California, snow and winter storm warning
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for several Southern California mountain areas as a powerful storm system approaches the region this week. The warning covers the
Northern California is seeing low snow, traffic delays and more as a winter storm system moves through the state.
After weeks of dry, warm weather, much of the West will see a wet, cool week with drenching rain and heavy mountain snow, forecasters warned.
A massive avalanche near Lake Tahoe in US, on February 17, 2026, buried 10 backcountry skiers amid a severe winter storm. Six survivors were found alive but rescue efforts are hampered by whiteout conditions and high winds.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Crews pushed through mountainous wilderness near Lake Tahoe during a snowstorm to rescue six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche but were trapped by its snow and ice. Nine others from their tour group remained missing.
An evacuation warning is in place near the Palisades Fire burn scar as a powerful winter storm closes in on Southern California to start the new week.