California's snowpack levels recovered slightly in February, but officials warn time is running out for an impactful change.

Satellite images show the Sierra Nevada before and after a major heat wave melted significant portions of California's snow.

California’s ski resorts face a deadly season, but the state still lacks a clear count of injuries and deaths. In February, several serious incidents hit major resorts, and an avalanche near ...

The state is blaming Mammoth's owners for not keeping ski patrollers safe.

California's snowpack is 66% of average despite recent storms, raising concerns about the state's water supply.

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"Time is rapidly running out to catch up" on snow accumulation, one state official said.

On Friday, the Department of Water Resources released the results of its third snow survey of the season, conducted at the ...

In the middle of last month, one of the mega-storms California is known for hit Tahoe’s ski areas, burying them under feet of ...

This article originally published at 'Time is rapidly running out': Calif. snowpack lags in spite of February storms.

Despite our mid-February storms, California’s snowpack still needs a lot of help, according to state water managers, and the clock is ticking before the peak runoff begins. Officials with the ...

Skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry have their challenges, but for many fans, the benefits outweigh the risks.