Blizzard ‘as bad as it gets’ hits California, Nevada
California authorities shut down 100 miles of I-80, the main route between Reno and Sacramento, due to “spin outs, high winds, and low visibility.” Read more
August 25
SundaySome wind and rain
Highs: 85° Lows: 79°
6:13 AM 6:53 PM
August 26
MondayBreezy with some brightening
Highs: 87° Lows: 76°
6:13 AM 6:52 PM
August 27
TuesdayBreezy in the afternoon
Highs: 87° Lows: 76°
6:14 AM 6:51 PM
August 28
WednesdayHumid; breezy in the p.m.
Highs: 88° Lows: 79°
6:14 AM 6:50 PM
August 29
ThursdayHumid with a shower or two
Highs: 89° Lows: 79°
6:14 AM 6:49 PM
August 25
SundayRain from tropical storm
Highs: 85° Lows: 79°
6:13 AM 6:53 PM
August 26
MondayRather cloudy
Highs: 87° Lows: 76°
6:13 AM 6:52 PM
August 27
TuesdayPartly cloudy, a shower late
Highs: 87° Lows: 76°
6:14 AM 6:51 PM
August 28
WednesdayPartly cloudy, a shower late
Highs: 88° Lows: 79°
6:14 AM 6:50 PM
August 29
ThursdayPartly cloudy, warm and humid
Highs: 89° Lows: 79°
6:14 AM 6:49 PM
California authorities shut down 100 miles of I-80, the main route between Reno and Sacramento, due to “spin outs, high winds, and low visibility.” Read more
The storm began barreling into the region on Thursday, with the biggest effects expected to close major highways and trigger power outages this afternoon into Saturday. Read more
The public should beware of strong, breaking waves and strong currents along affected shores, which will make swimming dangerous. Read more
California’s central coast is at risk of “significant flooding,” with up to 5 inches of rain predicted for many areas, according to the weather service. Read more
Forecasters said waves of 22 to 26 feet are hitting north shores, while west shores are seeing surf of 15 to 20 feet. Read more
Flocks of visitors crowded behind yellow caution tape stripped across North Shore beaches, which Thursday saw an influx of people trying to catch a glimpse of the 30- to 40-foot waves pummeling the shoreline. Read more
The National Weather Service expects a large, northwest swell to rapidly build down the island chain today. Read more
Up to 3 inches of snow could fall in the Portland area tonight through Thursday afternoon. Read more
The National Weather Service is expecting a “significant, extra large northwest swell” to arrive late tonight, starting with Kauai, then rapidly build down the island chain Thursday. Read more
More than 1,000 flights were canceled so far this morning, mostly at the airports in the New York City area and in Boston. Read more
A magnitude-5.7 earthquake Friday struck the world’s largest active volcano — Mauna Loa on the Big Island — knocking items off shelves and cutting power in a nearby town but not immediately prompting reports of serious damage. Read more
Surf of 7 to 10 feet is expected for those eastern shores until 6 a.m. Thursday. Read more
Surf is expected to reach 7 to 10 feet along east-facing shores, bringing strong, breaking waves and currents that will make swimming dangerous. Read more
Officials expressed relief that the storm hadn’t killed anyone or caused a major catastrophe in Los Angeles so far despite its size and intensity. Read more
Surf along north and west shores, meanwhile, will trend up today as a long-period, northwest swell arrives. Read more
The storm was the second one fueled by an atmospheric river to hit the state over the span of days. Read more
A high surf warning remains in effect for the east- and west-facing shores of most Hawaiian Islands until this evening, while a wind advisory for all of Hawaii is in effect until 6 p.m. Monday. Read more
Beachgoers are urged to check with a lifeguard on duty for the latest ocean conditions. Read more
The second atmospheric river, expected to move in late Saturday, is already predicted to be “the largest storm of the season,” according to the National Weather Service. Read more
A wind advisory is in effect for all islands until 6 p.m. Sunday, with north to northeast winds of 25 to 30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. Read more
Forecasters from the National Weather Service expect a cold front to bring a “dramatic change in conditions” Friday through the weekend. Read more
