Rare May winter weather warning issued for California
Northern California was hit by steady rain and heavy snow on its mountaintops this weekend.
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California map shows cities getting hit with a foot of snow
Some areas of California could see up to 24 inches of snow with the incoming storm.
California may have to release water from reservoirs
The state is forecasted to get up to 24 inches of snow in some areas this weekend.
Californians bracing for heavy snow amid "very cold" May storm
Up to 2 feet of snow could fall this weekend in northern parts of the Golden State.
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California "snow deluges" expected to decline significantly by 2100
Some periods of snow in 2023 were described as a "once-in-54-years event" with some areas reporting "once-in-320-years accumulations."
Severe thunderstorm map reveals where hail and floods forecast to strike
Thunderstorms are expected across the southeastern United States over the weekend, creating a risk of flooding.
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Atmospheric rivers 'likely to become worse', warn scientists
Scientists found the more atmospheric rivers occur in a short space of time, the worse the consequences.
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Yellowstone Lake ice cover unchanged—but "tipping point" is coming
Many U.S. lakes are suffering record low ice cover, but Yellowstone has proved resilient to climate change, say scientists.
California's largest reservoir is almost completely full
After years of falling waters levels and drought conditions across the state, two wet winters have eased concerns.
Winter storm warnings for 3 states as blowing snow to strike
Travel may be "very difficult or impossible," forecasters warned, with some areas set to see snow accumulations of up to 20 inches.
Winter storm is about to hit a cracked dam
The storm could bring several inches of snow to southern Utah.
Weather alerts issued as drivers warned of snow in 5 states
Snowfall will begin in Utah on Monday morning before the storm system moves north causing potentially hazardous conditions on the roads.
California snowpack's "atypical" year revealed in NASA image
The snowpack hasn't been this close to its all-time average since 2010, making it an unusual year, especially after last year's record-breaking snowfall.
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California's Lake Shasta set to fill completely
California's largest reservoir has risen by about 19 feet since the beginning of March alone after high rainfall.
Winter storm warning for 2 states with blowing snow to hit
Wyoming and Montana are set to receive the last snowfall of a low-pressure system on Monday—though cloud cover could dash chances of seeing the eclipse.
Winter storm warning map shows 5 states set for "blowing snow"
Warnings are in place for Colorado, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming, where blowing snow could cause significant travel hazards.
Snowfall map update as major winter storm hits 4 states
Some areas could still receive more than a foot of snow before the storm leaves the region this weekend.
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California snowpack makes unprecedented comeback
In April, snowpack levels measured 110 percent of normal. At the beginning of January, the levels measured 28 percent of normal.
Weather alerts issued as California faces "one of the coldest" storms
Rain and snow will continue moving through the state on Friday as part of an abnormally cold April storm.
Winter storm warning for 9 states as intense snow forecast
Periods of heavy snow are set to continue over New England into the weekend, while a West Coast storm brings wintry precipitation to mountain ranges.
California cities about to get hit with new storm
Another moisture-laden storm is expected to hit the state following three back-to-back storms.
"Cold and significant" storm warming for Yosemite
The weather front is set to cause a sharp drop in temperatures, with more snow expected to settle in the Sierra Nevada.
Winter weather warning for 11 states as wet snow to hit northeast
Early Spring storm will keep dumping snow and sleet over New England at the weekend, as well as the Appalachians in West Virginia.
Snowfall map shows biggest impact in one state as storm rages on
Up to 30 inches of additional snow is expected to fall through Wednesday night in a Michigan city.
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California Lake may spill for first time in 25 years
Lake Casitas in Ventura County is at 96.2 percent capacity and could spill over for the first time since 1998.
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California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."
Winter storm warning for 7 states as blowing snow to hit northeast
An early spring storm is set to bring "numerous weather hazards" to the Great Lakes and New England during the week.
California's wet winter sees excellent ski season
The storm that fell on southern California over Easter weekend was just the most recent seen in the state over the past few months.