California snowpack is below average, but anticipated winter storms could change that
California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring more rain and snow.
Two storm cycles are set to hit Northern California with rain, snow, and wind.
Local flooding is possible as back-to-back storm cycles will deliver major impacts for up to six days of continuous chances for rain and snow.
Northern California atmospheric river forecast: First round of rain and snow begins Friday
The KCRA 3 weather team is issuing Impact Days from Friday through Tuesday because of how back-to-back storm systems will bring waves of rain and snow that can affect outdoor activities and travel.
California snowpack falls well below average in January. Will back-to-back Sierra storms help?
California’s snowpack is “behind the 8-ball” but water officials are hopeful that a pair of storms sweeping through Northern California starting Friday will boost storage in the Sierra Nevada, which dipped well below average following a significantly dry January.
How California Reservoirs' Water Levels Will Change After Winter Storm
Southern California has had a dry start to the state's wet season, but a recent winter storm brought snow to the region.
Powerful Storm System Set to Drench Northern California
San Francisco could see as much as six inches of rain over the next week as a moisture-packed storm known as an atmospheric river works its way south from the Pacific Northwest.
Powerful Storm to Slam California to Northwest With Rain and Snow
A strong Pacific storm will begin to uncoil across Oregon, Washington and Northern California through the weekend, promising heavy rain and snow that will replenish water supplies but could also unleash destruction.
Here’s how much rain Southern California’s 2nd winter storm may bring
After a long-overdue winter storm finally hit Southern California last weekend, forecasters are now tracking another storm that may bring measurable rain to the region. A powerful system currently over the Pacific tapped into an atmospheric river,
Rain, Snow and wind moving into Northern California
KCRA 3 Weather meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn looks at when the rain will arrive, how much to expect and how long the rain will last in Northern California.
Two atmospheric river-charged storms to bring rain and snow to Northern California
Fresh weather model data points to a wet weekend ahead for Northern California and the Bay Area. Forecasts are calling for significantly higher rainfall totals than previously predicted along with several feet of snow piling up in the Sierra by Sunday.
Three atmospheric river storms are headed for California. Will one be enough to end SoCal's devastating fire season?
It could rain for many hours each day in the middle of next week as the edge of these storms take a swing into Southern ...
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Sound The Alarms: California Braces for 100 Inches of Snow
California ski resorts are expecting a wet and wild storm that could dump up to 100 inches of snow before all is said and ...
Atmospheric river will dump heavy snow and rain on the West starting this weekend
In the northern Sierra Nevada, snow will fall in feet — not inches. And in the northern California Coastal Range, a general 5 ...
Atmospheric River Takes Aim at California: Biggest Rainstorm This Year
Heavy rain and heavy snow are expected to affect Northern California this weekend as an atmospheric river arrives.
Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being ...
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The Calm Before the Storm: California's Largest Ski Resort Prepares for 6 Feet of Snow
Our snow forecasting and reporting experts at Powderchasers aren't 100% sure where the snow line will be throughout the ...
Winter Weather Warning In 14 States As 4 Feet Of Snow To Hit
The National Weather Service (NWS) had winter weather warnings in place for 14 states early Friday, with up to 4 feet of snow ...
Significant winter storm set to batter South, just days after region was clobbered by historic blizzard
This incoming storm is tied to the remnants of the same system that is bringing beneficial, yet threatening, widespread rain ...