Monica Woods

La Niña conditions developed in September with sea surface temperatures 0.5° below average in the equatorial Pacific. Here's how it can impact Atlantic hurricanes.

Orionid Meteor Shower peaks October 21. The new moon phase will help to bring darker skies, but a weather system is also bringing more clouds to Northern California.

The first big fall storm is taking aim at California by early next week. The two key indicators Cal Fire will be watching for fire risk.

California's 2025 Water Year is over as the rain gauges reset ahead of the wet season. What to expect with a weak La Niña forecasted this winter.

Mario continues to lose strength as it enters colder waters but the associated subtropical moisture will bring clouds, showers and elevated fire danger to California

A tropical system is moving north in the Pacific potentially bringing showers and thunderstorms into California as far north as Sacramento.

July 2025 will rank as one of the coolest since 1990, which is quite a contrast to record setting July 2024.

A strong ridge of high pressure brings well above average highs and warm overnight lows to much of Northern California. Smoke and ozone leads to Spare the Air Day.

Wildfires are burning in Northern California and Southern Oregon. A Spare The Air Alert day is in effect Friday due to poor air quality.

A shift in the weather pattern will bring cooler weather by July 4, continuing through the weekend.

A thin band of clouds rolled through the Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills Tuesday morning bringing rare July showers.

The California Department of Water Resources announces another increase in water allocation with strong snowmelt runoff helping to fill reservoirs.

California snowpack numbers on April 1 provide critical information for water managers as Sierra snowpack historically peaks and begins melting, filling reservoirs.

Several storms are lining up in the Pacific with periods of moderate rain for the valley and moderate snow for the Sierra. These colder storms will lower snow levels

Spring allergies are blooming. Here's what a San Joaquin Valley farmer says about what to look for in local honey.

A solid storm cycle is picking up steam in the Pacific. Heavy rain and snow along with gusty winds and thunderstorms ahead midweek.

The weekend will be sunny and warmer with a break between active weather systems. They're good days to prepare for periods of heavy rain and snow next week.

Keeping drinking water safe is one of the key missions of the Environmental Protection Agency. Cuts could mean less oversight and regulations.

California is seeing a surplus of water in the state's largest reservoirs on the heels of two wet years. Here's what it means for water storage and delivery.

A nearly new moon and mostly clear skies will present near ideal viewing conditions for the planet parade through Feb. 28.