Blizzard warning remains in effect in Southern California
A blizzard warning was in effect for Southern California's mountains for the first time since 1989.
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A blizzard warning was in effect for Southern California's mountains for the first time since 1989.
Low-elevation snow fell in the region Friday, with snow showers set to linger into Saturday for the Sierra.
A big cooldown is on the way to Northern California – one that could bring significant low elevation snow.
California is expected to return to a wet weather pattern with snowfall down to unusually low elevations next week after a largely dry February, forecasters said Friday.
A winter storm warning will be in place for Lake Tahoe and much of the Sierra Saturday night through Sunday night as another storm packing up to 2 feet of snow and winds gusting in excess of 100 mph makes its way into the area.
The ninth atmospheric river in a three-week series of major winter storms was churning through California on Monday, leaving mountain driving dangerous and flooding risk high near swollen rivers even as the sun came out in some areas.
The winter storm system moving through Northern California is having a massive impact on the Sierra. Officials are keeping a close eye on Interstate 80 as travelers and truckers made their way through the mountains.
Drivers on Thursday were hoping to beat the snow through the summit ahead of New Year's Eve weekend.
The National Weather Service said its map "depicts one of the greatest extents of winter weather warnings and advisories ever."
Heavy snow and strong winds were hitting the Midwest and moving east. Thousands of flights have been canceled or delayed heading into the holiday weekend.
Heading home for the holidays? Expect busy airports and delayed flights. Sacramento International Airport said Thursday and Friday will be the busiest days of the year and a heavy storm system in the Midwest is making nationwide travel more difficult.
Ski patrols are keeping busy with a little help from man's best friend.
Northern California will have a bit of a break after the recent back-to-back storms, but a new danger looms: avalanches.
Snow-covered trees and mountainsides make for a stunning winter wonderland. It's an amazing sight to see until you have to dig yourself out of it.
While the Sierra got rocked by back-to-back weekends of heavy snow storms, this marks the first big snow of the season down in the lower elevations of the foothills.
Heavy snow is expected in the Sierra this weekend, but drivers on Thursday got a taste of what's to come.
Widespread rain is moving across the Sacramento region. Snow is blanketing the Sierra this afternoon.
Spinouts, road closures and slick roads - Thursday's storm caused significant delays for travelers along Interstate 80 in the Sierra
The incoming string of storms comes nearly a year after the "snowmageddon" that left foothill communities powerless for weeks.
A system that could bring 2-3 feet of snow in the Sierra will not stop there. Forecasts show lighter snow in the lower elevations overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Power crews with PG&E have been hard at work getting ready for what could be the first big snow of December with expected gusty winds and rain in Sacramento.
Opening day at multiple ski resorts in the Sierra came a week early: Boreal, Heavenly, and Kirkwood welcomed skiers and snowboarders to the mountain on Veteran's Day due to the more than two feet of snow that fell in parts of the Sierra.
One scientist said this kind of start to the water year could have a lasting impact.
It's the 20th winter season for the locally owned Soda Springs General Store, and the first snowstorm of the season signals the busy season is near.
It's the second significant storm this month for the state, which remains deep in drought.
Drivers are being warned about the possibility that driving may become dangerous starting Sunday and continuing through the next couple of days.
