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Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks agoCalifornia's largest reservoir rises 36 feet as rains boost water supply statewide
Atmospheric river storms recently boosted reservoirs and Sierra snowpack, dramatically reducing near-term drought risk and greatly lowering the likelihood of summer water shortages.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks agoRecent storms boosted California's snowpack, but there's still a long way to go
California's snowpack is at 71% of average, remaining below normal despite recent atmospheric rivers, with January–March crucial and climate change shifting precipitation toward rain.
fromABC7 Chicago
1 month ago4 weather-related deaths in California, as some still at risk of floods, high surf
A strong storm system that brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California this week was expected to ease Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada. Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25 feet Friday, parts of Southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month agoCalifornia braces for flooding and avalanche risk during strong storms
A strong storm system that has brought relentless winds, rain and snowfall to California was expected to ease on Friday, but there was still a risk of high surf along the coast, flash flooding near Los Angeles and avalanches in the Sierra Nevada. Waves near the San Francisco Bay Area could reach up to 25ft (7.6 meters) on Friday, parts of southern California were at risk of flooding, and avalanches could hit the Lake Tahoe area, officials warned.
US news
fromSFGATE
1 month agoStriking satellite images show California fires, Hawaii volcano from space
Described as the "western hemisphere's most sophisticated weather-observing and environmental-monitoring system," the GOES-R satellite series is capable of providing data from diverse weather phenomena. This year, it captured several images of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, which erupted from December 2024 to February 2025. In March, the lava fountain reached heights of over 1,000 feet, the highest it's been in about 50 years.
Environment
California
fromFast Company
1 month agoChristmas Eve storms in Southern California have officials urging travelers to reconsider holiday plans
Powerful winter storms in California produced heavy rain, wind and mountain snow, causing hazardous travel conditions and prompting officials to urge avoiding Christmas travel.
US news
fromHigh Country News
1 month agoWestern Washington faces a long recovery after record-breaking flooding - High Country News
Flash flooding from atmospheric rivers inundated Sumas, Washington, causing widespread home and business damage and triggering a challenging, long-term recovery and cleanup effort.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago1 dead amid heavy rains, flash flooding in Northern California
Heavy rain and flash flooding soaked roads in northern California, leading to water rescues from vehicles and homes and at least one confirmed death, authorities said. In Redding, police said they received numerous calls for stranded motorists on Sunday who tried to drive through flooded areas. One person in Redding died, Mayor Mike Littau posted online. He did not provide further information.
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