that company san mateo based solar city is now launching a new product microgrids, larger power systems that communities can tap into when regular power grids go down from severe weather or catastrophes. the systems include tesla batteries that store the energy. >>> the drought is forcing an early end for another resort. sierra at tahoe suspended winter operations yesterday. restaurants and shops there are also closing. you can see why from this picture. general manager says although there's no snow in the immediate forecast they plan to reopen if it snows. they have to get a lot to cover the slopes. >> that has been a dagger to business, you would imagine snow maybe in the forecast? let's find out and check in with meteorologist christina loren. good morning to you. >> good morning. the difficulties up there they've got this great snow-making technology but not cold enough to make the snow. we came off of a record weekend. temperatures here in the 90s, up there the mid to upper 60s so very unusual to see that this late in the season. i can tell you right now it's not looking great for

that company is san mateo-based solar city.'s now launching a new product called microgrids, larger power systems that communities can tap into when regular power grids go down from say severe weather or catastrophes. the systems include tesla batteries that store the generated energy. >> will we be soaking up the sun on this st. patrick's day? maybe not so much but maybe a rainbow or two. >> the first part of the day clouds and more sunshine than yesterday. 5:49 now. hopefully they'll make some improvements to the solar voltaic cells as well. they need a lot of maintenance. i've been looking into solar but you got to wait until the technology comes around. 5:49 is the time. this morning, low clouds, a little bit of shower activity as we get into this afternoon. temperatures are going to be comfortable, but we're starting out nice as well. 58 degrees right now in livermore, 57 in san martin. low clouds and sunshine and by the day's end completely sunny sky over the peninsula at 64 degrees. at noon today you'll be at 65 degrees