More snow on the way for the weekend
More snow in the forecast this weekend as Winter holds on.
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The 'phantom' Tulare Lake returns
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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.
- Quartz
Rising temperatures are pushing India towards the deadly "wet bulb" threshold
India is moving towards fatal climatic conditions. This year saw the country’s hottest February in 122 years, and it is only likely to get worse.
- 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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- USA TODAY
Southern California refills its largest water reservoir for the first time in three years
After a record-breaking drought, winter storms allowed Southern California to begin to refill its largest reservoir.
- 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.
- 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.
- Los Angeles Times Opinion
Opinion: Don't call it a comeback: California's Tulare Lake never really went away
Floods have revived a 'phantom lake' in the San Joaquin Valley, but the shallow inland sea has defined the region for decades.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Hunting morels in Wisconsin: Where and when to find the elusive mushroom
The ephemeral mushroom pops up in Wisconsin's woods for a few weeks every spring.
- 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.
- USA TODAY
Today's weather news: Snow records in California; tornado danger later this week in central US
Heavy snow and fierce winds were making their way across the West on Wednesday, moving from California to Nevada, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming.
- Fox Weather
Strong storm with heavy rain and winds working into Southern California
A strong storm dumped inches of rain and churned up gale-force winds on Northern California. That band ahead of a cold front is working its way into Southern California. Look for a brief calm before unsettled weather again moves in bringing a chance for thunderstorms and hail.