Stay Safe: Cold Water Hazards and Storm Risks with Warmer Weather

With the warmer weather ahead, rivers and streams will be running high with renewed snowmelt. Jumping in the water to cool off may seem like a good idea, but the water is cold and shock can quickly set in. https://www.weather.gov/safety/coldwaterStorm chances are also increasing... Read More.

Cold Water Can Be Dangerous

Cold Water Can Be Dangerous Warm air doesn’t always mean warm water in lakes, streams or oceans, and even water temperature that may not sound very cold can be deadly. Plunging into cold water of any temperature becomes dangerous if you aren’t prepared for what... Read More.

First Snow of the Season Hits Sierra After Cold Snap

The Sierra Nevada experienced its first snowfall of the season Thursday following this week's cold snap. According to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, snow began to fall Thursday morning. Yet accumulation had to reach at least 0.5 centimeters by 5 p.m. for... Read More.

Early Cold Snap Sweeps Through Region

Northeastern California and Western Nevada are bracing for the first freeze warning of the season, as temperatures are expected to drop dramatically Thursday night into early Friday morning. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, a series of cold fronts will sweep... Read More.

Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Cold and Stormy Winter

A centuries-old tradition rooted in mathematical statistics, the Farmer's Almanac has unveiled its extended winter forecast, predicting a chilly and stormy season ahead. The forecast lays out key periods when bundling up, stocking up on hot chocolate, planning cozy stay-at-home days, and even organizing... Read More.

Winter Break Cold Snap Bursts Pipes at Local Schools

A cold snap around Winter break bursts two pipes at local schools, causing water damage. Just before students at Westwood Unified campus left for the two-week-long break for the holidays, the library flooded. The school's Business administrator said that extremely cold temperatures froze a joint... Read More.