Apple Hill Growers Welcome More Frigid TemperaturesDecember 16, 2013 | Steve MilneYou may be glad the cold snap we had last week is over. But apple growers in the El Dorado County town of Camino say they wouldn't mind more freezing temperatures. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cold Spell Continues in Northern California; Warm-up expected mid-weekDecember 9, 2013 | Marianne RussIt was about ten degrees colder than normal this morning in the Sacramento area, and that contributed to icy roads and school delays.
Deep Freeze Putting Valley Citrus Orchards At RiskDecember 5, 2013 | Rich IbarraThis week's freezing weather could damage citrus orchards in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys and in the foothills. But the current cold snap is welcome in other orchards with other crops. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Folsom, Auburn May Get SnowDecember 5, 2013 | Marianne RussForecasters are warning that a storm moving through Northern California tomorrow is likely to dump one to two feet of snow in the Sierra and may make for treacherous driving conditions.
Update: Hundreds Without Shelter As Cold Weather Approaches, City Opens Warming CenterDecember 4, 2013 | Bob MoffittUPDATE: Warming shelters will open in Sacramento and Elk Grove this week. About 800 homeless people in Sacramento County are expected to be without permanent shelter when temperatures drop below freezing.
Stockton Shelter Preparing For Freezing TempsDecember 4, 2013With lows in the San Joaquin Valley are predicted to dip into the 30's and 20's this week, area homeless shelters are preparing to make room. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Winter Storm In Eastern Sierra Hits Metro Areas HardDecember 3, 2013 | Ky PlaskonA slow-moving, cold winter storm dropped 8 inches of snow north of Reno, and 3 inches in Reno and Carson City before noon. There were more than 30 accidents, state employees and school children were sent home early. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Cold Snap Threatens GardensDecember 3, 2013 | Steve MilneThere's a hard freeze warning in effect for the Sacramento area.
Winter Storm Approaches Eastern SierraDecember 2, 2013 | Ky PlaskonThe National Weather Service issued a ”Winter Storm Warning” for tomorrow in the eastern Sierra. The cold storm might impact the morning commute and school delays. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Citrus Farmers Brace For Colder TemperaturesDecember 2, 2013 | Steve MilneCitrus farmers in California's Central Valley are bracing for a cold snap that could see temperatures drop below freezing.