Northern California Weekend Forecast: Lake Tahoe area snow expected Sunday
Here's a look at the forecast this weekend. This was prepared March 17 at 9 a.m.
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A California town is engulfed in floodwater, but residents fear what will happen if they flee.
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The man and his wife splashed water at the animal to scare it off, wildlife officials said.
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A mountain lion attacked a man as he relaxed in a hot tub at a rental property in Chaffee County, Colorado, on March 18.
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The husband and wife will journey 17,000 miles from the Arctic to Antarctica, aided by renewables.
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‘The couch vibrated.’ 3.0-magnitude quake rattles Northern California, geologists say
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Giant gator visits posh Florida town in another ‘Jurassic’ moment
Residents in an upscale Florida community paused activities Thursday to marvel at the sight of a giant alligator crossing the road.
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Avalanche engulfs three, killing one skier, in Colorado backcountry, authorities say
One of the survivors hiked out to find help.
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Another atmospheric river is headed for the Bay Area
More rain and wind is on the way to the Bay Area. The strongest rain and wind is likely to start up on Tuesday.
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Multiday severe weather threat looms in South for first week of spring
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Spring? Video shows snow as far as eye can see in Lake Tahoe area as season changes
It’s the third snowiest year since 1946.
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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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Seaside town Tenby invaded by rats ‘as big as cats’
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