A Sierra Nevada ski resort says it’s wrapping up its season early as warm weather and rain rapidly wipe out its snowpack. Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort announced it plans to stop operations at 4 p.m.

Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort in Tuolumne County will close at 4 p.m. Sunday unless another major snowstorm redeems the season.

But this year’s snow drought — and the ferocious February storm in the middle of it — are both in line with how climate ...

It wasn’t so long ago that ski resorts, from California to Oregon, were temporarily shutting down because of a lack of snow amid a dry season that’s seen few powder days. Now, some have the opposite ...

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That storm rebuilt the Sierra snowpack and boosted conditions across Tahoe ski resorts. Whether the Sierra will see another burst of late-season storms — sometimes called a “Miracle March” — remains ...

An atmospheric river recently swept through Northern California, delivering days of gray skies, gusty winds, steady rain and mountain snow. As ski resorts across Northern California prepare to open ...

California is famous for its beaches and cities, but some of the state's most underrated towns are hiding away in the rugged Sierra Nevada.

Storms dumped heavy Sierra snow, raising avalanche danger and travel risk. Tahoe resorts report season totals from 168 to 240 inches. Forecasters predict more snow through Feb. 24 with road closures ...