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Big Storms on the Way Through Saturday

Published Wednesday, March 14, 2018

A series of storms are on the way this week, which could bring as much as four to five feet of snow over the Sierra crest.

According to Howard Sheckter, Mammoth weather forecaster, the next few days break down something like this:

Passes, Roads to Remain Closed Due to Incoming Storms

Published Thursday, March 8, 2018

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will prolong the temporary closures of State Routes and the Crestview Rest Area due to incoming storms.

First big storm of winter arrives Thursday

Published Wednesday, February 28, 2018

March looks like it will come in like a lion as the first major winter storm of the season takes aim at the Sierra and much of the rest of the state, following one of the driest winters on record so far.

Some 400 personnel fighting blaze that started near Pleasant Valley Dam

Published Tuesday, February 20, 2018

A wildland fire that ignited Sunday afternoon near the Pleasant Valley Dam and U.S. Highway 395 had burned 2,250 acres and was 15 percent contained as of press time Monday.

VIDEO: CBS News Special Report: Dow Jones Tumbles

Published Thursday, February 8, 2018

The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed down more than 1,000 points on Thursday.

Phil's 'Chilling' forecast

Published Friday, February 2, 2018

In the town of Punxsutawney, Groundhog Day starts long
before the clock turns one tick past 11:59 p.m. on February 1st. Weeks
of preparation go into carrying out the events surrounding Punxsutawney
Phil’s annual prognostication, and hours are poured into the final few

Winter Lecture Series Every Thursday; Snowpack Subject of Jan. 25 Talk

Published Wednesday, January 24, 2018

The Annual Winter Adventure Series has been held in the Eastern Sierra for the last six years, organized by a collaborative effort by the Winter Wildlands Alliance (WWA), Mammoth Lakes Recreation (MLR), Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center (ESAC) and Mammoth Mountaineering.

Mammoth Giving Week is NOW; Here's How You Can Help

Published Monday, November 27, 2017

The holidays are upon us, and that means it’s time to give thanks for all we have and help those who are less fortunate.

Biggest Winter Storm of Season Takes Aim at Eastside

Published Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The biggest winter storm of the season so far is forecast to hit the Eastern Sierra beginning this evening, Nov. 15, and lasting into the end of the week.

U.S. 35 Open; Chris Fire at 20 Percent Contained

Published Wednesday, November 15, 2017

The Chris Fire is now 20 percent contained (as of Nov. 15) contained and remains at 370 acres.