California's drought conditions improved after early winter storms brought widespread rain and much-needed snow in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nearly 98 percent of the state remains in at least ...

Extreme drought was nearly wiped out in California due in large part to a series of winter storms that drenched the state and improved its vital snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains ...

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A map shows areas in California where temperatures are expected to surpass 100 this week. There has been an early-season heat wave in Southern and Central California. On Monday, people in four states ...

Atmospheric rivers and cold winter storms have pummeled California since December, deluging the state with rain and building up extreme snow totals. The state’s snowpack is one of its largest ...

In a sign of the potential power of the storm, the National Weather Service issued a blizzard ... higher" areas on this topographic contour map of California (i.e., ~900-1000ft) has a decent ...

As rare winter weather continues to batter much of California this week, more than a hundred thousand homes and businesses across the state were left in the dark early Friday. According to ...

shows the parade of multiple atmospheric rivers lashing California with repeated rounds of heavy rain and snow. As is often the case, the worst weather Mother Nature has to offer can often be ...

Maps show the extreme weather so far, and the precipitation ... A map showing the precipitation forecast for California and surrounding areas for January 16 to January 21. Five-day precipitation ...

Tropical Storm Alvin is nearing Western Mexico, and although the storm won't hit California, it will impact the Golden State ...

Thanksgiving travelers in California can expect inclement weather this week, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday, which are expected to be the busiest holiday travel days this year. An updated ...