Sierra Nevada

A hiker found alive after she went missing for nearly three weeks credits her survival to being an experienced forager and stumbling across a cabin.

A hiker found alive after she went missing for nearly three weeks credits her survival to being an experienced forager and stumbling across a cabin. Ian Cull reports.

It was a deadly weekend at Tahoe ski resorts as two people were killed in two separate accidents. Raj Mathai speaks to Kevin Cooper of Cali Pass Resorts.

The Sierra Nevada snowpack is in a good position heading into the warmer months. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

Raj Mathai speaks with Rob Mayeda about the latest Sierra snowstorm and what it means for the state’s snowpack.

After a dry January, things weren’t looking good for the Sierra Nevada snowpack, but a recent run of stormy weather appears to be making a big difference. Meteorologist Rob Mayeda reports.

The Sierras were pounded by snow, with some areas seeing 27 inches in the past day. It’s the heaviest accumulation the Central Sierra Snow Lab has recorded in two years. The forecast suggest more is to come. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathi spoke with Kevin Cooper of Calipass Resorts to understand what the snow accumulation means for travelers and those...

As California’s rainy season enters its final stretch, state water managers announced Friday that the vital Sierra Nevada snowpack is just 85% of normal for this time of year.

After a mostly dry start to 2025, the Sierra snowpack has since seen a nice boost thanks to recent storms. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

Meteorologist Vianey Arana takes a look at the latest Sierra snowpack numbers.

It’s a white Christmas for folks in the Lake Tahoe region as a fresh round of snow came down in the Sierra Nevada.

It’s a white Christmas for folks in the Tahoe region as a fresh round of snow came down in the Sierra Nevada.

Kevin “Coop” Cooper provides an update on Lake Tahoe ski conditions this holiday season.

Meteorologist Vianey Arana examines the latest Sierra Nevada snowpack data.

For those heading to the Sierra amid the latest storm, tire chains are required on all the main routes. And now, the price of getting them installed has gone up, according to a report from NBC affiliate KCRA.

Meteorologist Kari Hall tracks wet weather today and more on the way in the Microclimate Forecast.

Firefighters battling the Bear Fire are dealing with hot and dry conditions. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.

A weekend spring storm that drenched the Bay Area and closed Northern California mountain highways also set a single-day snowfall record in the Sierra Nevada.

It may be early May, but the Sierra Nevada recorded a new daily snow total record for the season.

More snow is falling in Sierra Nevada. It’s great news for people hoping to get another skit trip in before the season ends. Audrey Asistio speaks with Kevin Copper of Cali Pass Resorts on this.