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U.S. News // 4 years ago

Rare May storm targets California; ski resort staying open until August

Following the announcement that Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort will stay open into August, more mountain snow is falling as a rare May storm sweeps across California.

Sierra Nevada awarded $42.7M to train Afghan Air Force on A-29 Super Tucano

Defense News // 5 years ago

Sierra Nevada awarded $42.7M to train Afghan Air Force on A-29 Super Tucano

Sierra Nevada Corp. has been awarded a $42.7 million contract for A-29 Super Tucano pilot and maintenance training for Afghanistan's Air Force.

Sierra Nevada nabs $317M for AC-130 Precision Strike Package

Defense News // 5 years ago

Sierra Nevada nabs $317M for AC-130 Precision Strike Package

Sierra Nevada Corp. was awarded a $317 million contract for logistics support of the Precision Strike Package on the AC-130W and AC-130J for the U.S. Air Force.

Sierra Nevada awarded $23.7M to install networking system on MC-130J

Defense News // 5 years ago

Sierra Nevada awarded $23.7M to install networking system on MC-130J

The U.S. Air Force awarded Sierra Nevada a $23.7 million contract to permanently install an airborne mission networking program on MC-130J refueling tankers.

Wildfires could get smaller in the future, new models predict

Science News // 5 years ago

Wildfires could get smaller in the future, new models predict

According to new wildfire models, climate change's influence on fire and vegetation could result in slightly smaller fires in the future.

After record cold, Midwest and Northeast face another blast of winter

U.S. News // 5 years ago

After record cold, Midwest and Northeast face another blast of winter

More winter weather is on the way for Americans in the Midwest who endured historic cold last week, forecasters said Monday.

New snowstorm headed for Midwest, East this weekend

U.S. News // 5 years ago

New snowstorm headed for Midwest, East this weekend

Another major snowstorm is heading for the Midwest and East, bringing blizzard conditions to the Plains and heavy snow to the Northeast this weekend.

Winter storm brings hazardous conditions to Midwest; one killed in Kansas

U.S. News // 5 years ago

Winter storm brings hazardous conditions to Midwest; one killed in Kansas

One person died Thursday in a crash related to a winter storm that brought heavy snow to parts of the Upper Midwest.

Nigeria to purchase 12 Super Tucano attack aircraft from Sierra Nevada

Defense News // 5 years ago

Nigeria to purchase 12 Super Tucano attack aircraft from Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada is receiving $329 million for 12 A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft for the Nigerian air force.

Up to 30" of snow, rains, possible slides expected across fire-ravaged California

U.S. News // 5 years ago

Up to 30" of snow, rains, possible slides expected across fire-ravaged California

Forecasters say a major storm system will hit the West Coast Wednesday, potentially leading to floods and mudslides in some areas -- including parts of California.

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Sierra Nevada is a Spanish phrase meaning "snow-covered mountain range" (sierra is one of the Spanish words for "mountain range").

It may refer to any of the following:

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