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'Drive Very Slowly And Carefully'; Another Round of Snow Hits The Sierra During Mother's Day TravelsOn Mother’s Day, people driving through Donner Summit needed more than flowers for mom once chain controls went into effect as snow hit the Sierra.

Sierra Snowpack Builds In April, Delights Businesses, Skiers and SnowboardersThe California Data Exchange Center and Dept. of Water Resources report the mountains saw double the amount of precipitation in April than January, February and March combined.

Last Sierra Ski Season Welcomes SnowSierra resorts wrapped up the winter season with one final weekend that welcomed snow!

Two Lost Hikers Call Sheriff For Help While Hiking Jones Creek LoopTwo lost hikers, unprepared for the weather conditions, called law enforcement for help after getting lost, said the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

Hazardous Tree Removal Work Continues Along Sierra HighwaysCaltrans is alerting drivers that emergency tree removal operations will cause periodic closures on many Sierra routes until March.

Missing Hiker Found Dead In Sierra County Near Young America LakeA missing hiker lost near Sierra Buttes Lookout was found today but then succumbed to their injuries, said the Sierra County Sheriff's Office.

Foothills Residents Still Recovering From December Storm Worried Looming Winds Could Put Power Back OutWinds in the foothills are forecasted to reach up to 60 miles per hour with warnings from Pacific Gas and Electric of potential power outages in an area where Nevada County residents are still reeling from the fallout of that big December storm.

Ill Patient Rescued From Remote Snowy LocationAn ill patient was rescued from a remote part of Casa Loma near Alta by Placer Search and Rescue, said Cal Fire Neu.

Ski Resorts Close Due To Wind Gusts And Avalanche DangerDue to the dangerous conditions from the storm in the Sierras, ski resorts have closed, authorities said.

Man Survives, Pinned In Bed After Giant Tree Crashes Through RoofThe tree was being felled, when it came down in the wrong direction.