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Northern California Storm Impacting Traffic and Rain Totals: Chain Controls Active Due to Crashes on Highways 99 and I-5; Flood Advisory in Effect

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Commuters in Northern California can expect a challenging start to the week with significant traffic delays and weather-related issues on Monday morning. The region experienced heavy rain overnight, leading to the implementation of chain controls in the Sierra due to ongoing snowfall and reports of crashes causing traffic troubles in areas like Sacramento and Modesto. The California Highway Patrol in Modesto is advising drivers to steer clear of southbound Highway 99, citing …

Northern California Weather Impact: Rain and Snow Expected to Cause Travel Disruptions

Pollock Pines, California – Residents in Pollock Pines, California, were taken by surprise by unseasonal snowfall this past weekend, leading to mixed reactions among the community. Some residents expressed frustration, while others found the snowfall beautiful and refreshing, highlighting the unpredictability of spring weather in the Sierra region. The wet weather on Saturday led KCRA 3 to designate it as an Impact Day in Northern California, affecting outdoor events and travel in the Valley and …

Renown Health’s Dominance in Northern Nevada’s Healthcare Market Shrouded in Monopoly Allegations

Renown Health plays a critical role in the health care landscape of Northern Nevada. As a nonprofit health system, it operates two major hospitals in the Carson-Reno-Tahoe region, covering a vast service area of 100,000 square miles. Renown is also a key employer in Washoe County, offering specialized services such as the only Level II trauma center in the region and the sole Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) that serves Northern Nevada and …

Blizzard Conditions Slam Northern California with Extreme Snowfall and Whiteout Conditions

San Francisco, California – Parts of Northern California experienced severe blizzard conditions over the weekend, with damaging winds and heavy snow impacting mountain ranges and valleys. Approximately 6.5 million people in the Mountain West are under winter weather alerts, including blizzard warnings for the Sierra Nevada area. The most extreme weather conditions are occurring at the highest elevations, with whiteout conditions and hurricane-force winds posing significant challenges for residents and travelers alike. The relentless snowfall …

Weekend Weather in Northern California: Rain and Snow Forecast for Presidents Day

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA – Northern California is in for an active Presidents Day weekend, with several rounds of rain and snow in the forecast. On Saturday, the KCRA 3 weather team is predicting rain and snow showers to develop in the afternoon, particularly impacting travel in the mountains. Less than half an inch of rain is expected in the Valley, while the Foothills may see up to three-quarters of an inch of precipitation. Sunday morning is …