Palisades Tahoe announced it plans to close at least a month earlier than expected due to a lack of snowfall and quickly diminishing base. The resort hopes to stay open until late April, although that date is not guaranteed.
Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Steady strengthening is expected during the next few days and Erin is forecast to become a hurricane later today, and it could become a major hurricane by this weekend.
Constant sun exposure can spur on wrinkles and cause spotting on your skin. But research suggests it's the heat - not just the rays - that can cause even more, initially less visible, damage: biological aging.
The scenes of communal and joyful engagement depict ordinary lives continuing amidst global events, while the stark contrasts of celebration and conflict remind us of broader societal issues.