Ophelia Young looks at snowpack levels on Jan. 28.

The snowpack this winter is smaller than average in California's Sierra Nevada as well as the Rocky Mountains. The lack of snow reflects record warmth.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Low-elevation rain will spread across much of the western United States early in 2026, bringing the highest flooding risk and ...

California is the only state in the United States starting 2026 without drought or abnormally dry conditions, after a parade ...

Big rain and snow could hit California around Christmas, ending a long dry spell for the state. There's a high risk for heavy rainfall along the entire California coast between Dec. 23 and Christmas ...

PHILLIPS STATION, Calif. — California is seeing ample rain and water stored in the state’s reservoirs but only about half the snow levels of a year ago, officials said Tuesday, adding it’s too soon to ...

When travelers think of winter sports in sunny Southern California, snowboarding and skiing are what come to mind first.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Ski California, the industry association representing 36 downhill and cross-country ski areas in California and Nevada, has partnered with OpenSnow as the official source of ...

PHILLIPS STATION — California is seeing ample rain and water stored in the state’s reservoirs but only about half the snow levels of a year ago, officials said Tuesday, adding it’s too soon to know ...