El Niño
If you've noticed the memes about "Godzilla El Niño" floating around, or your uncle keeps saying "this is the big one," here's the deal: it's true this time. The heaviest rain signal is pointed squarely at coastal California, and forecasters expect it to peak between January and March. So here's some useful gear and a guide for how to prep for this wild weather event.
El Niño Is Almost Here: How to Get Ready for a Wild California Winter
We're not going to sugarcoat it: El Niño winters have historically brought serious flooding, mudslides, and property damage to California. That's real, and it needs to be taken very seriously. But we're also a little excited about what a strong El Niño usually means for the mountains: big snow years. Tahoe, Mammoth, and the rest of the Sierra could be in for an epic season. So think of this guide as "yes, and" - yes, get your rain gear and your house in order, and get your skis waxed, because it might be a winter to remember in more ways than one.