The downward trajectory for snow carries serious consequences for water supplies, wildlife habitat, wildfire activity and outdoor recreation. By Mitch Tobin, The Water Desk I can’t vouch for its shelf life in the Trump administration, but the U.S. Environmental Protection...
A new report examines how atmospheric changes contributed to January’s devastating Southern California wildfires By Elyse DeFranco, Desert Research Institute While fires engulfed large swaths of Southern California in early January, destroying more than 16,000 structures, taking at least 29...
Forecasts powered by machine learning are proving to be faster and cheaper to produce than conventional methods — and more accurate, too. By Natalie Donback, Grist This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here....
Warming climate will affect the storms differently in California, Pacific Northwest By David Hosansky, National Center for Atmospheric Research Communities...
By Alastair Bland, Cal Matters Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. As much of Los Angeles smolders, wind warnings return and fire crews stand...
Some Northern California cities have been soaked with almost twice their average rainfall, while southern cities are bone-dry. This season’s huge — possibly unprecedented — disparity works in favor of the state’s water supplies. By Alastair Bland, Cal Matters Stay...
