rain to come this weekend. KTVU's Bill Martin says there will be a lot of snow in the mountains this weekend as well.
Light drizzle
There's some light drizzle around the Bay Area.