Evening 7 Day Forecast: March 9, 2023
Chilly showers with a bit of snow tonight. Another storm will bring rain and snow back to the area on Sunday.
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LA TimesIt's official. Mammoth Mountain's had its snowiest season ever — and by a lot
This season's snowfall beats the record by nearly 30 inches, with possibly more to come. 'We'll be open daily through at least July,' the resort said.
- CBS-Sanfrancisco
Pacifica quake: Keith Knudsen from the USGS says quake had some unique characteristics
USGS researcher Keith Knudsen says Tuesday's quake had some unique characteristics
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‘Here it comes, bro!’ Watch as massive avalanche ‘powder cloud’ engulfs Utah mountains
“Here it comes, bro!” the person recording says incredulously in the video.
- Sacramento Bee
Avalanche buries two people, trapping one under vehicle on Utah mountain, rescuers say
People on another snow vehicle raced to dig the two out, rescuers said.
- The Telegraph
Net zero is a Trojan horse for the total destruction of Western society
I love my electric car, dear reader, I really do. The driving experience is revolutionary, the acceleration mind-blowing and there are no nasty exhaust fumes or engine noise. After almost three years, I’m not going back: it is far superior, for my purposes, to a petrol-powered vehicle.
- Sacramento Bee
With lightning in Northern California forecast, hold off on that shower. Here’s why
Does a thunderstorm put you at risk in your home? CDC says it’s not an old spouse’s tale.
- KABC – Los Angeles
SoCal to see rain early Thursday before storm moves out
Southern California will see rain throughout Thursday morning, with showers possible as most drivers are hitting the road during rush hour.
- Sacramento Bee
‘Felt that earthquake in my sleep.’ Cluster of quakes rattles Northern California awake
More than 2,100 people from as far away as Concord and Santa Cruz reported feeling the tremor.
- Raleigh News and Observer
Wildfire grows to 5,293 acres in North Carolina as containment nears 50%, state says
The wildfire was caused by “a debris burn on private land,” officials say.
- Statesman Journal
Heavy snow on Oregon mountain passes to impact spring break travel
One to 2 feet of snow on Oregon’s mountain roads could impact those returning from spring break trips Friday to Sunday
- Associated Press
Hawaii authorities say 33 swimmers were harassing dolphins
Hawaii authorities on Tuesday say they have referred 33 people to U.S. law enforcement after the group allegedly harassed a pod of wild dolphins in waters off the Big Island. It's against federal law to swim within 50 yards (45 meters) of spinner dolphins in Hawaii’s nearshore waters. The prohibition went into effect in 2021 amid concerns that so many tourists were swimming with dolphins that the nocturnal animals weren’t getting the rest they need during the day to be able to forage for food at night.
- LA Times
Don't put away your umbrella yet: Cold storm system moves into California, bringing more rain, snow
A powerful Pacific storm strikes Northern California and will make its way south on Wednesday, keeping temperatures in the 50s in much of the state.
- The Oklahoman
What are Oklahoma and other states doing about all these hogs gone wild?
Forty years ago, wild hogs weren't a thing in Oklahoma. Now they're all over the place. Here's what's being done about the pests here and elsewhere.
- Kansas City Star
Morel mushroom-hunting season begins in Missouri. Here’s what to know before you hunt
“Morels are treasured for their delicious flavor and the fun of the hunt, often a family tradition spanning generations.”
- LA Times
Storm brings new tornado risk in Southern California, NWS says
A new storm moved into Southern California on Wednesday, the latest in a series of storms during a wet and snowy 2023.
- Miami Herald
Asian swamp eels spread in the Everglades. ‘Potentially the worst species we’ve had yet’
In Taylor Slough, researchers found populations of two native crayfish and the tiny flagfish dropped 99% since the eels invaded.
- Redding Record Searchlight
Lake Shasta rises 118 feet, now nearly 30 feet from the top as California storms roll in
Lake Shasta, the state's largest reservoir, is 82% full.
- Fresno Bee
With lightning in the forecast for Fresno, you should hold off on that shower. Here’s why
Does a thunderstorm put you at risk in your home? CDC says it’s not an old spouse’s tale.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
SRP has sent enough water downstream to fill Phoenix taps for a year
Salt River Project began slowly releasing water in early March to get ahead of the curve. But a series of warm storms rapidly accelerated their plans.
- Miami Herald
Watch fun-loving black bear play with soccer ball, inspect trampoline in NY backyard
“He definitely stayed for the toys,” the resident said.