According to data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Western Nevada along the Sierra has a below-normal snowpack for this time of year. One local meteorologist is nevertheless hopeful a series of March storms will bring the region to normal.

As California’s rainy season enters its final stretch, state water managers announced Friday that the vital Sierra Nevada snowpack is just 85 percent of normal for this time of year. That statewide number takes into account the current snowpack levels in the Sierra’s northern region,

Workers on strike have closed the Sierra Nevada to skiers the first weekend of March, and plan further strike action in the coming weeks.

As California’s rainy season enters its final stretch, state water managers announced Friday that the vital Sierra Nevada snowpack is just 85% of normal for this time of year.

AURORA, Colorado— Boeing and the U.S. Air Force have reduced the clearance requirements for workers on the VC-25B “Air Force One” program, attempting to address a long-standing problem with the program that has contributed to extensive delays.

Volunteers help out at a past Soup Night for Sierra Harvest. The event serves as an opportunity for the community to enjoy a delicious meal provided by local purveyors and meet so

But the past two winters have seen above-average rain and snow levels. If the Sierra snowpack grows to 100% or more of its historic average by April 1, it will mark the first time in 25 years with three average or above-average years in a row. The last consecutive trio of wet winters came in 1998, 1999 and 2000.

The third snow survey of the year reveals a snowpack in the Sierra Nevada that is below average, according to the State Department of Water Resources

With its vivid turquoise, green and blue waters, it’s no surprise Lake Salda is often promoted as the “Maldives of Turkey.” According to scientists, it’s also the only place on Earth that’s analogous to the Jezero Crater on Mars.

There is a general risk for thunderstorms on Thursday as the midweek storm system passes through central CA. Thunder probs exist at 10-15%, primarily in the afternoon as temps warm to their peak. Stay aware of lightning, small hail, and gusty, erratic winds near storms. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/3gVlARUv5Z

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The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather the night of Thursday, March 6, and Friday March 7 2025. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots is activating the Emergency Weather Shelter