Large sections of California out of drought status for the first time in a long time
After weeks of snow and rain filling up reservoirs and adding to the Sierra snowpack, huge swaths of California are officially out of the drought.
Recommended Stories
TODAYVideo shows moment teacher sucked out of classroom during rare California tornado
A teacher was sucked out of her classroom by the powerful winds of a tornado near downtown Los Angeles on March 22.
- WLS – Chicago
Winter storm warning issued for parts of Chicago area
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for some on the first weekend of spring.
- LA Times
Snowpack in southern Sierra hits all-time record levels. How deep is that?
The statewide snowpack record also hangs in the balance as another storm is poised to bring even more snow to the Sierra.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
These Arizona trails and areas are still closed due to flooding
Due to recent storms and dam releases, extreme amounts of water have ran throughout Arizona causing road and trail closures. Here is what's still closed.
- Reuters
Amid deluge, California farmers flood their fields in order to save them
When Don Cameron first intentionally flooded his central California farm in 2011, pumping excess stormwater onto his fields, fellow growers told him he was crazy. With the drought-stricken state suddenly inundated by a series of rainstorms, California's outdated infrastructure has let much of the stormwater drain into the Pacific Ocean. Cameron estimated his operation is returning 8,000 to 9,000 acre-feet of water back to the ground monthly during this exceptionally wet year, from both rainwater and melted snowpack.
- WFXT
Stormy Saturday: Here’s what to expect in your area with wintry mix, rain, wind on tap
Bay Staters are in store for some unsettled weather to begin the weekend.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Reservoirs full, evacuations lifted as some flood warnings remain
As reservoirs across Arizona hit capacity, some evacuations have been lifted but flood warnings persist.
- Fresno Bee
‘It’s going to flood everywhere.’ Worries rise in Corcoran as once-dry Tulare Lake refills | Opinion
Opinion by Marek Warszawski: “During floods, controlling where the water goes, when it goes there and who profits, is a centuries-old game. “
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Winter storm warning issued for the Milwaukee area, expect 6 to 10 inches of 'heavier snow'
As the storm nears, the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for southeast Wisconsin counties from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday.
- The Weather Network
Blizzard conditions possible as snowy storm scrapes the East Coast
A strengthening storm will bring heavy snow and blizzard conditions to parts of Atlantic Canada through Saturday.
- Statesman Journal
UPDATE: 3 feet of snow forecast on Oregon mountain passes, snow possible in valley
Heavy snow in the Cascade mountains and the possibility of low-elevation snow could throw a wrench into spring break travel plans late this week
- USA TODAY
Red tide is concentrating on Florida's gulf coast. See the hot spots.
The red tide in Florida washed up many dead fish on the state's southwestern coast. This map shows where the red tide is now.
- Miami Herald
Videos show cluster of fireballs flew over Florida. It was not a meteor, experts say
“Thought it was possibly a plane on fire.”
- Statesman Journal
Spring storm: 3 feet of snow forecast for Oregon mountain passes, valley snow possible
The latest updates on an incoming winter storm in Oregon's mountains and lowlands.
- Business Insider
Photos show how rising sea levels are washing away a small seaside town in North Carolina
Rodanthe loses an estimated 13 feet of sand each year, and some parts of the town have lost 200 feet since the early 2000s.
- WFLD
Winter Storm Warnings issued for parts of Chicago area
Emily Wahls has your Chicago weather update!
- Fox News
Colorado fishermen ordered to pay over $1K each after catching 463 pounds of Michigan fish
Officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources recovered 463 pounds of illegally poached salmon that were caught by a group of Colorado fishermen who have been fined.
- Space
Earth is on track for devastating climate change if we don't act. These 5 weather disasters show what's to come.
These weather disasters provide a glimpse of lies ahead for planet Earth if humankind fails to stop climate change progress.
- Gizmodo
9 Bugs Scientists Want You to Squash Immediately
Insects are cool (if you look past all the legs). They break down dead things by eating them and pollinate plants so that we can grow enough crops to feed the world. Conservation encourages us to protect wildlife, especially bugs that are now looking down the barrel of an insect apocalypse.
- BBC
India officials confiscate crane from man who saved it
The protected bird which made headlines because of its bond with a local famer is taken to a sanctuary.