#rainfall-distribution

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California
fromsfist.com
7 hours ago

Incoming Rain Will Bring Possible 1.5 Inches to SF Between Thursday and Sunday

Rain is expected across Northern California, with significant accumulations and potential thunderstorms from Thursday to Sunday.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Non-survivable': heatwaves are already breaching human limits, with worse to come, study finds

When scientists applied a new model of human survivability that takes into account the body's ability to function and stay cool depending on age, they found all six events had seen non-survivable periods for older people who could not find shade.
Environment
#climate-change
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Skiing

'Snow-Eater' Heat Wave Behind Big Sierra Melt Is a Look at Our Climate Future | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

Satellite photos show California's sudden snowpack meltdown: Now you see it, now you don't

A winter heat wave rapidly melted California's Sierra Nevada snowpack gains within days, threatening the state's water supply and increasing summer wildfire risk.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago
Science

Why the weekend's winter storm was even worse in a warming climate

A warmer atmosphere holds more moisture, so recent global warming increased this winter storm's precipitation by up to 20 percent, producing heavier snow and ice.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

What are the health impacts of sea-level rise, and who should pay?

Sea-level rise poses a severe health crisis for small island nations, threatening infrastructure and public health.
Skiing
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

'Snow-Eater' Heat Wave Behind Big Sierra Melt Is a Look at Our Climate Future | KQED

Rapid snowmelt in the Sierra Nevada raises wildfire and drought concerns due to climate change effects on weather patterns.
#weather-forecasting
Washington DC
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Lessons from a bad weather forecast

Meteorologists overestimated a storm's severity in Washington, D.C., leading to widespread panic and preparations that ultimately proved unnecessary.
#weather
fromKqed
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Cold Front Brings Bay Area Rain, Sierra Nevada Snow | KQED

fromKqed
2 days ago
East Bay (California)

Cold Front Brings Bay Area Rain, Sierra Nevada Snow | KQED

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

It may not feel like it, but warmer temperatures are right around the corner: meteorologist | CBC News

Kennedy predicts hot and dry conditions from the west will shift eastward later this week, allowing for a noticeable warm-up and shift towards spring-like conditions.
Canada news
#southern-california
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 days ago

How to Kill Winter Crops Without Losing Soil Gains

Proper timing and method for terminating cover crops are crucial for maximizing soil biomass and ensuring successful subsequent crop growth.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

The Springs Fire in Riverside County is 75% contained, with evacuation orders lifted for many neighborhoods as fire crews continue to battle the blaze.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Storm Erminio lashes much of Greece as Saharan dust blankets Crete

Heavy rain and thunderstorms affected much of Greece, with southeastern areas experiencing the most severe conditions, including flooding and stranded vehicles.
Europe news
#snowpack
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

On a whole other level': rapid snow melt-off in American west stuns scientists

Record-low snowpack levels in the American West threaten water supply due to a historically warm winter and rapid melt-off.
Environment
fromState of the Planet
10 hours ago

Sinking Land Drives Hidden Flood Risk in One of the World's Most Populated Regions

Land subsidence on Java Island is significantly increasing flood risk, potentially accounting for 85% of sea level rise by 2050.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

All we can do now is pray they continue': Maasai welcome the first rains but know that drought is far from over

Abraham Kampalei, a Maasai elder, notes that after four months of drought, the first rains have arrived, but the future remains uncertain as he prays for continued rainfall. He reflects on the pastures he once relied on for his livestock, stating, 'I came here because of the abundance of grass for my livestock to graze. Today, there is almost nothing left of it.'
Agriculture
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Bay Area weather radar network aims to improve storm forecasting, flood prep and drought planning

"This is going to help fill that gap in minutes to hours lead time that's vital to know where the heaviest rain is going to hit," Ralph said. "And when and what communities are going to be affected so people in the preparedness community and water resource management community can take action to help protect people's lives and property."
San Francisco
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Springs fire in Riverside County is 45% contained, with no injuries or structures damaged, but wind could affect growth.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Special weather statement issued for wet long weekend in Toronto: Environment Canada | CBC News

Toronto will experience heavy rain and possible thunderstorms this weekend due to a Colorado low system.
#california
fromKqed
6 days ago
Environment

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
California

Early spring storms bringing snow to California, drizzle to Los Angeles

California is expecting snow in the Sierra and light rain in Los Angeles next week due to two incoming storm systems.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Environment

Record heat, melting snow: What does it mean for California's reservoirs

California's snowpack is rapidly diminishing due to record heat, impacting water supply for homes, farms, and ecosystems.
Environment
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Why California's in a 'snow drought' even after a wet winter

California's April 1 snowpack is the second lowest on record due to warm temperatures melting snow quickly.
Environment
fromKqed
6 days ago

As Sierra Snowpack Dwindles, Concern Mounts Over Fire Risk and Water Management | KQED

California's April snowpack levels are near record lows due to extreme heat and reduced snowfall.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Early spring storms bringing snow to California, drizzle to Los Angeles

California is expecting snow in the Sierra and light rain in Los Angeles next week due to two incoming storm systems.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Record heat, melting snow: What does it mean for California's reservoirs

California's snowpack is rapidly diminishing due to record heat, impacting water supply for homes, farms, and ecosystems.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

The UK Health Security Agency reported around 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England during summer 2025, roughly half the predicted 3,039, despite the season being the warmest on record.
UK news
California
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Intense Santa Ana winds and damaging gusts to pound Southern California this weekend

Santa Ana winds will impact Southern California this weekend with gusts up to 60 mph, but the fire threat remains minimal.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave

Record-breaking water temperatures along the California coast raise concerns about marine life and potential impacts from a prolonged marine heatwave.
#california-skiing
fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Warm, Dry California Pattern With No New Snow Into Next Week - SnowBrains

fromSnowBrains
3 weeks ago
Snowboarding

SnowBrains Forecast: Warm, Dry California Pattern With No New Snow Into Next Week - SnowBrains

Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Weather tracker: Unseasonal storms hit parts of Pakistan and India

Unseasonably wet weather in southern Pakistan and north-west India caused significant damage, fatalities, and concerns for agriculture due to heavy rainfall and storms.
#california-water-crisis
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago
Agriculture

Low snowpack, higher temperatures cause concern for Bay Area scientists, farmers

California needs significant March rain and snow to restore water resources after an unusually warm winter, despite February storms improving reservoir levels to 70-80% capacity.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago
Environment

California's snowpack was already meager. Now comes an extraordinary heat wave

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 48% of average due to an extremely warm winter, with rapid melting accelerated by an incoming heat wave threatening the state's water supply.
Agriculture
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
1 month ago

Low snowpack, higher temperatures cause concern for Bay Area scientists, farmers

California needs significant March rain and snow to restore water resources after an unusually warm winter, despite February storms improving reservoir levels to 70-80% capacity.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California's snowpack was already meager. Now comes an extraordinary heat wave

California's Sierra Nevada snowpack is at 48% of average due to an extremely warm winter, with rapid melting accelerated by an incoming heat wave threatening the state's water supply.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
4 weeks ago

Time is Running Out as Western U.S. Snowpack Struggles Through Early March - SnowBrains

Western USA snowpack is critically below historical averages as winter ends, with most regions at 22-58% of normal levels due to persistent high pressure blocking storms.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Get Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US

The American West faces a record-breaking heat wave this week, with strong El Niño conditions expected later in 2025, potentially creating extended periods of extreme and unpredictable weather.
#bay-area-weather
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Meteorologist Warns That Winter Storm Means Trees Are About to Start Exploding

With a major winter storm about to blast pretty much every US state east of the Rocky Mountains, many are scrambling to prepare for the cold, ice, and snow. And according to popular meteorology influencer Max Schuster, there's yet another winter-weather hazard to watch out for: trees exploding in the frigid air. On a viral post on X-formerly-Twitter, Schuster - who holds a meteorology degree
Science
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is the UK so rainy this year and how is the climate crisis making matters worse?

A southward jet stream and repeated Atlantic storms have produced near-daily rain, saturated soils, and widespread flood warnings across much of the UK.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

UK suffers 36 continuous days of rain as Met Office issues more warnings

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US politics
California
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Calif. snowpack far below normal even in wake of February storms

California's snowpack remains significantly below average at 66% statewide despite February storms, with only one month remaining in the accumulation season to reach normal levels.
#sierra-nevada-snowpack
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Low snowpack, higher temperatures cause concern for Bay Area scientists, farmers

March precipitation in higher elevations is critical for California's water security as snowpack remains significantly below average despite February storms and warm winter conditions.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Why freezing rain can be so much more dangerous than snow

Freezing rain causes more damage than snow by forming adhesive ice on exposed surfaces, adding weight to power lines and tree branches and causing outages.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Sierra Nevada snowpack just 68% of normal after whiplash winter, but water supplies are OK, experts say

California's winter weather has been extremely volatile, with alternating dry and snowy periods leaving the Sierra snowpack at 68% of historical average despite previous wet years filling reservoirs above normal levels.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

The surprising element that's boosting California's stubbornly low snowpack

SWE is the most important metric for all of our water resources. It's the metric that we deal with the most and the one that the entirety of the snow research and operations community is working to get right. So, seeing an increase in SWE like that, even if it's from mid-winter rain, is a great thing because that means we have more water stored in the snowpack moving forward.
California
#california-drought
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Live map: Where rain is falling during the Bay Area's wet week

A storm brought 2 to 4 inches of rain to the Bay Area, with strong winds and winter storm warnings for Lake Tahoe and Yosemite through Wednesday.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

First wave of nearly a week of rain hits Southern California. Snow expected for Mammoth, Tahoe

Southern California experienced heavy rains with flood watches, wind advisories, burn-scar evacuation warnings, and forecasts of significant rainfall and mountain snow this week.
#bay-area-rain
California
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Rain, chilly weather in store for Southern California. Here's when and where

Cooler conditions will arrive in Los Angeles Friday, with possible mountain showers, a light-to-moderate rain event early next week, and additional storms later.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Tree rings and salt lakes give clues about ancient rainfall

Replace hazardous pesticides and apply diverse paleoclimate measurement methods to reconstruct past climate changes.
Environment
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
2 months ago

North Bay reservoirs full after back-to-back atmospheric river storms

Heavy atmospheric rivers replenished regional reservoirs, filling Lake Sonoma and Lake Mendocino and prompting controlled releases while engineers remain cautiously optimistic.
Environment
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

The Sierra snowpack is dropping fast. Here's why experts say it's not as bad as it seems.

Sierra Nevada snowpack fell from 93% to 59% of average after three weeks of dry, warm weather despite recent heavy December storms and fuller reservoirs.
Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Chart: Bay Area rain totals from this week's first wave

Three storm waves produced widespread Bay Area rainfall with localized totals up to about 4.35 inches and varied regional totals reported.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weather tracker: tropical storm forecast to bring torrential rain to Philippines

Tropical Storm Ada brings heavy rain, winds, flood, landslide and lahar risks in the Philippines; Storm Harry brings heavy rain and strong winds across Europe.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Rain, not snow: Extraordinary warmth leaves mountains less snowy across the West

Warm winter conditions across California and the West have reduced mountain snowpack, increasing risks to regional water supplies.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Think this is bad? Scientists say UK winters will get even WETTER

UK winter rainfall increases about 7% per 1°C of global warming, escalating flood risk and mirroring changes predicted two decades ahead.
Environment
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

How much temperatures increased where you live

Local temperature records show observable warming trends despite short-term noise, linking everyday experiences to broader global warming.
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