Weather

The vast devastation caused by deadly tornadoes that swept through multiple states last weekend is putting everyone on edge as another round of severe weather, including possible tornadoes, threatens many this week.

All the moisture out west is making a huge dent in the drought situation.

The challenges that face the Golden State have quickly changed from drought to flooding and played havoc with the California agriculture landscape. This has forced several dairies to move their cattle to higher ground.

Not long ago, California dairy producer Ryan Junio prayed for rain. Now he's praying for the massive flooding in Tulare County to stop.

Winter is not the high precipitation time frame for many portions of farm country. One spring storm system can deliver the same amount of soil moisture as all the snowfall during the winter.

Last week Tillamook County, Ore. was blanketed with a foot of snow causing barn roofs to collapse and playing havoc to local farmers and milk haulers.

As La-Niña ends, meteorologists say the next two months could determine whether we see a drought like 2012 or a return of regular rains across the lower 48.

Be ready for a colder and snowier winter versus recent years.