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Weather & Climate

California braces for flooding, snowmelt from a warm new atmospheric river

March 7, 2023, 8:21am Nation & World

Another atmospheric river system has set its sights on California, raising considerable concern about flooding and structural damage as warm rain is expected to fall atop the state’s near-record snowpack this week, forecasters say. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Stay bundled up as below-average temperatures continue

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

March 7, 2023, 6:04am Clark County News

One week into the month and we are still shivering under a persistent cold air mass. Did you get a hailstorm at your house Monday? There were plenty around for sure and a few folks mentioned they observed a rainbow, which is befitting for early spring. Foothill locations received a few… Read story

Passers-by walk their bikes up a hill in a residential area near the Statehouse on Beacon Hill, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Boston. For much of the Eastern United States, the winter of 2023 has been a bust. Snow totals are far below average from Boston to Philadelphia in 2023 and warmer temperatures have often resulted in more spring-like days than blizzard-like conditions.

Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities

Passers-by walk their bikes up a hill in a residential area near the Statehouse on Beacon Hill, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023, in Boston. For much of the Eastern United States, the winter of 2023 has been a bust. Snow totals are far below average from Boston to Philadelphia in 2023 and warmer temperatures have often resulted in more spring-like days than blizzard-like conditions.

March 6, 2023, 8:30am Nation & World

Growing up in New England, Leah Ofsevit’s most cherished childhood memories were blanketed in snow. She remembers running barefoot outside with her brother at the first sign of it, building snowmen and ice castles most winters, strapping on skis as a toddler. Read story

The bathtub ring on Lake Mead at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, seen in December 2022 in Boulder City. (L.E.

‘A nice sign’: Big Rockies snowpack may boost Lake Mead

The bathtub ring on Lake Mead at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, seen in December 2022 in Boulder City. (L.E.

March 6, 2023, 6:00am Nation & World

It’s not even March yet, but the mountains that feed the Colorado River already have seen more snow this winter than they normally would through an entire snow season. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Showers are possible each day through Thursday

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

March 5, 2023, 6:00am Clark County News

As I write my column at about 4 p.m. Saturday, I look out my west-facing window, and a heavy shower is pounding rain, ice pellets and, alas, wet snowflakes against my pane. Read story

Vehicles make their way along Main Street through heavy snowfall in Grass Valley, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

Some California mountain residents could be snowed in a week

Vehicles make their way along Main Street through heavy snowfall in Grass Valley, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023.

March 3, 2023, 12:44pm Nation & World

Some residents stranded in Southern California mountain communities by a huge snowfall could be stuck for another week, an official said Friday. Read story

Angie Gourirand, left, and Cindy Maner, whose cars are buried in the snow, carry their groceries on a sled in Running Springs, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Beleaguered Californians got hit again Tuesday as a new winter storm moved into the already drenched and snow-plastered state, with blizzard warnings blanketing the Sierra Nevada and forecasters warning residents that any travel was dangerous. (AP Photo/Jae C.

Messy storms roll eastward after slamming Texas, Louisiana

Angie Gourirand, left, and Cindy Maner, whose cars are buried in the snow, carry their groceries on a sled in Running Springs, Calif., Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. Beleaguered Californians got hit again Tuesday as a new winter storm moved into the already drenched and snow-plastered state, with blizzard warnings blanketing the Sierra Nevada and forecasters warning residents that any travel was dangerous. (AP Photo/Jae C.

March 3, 2023, 8:06am Nation & World

A storm system marched eastward Friday, threatening heavy snow in the Midwest and Northeast after spawning likely tornadoes in Texas and Louisiana that damaged homes, businesses, a university campus and left thousands without power. Read story

The area where Interstate 5 and I-84 meet up is covered in snow on Thrusday, Feb. 23,2023 in Portland, Ore. Portland received nearly a foot of snow Wednesday.

Meteorologist: West Coast snowfall is ‘once in a generation’

The area where Interstate 5 and I-84 meet up is covered in snow on Thrusday, Feb. 23,2023 in Portland, Ore. Portland received nearly a foot of snow Wednesday.

March 2, 2023, 2:00pm Latest News

Portland received nearly a foot of snow in what proved to be its second-snowiest single day in history. Mountainous areas of California experienced nearly unprecedented snowfall accumulations — more than 40 feet since the start of the season. Even Phoenix suburbs woke up on Thursday to a dusting of snow… Read story

Half of California freed from drought thanks to rain, snow

March 2, 2023, 10:40am Nation & World

Tremendous rains and snowfall since late last year have freed half of California from drought, but low groundwater levels remain a persistent problem, U.S. Drought Monitor data showed Thursday. Read story

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

Weather Eye: Clark County under winter weather advisory

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.

March 2, 2023, 6:02am Clark County News

I am so glad as a weatherman that I have entered the spring season — meteorologically speaking, of course. It is nice to place the winter records away and look forward to brighter days and, of course, some sunshine and opportunities to hang my winter jacket in the hall closet. Read story