Under California's Sierra Nevada mountains, a slow yet powerful force will change the entirety of the Earth's crust there.

California’s snowpack will be near average for third year in a row, the latest survey shows, and storms expected next week could boost snow levels even more. The Sierra provides about one-third ...

Scientists have found a new way to track forest birds using thousands of microphones, helping them better protect both wildlife and forests in California's Sierra Nevada mountains. The research ...

According to data from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Western Nevada along the Sierra has a below-normal snowpack for this time of year. One local meteorologist is nevertheless ...

Rain and snow showers will continue on and off on Sunday, along with gusty south winds. KCRA 3's weather team is calling Sunday, Monday and Tuesday weather Impact Days because of the possible impacts ...

Here is where you can check live feeds that show conditions in the Sierra as rain or snow falls. Below is a view from South Lake Tahoe Airport. See other snow cameras at Sierra resorts and from across ...

Our columnist shares his favorite desert destinations and tips to get far from the beaten path ...

A new study using the largest network of microphones to track birds in the United States is providing crucial insights for managing and restoring fire-prone forests across California's Sierra ...

March 2025 Region Water Content (in inches) % Avg to Date Northern Sierra 25.6 102% Central Sierra 22 84% Southern Sierra 18.3 84% Statewide 22.1 89% With recent storms in March, the Northstate’s ...

U.S. Forest Service layoffs have upended surveys for spotted owls in Southern and Northern California, threatening data collection for the declining birds.

The warm, sunny weather this past weekend might have lulled some Bay Area residents into believing that the winter rainy season is over. But it’s back to reality this week. A series of storms ...