Scientists explain the mismatch.

Low snow means more than just a bad winter. Here's how it could impact wildfires and the local economies of ski towns in the ...

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek and California Gov. Gavin Newsom have issued wildfire preparedness proclamations as severe drought and low snowpack raise 2026 fire risks. Both states are increasing resources, ...

The fact that the US Drought Monitor has declared California to be totally drought free carries with it unusually high ...

California is slipping back into drought despite heavy April rains, with 65% of the state now abnormally dry and nearly 5% in moderate drought. A meager winter snowpack, record-breaking spring heat, ...

A Sacramento man was sentenced to prison for a federal gun charge tied to last year’s UC Davis Picnic Day shooting, while Fair Oaks dog owners are on alert after hot dogs stuffed with pills were found ...

Drought in the contiguous United States has reached record levels for this time of year, weather data shows. Meteorologists said it's a bad sign for the upcoming wildfire season, food prices and ...

With water use restrictions now in place for the city of Raleigh and little rain in sight, the drought conditions across our area and the entire state have been top of mind. New data released on ...

Stretching from Oregon to Florida and northward to the nation's capital, the U.S. is facing drought conditions just shy of ...