High winds Monday prompted warnings of more wildfires in parts of the north state, and a small grass fire threatened homes near Roseville. But the prospect of rain and snow in the immediate forecast means the California wildfire season is likely nearing its end. Southern California has already been soaked, and the north state is […]
Despite increased maintenance of Oroville Dam since the spillway fell apart in February 2017, members of the community-led Oroville Dam Ad Hoc Group have expressed concern about the age and wear of mechanics within the spillway’s main gates, citing similar failures on dams of the same era. The Department of Water Resources convened a meeting […]
Hurricane-force winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall — and a “bomb cyclone” on the West Coast: Those are the dire predictions of weather forecasters, who are warning Thanksgiving travelers to be cautious and prepare for delays as two powerful back-to-back storms hit the western and central U.S. this week. The National Weather Service’s U.S. forecast map […]
Snow, rain and strong winds will make travel conditions difficult in parts of the West this week from an powerful storm that will slowly spread toward the central and eastern United States into this weekend. The intensifying storm is located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and will move into Oregon and Northern California on Tuesday. […]
After a dry, tranquil day Tuesday, a cold, soggy guest will muscle its way into Southern California’s holiday plans late that night. A deep upper-level trough of low pressure is forecast to develop over the West Coast and bring cold, wet conditions to the region from Wednesday through at least Friday, according to the National […]
The governor was for the water grab before he was against it. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his intention to launch the latest of dozens of legal battles between California and the Trump administration over a plan to boost water deliveries to Central Valley farmers, promising a lawsuit challenging further depletion of the Sacramento-San […]
Is The Wildfire Season Over? Rain, Snow Headed To California Bring Hope After Brutal Year
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Sacramento Bee by Ryan SabalowHigh winds Monday prompted warnings of more wildfires in parts of the north state, and a small grass fire threatened homes near Roseville. But the prospect of rain and snow in the immediate forecast means the California wildfire season is likely nearing its end. Southern California has already been soaked, and the north state is […]
Aging Oroville Dam Spillway Gates Draw Concern
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Enterprise-Record (Chico, Calif.)by Robin EpleyDespite increased maintenance of Oroville Dam since the spillway fell apart in February 2017, members of the community-led Oroville Dam Ad Hoc Group have expressed concern about the age and wear of mechanics within the spillway’s main gates, citing similar failures on dams of the same era. The Department of Water Resources convened a meeting […]
‘Bomb Cyclone’ Winter Storm Will Hit U.S. As Thanksgiving Nears, Forecasters Warn
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /NPR by Bill ChappellHurricane-force winds, blizzard conditions, heavy snowfall — and a “bomb cyclone” on the West Coast: Those are the dire predictions of weather forecasters, who are warning Thanksgiving travelers to be cautious and prepare for delays as two powerful back-to-back storms hit the western and central U.S. this week. The National Weather Service’s U.S. forecast map […]
Powerful Storm Will Bring Snow, Rain And Strong Winds From West to Central And Eastern U.S. Into This Weekend
/in California and the U.S., Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /The Weather ChannelSnow, rain and strong winds will make travel conditions difficult in parts of the West this week from an powerful storm that will slowly spread toward the central and eastern United States into this weekend. The intensifying storm is located in the northeastern Pacific Ocean and will move into Oregon and Northern California on Tuesday. […]
Powerful Winter Storm is on the Menu for Thanksgiving Week in Southern California
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /Los Angeles Timesby Paul DuginskiAfter a dry, tranquil day Tuesday, a cold, soggy guest will muscle its way into Southern California’s holiday plans late that night. A deep upper-level trough of low pressure is forecast to develop over the West Coast and bring cold, wet conditions to the region from Wednesday through at least Friday, according to the National […]
Opinion: Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Muddy Water Policy
/in California and the U.S., Home Headline, Media Coverage /by Mike Lee /San Francisco ChronicleThe governor was for the water grab before he was against it. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced his intention to launch the latest of dozens of legal battles between California and the Trump administration over a plan to boost water deliveries to Central Valley farmers, promising a lawsuit challenging further depletion of the Sacramento-San […]