Weekend snowfall could push Sierra totals above average. Snowfall is often measured by water year, which is Oct. 1 to Sept. 30. Here's how this water year compares with the median and last year's ...

The map above shows the mandatory evacuation order in red. On Thursday, the forest service’s fire officials estimated the burned area at 31 acres. For updates and more details, including ...

First weekend of summer bringing critical fire conditions to the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley and snow showers to the ...

One in five Sierra Nevada conifers are no longer compatible with the environmental conditions around them, raising questions about how to manage the land. Researchers say it may get worse.

It will dump several feet of snow in the Sierra. Heavy snow and strong winds will create whiteout conditions. A Winter Storm Watch goes up at 10 p.m. Friday and will remain in effect until 4 a.m ...

Flying over the Sierra Nevada, teams are using lasers to measure California's vast snowpack, tracking flood risks as the snow melts. From the air, scientists map California's vast snowpack - Los ...

Winding along the California-Nevada border, U.S. 395 is noted for its breathtaking beauty and outdoor recreation.

The Sierra Nevada snowpack usually peaks around April 1. Currently, ... "Updated total precipitation map for California for a period of 22 days stretching from December 26 to January 17.