Questions over why ski group stayed on trip after avalanche watch issued
An avalanche watch was issued by the Sierra Avalanche Center on Sunday, two days before skiers were killed in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe, California.
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Hiker missing in California's Sierra Nevada for weeks found alive in snow-covered cabin
Tiffany Slaton, a Georgia woman who went missing for weeks while hiking in California's Sierra Nevada, was found alive inside a cabin that was inaccessible to vehicles due to the snowpack.
Hiker rescued from California mountains after paralyzing bite
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California begins blizzard recovery efforts
There was so much snow in parts of California and Nevada over the weekend that some ski resorts had to close and tens of thousands of homes lost power. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the latest.
Blizzard aftermath in Sierra Nevada to bring more unstable weather
A blizzard that brought this season's biggest snowfall to California's Sierra Nevada eased slightly on Sunday, but more unstable weather was expected.
Snow blankets California's Sierra Nevada
Millions in Northern California are bracing for another round of snow Monday after a blizzard dumped several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada. CBS News national correspondent Carter Evans is following the latest weather developments.
Blizzard in Sierra Nevada enters third day
For the third day, mountain communities in the Sierra Nevada were pummeled with heavy snow and high winds. Carter Evans has the latest.
Biggest storm of the season hits California and Nevada
A powerful blizzard is dumping snow in the Sierra Nevada as gusty winds and heavy rain hit lower elevations.
Monster winter storm pounds West
A powerful blizzard Saturday was pummeling the mountains of Northern California and Nevada with heavy snow and winds up to 190 miles per hour in the mountain peaks. Carter Evans has the latest.
Massive blizzard wallops Nevada, California
More than 25 million people are under winter weather alerts as a massive blizzard approaches the Sierra Nevada region. The storm has already shut down a stretch of I-80 and left hundreds trapped on the highway. Carter Evans is in Truckee, California with more.
High winds expected for California blizzard
California's Sierra Nevada is already seeing rapid snowfall that's expected to continue overnight and through Saturday morning. High winds could down power lines and trees, and up to 12 feet of snow is expected to fall in some parts of the region. CBS News' Carter Evans reports from Truckee, California.
Storm could bring 12 feet of snow to Sierra
A powerful winter storm is lashing parts of Northern California and Nevada, bringing heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more on the conditions.
Sierra Nevada braces for dangerous blizzard
A powerful storm could bring up to 12 feet of snow this weekend to the mountains in Northern California and Nevada. Several ski resorts are closed under avalanche warnings. The National Weather Service called the blizzard "potentially life-threatening." Carter Evans reports.
Northern California braces for snow storm with Blizzard Warnings in effect. Here's the forecast.
A severe winter storm has begun bringing copious amounts of snow to California's Sierra Nevada this week. Extremely dangerous mountain travel is expected, with long stretches of roadway becoming impassible with blizzard conditions.
Major blizzard moves through California
Record-breaking snowfall and ferocious winds are anticipated in the Sierra Nevada mountains of California as a dangerous blizzard blows through the state. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
California braces for historic snowfall
In California, up to 12 feet of snow could fall over the weekend in the Sierra Nevada, which is under a rare blizzard warning today. Meanwhile, Texas is struggling to contain deadly wildfires, including the largest the state has ever seen.
Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
Another atmospheric river takes aim at California as flooding risk grows
One county has urged people to gather enough essential supplies for two weeks ahead of the incoming rain and snow.
Many trapped after California blizzard
CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports from Pollock Pines, California, and joins Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Dutheirs to share the stories of families in parts of the state who remain trapped in their homes after a massive winter storm.
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