A Storm Survey Team report from the National Weather Service in Hanford confirms three tornadoes officially touched down in Central California on Tuesday.
Rain, wind and hail damaged almond blooms and wheat fields at Fresno State, highlighting the challenges growers face during winter storms.
A winter storm in Fresno County is bringing plenty of rain and snow to the mountain communities. California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Salas says anyone trying to have an adventure in the current conditions must be prepared for anything.
Low-level snow is drawing crowds to the foothill communities. Dozens were able to enjoy the winter weather, for only a fraction of the usual travel time. But Thursday's flurries quickly created dangerous driving conditions further north.
Experts say a "snow drought" in Northern California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche.