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Deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe was rare for U S ski resorts

Deadly avalanches far more commonly strike in the backcountry, not within the boundaries of a ski resort like Palisades Tahoe that once hosted the Olympics and boasts robust avalanche operations.

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How Sierra Nevada snowpack confounds Central Valley groundwater readings

Billions of tons of snow piled atop the Sierra Nevada Mountains can cause parts of the Central Valley to sink, muddling groundwater assessment

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Snowpack is now one of the largest ever, bringing drought relief, flooding concerns

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The Department of Water Resources today conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 126.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent.

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California s Snowpack is Now One of the Largest Ever, Bringing Drought Relief, Flooding Concerns – YubaNet

California s Snowpack is Now One of the Largest Ever, Bringing Drought Relief, Flooding Concerns – YubaNet
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Into the flames part 2: Women firefighters talk about rewards, challenges of the job

This is the second in a two-part series dedicated to women firefighters in Douglas County.

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