This man trekked snowy mountains to deliver mail. Over 150 years later, he’s not forgotten
John “Snowshoe” Thompson is a living legend in Northern Nevada for his skiing treks across the Sierra Nevada to deliver mail.
The Sierra Nevada Just Had an ‘Epic Snow Day’
The mountain range straddling California and Nevada has had mostly warm storms this winter. Finally, a cold one has piled up ...
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Nevada snowpack takes a turn for the worse following warm, dry conditions
Nevada’s water supply outlook is in trouble after snowpack in the state fell below normal for this time of year, following ...
After heavy rains, debris flows hit Southern California community scarred by fire
Debris flows brought on by the strongest atmospheric river of the season swept a car off a southern California highway and ...
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Do you know where Southern California gets its water from? An explainer
Through the State Water Project, they import water from the northern Sierra Nevada mountains. They also import water from the Colorado River via the Colorado River Aqueduct, which they own and operate ...
California on 'high alert' as looming storm threatens flooding, mudslides, heavy snow
An atmospheric river is expected to bring torrential rain to California this week, threatening parts of the state with flash ...
Everything You Need To Know About Hiking The Pacific Crest Trail
One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It ...
California roads buried in mud after powerful storm triggers landslides
As heavy rain from a large storm subsided, officials in Southern California said rock and mudslides remain a threat.
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As major storm hits California, intense rains could trigger floods and landslides
A powerful storm is bearing down on California as an atmospheric river drops through the state. While the fast-moving system ...