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Howling Winds Reach 103 MPH in Northern California Overnight

Mount Tamalpais. Flickr/Michael Pujals When you woke up in Northern California on Sunday Morning, you likely noticed winds howling outside…

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More PG&E Power Shutdowns are Expected this Weekend

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA It was a relatively short power shutdown this week for 179,000 PG&E customers as the power company…

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PG&E Moving Forward with Power Shutdowns to 179,000 Customers in Northern California

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA PG&E has confirmed the latest round of power shutdowns for Northern California will indeed take place, with…

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More PG&E Power Shutdowns? Elevated Fire Weather Forecast this Week

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA We’ve reached fall in Northern California, and although it’s a wonderful time to enjoy the foliage in…

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Scientists Explains How Climate Change is a Driving Force in Northern California Wildfires

View of the Camp Fire from a satellite. Photo: Stuart Rankin There’s no doubt that many contributing factors went into…

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Experts: Windy Week Could be NorCal’s Biggest Wildfire Threat this Year

The National Weather Service has forecasted winds of up to 50 mph this week, causing experts and PG&E to prepare…

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Extreme Fire Conditions Could See PG&E Power Shutoffs to 600,000 NorCal Residents

PG&E’s equipment has been at the center of many Northern California fires, forcing the company to perform power shutoffs during…

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Survey Team Concludes it was a Tornado that Touched Down in Davis

On Saturday, September 28th, a Northern California community was taken by storm by the emergence of a “tornado” near Davis.…

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Lassen Park is Looking Like a Winter Paradise Right Now

As the clouds clear on the rare September snowstorm that swept through Northern California this week, the mountains are already…

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Winter in September? Mt. Shasta Ski Park Got Slammed with Snowfall this Weekend

Sitting at just 6,880 feet elevation, the Mt. Shasta Ski Park sometimes has trouble receiving the same amount of snowfall…

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UPDATE: Chain Controls Dropped Over I-80 Near Tahoe

All chain controls have been dropped over Donner Summit on I-80. There are currently no restrictions going over the pass…

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Snowstorm Blankets Northern California Mountains with More on the Way

As the summer season winds down in Northern California, it seems like we may just skip the fall season entirely.…

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Like a Scene Out of Twister: Terrifying Tornado Touches Down in Davis

Just past 6 pm on Saturday, Northern California residents were surprised when the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning…

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What Month is It?! Snow Forecast for Northern California Mountains this Weekend

Although summer just officially ended on September 23rd, it’s beginning to feel like winter in Northern California. We’ve already seen…

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It’s Mid-September and People Are Already Snowboarding on Mt. Shasta

Earlier in the week we reported that Mount Shasta was forecast to see up to two feet of snow this…

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Mount Shasta Could Receive Another 19 Inches of Snow Over the Next Two Days

Flickr/Jonathan Mueller It was a sight we haven’t seen in a while when the clouds cleared over Mount Shasta to…

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The Snow is Falling HARD in Tahoe! Here Are the Best Photos/Videos of the First Storm of the Season

It’s September 16th and it looks like winter is coming a little early in Northern California this year! A snowstorm…

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Snowstorm Slows Traffic on Highway 80 Over Donner Summit

The first significant storm has officially hit Northern California, and much like any other NorCal storm, it brought snowy conditions…

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Mount Shasta Receives its First Snowfall of the Season

The first significant storm of the season hit Northern California on Sunday evening, bringing with it some light snowfall in…

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First Significant Rainstorm of the Year Descending onto Northern California

Although the official end of summer comes on September 23, it seems no one sent Mother Nature the memo. A…

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Tahoe Area Receives its First Snow of the Season

It’s early September and we’ve already recorded our first snowfall of the year in the Tahoe area. The snowfall hit…

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Northern California Experienced its 2nd Warmest August in Recorded History

Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker Did you think it was hot in August? Alright, alright… It’s always hot…

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Map Shows Thousands of Lightning Strikes Hitting NorCal on Wednesday

On Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service warned that thunderstorms were expected throughout Northern California, and boy were they right.…

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National Weather Forecaster Predicts a Warm, Dry Winter for Northern California

The winter of 2019 was historic for many reasons. Ski resorts experienced record snowfall and the incessant downpour of rain…

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Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Northern California this Week

Beating the heat on Lake Tahoe This past weekend, Northern California saw a crazy thunderstorm that brought thousands of lightning…

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This Map of Lightning Strikes in NorCal this Week is TERRIFYING

We’ve reported heavily on the thunderstorm and subsequent lightning strikes that were so prominent over the weekend in the Northern…

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Hailstorm Blankets Lassen Volcanic National Park During its Busy Birthday Weekend

Facebook/Lassen Volcanic National Park It was supposed to be a busy weekend in Lassen Volcanic National Park. On Lassen’s 103rd…

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See the Best Photos/Videos from the Crazy NorCal Thunderstorms this Week

The skies were bright in some parts of Northern California Friday night, with hundreds of lightning strikes filling the air…

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Lightning Ignited 36 Fires in NorCal National Forests this Week

It was a busy week for firefighters in Northern California national forests this week, with two days of thunderstorms bringing…

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578 Lightning Strikes Have Ignited 7 Fires in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest in the Past 24 Hours

Flickr/Patrick Dirden Dangerous lightning strikes have been prominent throughout Northern California and Southern Oregon over the past 24 hours and…

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NorCal Slammed with Hundreds of Dangerous Lightning Strikes With More on the Way

View this post on Instagram A little bit of last night's action at the Sundial. Torn between getting rest and…

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Brace Yourselves: A Heat Wave is Descending Upon Northern California

Sunset over the Sacramento River The summer has been mild so far, a welcomed sight for NorCal locals who have…

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What Month is It?! Giant Hailstorm Falls on Sierra Nevada Mid-June

It was Father’s Day in the Sierra Nevada on Sunday, and while offspring were celebrating their fathers, it seemed like…

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126 Lightning Strikes Have Hit the Shasta-Trinity National Forest Over the Past 24 Hours

Thunderstorms have been prevalent throughout Northern California this week, and no area has seen more threatening weather activity than the…

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NorCal on Red Flag Fire Watch as PG&E Mulls Power Shutdown

Increasing winds and low humidity has resulted in a Red Flag Warning for areas of Northern California on Friday afternoon…

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Triple Digits: The First Heatwave of the Summer is Coming to NorCal

It took a little bit longer than usual, but summer has finally arrived in Northern California. A heatwave is descending…

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More Thunderstorms Forecast For NorCal Through the Weekend

As the month of May nears its end and Northern California residents long for sunny weather, the beginning of June…

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Watch the Moment Golf Ball-Sized Hail Began Falling on Shasta Lake

With the many warnings from weather forecasters last week, we knew we were in for some inclement weather in Northern…

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Memorial Day in Northern California

Typically, Memorial Day sits as the ceremonial beginning of summer for Northern California. That won’t be the case this year.…

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Out of This World! The Best Photos and Videos from NorCal’s Crazy May 24th Storm

We all knew a storm was heading our direction for Memorial Day Weekend, but on the night of Friday, May…

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After Snowiest May on Record, Mammoth Mountain Extends Ski Season to August

The historic winter of 2019 just refuses to quit as Mammoth Mountain has now recorded its snowiest May on record,…

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Tornado-Like Storm Brings Crazy Clouds, Golf Ball-Sized Hail to NorCal

What a Friday night in NorCal! We all knew a storm was heading our direction for Memorial Day Weekend, but…

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Thunderstorms, Mountain Snow Forecast for Memorial Day Weekend in NorCal

Clouds over Bridge Bay on Shasta Lake Sheesh, what a bummer. Although Memorial Day isn’t the official first day of…

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NorCal Reservoirs Approach Capacity with More Rain and Snow in the Forecast

Shasta Lake At the beginning of May, Northern California reservoirs were already sitting at historic levels. Then came the unexpected…

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Snowy Conditions Bring Chain Controls to the Tahoe Area

With the rare May storm that is currently hitting Northern California with unseasonable snow in the mountains, winter driving conditions…

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Winter Weather Advisory: Another Foot of Snow Forecast for NorCal Mountains

Following a series of storms that brought historic rain to the Northern California valley and nearly two feet of snow…

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It’s Officially Sacramento’s Wettest May on Record

Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker These storms that have been slamming Northern California the past week have brought heavy precipitation, with inches of…

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Maybruary?! Another Storm with Heavy Rain and Snow Moving into NorCal Today

After the historic winter of 2019 that singlehandedly brought Northern California out of a 7-year drought, some were hoping for…

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NWS Issues ‘Winter Storm Watch’ with Over 2 Feet of Snow Forecast for NorCal

It’s not over yet, folks. In fact, this weird winter weather in May is just getting started. A rare May…

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NorCal Storm Update: Heavy Rain, Sierra Snow and Chain Controls

A rare mid-May storm slammed Northern California on Wednesday, bringing with it some winter conditions during a time of year…

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“Significant Weather Advisory” Issued in Shasta County

The rare mid-May storm that is currently slamming Northern California has peaked in Shasta County, with the National Weather Service…

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Winter in May? Storm to Bring a Foot of Snow to the NorCal Mountains this Week

Just when you thought it was over, the winter of 2019 is coming back with a vengeance. A big storm…

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Record Heat Wave Pounds Northern California

After enjoying a cold, wet winter, Northern California temperatures are beginning to transform into typical summer temperatures, with record heat…

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It’s Official: Squaw Valley Received the Most Snowfall in the United States this Winter

Photo: Squaw Valley/Ben Birk Northern California saw a historic winter of 2018/19, with snowfall hitting every region in bulk and…

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A Heat Wave is Heading Towards Northern California

Sunset over the Sacramento River After a long, cold and wet winter, spring has finally arrived in Northern California, bringing…

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Another Avalanche Reported on Mount Shasta’s Avalanche Gulch

Mount Shasta has seen numerous significant avalanches already this winter. There was the historic Valentine Avalanche in February and another…

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NorCal Ski Resorts Own the 9 Deepest Snowpacks in North America

Photo: Sierra-at-Tahoe The historic winter in Northern California has single-handedly brought California out of a 7 year drought and the…

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Over 2-Feet of Snow Forecast to Fall on NorCal Mountains this Weekend

Photo: Squaw Valley Resort Another week in 2019, another storm… It’s been a historic snow season in Northern California, with…

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Flood Watch Issued Along Sacramento River as Keswick Dam Flows Increase

As the rain continues to pour down on Northern California, officials are needing to make difficult decisions regarding water storage…

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Tahoe Snowpack is More Than Double It’s Historical Depth

There are so many statistics we could present to you that would indicate just how incredible the snowfall in Northern…

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Forecast: A Week of Rain, Snow and Thunderstorms in Northern California

As 2019 hits the first day of April, dreams of flower blooms and spring hikes fill the mind. But Mother…

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NOAA Predicts Warm Spring Temperatures, Flood Risks in Northern California

Lassen Park Snow Removal The National Atmospheric and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center recently released its 90-day forecast for the…

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Lightning Strike Explodes Top of Redding Tree, Sending Debris 150 Yards Away

Wednesday night saw some extreme weather in Shasta County. A strong storm brought flooding to some areas along with a…

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Flash Flooding Reported in Shasta County

In the last week of March, a winter storm has descended upon Northern California, creating flash floods in eastern Shasta…

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Water Revival: Major NorCal Reservoirs are Currently Filled to the Brim

Shasta Lake The winter of 2019 has singlehandedly revived California from a 7-year drought and the major reservoirs of Northern…

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Winter Storm Warning: 4 More Feet of Snow to Fall on NorCal this Week

The historic snowfall of 2019 is set to continue through the last week of March, with a new storm set…

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Winter Returns: Up to Four Feet of Snow Expected in NorCal this Week

With NorCal’s record snowfall of February in the rearview mirror, March has recently seen a long span of spring weather…

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After 7 Years, California is Officially “Drought Free”

On December 20, 2011, officials made the proclamation that California had entered a drought. On March 14 of this year,…

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Flash Flooding Sends River of Mud Down Tuolumne County Streets

Torrential rain over the past month has caused significant flooding incidents throughout Northern California, but the most recent storm may…

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500 Club: 7 NorCal Ski Resorts have Surpassed 500 Inches of Snowfall this Winter

The winter of 2019 has seen a flurry of blizzards that have slammed the Tahoe area for the past few…

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250 Million Gallons of Treated Sewage Spills into Santa Rosa Streams Amidst Flooding

Santa Rosa Creek Flooding in 2017 Santa Rosa waterways have seen record inflows since last week’s massive storm, forcing the…

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Flash Flood Watch Issued in Fire Scarred Areas of Shasta County

With torrential rains continuing to push through Northern California, officials are on high alert for flooding in the fire scarred…

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Remembering the Deadly Flood of 1955 that Put a NorCal Town Under 20 Feet of Water

Overhead view of Yuba City. Photo: Sacramento Bee It was just minutes past midnight of Christmas Eve 1955 when the…

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Storm Warning: 5 Feet of Snow and Flooding Forecast for NorCal this Week

Another week, same ol’ story. After historic precipitation in Northern California in February, we were given a little reprieve with…

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Tourist Trapped in Deep Snow on Mt. Shasta Rescued with an Extensive Snow Removal Operation

Everitt Memorial Highway The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office received a desperate call from a Massachusetts woman whose Toyota Prius had…

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February Snow Totals: Tahoe Ski Resorts Smash Monthly Snowfall Records

What’s come to be known as #FebruBURIED, the month of February 2019 saw epic snow totals in Northern California mountains.…

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Shasta Lake Water Levels Rose 39 Feet in February

The large increases in snowpack in the Sierra Nevada have been well-documented around Northern California, but another benefit of February’s…

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Sierra Nevada Snowpack Doubled During February Snowfall, According to the DWR

On New Years Day, Department of Water Resources officials made their annual trek into the Sierra Nevada to measure snowpack…

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Interstate 80 Reopens Near Tahoe Following 2-Day Storm Closure

With the most recent storm capping the historic snowfall of February, the popular stretch of Interstate 80 between Auburn and…

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6 People Rescued Atop Cars on Flooded Butte County Road

Officials across Northern California have pleaded with the public not to attempt to drive through floodwaters in the wake of…

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Storm Closes Mt. Shasta Ski Park for Second Consecutive Day

This month has been a whirlwind of blizzards and snowfall throughout Northern California, which has been a greta boost for…

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Interstate 5 Closed in Corning Due to Flooding

Flooding has become prevalent throughout Northern California, causing travel delays and even forcing evacuations in some communities. Now the flooding…

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Dangerous Flooding Forces Evacuations Throughout Northern California

The historic rain continued to pound many areas of Northern California through the night on Tuesday, causing major flooding in…

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Blizzard Conditions Close I-80 Near Tahoe With No Timeline for Reopening

Due to whiteout conditions and multiple spinouts, CalTrans closed Interstate 80 near Tahoe in both directions from Colfax to the…

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February is Officially the Snowiest Month Ever at Squaw Valley Resort

Photo: Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows On February 1st, it began snowing heavily at Squaw Valley Resort near Lake Tahoe. The…

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Evacuations Ordered as Russian River Reaches Flood Stage

Residents of Guerneville have been urged by officials to evacuate the area as the Russian River nears flood stage in…

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NOAA Upgrades this Week’s Storm with Over 100 Inches of Snow Forecast for NorCal

UPDATE:The NOAA has upgraded this week’s storm in Northern California and increased the snow totals. Here are the updated totals:…

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Flash Flood Watch Issued for NorCal, Sacramento River on High Alert

With another atmospheric river storm heading for Northern California this week, the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood…

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NOAA Upgrades this Week’s Storm with Forecasts of Over 100 Inches of Snow in NorCal

UPDATE: The NOAA has upgraded this week’s storm in Northern California and increased the snow totals. Here are the updated…

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NASA Releases Satellite Images of Crazy Sierra Nevada Snowpack

It’s been a snowy winter so far in Northern California and there is no better way to illustrate the increased…

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18 Trillion Gallons of Water Have Rained on California this Month

A view of the high water levels on the Feather River Since the month of February began, the rain in…

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Mammoth Mountain Breaks 30-Year-Old February Snowfall Record

This winter’s incredible snowfall at Mammoth Mountain has been covered worldwide. After all, they do have the most snowfall in…

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CHP: Don’t Come to Tahoe Right Now, It’s Not Safe

With blizzards blasting the Sierra Nevada ski resorts with a record amount of snow in February, Weekend Warriors are loading…

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Squaw Valley Surpasses Record February Snowfall Just Halfway Through the Month

The snowfall has been non-stop in the Sierra Nevada this month, with many resorts on the north side of Tahoe…

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See the Treacherous Road Conditions All Around Northern California

It’s been a dangerous week of travel in Northern California. Multiple roadways saw closures in the past two days from…

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Evacuations Ordered as Sacramento River Hits Flood Stage Around NorCal

As flood fears remained prevalent throughout Northern California during Thursday’s “atmospheric river” storm, the fears are being realized in Red…

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Interstate 80 Closes Near Tahoe Due to Whiteout Conditions

Photo: CalTrans It was a busy day for CalTrans workers near Tahoe on Thursday as rain turned into snow on…

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Over 1,000 Lightning Strikes and 164-MPH Winds Hit the Sierra Nevada During Rare Storm

As much of Northern California experienced extreme weather on Thursday, no area so more extremes than the Sierra Nevada. With…

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Interstate 5 Completely Flooded in Williams

Flooding is beginning to become prevalent all over Northern California, with the “atmospheric river” storm bringing massive amounts of water…

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Massive Sausalito Mudslide Capsizes House and Forces Evacuations

With significant rains pounding the Bay Area for several days, a massive mudslide struck the small bay community of Sausalito…

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