California climbers use pioneering techniques to reach the summit of Mount Everest
Graham Cooper rejoices after reaching the summit of Mount Everest. (Alpenglow Expeditions) Sleeping with your head in a bag works.…
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Scientists debate the possibility of adding a category 6 to megahurricanes
In 1973, the National Hurricane Center introduced the Saffir-Simpson scale, a five-category rating system that classified hurricanes based on wind…
Downed scaffolding and brush fires: strong winds cause problems in Southern California
Late spring winds swept through Southern California over the weekend, fueling multiple wildfires while dashing the hopes of music festival-goers…
Santa Ana winds in Southern California reached 70 to 80 mph
A cold storm from the Great Basin arrived in Southern California early Thursday, bringing strong Santa Ana winds that quickly…
Photos: Blizzard hits Sierra, closes resorts and causes travel chaos
California authorities closed 100 miles of Interstate 80 on Friday as the season's biggest snowstorm hit the Sierra Nevada, where…