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.

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.

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.

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. 

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Steve Paulson says today will be mostly cloudy with highs in the mid 50s.

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.

Winter weather advisory
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There's a winter weather advisory today until 10 p.m. in the Sierra. There will be a break in the weather on Thursday.

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.

Low-altitude snow draws Bay Area locals

Low altitude snow is both a novelty and a rarity, so much so, lowland folks flocked to it. But, how low can snow go? KTVU toured the Bay Area's dominant peaks to give you a look.

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Steve Paulson says today will see both rain and snow and the highs will only reach the 40s.

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.

Sierra smashes snowiest December on record

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.