Sierra snowpack declining 1% per day — heat wave could expedite that

The Sierra Nevada has been rapidly losing its snowpack, and the potentially record-breaking mid-March heat wave settling into ...
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The Sierra Nevada story: From his garage to your fridge

Ken Grossman, founder of Sierra Nevada, was brewing beer before craft beer was a thing. Back when your neighbors thought it was weird, not artisanal. Now he's built one of the most beloved beer brands ...

Satellite images show how fast California's snowpack is disappearing

Satellite images and data show California's snowpack collapsing at an unprecedented rate during a March heat wave.
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Why there's new hope for Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep to make a comeback

You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. Scientists say the population of endangered Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep appears to have stabilized after suffering ...

Record March heat could melt Sierra snowpack 5 weeks early, scientists warn

Record-breaking warmth is expected across the Sierra this week, and scientists say it could rapidly shrink the region’s snowpack.According to the UC Berkeley Ce ...

Palisades Tahoe expects to close early due to lack of snow

Palisades Tahoe ski resort said Tuesday it will likely close in late April instead of staying open through its targeted May ...