Evening Weather Forecast - 3/17/23
We were a bit cooler Friday and we can expect these temps to last into the weekend.
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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.
- LA Times
California's 'phantom lake' returns with a vengeance, unearthing an ugly history of water
The 'phantom' Tulare Lake returns
- 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
- Idaho Statesman
‘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
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 overnight and into the early morning hours Thursday, with some showers possible by the time most drivers hit the road for the morning commute.
- Sacramento Bee
See beautiful, epic view of Sierra Nevada’s historic snowy winter above mountain peaks
This season’s snowfall of 690 inches roughly equals the height of 10 Tacoma pickup trucks stacked on each other.
- 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.
- 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.
- Naples Daily News
6 months after Hurricane Ian: Southwest Florida communities rebuild and repair
After six months of rebuilding, what does Southwest Florida still need to do to fully recover? Here's an update on what's happened and what's to come.
- 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.
- The Weather Network
The massive Texas storm that produced deadly tornadoes and baseball-sized hail
On this day in weather history, a person died from getting struck by large hail.
- AccuWeather
The harrowing moment when storm chasing turned to search and rescue
The small town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, is still picking up the pieces from the catastrophic EF4 tornado that impacted the area on Friday - a process that was able to begin just moments after impact with the help of storm chasers and first responders. Aaron Rigsby was one of several storm chasers stationed around Mississippi and Louisiana on Friday afternoon as atmospheric conditions put the area at high risk for severe weather. As the afternoon turned to evening, storms slowly developed an
- Associated Press
Another powerful Pacific storm hits soggy, snowy California
A powerful weather system from the Gulf of Alaska pushed into Northern California on Tuesday, bringing more wind, rain and snow to a state battered by months of storms. Forecasters warned of heavy snow in coastal mountains and the Sierra Nevada, where accumulations up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) were possible, highway chain requirements took effect and a backcountry avalanche warning was issued for the greater Lake Tahoe area. The National Weather Service said the storm was expected to pull a plume of Pacific moisture into California as it tracked south, but the rainfall was not expected to be as intense as the atmospheric rivers that impacted the state in recent weeks.
- USA TODAY
Aerial drone video shows scars left on Florida beach six months after Hurricane Ian
A visual journalist flew a drone to show how Florida is recovering on the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Ian.
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.