Snowdrifts stranded the vehicle in the Sierra Nevada in January 1952, imprisoning 226 people traveling from Chicago to ...

To avoid Lake Tahoe crowds within a California alpine paradise, visit this year-round destination that has plenty of outdoor ...

A fast-moving storm on Thursday was the first of three storms expected to hit the Sierra Nevada this weekend. Donner Pass has received 12 inches of snow so far this week, according to the UC ...

A winter storm is set to hit the Sierra Nevada on Sunday ... specifically over I-80 and Donner Pass.” Strong winds are the “primary hazard” related to this storm, with potentially ...

When wildfires strike, the impact reverberates throughout California, demonstrating the interconnectedness of our communities ...

Here, you'll find a great stone pedestal commemorating the Donner Party, the legendary pioneers who fell victim to the harsh Sierra Nevada winter of 1846 to 1847. The party (originally consisting ...

Friday will bring wet and windy weather to the Sierra Nevada, with a second system moving in Sunday. Here's what to know about travel conditions.

Snow levels that were initially well above Donner Pass, California ... night can bring 6-12 inches of snow over the northern Sierra Nevada," Taylor said, "It may end up closer to 6 inches over ...