Minnesota digs out of snow before next winter storm
Road crews and snowplows were hard at work clearing the Minneapolis area of as much snow as possible before the next winter storm on Feb. 21-22.
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Los Angeles Braces For Worst Of Storm: Heavy Rain, Winds 45-50 MPH, “Extensive Street Flooding” Possible
Spring 2023 in Southern California looks a lot like winter 2023 in Southern California. The second day of spring in and around Los Angeles brought another in a seemingly endless stream of atmospheric river events and about an inch of rain to most of the region, with more to come this evening. Up to 3 […]
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56 feet and counting: Lake Tahoe records 2 of its snowiest months on record with more still to come
It’s been quite the winter for snow lovers in the West, but too much of the white stuff has turned into a nightmare for people living near Lake Tahoe on the California-Nevada border, as the region has now reported two of its snowiest months on record with more still to come.
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California storms: Lake Shasta now three-quarters full as rains bring it closer to top
Lake Shasta has risen 8 feet over the last week and more than 100 feet since Dec. 1.
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As spring starts, Oregon mountain blizzard to hit passes, valley snow possible
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
- Associated Press
No telling how much more snow coming for Sierra Nevada
No one really knows how much snow fell on the infamous Donner Party when the pioneers were trapped atop the Sierra Nevada for months and dozens died near Lake Tahoe in the winter of 1846-47. Over the weekend, the “winter that just doesn’t want to end” as the National Weather Service in Reno put it, topped the previous No. 2 record of 55.9 feet (671 inches, 17 meters) set in 1982-83.
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Big storm slams SoCal: How long will it rain and when will it finally dry out?
Here is what to expect and when the rain will end as a new, powerful storm rolls into Southern California this week.
- LA Times
California town engulfed in floodwater. But residents fear what will happen if they flee
A California town is engulfed in floodwater, but residents fear what will happen if they flee.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Flooding is likely in Arizona as waterways rise due to rain, snow: What to know
Residents along Wet Beaver Creek and West Clear Creek were evacuated Tuesday. Others along the Verde River and Oak Creek could also be affected.
- AZCentral | The Arizona Republic
SRP releases more water as Arizona flood watches are extended
SRP has been releasing more and more water due to ongoing snowpack melts and storms causing more floods throughout the Phoenix area.
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Winter storm coming to northern Arizona, rain expected in metro Phoenix
A winter storm is rolling into northern Arizona this week, bringing rainy conditions into the lower-elevated parts of the state.
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Is the Western drought finally ending? That depends on where you look
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- USA TODAY
What’s the world’s tallest mountain? And why some feel the title should be reconsidered.
Most consider Mount Everest to be the world's tallest mountain, but a few other mountains are also in the conversation.
- Fresno Bee
In the face of spring flooding, Valley farmers can either act like heroes or villains | Opinion
By The Fresno Bee Editorial Board: Sending floodwaters into rural towns to spare crops could lead to drowning.
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A 'massive' whale destroyed a sailboat in the middle of the Pacific, leaving 4 friends stranded for 10 hours
Four friends were eating pizza on their boat between the Galapagos and French Polynesia when they heard a bang. Some 15 minutes later their boat sank.
- Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds possible in North Texas weather on Thursday
The threat of tornadoes is expected to be low, according to the National Weather Service.
- Sacramento Bee
‘The couch vibrated.’ 3.0-magnitude quake rattles Northern California, geologists say
Nearly 200 people from as far away as San Francisco and Santa Cruz reported feeling the tremor to the agency.
- KTTV
Storm preps underway along San Gabriel River
Storm preps are underway as Southern California once again braces for severe weather.
- The Desert Sun
Some roads in San Bernardino National Forest closed through June
The closure went into effect Saturday, and forest officials are tentatively planning to maintain the order until June 30 unless conditions improve.
- Springfield News-Leader
Here's where you can watch the next total solar eclipse
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