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This comes after search and rescue crews finished recovering all nine of their bodies over the weekend.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>State Senator, Scott Wiener, is proposing legislation to force a split between San Francisco and Pacific Gas & Electric.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12073190/big-storms-boost-california-water-supply-but-snowpack-lags\">\u003cstrong>Low Overall Snow Levels Leave Experts Worried About California’s Long Term Water Supplies \u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Ever since \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california\">California\u003c/a> was pummeled by a series of storms in fall and early winter, experts have said the state’s water supply is looking strong for this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those storms — with a potential bump from the ones hitting much of the state this week — have \u003ca href=\"https://cww.water.ca.gov/\">helped refill reservoirs and eased immediate drought worries in many parts of the state.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But experts also say that a few wet storms don’t mean we’re out of the woods. 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A group of 15 back-country skiers were caught in the disaster. A total of nine people died in the avalanche. 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The victims include six mothers and three guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides, an outdoor adventure company.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On Friday, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said in an email that it was conducting a “standard investigation,” and that it is too early to know if criminal charges would be applicable. In a statement, Cal/OSHA said it was also investigating and has up to six months to complete that examination and issue any citations for “violations of workplace safety regulations.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While questions surrounding what preceded the incident have already begun to arise, snow and ski safety consultant Mark Di Nola said whether the company can be found liable will depend on what those investigations determine regarding what operators knew about weather and terrain conditions throughout the trip, and when.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Is a big storm foreseeable? Yes. Did they know about it? We don’t know when. 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More than 28 inches of snow fell around the Donner Summit on Monday, according to UC Berkeley’s Sierra Snow Lab, and Donner Ski Ranch reported another 26 inches on Tuesday. The snow shuttered Interstate 80 for much of the early week, and some ski resorts closed on Tuesday due to the storms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon, the group was travelling out of the backcountry, coming back to the trailhead when they encountered the avalanche midday Tuesday.[aside postID=news_12073851 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/260220-AVALANCHE-VICTIMS-KQED.jpg']“Anytime you go in the back country with lots of new snow, it’s risky,” Di Nola, a ski industry investigations consultant for more than 20 years, told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said that most guide companies require participants to sign liability waivers that acknowledge that risk, and that guides who lead these trips have generally received applicable training.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Blackbird Mountain Guides to be found liable, he said, investigations or potential lawsuits against the company that could emerge would have to find that the company acted “recklessly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Lawyers would look at this and say, releases are signed … expected they don’t release negligence that is reckless or more than just normal,” Di Nola told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said an investigation may look into when the group decided to depart the Frog Lake Huts on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a reason why you hire an organization to guide you in these situations,” Di Nola said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If there was a decision … to move these people [and] at that time, they had knowledge of an increased avalanche danger, yeah, that’s a jury question, and it’s a question for a judge,” he continued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a statement issued Wednesday, Blackbird founder Zeb Blais said guides in the field were American Mountain Guides Association-trained or certified in backcountry skiing, and each was an instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While questions surrounding what preceded the incident have already begun to arise, snow and ski safety consultant Mark Di Nola said whether the company can be found liable will depend on what those investigations determine regarding what operators knew about weather and terrain conditions throughout the trip, and when.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Is a big storm foreseeable? Yes. Did they know about it? We don’t know when. Did the avalanche danger increase during that period of time? The investigation will bear that out,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to family members, the group that was caught in Tuesday’s avalanche had traveled to Lake Tahoe last week for the two-night backcountry hut trip from the Bay Area, Truckee and as far as Idaho.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073999\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073999\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covers the roof of the Nevada County Sheriff’s office on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Godofredo A. Vásquez/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“They were experienced backcountry skiers who deeply respected the mountains,” the families of the victims wrote in a statement. “They were trained and prepared for backcountry travel and trusted their professional guides on this trip. They were fully equipped with avalanche safety equipment.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The group of 11 skiers and four guides had departed for the Frog Lake Huts near Castle Peak on Sunday, despite warnings from the Sierra Avalanche Center that a “strong winter storm” was expected to begin in the evening, bringing feet of snow to the region on Monday and Tuesday. A twelfth member of the group backed out of the trip before they left.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Throughout the day Sunday and into the week, weather conditions in Tahoe became significantly more perilous. More than 28 inches of snow fell around the Donner Summit on Monday, according to UC Berkeley’s Sierra Snow Lab, and Donner Ski Ranch reported another 26 inches on Tuesday. The snow shuttered Interstate 80 for much of the early week, and some ski resorts closed on Tuesday due to the storms.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon, the group was travelling out of the backcountry, coming back to the trailhead when they encountered the avalanche midday Tuesday.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>“Anytime you go in the back country with lots of new snow, it’s risky,” Di Nola, a ski industry investigations consultant for more than 20 years, told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said that most guide companies require participants to sign liability waivers that acknowledge that risk, and that guides who lead these trips have generally received applicable training.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For Blackbird Mountain Guides to be found liable, he said, investigations or potential lawsuits against the company that could emerge would have to find that the company acted “recklessly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Lawyers would look at this and say, releases are signed … expected they don’t release negligence that is reckless or more than just normal,” Di Nola told KQED.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said an investigation may look into when the group decided to depart the Frog Lake Huts on Tuesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“There’s a reason why you hire an organization to guide you in these situations,” Di Nola said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If there was a decision … to move these people [and] at that time, they had knowledge of an increased avalanche danger, yeah, that’s a jury question, and it’s a question for a judge,” he continued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073957\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073957\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/SierraAvalanche1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sierra Avalanche Center forecasters observe a crack in the snow on Feb. 17, 2026. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Nolan Averbuch)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In a statement issued Wednesday, Blackbird founder Zeb Blais said guides in the field were American Mountain Guides Association-trained or certified in backcountry skiing, and each was an instructor with the American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education. The company offers courses in “Avalanche Education” and avalanche rescue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blais also said that guides in the field are in communication with senior guides at the company’s base “to discuss conditions and routing based upon conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Ever since \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/california\">California\u003c/a> was pummeled by a series of storms in fall and early winter, experts have said the state’s water supply is looking strong for this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Those storms — with a potential bump from the ones hitting much of the state this week — have helped refill reservoirs and eased immediate drought worries in many parts of the state.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But experts also say that a few wet storms don’t mean we’re out of the woods. That’s because this winter is a “classically climate-change-flavored one,” according to Daniel Swain, a weather and climate scientist with UC Agriculture and Natural Resources.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And that’s not because it’s been a particularly dry winter, he explained. It’s because it’s the warmest winter the West has ever seen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the Western U.S., the snowpack is, on average, terrible,” Swain said. “It’s about as bad as it’s ever been in observed history.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12073622 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty-1536x1150.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of trucks piled up during heavy snow near Donner Pass in Truckee, California, on Dec. 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This warm winter creates a wrinkle: While the season’s rain has turned hillsides green, temperatures haven’t been cold enough at low enough elevations to bring as much snow as usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And that has some climate scientists and water managers concerned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s what to know about California’s water outlook as we head into the last months of the wet season.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Snowpack is key — and it’s way behind\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Snowpack — the snow that accumulates in the mountains — is responsible for \u003ca href=\"https://water.ca.gov/Programs/All-Programs/Climate-Change-Program/Climate-Change-and-Water\">as much as a third\u003c/a> of California’s annual water supply. Think of it like a giant, frozen reservoir that sits above the snowline, or freezing line — the elevation where temperatures are low enough for it to snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California’s snowpack builds up in winter, then slowly melts throughout spring and summer, feeding rivers, moistening soil and vegetation and refilling reservoirs downstream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12073713 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covers a street sign on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Brooke Hess-Homeier/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But that freezing line is changing, according to Michael Anderson, a climatologist with the California Department of Water Resources.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In past decades, many storms in the Sierra saw snow starting around 3,500 to 4,000 feet above sea level, according to Anderson. Now, he said, an ideal storm brings snow around 4,000 to 5,000 feet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In January, warm temperatures kept that snowline even higher — around 7,000 feet — in many parts of the Sierra.[aside postID=news_12073690 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP1.jpg']That brings challenges, according to Anderson. “In the Northern Sierra Nevada, there’s not a whole lot of watershed above 7,000 feet for snow to accumulate,” he said, meaning “there’s not much land for that snow to build up on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The potential consequences of lost snowpack put experts on edge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For starters, there’s the possibility of greater fire risk. As the snowpack melts, water running down the Sierra helps keep vegetation and soils moist when the weather dries out. The ecosystem has grown to rely on that replenishment; without it, dry vegetation could become fuel for wildfires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Snowpack also refills reservoirs as it melts. Without it, we don’t have that steady stream to replenish our water supplies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, reservoir levels are at more than 100% of their historic average overall, according to the \u003ca href=\"https://cww.water.ca.gov/\">California Department of Water Resources\u003c/a>. That’s thanks to plenty of rain and solid snowpack from previous winters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if a warm winter like this one follows after a few dry years, experts say a weak snowpack could force Californians to curtail water use in the summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sierra Nevada snowpack lagging far behind normal in parts of the state\" aria-label=\"Column Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-FpdUz\" src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/FpdUz/2/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"500\" data-external=\"1\" width=\"100%\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In a year where we really might need it, if it’s not there, that is the kind of situation where people everywhere in California are gonna notice,” Swain said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Right now, the statewide snowpack is sitting at 69% of the normal for this time of year, with the Northern Sierra lagging the most, according to the \u003ca href=\"https://cdec.water.ca.gov/snowapp/sweq.action\">Department of Water Resources\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking ahead, Anderson said he’s hoping for a run of colder storms later this month and in March, with lower freezing elevations that can rebuild a healthier snowpack. If dry or warm stretches drag on for two weeks or longer, he warned, “you’re backsliding a little bit” and possibly losing ground on snowpack, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The current storm could help snowpack — but don’t celebrate yet\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The storm moving through the state may bring the Sierra snowpack closer to normal. But this year’s warm weather is part of a pattern that experts expect to continue, thanks to climate change.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fortunately, as Desert Research Institute climatologist Dan McEvoy points out, California is still benefitting from a few good years of snowpack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In particular, a cold, wet winter in 2023 produced a solid snowpack that put the state in strong shape heading into the current season. All of that stored water acts as a buffer, helping California ride out a year when snowpack is weaker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12073837 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Department of Water Resources (from right) Engineer Jacob Kollen, Hydrometeorologist Angelique Fabbiani-Leon and Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Andy Reising, take measurements during the second media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, on Jan. 30, 2026. \u003ccite>(Andrew Nixon/California Department of Water Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But experts aren’t ready to say that the 2026 water outlook is worry-free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Just missing two or three [storms], not having those [cold] storms show up during the winter, can make or break a drought year,” McEvoy said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As UC climate scientist Swain put it, this season’s high temperatures, high freezing line and low snowpack “would be less concerning if this were just a totally aberrant anomaly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unfortunately, he said, our changing climate means “it’s part of a sustained trend.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So while things may be looking better after this week’s storm, the bigger problem isn’t going away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And that’s not because it’s been a particularly dry winter, he explained. It’s because it’s the warmest winter the West has ever seen.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In the Western U.S., the snowpack is, on average, terrible,” Swain said. “It’s about as bad as it’s ever been in observed history.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073622\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12073622 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1498\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/DonnerPassGetty-1536x1150.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A view of trucks piled up during heavy snow near Donner Pass in Truckee, California, on Dec. 24, 2025. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>This warm winter creates a wrinkle: While the season’s rain has turned hillsides green, temperatures haven’t been cold enough at low enough elevations to bring as much snow as usual.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And that has some climate scientists and water managers concerned.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Here’s what to know about California’s water outlook as we head into the last months of the wet season.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Snowpack is key — and it’s way behind\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Snowpack — the snow that accumulates in the mountains — is responsible for \u003ca href=\"https://water.ca.gov/Programs/All-Programs/Climate-Change-Program/Climate-Change-and-Water\">as much as a third\u003c/a> of California’s annual water supply. Think of it like a giant, frozen reservoir that sits above the snowline, or freezing line — the elevation where temperatures are low enough for it to snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California’s snowpack builds up in winter, then slowly melts throughout spring and summer, feeding rivers, moistening soil and vegetation and refilling reservoirs downstream.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073713\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12073713 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/CaliforniaAvalancheAP3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow covers a street sign on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, in Truckee, California. \u003ccite>(Brooke Hess-Homeier/AP Photo)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But that freezing line is changing, according to Michael Anderson, a climatologist with the California Department of Water Resources.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In past decades, many storms in the Sierra saw snow starting around 3,500 to 4,000 feet above sea level, according to Anderson. Now, he said, an ideal storm brings snow around 4,000 to 5,000 feet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In January, warm temperatures kept that snowline even higher — around 7,000 feet — in many parts of the Sierra.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>That brings challenges, according to Anderson. “In the Northern Sierra Nevada, there’s not a whole lot of watershed above 7,000 feet for snow to accumulate,” he said, meaning “there’s not much land for that snow to build up on.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The potential consequences of lost snowpack put experts on edge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For starters, there’s the possibility of greater fire risk. As the snowpack melts, water running down the Sierra helps keep vegetation and soils moist when the weather dries out. The ecosystem has grown to rely on that replenishment; without it, dry vegetation could become fuel for wildfires.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Snowpack also refills reservoirs as it melts. Without it, we don’t have that steady stream to replenish our water supplies.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This year, reservoir levels are at more than 100% of their historic average overall, according to the \u003ca href=\"https://cww.water.ca.gov/\">California Department of Water Resources\u003c/a>. That’s thanks to plenty of rain and solid snowpack from previous winters.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if a warm winter like this one follows after a few dry years, experts say a weak snowpack could force Californians to curtail water use in the summer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c!-- iframe plugin v.4.3 wordpress.org/plugins/iframe/ -->\u003cbr>\n\u003ciframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sierra Nevada snowpack lagging far behind normal in parts of the state\" aria-label=\"Column Chart\" id=\"datawrapper-chart-FpdUz\" src=\"https://datawrapper.dwcdn.net/FpdUz/2/\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"0\" style=\"width: 0; min-width: 100% !important; border: none;\" height=\"500\" data-external=\"1\" width=\"100%\" class=\"iframe-class\">\u003c/iframe>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“In a year where we really might need it, if it’s not there, that is the kind of situation where people everywhere in California are gonna notice,” Swain said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Right now, the statewide snowpack is sitting at 69% of the normal for this time of year, with the Northern Sierra lagging the most, according to the \u003ca href=\"https://cdec.water.ca.gov/snowapp/sweq.action\">Department of Water Resources\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking ahead, Anderson said he’s hoping for a run of colder storms later this month and in March, with lower freezing elevations that can rebuild a healthier snowpack. If dry or warm stretches drag on for two weeks or longer, he warned, “you’re backsliding a little bit” and possibly losing ground on snowpack, he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>The current storm could help snowpack — but don’t celebrate yet\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The storm moving through the state may bring the Sierra snowpack closer to normal. But this year’s warm weather is part of a pattern that experts expect to continue, thanks to climate change.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Fortunately, as Desert Research Institute climatologist Dan McEvoy points out, California is still benefitting from a few good years of snowpack.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In particular, a cold, wet winter in 2023 produced a solid snowpack that put the state in strong shape heading into the current season. All of that stored water acts as a buffer, helping California ride out a year when snowpack is weaker.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073837\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12073837 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/AN2_3834-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">California Department of Water Resources (from right) Engineer Jacob Kollen, Hydrometeorologist Angelique Fabbiani-Leon and Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting Unit Manager Andy Reising, take measurements during the second media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada, on Jan. 30, 2026. \u003ccite>(Andrew Nixon/California Department of Water Resources)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But experts aren’t ready to say that the 2026 water outlook is worry-free.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Just missing two or three [storms], not having those [cold] storms show up during the winter, can make or break a drought year,” McEvoy said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As UC climate scientist Swain put it, this season’s high temperatures, high freezing line and low snowpack “would be less concerning if this were just a totally aberrant anomaly.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Unfortunately, he said, our changing climate means “it’s part of a sustained trend.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So while things may be looking better after this week’s storm, the bigger problem isn’t going away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>\u003cb>Here are the morning’s top stories on Wednesday, February 18, 2026\u003c/b>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Search and rescue crews are looking for nine backcountry skiers after \u003ca href=\"https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/02/17/six-skiers-rescued-after-nevada-county-avalanche-search-continues-for-nine-others-missing/\">an avalanche near Castle Peak in the Sierra Nevada\u003c/a> Tuesday morning. Six people were safely rescued. Two of them were transported to the hospital for treatment.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">The city of Los Angeles is looking to ban the construction and operation of some private detention centers. This comes amid reports that warehouses across the country are being eyed as potential detention centers, by President Trump and federal immigration officials. \u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400\">Work is slow in Hollywood right now. But at least one new type of production is hiring. They are bingeable shows made to be watched on your phone. And they’re called vertical micro dramas.\u003c/span>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2 class=\"page-title\">\u003ca href=\"https://www.capradio.org/articles/2026/02/17/six-skiers-rescued-after-nevada-county-avalanche-search-continues-for-nine-others-missing/\">\u003cstrong>Search continues for nine skiers missing after Nevada County avalanche\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office says six backcountry skiers who survived an avalanche Tuesday have been rescued.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Officials said it took search and rescue teams several hours to reach the survivors and transport them to safety due to extreme weather conditions. The six skiers suffered varying injuries, and two were transported to a hospital for treatment. The survivors had been told to shelter in place at the avalanche site as they were awaiting rescue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The sheriff’s office said the search for the remaining nine skiers who were caught in the avalanche is ongoing, pending weather conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Blackbird Mountain Guides, an outdoor activities company located in Truckee, \u003ca href=\"https://blackbirdguides.com/pages/live-incident-updates\">released a statement Tuesday afternoon\u003c/a> saying its guides and clients were involved in the incident, and that it is coordinating with the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. The company said the 16 people had been staying at the Frog Lake huts in the Castle Peak area since Feb. 15. “The group was in the process of returning to the trailhead at the conclusion of a three-day trip when the incident occurred,” the statement read.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/\">Sierra Avalanche Center\u003c/a>, which provides forecasts and information for backcountry travel in the region, issued a warning for the greater Lake Tahoe area, including Castle Peak, hours before the avalanche occurred. Lead forecaster Brandon Schwartz said the area had received two to three feet of snow in the preceding 48 hours, falling at a rate of two to four inches per hour. He said weak layers in the existing snowpack from a dry spell in January and February are adding to the dangers.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2 class=\"ArticlePage-headline\">\u003ca href=\"https://laist.com/news/politics/la-zoning-law-ban-some-private-detention-centers-contracting-with-ice\">\u003cstrong>LA revives zoning law that could ban some private detention centers from contracting with ICE\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The L.A. City Council has taken a step toward reactivating a zoning code that could prohibit the construction and operation of private detention centers for unaccompanied children.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The ordinance is meant to prevent private facilities from contracting with federal law enforcement agencies like ICE, according to Councilmember Tim McOsker, who introduced the motion last Wednesday. The zoning ordinance was first introduced in 2019 in response to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies during his first term. The file was drafted in 2021, but was never officially adopted, and therefore it expired in 2024.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The City Council\u003cb> \u003c/b>last week\u003cb> \u003c/b>voted to revive the file and update the drafted zoning code in response to immigration raids. “The concern, of course, was the worry that profiteers, private entities working with the federal government, were creating detention centers across the country,” McOsker said during the council meeting. “Those were creating human rights violations and poor living conditions, disease, death and harms that were unconstitutional to residents of the United States.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Homeland Security \u003ca class=\"Link\" href=\"https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/12/11/more-10000-illegal-aliens-arrested-sanctuary-los-angeles-dhs-launched-operations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">\u003cu>reported\u003c/u>\u003c/a> it has detained more than 10,000 people in Los Angeles since raids started in June. The raids have mostly upended immigrant, working-class communities and negatively hit the local economy, according to a recent \u003ca class=\"Link\" href=\"https://laist.com/news/politics/la-county-identifies-zip-codes-hit-hardest-by-ice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cms-ai=\"0\">\u003cu>L.A. County report\u003c/u>\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In response to the raids, the city has limited power, but McOsker said it has authority over land use and he’s asking the city to consider wielding that power. “Do we want to prohibit private detention centers in every zone in the city of Los Angeles?” McOsker said. He added that L.A. has an opportunity now to update its zoning laws to regulate private detention centers. McOsker said he doesn’t know of any proposed private detention centers in L.A., but that the facilities have been reported in at least eight states.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kcrw.com/stories/hollywood-production-booms-vertically\">\u003cstrong>Hollywood production booms — vertically\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Work is painfully slow in Hollywood right now, but not for vertical microdramas — bingeable, campy shows made to be watched on your phone in episodes that cycle past in 90 seconds or less.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Verticals generated \u003ca class=\"rich-text-hyperlink\" href=\"https://www.owlandco.com/insights/the-short-report-ep-1-the-long-view-on-short-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cu>$1.3 billion in the US in 2025\u003c/u>\u003c/a>, according to the streaming consultant Owl and Co., as millions of people watched shows like \u003ca class=\"rich-text-hyperlink\" href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35180688/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003ci>\u003cu>Fake Married to my Billionaire CEO\u003c/u>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>\u003ci>,\u003c/i> \u003ca class=\"rich-text-hyperlink\" href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt38573297/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003ci>\u003cu>Watch Out I’m a Lady Boss\u003c/u>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>, and \u003ca class=\"rich-text-hyperlink\" href=\"https://www.imdb.com/title/tt39375734/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003ci>\u003cu>Kissing The Wrong Brother\u003c/u>\u003c/i>\u003c/a>. Revenue comes from advertising and the fees people pay to watch the shows. Now, studios like \u003ca class=\"rich-text-hyperlink\" href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/fox-entertainment-invests-in-holywater-ai-microdramas-1236396802/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cu>Fox\u003c/u>\u003c/a> and \u003ca class=\"rich-text-hyperlink\" href=\"https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/disney-embraces-microcontent-short-form-streaming-1236625030/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003cu>Disney\u003c/u>\u003c/a> are investing in the medium.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The success of verticals, and their appeal to a mostly female audience, has echoes in the history of cinema, says cinematographer Michael Pessah, who teaches at the American Film Institute. “One hundred and ten years ago, when cinema was still sort of working out what its language was, you had these serialized melodramas that, maybe not coincidentally, really spoke to the female audience of the time,” says Pessah. “These were some of the first really, really successful narrative films.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Pessah says today’s verticals remind him of music videos in the 1980s and ‘90s, which launched the careers of filmmakers like Spike Jonze. “Music videos were a place for innovative voices, and people with ambitious and new ways of seeing the world,” he says. “It became this hotbed of experimentation and a second film school for so many filmmakers.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Today verticals appeal to production companies because of the price tag: most cost between $150,000 and $200,000 dollars per show (one show can have 60 to 90 episodes). 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It’s how she got her break in Hollywood right out of acting school at NYU. “My main goal was never to be famous or to be huge. It was always just to be a full-time working actor,” says Mizga. “So for that to happen, it changed my entire life.” The women wanted to start their own company after experiencing systemic problems in verticals. They complain about a lack of diversity in casting, and productions that don’t hire intimacy coordinators or stunt coordinators.\u003c/p>\n\n",
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Revenue comes from advertising and the fees people pay to watch the shows. 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"content": "\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/2000043/winter-is-coming-storms-soak-bay-area-next-week-drop-2-feet-of-fresh-snow-on-tahoe\">major storm system\u003c/a> passing through Northern California after weeks of dry weather shut down roads across the Bay Area and in the Sierra Nevada on Tuesday morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the area braces for more steady rainfall throughout the day, highways in the East Bay and North Bay were flooded in parts, and access to Lake Tahoe was cut off due to inches of rain and snow collected since Monday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The weather \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/alerts/critical\">suspended Golden Gate Ferry\u003c/a> operations to Angel Island, and travel to Tiburon has been rerouted via bus. Trips from San Francisco to Sausalito were suspended until 12:10 p.m. After that, early afternoon travel will be via bus.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Oakland, Interstate 880 northbound was backed up as the offramp on Broadway flooded, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">511 website\u003c/a>. Interstate 580 was also affected by flooding: in the eastbound direction, the right lane and shoulder were closed due to flooding near Grand Avenue, and westbound, the right lane was closed east of 35th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Tips\">Jump straight to: Tips for safe driving in the rain and snow\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The city has gotten more than an inch and a half of rain in the last 48 hours, according to the National Weather Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Farther northeast in Solano County, where there’s also been more than an inch of rainfall since midday Sunday, flooding affected lanes of Highway 38 headed east in Vallejo and Interstate 80 westbound in Fairfield.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10366486\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10366486\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2014/12/459889850-e1771364269475.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A motorist drives through a flooded intersection on Dec. 3, 2014, in Mill Valley, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In Sonoma County, where back-to-back storms in December and early January brought \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12068281/bay-area-braces-for-storm-that-could-become-a-rare-bomb-cyclone-ahead-of-holiday-travel\">significant flooding\u003c/a>, Green Valley Road in Sebastopol was shut down on Tuesday due to flood conditions. In a livestream operated by the county to \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQJUHnWAVA\">show flooding conditions\u003c/a>, water was streaming over the roadway near Sullivan Road and pooling heavily on Tuesday afternoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The section between Thomas Road and Sullivan Road is currently closed due to flooding from the recent storm,” county spokesperson Diana Callaway said via email. She said the roadway would reopen when water levels receded, but did not give a time estimate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and avoid driving through flooded areas due to potential debris and water-related hazards,” she said.[aside postID=news_12068981 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/01/Hwy116Getty.jpg']Parts of the county have collected more than 2 inches of rain since Sunday, the NWS reported, and county officials urged residents to limit unnecessary travel and turn around if they come across flooded roadways.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Monterey County, a nearly 7-mile stretch of Highway 1 was closed as crews cleared mud and debris from the roadway after a slide late Monday evening. The Regent’s Slide area in Big Sur — where there were major mudslides in 2023 and 2024 — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12069761/californias-highway-1-fully-opens-through-big-sur-years-after-major-landslides\">just reopened in January\u003c/a> after three years of damage repairs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Crews continue to clear mud from the roadway at Regent’s Slide,” Caltrans said in a post on the social media platform X.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for the mountains, UC Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Lab said it best: “It. Is. Dumping,” the lab \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/UCB_CSSL\">posted on X on Tuesday\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reaching the Sierra won’t be easy — or advised — after Interstate 80 shut down from Colfax in Placer County to the Nevada state line due to snowfall. The Sierra Snow Lab, which is located near Donner Summit, about 50 miles east of Colfax along I-80, reported 28 inches of snow overnight Monday, and predicted another 2-3 feet by Wednesday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Anecdotally, the combination of low visibility, intense snowfall, and high winds have created the worst conditions since Feb 2023,” the Berkeley lab said via social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11980519\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11980519\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blanketed South Lake Tahoe in California on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe was also closed in El Dorado County, from Pointview Drive in Placerville to Meyers, due to multiple spinouts, and Highway 89 in El Dorado County was closed at Emerald Bay State Park in South Lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service said that travel throughout the Sierra is “highly discouraged” throughout the day and into the night, as periods of whiteout conditions are likely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Across Northern California, more rain and snow are expected throughout the day, and scattered showers could continue into the rest of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Sierra, the National Weather Service is forecasting up to 8 feet of snow on peaks above 3,500 feet, while 1-2 feet could accumulate at lower elevations. Some snowfall is predicted at elevations as low as 1,000 feet in the Sierra and Shasta County.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"Tips\">\u003c/a>Driving safely in rain and strong winds\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During storms like this, officials typically urge residents to limit unnecessary travel and stay home if at all possible during weather events like these, citing the potential dangers presented by downed trees and power lines in addition to flooding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How should I change my driving style during rain and winds?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you must drive, do it much more slowly and cautiously than usual, while:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Using your headlights\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Turning off cruise control\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Maintaining a firm grip on the steering wheel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Leaving twice as much space between your vehicle and the one in front of it (wet roads might mean it takes longer to stop)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Staying alert for debris on the road.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do I do if my car begins to hydroplane on a wet road?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>First off, remain calm — and don’t slam on the brakes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ease off the gas\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Steer in the direction you want to go …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and very lightly pump the brakes until you regain traction.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What if I approach a flooded road?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Always turn around rather than driving through a flooded area — as little as 6 inches of water is enough to disable or stall a small car, while 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. Don’t assume you know the depth of a pool of water or the conditions of the road underneath it, especially at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If floodwaters begin to rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground on foot. According to the California Department of Water Resources, more people become trapped and die in their vehicles than anywhere else during a flood.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Driving safely in snowy conditions\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Be sure to take weather warnings for the Sierra Nevada seriously, as winter storms can sometimes make travel virtually impossible — and genuinely dangerous. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#snowroadclosures\">Read more on how to check the weather forecast and travel warnings.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937339\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowplow clears debris from the road to Stateline, Nevada on Nov. 8, 2022. A winter Storm warning in is effect for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you must drive in these conditions:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Carry chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to making sure your vehicle’s in good working order (including brakes, wipers and heater), you’ll need to carry chains, which are fitted onto the tires of a vehicle’s drive wheels to offer more traction on snowy and icy roads. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#chaincontroltahoe\">Read more about when chain control is declared in the Tahoe region and how to fit chains onto your car.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fuel up\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you also have as much fuel as possible at all times, as you could be delayed or even held on the road, which will burn up the fuel in your tank. Gaining elevation as you ascend into the mountains will also use more gas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Caltrans’ QuickMap \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans’ \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm\">QuickMap app (available on the App Store and Google Play)\u003c/a>, and also in \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">web form,\u003c/a> will show you the latest road conditions and travel information, including chain controls, snowplows on the roads and closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pack for getting stuck\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure your vehicles contains emergency items including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Food and water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Warm blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra clothing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel, in case you need to dig your vehicle out of snow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An ice scraper.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take it slow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll see the words “Ice and snow, take it slow” on road signs in Tahoe, and you should heed the advice — especially in areas with chain control, which is in effect for a reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave far more braking distance between you and the car ahead than you normally would. If cars behind you are clearly trying to go much faster than you, pull over when it’s safe to do so, and let them pass. Read \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans’ list of winter driving tips\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know how to correct a skid\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+get+out+of+skid\">many video tutorials online demonstrating how to control and correct a skid\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Oakland, Interstate 880 northbound was backed up as the offramp on Broadway flooded, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s \u003ca href=\"https://511.org/\">511 website\u003c/a>. Interstate 580 was also affected by flooding: in the eastbound direction, the right lane and shoulder were closed due to flooding near Grand Avenue, and westbound, the right lane was closed east of 35th Avenue.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Tips\">Jump straight to: Tips for safe driving in the rain and snow\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The city has gotten more than an inch and a half of rain in the last 48 hours, according to the National Weather Service.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Farther northeast in Solano County, where there’s also been more than an inch of rainfall since midday Sunday, flooding affected lanes of Highway 38 headed east in Vallejo and Interstate 80 westbound in Fairfield.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10366486\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10366486\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2014/12/459889850-e1771364269475.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1360\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A motorist drives through a flooded intersection on Dec. 3, 2014, in Mill Valley, California. \u003ccite>(Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>In Sonoma County, where back-to-back storms in December and early January brought \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12068281/bay-area-braces-for-storm-that-could-become-a-rare-bomb-cyclone-ahead-of-holiday-travel\">significant flooding\u003c/a>, Green Valley Road in Sebastopol was shut down on Tuesday due to flood conditions. In a livestream operated by the county to \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcQJUHnWAVA\">show flooding conditions\u003c/a>, water was streaming over the roadway near Sullivan Road and pooling heavily on Tuesday afternoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The section between Thomas Road and Sullivan Road is currently closed due to flooding from the recent storm,” county spokesperson Diana Callaway said via email. She said the roadway would reopen when water levels receded, but did not give a time estimate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and avoid driving through flooded areas due to potential debris and water-related hazards,” she said.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>Parts of the county have collected more than 2 inches of rain since Sunday, the NWS reported, and county officials urged residents to limit unnecessary travel and turn around if they come across flooded roadways.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Monterey County, a nearly 7-mile stretch of Highway 1 was closed as crews cleared mud and debris from the roadway after a slide late Monday evening. The Regent’s Slide area in Big Sur — where there were major mudslides in 2023 and 2024 — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12069761/californias-highway-1-fully-opens-through-big-sur-years-after-major-landslides\">just reopened in January\u003c/a> after three years of damage repairs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Crews continue to clear mud from the roadway at Regent’s Slide,” Caltrans said in a post on the social media platform X.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As for the mountains, UC Berkeley’s Central Sierra Snow Lab said it best: “It. Is. Dumping,” the lab \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/UCB_CSSL\">posted on X on Tuesday\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Reaching the Sierra won’t be easy — or advised — after Interstate 80 shut down from Colfax in Placer County to the Nevada state line due to snowfall. The Sierra Snow Lab, which is located near Donner Summit, about 50 miles east of Colfax along I-80, reported 28 inches of snow overnight Monday, and predicted another 2-3 feet by Wednesday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Anecdotally, the combination of low visibility, intense snowfall, and high winds have created the worst conditions since Feb 2023,” the Berkeley lab said via social media.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11980519\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11980519\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-1244621245_qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blanketed South Lake Tahoe in California on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Highway 50 to South Lake Tahoe was also closed in El Dorado County, from Pointview Drive in Placerville to Meyers, due to multiple spinouts, and Highway 89 in El Dorado County was closed at Emerald Bay State Park in South Lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service said that travel throughout the Sierra is “highly discouraged” throughout the day and into the night, as periods of whiteout conditions are likely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Across Northern California, more rain and snow are expected throughout the day, and scattered showers could continue into the rest of the week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the Sierra, the National Weather Service is forecasting up to 8 feet of snow on peaks above 3,500 feet, while 1-2 feet could accumulate at lower elevations. Some snowfall is predicted at elevations as low as 1,000 feet in the Sierra and Shasta County.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>\u003ca id=\"Tips\">\u003c/a>Driving safely in rain and strong winds\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>During storms like this, officials typically urge residents to limit unnecessary travel and stay home if at all possible during weather events like these, citing the potential dangers presented by downed trees and power lines in addition to flooding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How should I change my driving style during rain and winds?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you must drive, do it much more slowly and cautiously than usual, while:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Using your headlights\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Turning off cruise control\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Maintaining a firm grip on the steering wheel\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Leaving twice as much space between your vehicle and the one in front of it (wet roads might mean it takes longer to stop)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Staying alert for debris on the road.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What do I do if my car begins to hydroplane on a wet road?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>First off, remain calm — and don’t slam on the brakes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Ease off the gas\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Steer in the direction you want to go …\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>… and very lightly pump the brakes until you regain traction.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>What if I approach a flooded road?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Always turn around rather than driving through a flooded area — as little as 6 inches of water is enough to disable or stall a small car, while 12 inches can sweep away a vehicle. Don’t assume you know the depth of a pool of water or the conditions of the road underneath it, especially at night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If floodwaters begin to rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground on foot. According to the California Department of Water Resources, more people become trapped and die in their vehicles than anywhere else during a flood.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003cstrong>Driving safely in snowy conditions\u003c/strong>\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Be sure to take weather warnings for the Sierra Nevada seriously, as winter storms can sometimes make travel virtually impossible — and genuinely dangerous. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#snowroadclosures\">Read more on how to check the weather forecast and travel warnings.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937339\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937339\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowplow clears debris from the road to Stateline, Nevada on Nov. 8, 2022. A winter Storm warning in is effect for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you must drive in these conditions:\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Carry chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to making sure your vehicle’s in good working order (including brakes, wipers and heater), you’ll need to carry chains, which are fitted onto the tires of a vehicle’s drive wheels to offer more traction on snowy and icy roads. \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#chaincontroltahoe\">Read more about when chain control is declared in the Tahoe region and how to fit chains onto your car.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Fuel up\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you also have as much fuel as possible at all times, as you could be delayed or even held on the road, which will burn up the fuel in your tank. Gaining elevation as you ascend into the mountains will also use more gas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Caltrans’ QuickMap \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans’ \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm\">QuickMap app (available on the App Store and Google Play)\u003c/a>, and also in \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">web form,\u003c/a> will show you the latest road conditions and travel information, including chain controls, snowplows on the roads and closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Pack for getting stuck\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure your vehicles contains emergency items including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Food and water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Warm blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra clothing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel, in case you need to dig your vehicle out of snow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An ice scraper.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take it slow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll see the words “Ice and snow, take it slow” on road signs in Tahoe, and you should heed the advice — especially in areas with chain control, which is in effect for a reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave far more braking distance between you and the car ahead than you normally would. If cars behind you are clearly trying to go much faster than you, pull over when it’s safe to do so, and let them pass. Read \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans’ list of winter driving tips\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know how to correct a skid\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+get+out+of+skid\">many video tutorials online demonstrating how to control and correct a skid\u003c/a>. 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"content": "\u003cp>At this time of year, when the holidays have passed, but \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12069084/bay-area-faces-first-ever-extreme-cold-warning-as-temperatures-plunge-overnight\">cold weather still endures\u003c/a>, you may be craving a cozy cabin getaway.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, one look at Airbnb and VRBO prices often reveals that your average “winter wonderland cabin” \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064955/is-it-possible-to-ski-tahoe-without-spending-a-fortune\">might not be in your budget\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But here’s the deal: If you’re willing to embrace adventure and rough it in a more primitive-style lodging, you’ll find some pretty unique, scenic \u003cem>and \u003c/em>affordable options when it comes to winter cabins. All it takes is a little bit of preparation and willingness to go off the beaten path.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re seeking an adventurous outing to the Sierra Nevada backcountry or an unplugged retreat in Wine Country, we did the research on lower-cost winter cabins so you don’t have to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just be aware: Most of these cabins have no electricity and few amenities — including cell service — which is, of course, part of the point. So roll up with your most intrepid friends and any luxuries you might want with you, and embrace the quiet of a cozy weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Agetawayintheredwoods\">A getaway in the redwoods\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#AsummitstayinTahoe\">A summit stay in Tahoe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Anoceansidehostel\">An oceanside hostel\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Soak in Sonoma County with a lakeside retreat\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a still-accessible, slightly off-the-grid experience, \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/spring-lake-regional-park\">Spring Lake Regional Park\u003c/a> in Sonoma County might be the spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located along Spring Lake in Santa Rosa, the park has \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/play/camping/cabins\">three cabins\u003c/a> — one of which is fully wheelchair accessible — for a winter escape that’ll get you out of your house and in nature without \u003cem>too \u003c/em>much adventure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sarah Campbell, spokesperson for Sonoma County Regional Parks, said its proximity to the city of Santa Rosa makes it easy to visit without much advanced planning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073401\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cabin for rent at Sonoma’s Spring Lake. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Sonoma County Regional Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s a great overnight because you get your groceries on the way, it doesn’t take long to get there, and you’ve got all that time to spend in the park enjoying, relaxing, or doing whatever activity that you’re choosing to do,” she said. “Just because it is so centrally located.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The cabins are “minimal” on the inside, Campbell said, with bunk beds and basic mattresses, a porch, barbecue, fire pit and picnic table so you can feel like you’re camping — don’t forget a sleeping bag and pillow — but still have a roof over your head. Plus, campground showers and potable water are accessible nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While it can rain quite a bit in the winter here, temperatures are mild – helpful in these unheated cabins. Plus, there’s plenty to keep you occupied nearby, from the \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/environmental-discovery-center\">Environmental Discovery Center\u003c/a> open on weekends to ample fishing and birdwatching along the lake, lagoon and \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/spring-lake-regional-park\">Spring Creek Trail\u003c/a>, which is paved and circumnavigates the lake for a mostly flat 2.3 miles. For kids, the Howard Park playground is a short walk away from the cabins, Campbell noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for even more adventure, the park also abuts \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480\">Trione-Annadel State Park\u003c/a>, where you can get lost in 45 miles of trails — but be aware, it can get muddy in the winter and spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>Cabin rentals are typically $82 per night in the winter, accommodating up to 8 people and two vehicles per site. \u003ca href=\"https://secure.sonomacountyparks.org/spring-lake/cabins/\">Reservations can be made here\u003c/a>. Discounts are available for Sonoma County residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Agetawayintheredwoods\">\u003c/a>Relax in the redwoods — inside a state park\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Several nearby state parks, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438\">Hendy Woods\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. Taylor\u003c/a>, have idyllic cabins nestled in the redwoods. The catch? They get booked up quickly, so it may be hard to snag a weekend reservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you can take a day off during the week itself — or even just go out for a quick overnight stay — these spots are worth it for the cozy atmosphere alone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Mendocino County’s Hendy Woods State Park, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12044161/bay-area-camping-alternatives-glamping-yurts-cabins-big-sur#B\">the four cabins \u003c/a>are located inside the two main campgrounds between the two groves of old-growth redwood trees, where you can meander among ancient giants, some as big as 300 feet tall. [aside postID=news_12044161 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/inntown-3-2000x1333.jpg']There are five miles of trails throughout the park, including the accessible \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hendy-woods-discovery-trail\">1.4-mile Discovery Trail\u003c/a>, which is an easy stroll that tours you through the main grove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Closer to San Francisco, Marin County’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28538\">Samuel P. Taylor\u003c/a> State Park boasts four cabins, each accommodating five people. This park’s location makes it the perfect quick overnight to get away from the city, especially if you’re planning to explore nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm\">Point Reyes National Seashore\u003c/a> for the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of the cabins at both state parks have electricity, covered porches and even small heaters – but every spot is different, so be sure to check your reservation ahead of time. At both state parks, potable water, showers and bathrooms are available in the campgrounds. Bring sleeping bags \u003cem>and \u003c/em>sleeping pads (as no mattresses are provided), and any kitchen supplies you might want for cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>Cabin rentals at Hendy Woods and Samuel P. Taylor range from $35 to $100 per night and can be made at \u003ca href=\"http://reservecalifornia.com\">ReserveCalifornia.com\u003c/a>. Be aware that most cabin sites are booked up on weekends, so consider a midweek reservation if you can swing it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"AsummitstayinTahoe\">\u003c/a>Explore the snow at Tahoe’s front and backcountry cabins\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If your cabin adventure is incomplete without the lure of snow, look no further than the Sierra Club lodges around Tahoe’s Donner Summit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most accessible option here is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.clairtappaanlodge.com/rustic-accommodations/\">Clair Tappaan Lodge\u003c/a>, located in Norden just off Highway 80 near Boreal Resort, Donner Ski Ranch and Sugar Bowl Resorts. This bunk-style lodge, which dates from the 1930s, offers communal dining and a rustic feel, plus options for bagged lunches if you’re heading to the slopes for the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But you don’t have to be a resort skier to get the most out of the stay — the lodge rents snowshoes, cross-country skis and sleds for any snowy outing. What’s more, there’s a quiet library to unwind after a long day in the cold, said Andrew Parkhill, the lodge’s general manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073403\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073403\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Peter Grubb hut, one of the Sierra Club’s primitive huts in Tahoe’s backcountry. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Hipcamp/Sierra Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s really a great option for people that are looking to do something different and be in the mountains, sharing the camaraderie of what the mountains bring,” Parkhill said. “Whether that’s a beautiful view, or watching the snow fall or having a great day on the hill — be it snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or downhill skiing — and just coming back and talking about it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Seeking even more adventure? The Sierra Club also has primitive huts in Tahoe’s backcountry that are accessible only by snowshoe or cross-country ski. Perhaps the easiest to get to is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.clairtappaanlodge.com/peter-grubb-hut/\">Peter Grubb Hut\u003c/a>, which is around a 3-mile hike from I-80. But before you book, make sure you’re seriously prepared: not only are these huts unstaffed, with not much in the way of amenities, but they also require expertise in traveling on snow to get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re ready for the challenge, the juice may be worth the squeeze. Akin to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064291/winter-camping-reservations-where-to-go-campsites-near-san-francisco-bay-area\">winter backpacking\u003c/a> — just with an added roof over your head — the reward for your trek is a remote ski lodge with a wood-burning stove, an outhouse and all the new adventure friends you’ll meet once you get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>The huts and lodge can be booked on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.clairtappaanlodge.com/\">Clair Tappaan Lodge website\u003c/a> or, starting this week, on \u003ca href=\"https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/collections/camping/sierra-club\">Hipcamp.com\u003c/a>. Spots are $82 per person per night in the lodge and $55 in the Peter Grubb or any other backcountry hut.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Anoceansidehostel\">\u003c/a>Overlook the ocean from a unique hostel\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Looking for a getaway with ocean vibes and views? While the Bay Area’s two lighthouse hostels aren’t your \u003cem>typical \u003c/em>cabin experiences, they’re utterly unique and charming in their own way — and will surely get you out of your midwinter funk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Run by the same hostel company, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/california/montara-8800-cabrillo-highway?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190084370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_KR8q7YVstFKkpxfqmGLgokowzr&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1JLLBhCDARIsAAVfy7gIEvHEEAjVxrZR7Sbp-aWB2A2dZhh1SHje2b8sZP7tzsO1WXe_m7QaAm2BEALw_wcB\">HI Point Montara Lighthouse\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/california/pescadero-210-pigeonpoint-road?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190084370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_KR8q7YVstFKkpxfqmGLgokowzr&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1JLLBhCDARIsAAVfy7iRwKyt79cmrwHQm_0935emLrvvb7eO3_NzoGkEvl9tAbOzHFZrCrUaAgSfEALw_wcB\">HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse\u003c/a> not only have their own grounds to explore, but are close to some of the Bay Area’s wildest stretches of coastline.[aside postID=news_12066608 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/251209-SNOWY-TAHOE-CS-KQED.jpg']The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/california/montara-8800-cabrillo-highway?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190084370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_KR8q7YVstFKkpxfqmGLgokowzr&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1JLLBhCDARIsAAVfy7gIEvHEEAjVxrZR7Sbp-aWB2A2dZhh1SHje2b8sZP7tzsO1WXe_m7QaAm2BEALw_wcB\">Montara location\u003c/a> is less than a half an hour south of the city, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Across Highway 1 is \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/montara-mountain-north-peak-loop-trail\">Montara Mountain\u003c/a>, a steep but superb local hike.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Beaches flank the entire area, and just to the south is \u003ca href=\"https://www.yelp.com/biz/seal-cove-cypress-tree-tunnel-moss-beach\">the famed cypress tree tunnel\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/fitzgerald-marine-reserve\">Fitzgerald Marine Reserve\u003c/a>, the ideal winter tidepooling spot. (\u003ca href=\"https://www.smcgov.org/parks/news/be-know-you-go-tide-pooling\">Just be sure to read the rules before you go\u003c/a> to keep yourself — and all the local wildlife — safe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Farther south, near the rural coastal town of Pescadero, is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/california/pescadero-210-pigeonpoint-road?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190084370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_KR8q7YVstFKkpxfqmGLgokowzr&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1JLLBhCDARIsAAVfy7iRwKyt79cmrwHQm_0935emLrvvb7eO3_NzoGkEvl9tAbOzHFZrCrUaAgSfEALw_wcB\">Pigeon Point Lighthouse\u003c/a> location. Be aware: Construction at the lighthouse is currently underway, making this location a bit less serene at the moment during the daytime hours.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But it has its own allure, the highlight of which is a cliffside hot tub and daily guided hikes of the state park. You’re also close by to the elephant seal overlook at \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=523\">Año Nuevo State Park\u003c/a> and Pescadero’s quaint downtown, where a stop at \u003ca href=\"https://www.normsmarket.com/\">Arcangeli’s\u003c/a> for artichoke bread and \u003ca href=\"https://www.harleyfarms.com/\">Harley Farms\u003c/a> to see the dairy goats are must-dos.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>Book a private or shared room \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/\">online\u003c/a> for $50 per person in shared dorms. In general, private rooms do not include kitchen access. Shared rooms grant access to common kitchen and living areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re seeking an adventurous outing to the Sierra Nevada backcountry or an unplugged retreat in Wine Country, we did the research on lower-cost winter cabins so you don’t have to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just be aware: Most of these cabins have no electricity and few amenities — including cell service — which is, of course, part of the point. So roll up with your most intrepid friends and any luxuries you might want with you, and embrace the quiet of a cozy weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Agetawayintheredwoods\">A getaway in the redwoods\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#AsummitstayinTahoe\">A summit stay in Tahoe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Anoceansidehostel\">An oceanside hostel\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Soak in Sonoma County with a lakeside retreat\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a still-accessible, slightly off-the-grid experience, \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/spring-lake-regional-park\">Spring Lake Regional Park\u003c/a> in Sonoma County might be the spot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Located along Spring Lake in Santa Rosa, the park has \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/play/camping/cabins\">three cabins\u003c/a> — one of which is fully wheelchair accessible — for a winter escape that’ll get you out of your house and in nature without \u003cem>too \u003c/em>much adventure.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sarah Campbell, spokesperson for Sonoma County Regional Parks, said its proximity to the city of Santa Rosa makes it easy to visit without much advanced planning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073401\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073401\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/Spring-Lake-cabin-with-campfire_resized-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A cabin for rent at Sonoma’s Spring Lake. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Sonoma County Regional Parks)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s a great overnight because you get your groceries on the way, it doesn’t take long to get there, and you’ve got all that time to spend in the park enjoying, relaxing, or doing whatever activity that you’re choosing to do,” she said. “Just because it is so centrally located.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The cabins are “minimal” on the inside, Campbell said, with bunk beds and basic mattresses, a porch, barbecue, fire pit and picnic table so you can feel like you’re camping — don’t forget a sleeping bag and pillow — but still have a roof over your head. Plus, campground showers and potable water are accessible nearby.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While it can rain quite a bit in the winter here, temperatures are mild – helpful in these unheated cabins. Plus, there’s plenty to keep you occupied nearby, from the \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/environmental-discovery-center\">Environmental Discovery Center\u003c/a> open on weekends to ample fishing and birdwatching along the lake, lagoon and \u003ca href=\"https://parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/visit/find-a-park/spring-lake-regional-park\">Spring Creek Trail\u003c/a>, which is paved and circumnavigates the lake for a mostly flat 2.3 miles. For kids, the Howard Park playground is a short walk away from the cabins, Campbell noted.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for even more adventure, the park also abuts \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=480\">Trione-Annadel State Park\u003c/a>, where you can get lost in 45 miles of trails — but be aware, it can get muddy in the winter and spring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>Cabin rentals are typically $82 per night in the winter, accommodating up to 8 people and two vehicles per site. \u003ca href=\"https://secure.sonomacountyparks.org/spring-lake/cabins/\">Reservations can be made here\u003c/a>. Discounts are available for Sonoma County residents.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Agetawayintheredwoods\">\u003c/a>Relax in the redwoods — inside a state park\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Several nearby state parks, including \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=438\">Hendy Woods\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=469\">Samuel P. Taylor\u003c/a>, have idyllic cabins nestled in the redwoods. The catch? They get booked up quickly, so it may be hard to snag a weekend reservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you can take a day off during the week itself — or even just go out for a quick overnight stay — these spots are worth it for the cozy atmosphere alone.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Mendocino County’s Hendy Woods State Park, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12044161/bay-area-camping-alternatives-glamping-yurts-cabins-big-sur#B\">the four cabins \u003c/a>are located inside the two main campgrounds between the two groves of old-growth redwood trees, where you can meander among ancient giants, some as big as 300 feet tall. \u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>There are five miles of trails throughout the park, including the accessible \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/hendy-woods-discovery-trail\">1.4-mile Discovery Trail\u003c/a>, which is an easy stroll that tours you through the main grove.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Closer to San Francisco, Marin County’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=28538\">Samuel P. Taylor\u003c/a> State Park boasts four cabins, each accommodating five people. This park’s location makes it the perfect quick overnight to get away from the city, especially if you’re planning to explore nearby \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/pore/index.htm\">Point Reyes National Seashore\u003c/a> for the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some of the cabins at both state parks have electricity, covered porches and even small heaters – but every spot is different, so be sure to check your reservation ahead of time. At both state parks, potable water, showers and bathrooms are available in the campgrounds. Bring sleeping bags \u003cem>and \u003c/em>sleeping pads (as no mattresses are provided), and any kitchen supplies you might want for cooking.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>Cabin rentals at Hendy Woods and Samuel P. Taylor range from $35 to $100 per night and can be made at \u003ca href=\"http://reservecalifornia.com\">ReserveCalifornia.com\u003c/a>. Be aware that most cabin sites are booked up on weekends, so consider a midweek reservation if you can swing it.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"AsummitstayinTahoe\">\u003c/a>Explore the snow at Tahoe’s front and backcountry cabins\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If your cabin adventure is incomplete without the lure of snow, look no further than the Sierra Club lodges around Tahoe’s Donner Summit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most accessible option here is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.clairtappaanlodge.com/rustic-accommodations/\">Clair Tappaan Lodge\u003c/a>, located in Norden just off Highway 80 near Boreal Resort, Donner Ski Ranch and Sugar Bowl Resorts. This bunk-style lodge, which dates from the 1930s, offers communal dining and a rustic feel, plus options for bagged lunches if you’re heading to the slopes for the day.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But you don’t have to be a resort skier to get the most out of the stay — the lodge rents snowshoes, cross-country skis and sleds for any snowy outing. What’s more, there’s a quiet library to unwind after a long day in the cold, said Andrew Parkhill, the lodge’s general manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12073403\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12073403\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized-160x120.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2026/02/A-Peter-Grubb-Hut_resized-1536x1152.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Peter Grubb hut, one of the Sierra Club’s primitive huts in Tahoe’s backcountry. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Hipcamp/Sierra Club)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“It’s really a great option for people that are looking to do something different and be in the mountains, sharing the camaraderie of what the mountains bring,” Parkhill said. “Whether that’s a beautiful view, or watching the snow fall or having a great day on the hill — be it snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or downhill skiing — and just coming back and talking about it.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Seeking even more adventure? The Sierra Club also has primitive huts in Tahoe’s backcountry that are accessible only by snowshoe or cross-country ski. Perhaps the easiest to get to is the \u003ca href=\"https://www.clairtappaanlodge.com/peter-grubb-hut/\">Peter Grubb Hut\u003c/a>, which is around a 3-mile hike from I-80. But before you book, make sure you’re seriously prepared: not only are these huts unstaffed, with not much in the way of amenities, but they also require expertise in traveling on snow to get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you’re ready for the challenge, the juice may be worth the squeeze. Akin to \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12064291/winter-camping-reservations-where-to-go-campsites-near-san-francisco-bay-area\">winter backpacking\u003c/a> — just with an added roof over your head — the reward for your trek is a remote ski lodge with a wood-burning stove, an outhouse and all the new adventure friends you’ll meet once you get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Reservations: \u003c/strong>The huts and lodge can be booked on the \u003ca href=\"https://www.clairtappaanlodge.com/\">Clair Tappaan Lodge website\u003c/a> or, starting this week, on \u003ca href=\"https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/collections/camping/sierra-club\">Hipcamp.com\u003c/a>. Spots are $82 per person per night in the lodge and $55 in the Peter Grubb or any other backcountry hut.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Anoceansidehostel\">\u003c/a>Overlook the ocean from a unique hostel\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Looking for a getaway with ocean vibes and views? While the Bay Area’s two lighthouse hostels aren’t your \u003cem>typical \u003c/em>cabin experiences, they’re utterly unique and charming in their own way — and will surely get you out of your midwinter funk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Run by the same hostel company, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/california/montara-8800-cabrillo-highway?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190084370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_KR8q7YVstFKkpxfqmGLgokowzr&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1JLLBhCDARIsAAVfy7gIEvHEEAjVxrZR7Sbp-aWB2A2dZhh1SHje2b8sZP7tzsO1WXe_m7QaAm2BEALw_wcB\">HI Point Montara Lighthouse\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/california/pescadero-210-pigeonpoint-road?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22190084370&gbraid=0AAAAAD_KR8q7YVstFKkpxfqmGLgokowzr&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1JLLBhCDARIsAAVfy7iRwKyt79cmrwHQm_0935emLrvvb7eO3_NzoGkEvl9tAbOzHFZrCrUaAgSfEALw_wcB\">HI Pigeon Point Lighthouse\u003c/a> not only have their own grounds to explore, but are close to some of the Bay Area’s wildest stretches of coastline.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>After a dry start to the winter, Tahoe is \u003cem>finally \u003c/em>getting some more \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999949/californias-snowpack-is-shrinking-but-winter-isnt-over-yet\">much-needed snow\u003c/a> — and just in time for the Presidents Day holiday weekend.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But before you head up over Donner Pass or to South Lake Tahoe, be aware that conditions this weekend \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1999982/winter-is-so-back-storms-are-on-the-way-for-the-bay-area-and-sierra-nevada\">might get a little dicey\u003c/a> — with snowstorms potentially lasting more than a week.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Not only is the Bay Area expected to see a few inches of rain, but snow is already falling on the Sierra with more on the way on Sunday at lower-than-normal altitudes. All of which spells hazardous driving conditions that could start as low as 5,500 feet, just past Emigrant Gap on Donner Pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the more worrisome news for Tahoe travelers comes later in the weekend, when a second — potentially stronger — storm could bear down on the region on Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while it might bring a Valentine’s Day gift of powder for skiers and snowboarders, it could also make travel for those getting home from Tahoe on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday quite difficult, Caltrans spokesperson John O’Connell said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento/status/2022000075061481540\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re one of those traveling to the mountains for the three-day weekend, keep reading for what to know about safety on the roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When will travel around Tahoe be hardest over the Presidents Day weekend?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“The weather will be worse on the back half of the weekend,” O’Connell said. “If you’re planning on heading back Monday, be prepared, because it’s gonna be a long haul for sure.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That second storm, O’Connell said, could also be colder than the first. That would push the snow level down in altitude, meaning more of your route could have snowy and icy conditions, which could also bring longer chain controls and heavier traffic — on top of the already anticipated overload of holiday weekend travelers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937340\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937340 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Snow blanked road with a Hazardous Conditions Ahead sign.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Monday could be a \u003cem>really \u003c/em>rough day coming back from the Sierra,” O’Connell said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said heading up early Friday morning is overall the best bet for travelers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3/status/2021379859881263238\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You might even consider hitting the road early on Saturday, too, when there could be a clear window with less traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For anyone heading home during the bigger storm later in the weekend, O’Connell recommends “being patient — because it’s going to be a very long drive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for the worst\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Make sure to pack emergency supplies like food, water, warm clothes, phone chargers, and carry a full tank of gas — or charge on an electric vehicle — and chains, O’Connell said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#snowroadclosures\">\u003cstrong>Read our full guide on what to know and bring (including everything you need to know about chain installation) on a snowy Tahoe drive\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11933784\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11933784\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on the road.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-800x513.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1020x653.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-160x103.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1536x984.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 at Donner Summit on Dec. 1, 2022. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“If the snow is heavy and we have spinouts, then we have to hold traffic, and you’re sitting there for a while,” he said. “Just make sure you’re prepared for that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Especially given the heavier storm later in the weekend, don’t forget shovels and ice scrapers for your car — you don’t want to get snowed in at the ski resort parking lot, on your driveway or outside your hotel.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Check the weather (then check again)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The best way to know what conditions are like — and whether roads are even open is online — by checking the \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSSacramento\">NWS Sacramento\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSReno\">NWS Reno\u003c/a> X accounts and using \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ QuickMap\u003c/a> app to get real-time road conditions and closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#snowroadclosures\">Familiarize yourself with QuickMap now\u003c/a>, at home, to make sure you have all the right filters toggled. And be sure to check the app before setting off on your travels and — if it’s safe to do so — during your journey, as conditions and chain requirements can develop fast in the Tahoe area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937375\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937375\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrans’s QuickMap app, showing chain controls, snow plows and more \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t let warm, sunny and dry conditions in the Bay Area lull you into a false sense of security about the weather you’ll encounter up in the mountains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Transportation also makes its network of road cameras available for you to monitor road conditions in real time. \u003ca href=\"https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm\">Use the map\u003c/a> to find the area you want, and click/tap on the camera icons to open the live road cam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://x.com/CaltransDist3\">Caltrans’ social media\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/CHP_Truckee\">Truckee California Highway Patrol accounts\u003c/a> are also updated frequently and are useful to find out about any chain control. And don’t forget that the very resort you’re visiting might have its own delays in opening or hazardous road conditions. You can check their social media accounts or websites for the \u003ca href=\"https://blog.palisadestahoe.com/category/operations/\">latest operations information. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t forget about fog\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Remember: Snow might not be the only hazard on the road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This winter has also seen an abundance of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11902941/regular-ol-bay-area-fog-or-tule-fog\">tule fog\u003c/a> — a \u003ca href=\"https://www.weather.gov/safety/fog-radiation\">low radiation fog\u003c/a> that forms from the ground up, pronounced “too-lee” — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12066736/bay-area-stuck-with-unusually-cold-weather-thanks-to-this-naturally-occurring-culprit\">plaguing Central Valley and Bay Area residents\u003c/a> alike.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento/status/2021928536488260033\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While O’Connell said he doesn’t expect the fog to be too heavy this weekend due to winds, “fog can kind of come out of nowhere,” he said, so it can be helpful to brush up on your \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-3/d3-news/d3-news-release-23-137\">safe fog driving tips: \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Drive slower to make sure you can stop in time for unexpected hazards\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Drive with headlights on — \u003ca href=\"https://www.firestonecompleteautocare.com/blog/driving/driving-in-fog-high-beams-low-beams/\">low beams only\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Be extra careful in intersections, and roll down your window to hear if necessary\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Use your windshield wipers and defrost setting to clear away moisture\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Pay attention to the white lines on the road — those are called “\u003ca href=\"https://x.com/CaltransD2/status/1209518928499625985\">fog lines\u003c/a>” and can help keep you in the roadway\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/carlysevern\">\u003cem>Carly Severn\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem> contributed to this report.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But the more worrisome news for Tahoe travelers comes later in the weekend, when a second — potentially stronger — storm could bear down on the region on Saturday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while it might bring a Valentine’s Day gift of powder for skiers and snowboarders, it could also make travel for those getting home from Tahoe on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday quite difficult, Caltrans spokesperson John O’Connell said.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>If you’re one of those traveling to the mountains for the three-day weekend, keep reading for what to know about safety on the roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>When will travel around Tahoe be hardest over the Presidents Day weekend?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>“The weather will be worse on the back half of the weekend,” O’Connell said. “If you’re planning on heading back Monday, be prepared, because it’s gonna be a long haul for sure.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That second storm, O’Connell said, could also be colder than the first. That would push the snow level down in altitude, meaning more of your route could have snowy and icy conditions, which could also bring longer chain controls and heavier traffic — on top of the already anticipated overload of holiday weekend travelers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937340\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937340 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Snow blanked road with a Hazardous Conditions Ahead sign.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Monday could be a \u003cem>really \u003c/em>rough day coming back from the Sierra,” O’Connell said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>He said heading up early Friday morning is overall the best bet for travelers.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>You might even consider hitting the road early on Saturday, too, when there could be a clear window with less traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For anyone heading home during the bigger storm later in the weekend, O’Connell recommends “being patient — because it’s going to be a very long drive.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Prepare for the worst\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Make sure to pack emergency supplies like food, water, warm clothes, phone chargers, and carry a full tank of gas — or charge on an electric vehicle — and chains, O’Connell said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#snowroadclosures\">\u003cstrong>Read our full guide on what to know and bring (including everything you need to know about chain installation) on a snowy Tahoe drive\u003c/strong>\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11933784\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11933784\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on the road.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-800x513.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1020x653.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-160x103.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1536x984.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 at Donner Summit on Dec. 1, 2022. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“If the snow is heavy and we have spinouts, then we have to hold traffic, and you’re sitting there for a while,” he said. “Just make sure you’re prepared for that.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Especially given the heavier storm later in the weekend, don’t forget shovels and ice scrapers for your car — you don’t want to get snowed in at the ski resort parking lot, on your driveway or outside your hotel.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Check the weather (then check again)\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The best way to know what conditions are like — and whether roads are even open is online — by checking the \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSSacramento\">NWS Sacramento\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/NWSReno\">NWS Reno\u003c/a> X accounts and using \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ QuickMap\u003c/a> app to get real-time road conditions and closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains#snowroadclosures\">Familiarize yourself with QuickMap now\u003c/a>, at home, to make sure you have all the right filters toggled. And be sure to check the app before setting off on your travels and — if it’s safe to do so — during your journey, as conditions and chain requirements can develop fast in the Tahoe area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937375\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937375\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrans’s QuickMap app, showing chain controls, snow plows and more \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Don’t let warm, sunny and dry conditions in the Bay Area lull you into a false sense of security about the weather you’ll encounter up in the mountains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Transportation also makes its network of road cameras available for you to monitor road conditions in real time. \u003ca href=\"https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm\">Use the map\u003c/a> to find the area you want, and click/tap on the camera icons to open the live road cam.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://x.com/CaltransDist3\">Caltrans’ social media\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/CHP_Truckee\">Truckee California Highway Patrol accounts\u003c/a> are also updated frequently and are useful to find out about any chain control. And don’t forget that the very resort you’re visiting might have its own delays in opening or hazardous road conditions. You can check their social media accounts or websites for the \u003ca href=\"https://blog.palisadestahoe.com/category/operations/\">latest operations information. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t forget about fog\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Remember: Snow might not be the only hazard on the road.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This winter has also seen an abundance of \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11902941/regular-ol-bay-area-fog-or-tule-fog\">tule fog\u003c/a> — a \u003ca href=\"https://www.weather.gov/safety/fog-radiation\">low radiation fog\u003c/a> that forms from the ground up, pronounced “too-lee” — \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12066736/bay-area-stuck-with-unusually-cold-weather-thanks-to-this-naturally-occurring-culprit\">plaguing Central Valley and Bay Area residents\u003c/a> alike.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>When \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12038703/wolves-roam-california-again-reviving-old-fears-and-new-conflicts-in-ranch-country\">gray wolves returned to California\u003c/a> after hunters wiped out the population a century ago, conservationists and state officials were \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11971756/gray-wolves-returning-to-california\">delighted\u003c/a>. But as the state’s wolf numbers have grown, so has desperation among ranchers in rural northeastern counties whose\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12003557/californias-gray-wolf-population-thrives-but-livestock-attacks-surge\"> livestock has increasingly come under attack\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In Sierra County, where Supervisor Paul Roen told KQED that 95% of cattle ranchers in his district have lost cattle to attacks, state wildlife officials have taken an unprecedented step to deal with the problem.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We feed all predators to a certain extent, but we can not be the steakhouse, open every night for them to come and consume. It is just not sustainable,” said Roen, who is also a rancher.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>After first trying to divert the wolf attacks in other ways, California Department of Fish and Wildlife officials announced Friday that they had euthanized four wolves in the \u003ca href=\"https://www.pacificwolves.org/thebeyemseyopack/\">Beyem Seyo\u003c/a> pack. It marks the first time the state has lethally removed wolves under the California Endangered Species Act.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pack included a breeding pair, as well as another female and male. A juvenile wolf was also accidentally targeted and killed, mistaken for the breeding male.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12038722\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1774px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12038722\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/0-1-KQED_1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1774\" height=\"1183\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/0-1-KQED_1.jpg 1774w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/0-1-KQED_1-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/0-1-KQED_1-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/0-1-KQED_1-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/05/0-1-KQED_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1774px) 100vw, 1774px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A gray wolf caught on a trail camera in the California backcountry. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Wolves are one of the state’s most iconic species and co-existence is our collective future, but that comes with tremendous responsibility and sometimes hard decisions,” CDFW Director Charlton Bonham said Friday in an emailed statement. “The Beyem Seyo pack became so reliant on cattle at an unprecedented level, and we could not break the cycle, which ultimately is not good for the long-term recovery of wolves or for people.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The state’s investigations in the Sierra Valley area found that between March 28 and Sept. 10, the pack was collectively responsible for 70 total livestock losses, representing 63% of the state’s total. This, said CDFW officials, means the wolves were responsible for one of the highest concentrations of cattle deaths among the Western states.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Gray wolves naturally prey on wild ungulates, like deer and elk. However, as the state has changed, so have their tastes, adapting to the new landscape. These particular wolves, the state said, had become conditioned to cattle as a primary food source, a behavior that “persisted and was being passed on to their offspring.”[aside postID=science_1998802 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/35/2025/09/250916_SEAOTTERS_GH-3-KQED.jpg']State officials pursued alternative strategies for months before making the decision. This included “hazing,” or techniques intended to scare wolves off without causing them harm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent a team operating drones carrying speakers playing \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/drones-blasting-acdc-are-helping-biologists-protect-cattle-wolves-rcna228262\">AC/DC\u003c/a>, and other loud noises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State officials sent a “\u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-launching-pilot-effort-to-reduce-gray-wolf-attacks-on-livestock\">summer strike team\u003c/a>,” providing ranchers with round-the-clock support. And ranchers locally were “committed,” Roen said, many of them sleeping in their fields all summer, trying to “dissuade and haze wolves out of the livestock.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a shame that it had to only come to that,” Roen said. “Nobody’s happy about what happened, but everybody’s relieved that something was done to help stop the siege that we were living in.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wolves are listed as a recovering endangered species, which means it’s illegal to kill them under state and federal law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with other California predators, like the grizzly bear, wolves were hunted into extirpation during European colonization and settlement of the West. This all changed in December 2011, when a gray wolf named OR-7 crossed into California’s Siskiyou County, the first confirmed wild wolf spotted in the state since 1924.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10780879\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10780879\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups.jpg\" alt=\"Several gray wolf pups, dubbed the Shasta Pack, were captured by a remote camera in Siskiyou County this past August. They were the first gray wolf pups found in the state in nearly a century.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1183\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-400x246.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-1440x887.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-1180x727.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-960x592.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Several gray wolf pups, dubbed the Shasta Pack, were captured by a remote camera in Siskiyou County this past August. They were the first gray wolf pups found in the state in nearly a century. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ten packs of wolves now live in California, all descendants of the famed wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park in 1995. The return of the apex predator after a 70-year absence ushered in a noticeable and profound impact on the local ecology, “changing the rivers,” as a viral 2014 \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q\">video\u003c/a> put it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kaggie Orrick, the director of the California Wolf Project at UC Berkeley, said that any loss of life in the state is tragic, whether it’s the death of the wolves or the loss of cattle in the Sierra Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Balancing the protection of individual animals with the success of a species as a whole, she said, is a constant struggle within conservation work.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The removal of one pack is not necessarily going to be detrimental for wolf recovery across the state,” she said. “We are going to continue to see other packs populate and disperse throughout all of California. That also speaks to the fact that we need to really be focused on improving management and the science of wolves in the state, because they’re only going to just keep coming.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/dventon\">\u003cem>Danielle Venton\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem> contributed to this report. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>State officials pursued alternative strategies for months before making the decision. This included “hazing,” or techniques intended to scare wolves off without causing them harm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture sent a team operating drones carrying speakers playing \u003ca href=\"https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/drones-blasting-acdc-are-helping-biologists-protect-cattle-wolves-rcna228262\">AC/DC\u003c/a>, and other loud noises.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>State officials sent a “\u003ca href=\"https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/Archive/cdfw-launching-pilot-effort-to-reduce-gray-wolf-attacks-on-livestock\">summer strike team\u003c/a>,” providing ranchers with round-the-clock support. And ranchers locally were “committed,” Roen said, many of them sleeping in their fields all summer, trying to “dissuade and haze wolves out of the livestock.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s a shame that it had to only come to that,” Roen said. “Nobody’s happy about what happened, but everybody’s relieved that something was done to help stop the siege that we were living in.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Wolves are listed as a recovering endangered species, which means it’s illegal to kill them under state and federal law.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Along with other California predators, like the grizzly bear, wolves were hunted into extirpation during European colonization and settlement of the West. This all changed in December 2011, when a gray wolf named OR-7 crossed into California’s Siskiyou County, the first confirmed wild wolf spotted in the state since 1924.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_10780879\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10780879\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups.jpg\" alt=\"Several gray wolf pups, dubbed the Shasta Pack, were captured by a remote camera in Siskiyou County this past August. They were the first gray wolf pups found in the state in nearly a century.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1183\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-400x246.jpg 400w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-800x493.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-1440x887.jpg 1440w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-1180x727.jpg 1180w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2015/12/ShastaPackPups-960x592.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Several gray wolf pups, dubbed the Shasta Pack, were captured by a remote camera in Siskiyou County this past August. They were the first gray wolf pups found in the state in nearly a century. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Ten packs of wolves now live in California, all descendants of the famed wolf reintroduction to Yellowstone National Park in 1995. The return of the apex predator after a 70-year absence ushered in a noticeable and profound impact on the local ecology, “changing the rivers,” as a viral 2014 \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysa5OBhXz-Q\">video\u003c/a> put it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kaggie Orrick, the director of the California Wolf Project at UC Berkeley, said that any loss of life in the state is tragic, whether it’s the death of the wolves or the loss of cattle in the Sierra Valley.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Balancing the protection of individual animals with the success of a species as a whole, she said, is a constant struggle within conservation work.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The removal of one pack is not necessarily going to be detrimental for wolf recovery across the state,” she said. “We are going to continue to see other packs populate and disperse throughout all of California. That also speaks to the fact that we need to really be focused on improving management and the science of wolves in the state, because they’re only going to just keep coming.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>KQED’s \u003c/em>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/author/dventon\">\u003cem>Danielle Venton\u003c/em>\u003c/a>\u003cem> contributed to this report. \u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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Mike Lee of Utah, \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/SenMikeLee/status/1939132778605388207\">who promised to bring the proposal back in the future.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Public lands make up around half of the land in the state of California. That includes around \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/what-we-manage/california\">15 million acres of Bureau of Land Management lands\u003c/a> that themselves comprise around 15% of the state, but “these BLM lands have been under threat to land sale, to private developers and land barons, \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/history/history-by-region/california\">since their inception in 1946,\u003c/a>” said Josh Jackson, author of \u003cem>The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California’s Public Lands\u003c/em>. For Jackson, this recent effort to sell this land “wasn’t a great surprise.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We don’t have the Eiffel Tower, we don’t have the Great Barrier Reef or the Great Wall of China, but what we have in America, and what makes us so unique, is our public land system across the West that we’ve set aside,” said Jackson. “It’s one of the unique things that we get to experience here in the States.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101910647/the-threat-to-california-public-lands\">KQED Forum spoke to Jackson \u003c/a>about the history of public lands, the crucial role they play in California conservation, why they’re under threat and how you can get out and discover them for yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#HowyoucanmakethemostofBLMlandnearyouwithcampingandhiking\">How you can make the most of BLM land near you with camping and hiking?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How did this latest Republican effort to sell public lands come about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Josh Jackson: \u003c/strong>It came at the last minute in the first reconciliation package from the House of Natural Resources to \u003ca href=\"https://stateline.org/2025/06/04/long-thwarted-efforts-to-sell-public-lands-see-new-life-under-trump/\">sell off roughly half a million acres of BLM land\u003c/a> in Nevada and Utah.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thankfully, thanks to a really robust group of people around the West, that land sale was kind of taken out of the reconciliation package, only to be added later by Mike Lee, Senator of Utah.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That proposal was much more dire: \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=1.5+million+acress+sell+off&rlz=1C1GCCA_enUS1161US1161&oq=1.5+million+acress+sell+off&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yDQgCEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggEEAAYgAQYogQyCggFEAAYogQYiQUyCggGEAAYogQYiQUyCggHEAAYgAQYogQyCggIEAAYgAQYogTSAQg1NjE0ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on\">up to 1.5 million acres of BLM land to be sold off across the West\u003c/a>. And then, also thanks to bipartisan support against these land sales, which was \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-06-24/public-lands-sell-off-halted-mike-lee\">taken out of the reconciliation package as well.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the history of public lands in the U.S.?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Josh Jackson\u003c/strong>: Behind every story of the places I was going was a heartbreaking story of loss. Through genocide at times and lopsided deals with the government and a number of other factors,\u003ca href=\"https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/native-american/removing-native-americans-from-their-land/\"> these Indigenous peoples who lived and engaged with these landscapes were booted off.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the BLM land is in the Western 11 states and in Alaska. We have \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/what-we-manage\">245 million acres\u003c/a> across those states. It’s mostly desert, a lot of sea of sagebrush in places like Nevada and Eastern California. You’ve got red rock country in Utah, but then you have these really isolated pockets of BLM lands, for example, in the northwest in California’s King Range in the Lost Coast area, which is old-growth forest of Douglas fir and redwoods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11716102\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11716102\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Eastern Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes. \u003ccite>(Kirk Siegler/NPR)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These 245 million acres: historians often \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/history#:~:text=Our%20Heritage%2C%20Our%20Future,%2C%20historical%2C%20and%20cultural%20resources.\">refer to them as the “leftover lands.”\u003c/a> They weren’t picked up during \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/home/learn/historyculture/abouthomesteadactlaw.htm\">the Homestead Act\u003c/a>. They weren’t bought by railroads or developers or land barons. The other federal land management agencies did not even pick them up. … As I started diving into the history of these landscapes, I started thinking of them as the scrappy underdogs of our public lands. These places that not many people know about or understand, or even visit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And \u003ca href=\"https://www.aldoleopold.org/about/aldo-leopold\">Aldo Leopold\u003c/a>, one of the great writers and thinkers and ecologists of the 20th century, wrote, “American conservation is, I fear, still concerned for the most part with showpieces. We have not yet learned to think in terms of small cogs and wheels.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I started to think of these BLM lands as the small cogs and wheels of present-day conservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What purpose do BLM and other public lands serve today?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These landscapes that maybe don’t have that same blast of scenic beauty that the national parks have, they serve as really important ecological places for different flora and fauna. These are landscapes that are on the edges of national parks and national forest and provide these really amazing wildlife corridors that are really important. So even if you look out on these places that look like an empty landscape, these are places that wildlife roam.[aside postID=news_12049405 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Muir-Woods-Exhibit-1.png']\u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/programs/national-conservation-lands/california/carrizo-plain-national-monument\">The Carrizo Plain\u003c/a> is the last largest intact native grassland we have in California. The Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys that run through the heart of the state used to be these really diverse, vibrant grasslands. Between agriculture and private ownership, these lands have been turned into a different thing. But we have this last vestige of grassland in the 250,000-acre Carrizo Plain National Monument. It’s only three hours outside of Los Angeles, and it’s this really wonderful place.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is where a lot of endangered species live, and there’s a lake that, when it fills up after a lot of rain, becomes an important flyover stop for migrating birds. And it’s really important to Indigenous history: Some of the most elaborate rock art in the world is found in the Carrizo Plain at a place called \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/visit/painted-rock\">Painted Rock\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Because of agriculture and private land ownership, we’ve boxed in these species that rely on the Carrizo Plain. Luckily, in 2001, \u003ca href=\"https://clintonwhitehouse5.archives.gov/library/hot_releases/January_17_2001_13.html\">it was protected as a national monument under the Clinton administration\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://theodorepayne.org/learn/wildflower-hotline/\">The superbloom\u003c/a> is one of those things that \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/science/1996323/where-to-see-wildflowers-near-you-in-the-bay-area\">draws a lot of people\u003c/a>. But to a place like the Carrizo Plain, it’s important that people get out there and see these BLM lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the case for making some BLM land private?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The BLM is already authorized to sell small plots of land, and if you’re near one of those or you think that it would be better off, and the BLM could sell it off, that’s an option. They don’t need any Congressional act to be passed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1998, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/programs/lands-and-realty/regional-information/nevada/snplma\">Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act\u003c/a> allowed for the sale of BLM lands around Las Vegas to be turned into housing and development. But a lot of those lands weren’t just sold off. They were also traded for other private lands, like in more ecologically sensitive areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12047193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12047193\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1634\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-2000x1276.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-160x102.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-2048x1307.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At 9,600 feet, Sonora Pass features sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, including waterfalls, wildflowers and high alpine lakes. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Amanda Carlson/Mono County Tourism)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But even in those places, \u003ca href=\"https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/23817?rewrote=1\">85% of the sales went directly back to the state of Nevada for conservation\u003c/a> and for new parks around Las Vegas, and they were traded off for lands up in the northwest of Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, that were important habitats or on the edge of conservation areas. That took ten years to hammer out all the details, with lots of compromise involved from both sides of the aisle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I think it’s an important lesson that really good bipartisan laws take a lot of time and compromise to develop, and the opposite was happening in the last couple of months, where these giant land sales were thrown in without a lot of support from either side of the aisle. Let alone all of the constituents that represent these places.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"HowyoucanmakethemostofBLMlandnearyouwithcampingandhiking\">\u003c/a>How can you enjoy BLM land?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>On BLM land in California, \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/blog/2025-06-26/blm-public-lands-know-you-go\">we have 60-plus campgrounds\u003c/a> that are all no-reservation. \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/programs/recreation/camping\">The fees are typically free to about $10 a night\u003c/a>. Those are the easiest places to access BLM land, as are places like national monuments. But you’re often on your own trying to figure out where these places are, how to access them and what road conditions are like.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I would typically build an itinerary before I even left, which was really important to understand, not just the landscape I was going to, in the flora and fauna [and] Indigenous history that existed there, but also how to get there safely.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I would always \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/office/california-state-office\">call the local BLM field office\u003c/a>. They were so incredibly helpful because they could give you up-to-date road conditions. And then I used an app called \u003ca href=\"https://www.onxmaps.com/offroad/app\">onX Off-Road \u003c/a>that allowed me to download offline maps before I went to a landscape, so I never was lost, even if I didn’t have cell reception.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s kind of an amazing part of being out in the West. If you have the right toolkit, lots of water, sunscreen, a tent and a sleeping bag, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11920867/how-to-find-free-camping-in-californias-national-forests\">you can pull over and camp on BLM land almost anywhere. \u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Earlier this summer, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12046147/incredibly-short-sighted-land-conservation-groups-rally-against-gop-proposal-to-sell-off-public-lands-like-tahoe\">Republicans in Congress proposed a massive selloff of public lands\u003c/a> across the United States, arguing that these lands would be better off in private hands to be used for housing or other economically driven uses like mining or drilling.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pushback to the proposal from the public, joined by outdoors and land conservation advocacy groups, was swift and loud. But while the proposal was \u003ca href=\"https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5375473-senate-removes-provision-that-would-sell-off-public-lands-from-megabill/\">ultimately scrapped from this year’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” budget\u003c/a>, the idea of selling off public lands remains alive and well in lawmakers’ minds, most notably Sen. Mike Lee of Utah, \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/SenMikeLee/status/1939132778605388207\">who promised to bring the proposal back in the future.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Public lands make up around half of the land in the state of California. That includes around \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/what-we-manage/california\">15 million acres of Bureau of Land Management lands\u003c/a> that themselves comprise around 15% of the state, but “these BLM lands have been under threat to land sale, to private developers and land barons, \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/history/history-by-region/california\">since their inception in 1946,\u003c/a>” said Josh Jackson, author of \u003cem>The Enduring Wild: A Journey into California’s Public Lands\u003c/em>. For Jackson, this recent effort to sell this land “wasn’t a great surprise.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We don’t have the Eiffel Tower, we don’t have the Great Barrier Reef or the Great Wall of China, but what we have in America, and what makes us so unique, is our public land system across the West that we’ve set aside,” said Jackson. “It’s one of the unique things that we get to experience here in the States.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/forum/2010101910647/the-threat-to-california-public-lands\">KQED Forum spoke to Jackson \u003c/a>about the history of public lands, the crucial role they play in California conservation, why they’re under threat and how you can get out and discover them for yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#HowyoucanmakethemostofBLMlandnearyouwithcampingandhiking\">How you can make the most of BLM land near you with camping and hiking?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How did this latest Republican effort to sell public lands come about?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Josh Jackson: \u003c/strong>It came at the last minute in the first reconciliation package from the House of Natural Resources to \u003ca href=\"https://stateline.org/2025/06/04/long-thwarted-efforts-to-sell-public-lands-see-new-life-under-trump/\">sell off roughly half a million acres of BLM land\u003c/a> in Nevada and Utah.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thankfully, thanks to a really robust group of people around the West, that land sale was kind of taken out of the reconciliation package, only to be added later by Mike Lee, Senator of Utah.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That proposal was much more dire: \u003ca href=\"https://www.google.com/search?q=1.5+million+acress+sell+off&rlz=1C1GCCA_enUS1161US1161&oq=1.5+million+acress+sell+off&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yDQgCEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyDQgDEAAYhgMYgAQYigUyCggEEAAYgAQYogQyCggFEAAYogQYiQUyCggGEAAYogQYiQUyCggHEAAYgAQYogQyCggIEAAYgAQYogTSAQg1NjE0ajBqNKgCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on\">up to 1.5 million acres of BLM land to be sold off across the West\u003c/a>. And then, also thanks to bipartisan support against these land sales, which was \u003ca href=\"https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2025-06-24/public-lands-sell-off-halted-mike-lee\">taken out of the reconciliation package as well.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the history of public lands in the U.S.?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Josh Jackson\u003c/strong>: Behind every story of the places I was going was a heartbreaking story of loss. Through genocide at times and lopsided deals with the government and a number of other factors,\u003ca href=\"https://www.loc.gov/classroom-materials/immigration/native-american/removing-native-americans-from-their-land/\"> these Indigenous peoples who lived and engaged with these landscapes were booted off.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the BLM land is in the Western 11 states and in Alaska. We have \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/what-we-manage\">245 million acres\u003c/a> across those states. It’s mostly desert, a lot of sea of sagebrush in places like Nevada and Eastern California. You’ve got red rock country in Utah, but then you have these really isolated pockets of BLM lands, for example, in the northwest in California’s King Range in the Lost Coast area, which is old-growth forest of Douglas fir and redwoods.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11716102\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11716102\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-160x90.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-800x450.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-1020x574.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2019/01/img_7376_wide-e848890206768711978760ed1053bb57e3f367b7-e1546701706131-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Eastern Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes. \u003ccite>(Kirk Siegler/NPR)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>These 245 million acres: historians often \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/about/history#:~:text=Our%20Heritage%2C%20Our%20Future,%2C%20historical%2C%20and%20cultural%20resources.\">refer to them as the “leftover lands.”\u003c/a> They weren’t picked up during \u003ca href=\"https://www.nps.gov/home/learn/historyculture/abouthomesteadactlaw.htm\">the Homestead Act\u003c/a>. They weren’t bought by railroads or developers or land barons. The other federal land management agencies did not even pick them up. … As I started diving into the history of these landscapes, I started thinking of them as the scrappy underdogs of our public lands. These places that not many people know about or understand, or even visit.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And \u003ca href=\"https://www.aldoleopold.org/about/aldo-leopold\">Aldo Leopold\u003c/a>, one of the great writers and thinkers and ecologists of the 20th century, wrote, “American conservation is, I fear, still concerned for the most part with showpieces. We have not yet learned to think in terms of small cogs and wheels.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I started to think of these BLM lands as the small cogs and wheels of present-day conservation.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What purpose do BLM and other public lands serve today?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>These landscapes that maybe don’t have that same blast of scenic beauty that the national parks have, they serve as really important ecological places for different flora and fauna. These are landscapes that are on the edges of national parks and national forest and provide these really amazing wildlife corridors that are really important. So even if you look out on these places that look like an empty landscape, these are places that wildlife roam.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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But to a place like the Carrizo Plain, it’s important that people get out there and see these BLM lands.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What’s the case for making some BLM land private?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>The BLM is already authorized to sell small plots of land, and if you’re near one of those or you think that it would be better off, and the BLM could sell it off, that’s an option. They don’t need any Congressional act to be passed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In 1998, the \u003ca href=\"https://www.blm.gov/programs/lands-and-realty/regional-information/nevada/snplma\">Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act\u003c/a> allowed for the sale of BLM lands around Las Vegas to be turned into housing and development. But a lot of those lands weren’t just sold off. They were also traded for other private lands, like in more ecologically sensitive areas.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12047193\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2560px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12047193\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1634\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-2000x1276.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-160x102.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/Sonora-Pass-3-1-2048x1307.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">At 9,600 feet, Sonora Pass features sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range, including waterfalls, wildflowers and high alpine lakes. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Amanda Carlson/Mono County Tourism)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>But even in those places, \u003ca href=\"https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/InterimCommittee/REL/Document/23817?rewrote=1\">85% of the sales went directly back to the state of Nevada for conservation\u003c/a> and for new parks around Las Vegas, and they were traded off for lands up in the northwest of Nevada, near Lake Tahoe, that were important habitats or on the edge of conservation areas. 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