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January 31, 2024 at 11:43 PM Tree down near the intersection of Tyler Foote Crossing Road and Skyland Road. All lanes are blocked.
January 31, 2024 at 9:22 PM Some wind gusts speeds, per the National Weather Service:
Nevada County
Donner Pass Road 44 MPH
Nevada City 41 MPH
2.4 NW Rough And Ready (PGE) 40 MPH
2.4 NW Lake Wildwood (PGE) 40 MPH
Van Tam Way 39 MPH
Reader Ranch 38 MPH
Nevada City 37 MPH
2.0 NE Soda Springs (CALTRANS) 37 MPH
Newtown Road 35 MPH
Placer County
Duncan 55 MPH
Stardust Lane 50 MPH
1.6 SW Alpine Meadows (TAHOE) 50 MPH
Lincoln Airport 49 MPH
Little Bald Mountain 48 MPH
Lincoln 48 MPH 0505 PM
Clark Tunnel Road 47 MPH
Mears Road 47 MPH
2.4 W Squaw Valley (TAHOE) 45 MPH
Quinn Place 43 MPH
Leak Lane 43 MPH
Auburn 41 MPH
Blue Canyon 41 MPH
Mccourtney Road 38 MPH
Sun Valley 38 MPH
Foresthill 37 MPH
14.9 NE Big Bend Summit (PGE) 37 MPH
Cisco Buttes 37 MPH
Indian Hill Road 37 MPH
Auburn 36 MPH
Doty Flat 36 MPH
Lincoln 35 MPH
4.1 S Higgins Corner (PGE) 35 MPH
Sierra County
Saddleback 52 MPH
Alleghany (PGE) 34 MPH
Henness Pass 32 MPH
January 31, 2024 at 8:51 PM Accident on Hwy 49 near the Independence Trail, emergency services at scene.
January 31, 2024 at 7:28 PM Eastbound I-80 at Gold Run is open again.
January 31, 2024 at 7:07 PM Eastbound I-80 is closed near Gold Run.
January 31, 2024 at 2:36 PM Traffic control needed to retrieve a mattress on southbound Hwy 49 at Dorsey. CHP dispatched.
January 31, 2024 at 10:14 AM Nevada County’s CodeRED Emergency Alert System Test is underway.
January 31, 2024 at 9:28 AM We urge you to read the latest forecast by NWS Sacramento. Two storms bring gusty winds, widespread precipitation, heavy mountain snow, and isolated thunderstorms. Storm #1 brings gusty southerly winds, moderate to heavy rain, and heavy mountain snow today – Thursday. Isolated thunderstorms Thursday-Friday. Storm #2 expected to bring moderate rain, heavier mountain snow, and lower snow levels Sunday – Early Next Week. Snow potential into the upper foothills on Sunday.
January 31, 2024 at 8:14 AM The Tahoe National Forest is calling off the planned pile burning in the Bear Trap Springs area today. The rain isn’t coming until later in the afternoon/evening and there will be strong winds before precipitation arrives.
January 31, 2024 at 7:44 AM Two-car accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Cherry Creek, emergency services at scene.
January 31, 2024 at 6:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 30, 2024 at 6:01 PM Three of the four candidates for State Assembly are in the BOS Chambers for the League of Women Voters. Watch live here.
January 30, 2024 at 12:01 PM A tree has fallen on northbound Hwy 49 just north of the Broad Street off ramp. A deputy has dragged the tree out of the roadway, Caltrans will pick up.
January 30, 2024 at 10:52 AM For those following local elections, here’s an update on campaign finance reports, or the lack thereof.
January 30, 2024 at 9:11 AM TNF firefighters will begin a prescribed pileburn at the junction of Henness Pass Rd. and Mountain House Rd. on the Yuba River Ranger District. Fire and fuels personnel plan to prescribed burn up to 180 acres starting today, Jan. 30 through tomorrow, Jan. 31, conditions permitting.
January 30, 2024 at 8:51 AM First unit at scene on Spring Hill Drive reports a fully involved vehicle in a parking lot.
January 30, 2024 at 8:50 AM Possible vehicle fire on Spring Hill Drive, units dispatched.
January 30, 2024 at 8:07 AM Fully involved passenger vehicle fire, on Magnolia Road at Retherford Road.
January 30, 2024 at 8:06 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 29, 2024 at 5:31 PM Gusty Winds, Widespread Precipitation, and Mountain Snow starting Wednesday. Moderate impacts from gusty winds, rain, mountain snow Wednesday – Thursday. Snow levels around 6500′- 7500′ late Tuesday-Wednesday, lowering to 4000′-5000′ Thursday, potentially as low as 3000′ to 4000′ on Friday. Potential flooding of small streams and poor drainage areas, especially in the Sacramento Valley and surrounding terrain mid week. Unsettled Weather to potentially continue through first week of February.
January 29, 2024 at 3:09 PM Small mudslide blocking the eastbound lane on North Bloomfield Road just east of Coyote Street.
January 29, 2024 at 2:38 PM The outage in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area has been reduced to 40 customers on Highlands Court.
January 29, 2024 at 1:52 PM That underground transformer took out power to 2,565 customers from the Brunswick area via Hwy 49 in Nevada City to Augustine Road. Estimated time of restoration is 6:00 pm, a trouble crew has been dispatched. Heads up, some traffic lights in the Brunswick Basin are not working due to the power outage – thanks to reader Robin for the report.
January 29, 2024 at 1:41 PM Smoke is coming from an underground PG&E transformer unit on East Main Street, per the first unit at scene. Canceling incoming resources, requesting PG&E to respond. The power is out in the immediate area.
January 29, 2024 at 1:38 PM Report of a commercial fire alarm on East Main Street in Grass valley, electrical hazard reported. Emergency services dispatched.
January 29, 2024 at 1:16 PM Three goats are ambling on the right-hand side of Hwy 49 at Cerrito Way. Use caution and let them reduce roadside fuels in peace.
January 29, 2024 at 11:06 AM Emergency services at scene of the reported car fire on Hwy 49 near Crestview. No fire, no smoke, firefighters will check in with the driver.
January 29, 2024 at 11:02 AM Car fire on Hwy 49 at Crestview Drive, emergency services dispatched.
January 29, 2024 at 9:40 AM A broken down truck is blocking the left turn lane at the intersection of South Auburn and Neal Street, according to a reader report.
January 29, 2024 at 9:39 AM Tahoe National Forest Service firefighters will be burning piles today in the Allegheny area. Smoke may be visible in the surrounding areas.
January 29, 2024 at 6:45 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 26, 2024 at 6:19 PM Firefighters will reset the fire alarm on Old Tunnel. Accidental activation.
January 26, 2024 at 6:13 PM Firefighters are responding to a fire alarm sounding on Old Tunnel Road in the Brunswick area, they will stage in the area. Law enforcement is at scene.
January 26, 2024 at 1:02 PM Emergency services dispatched to Grass Valley Ave off Loma Rica Drive for a (possible self-inflicted) gunshot victim.
January 26, 2024 at 12:18 PM The Nevada County RCD will hold a prescribed burn field trip (Conduct a Burn Workshop), tomorrow, January 27th. This is for all residents and private landowners interested in prescribed burning and especially those interested in burning on their land. Participants will see property previously burned by the landowner and hear first-hand how they lined up water, assistance, and permits. See and hear how they burned and controlled the fire, how they put it out, and procedures for monitoring post-burn. Location, time and sign-ups at: https://www.ncrcd.org/2024-01-27-conduct-a-burn-workshop
January 26, 2024 at 9:10 AM A pair of juvenile Bald Eagles visited HQ.
January 26, 2024 at 8:13 AM Active pattern returns mid to late next week with widespread precipitation and high elevation snow. We are continuing to monitor an active weather pattern mid to late next week and will update with the latest forecast developments as we approach the event. While there is some uncertainty this far out we are currently anticipating the potential for heavy high elevation snow with periods of moderate to heavy rain elsewhere.
January 26, 2024 at 7:33 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 25, 2024 at 7:42 PM There’s a ladder in the lanes on eastbound Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy. Use caution!
January 25, 2024 at 6:25 PM Power outage affecting 245 customers in the Jones Bar Road area. Crew is working to restore power, estimated time of restoration is 10:15 pm.
January 25, 2024 at 10:06 AM A brief weather forecast update, details to follow. Dry weather Sunday into early next week with near record highs. A warm, wet system will likely bring widespread moderate to heavy precipitation with high snow levels mid to late next week. Current forecast suggests impacts similar to last weekend’s storm. Specific details still uncertain.
January 25, 2024 at 6:41 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
January 24, 2024 at 3:05 PM Reader report: Large white dog with no collar running into the roadway near Mystic Mine and Bitney Springs Road. Friendly, but a little scared – understandably so. Is your pup safe?
January 24, 2024 at 8:11 AM The mailboxes on Berggren Lane at Red Dog Road have been damaged by an apparent hit and run.
January 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM Candidate forum for the District 1 Supervisor race, organized by the League of Women Voters.
January 23, 2024 at 4:22 PM Accident on McCourtney, medic and NCSO at scene. Power pole has snapped in half, lines are now down (yet.) Fire has arrived at scene.
January 23, 2024 at 4:17 PM Vehicle accident, car vs pole, power lines are down on McCourtney Road near Paddock Lane. Emergency services dispatched.
January 23, 2024 at 2:30 PM A large bag of trash in the fast lane on northbound Hwy 49 near the Gold Flat on ramp.
January 23, 2024 at 8:54 AM The power outage in Big Oak Valley has been resolved.
January 23, 2024 at 7:05 AM Power outage affecting 287 customers in the Big Oak Valley area. Estimated time of restoration is 11:00 am.
January 23, 2024 at 6:59 AM A dense fog advisory is in effect until 9:00 am.
January 22, 2024 at 9:40 PM The Aussie Shepherd saga, Act III. The pup is not Carmalita, who is safely with her humans and has an intact tail, unlike the pup depicted below. Carmalita does have free range but is not skittish and will roll on her back for anyone who will rub her belly. She also comes back home after relatively short excursions, according to her human.
January 22, 2024 at 5:39 PM Reader Becky provided an update about the Aussie Shepherd roaming on Cement Hill. She heard from a person who reported: “On my third walk on CH in the last hour I met a nice couple that saw the YubaNet listing as well as apparently many reports on other sources over the last week. They came with food and treats and were able to coax it into a cage and take it home for care until an owner can be located. One neighbor thinks the dog’s name is Carmelita and it lives down the hill near Bodie Ridge. Your posting this morning set the rescue in motion – thanks so much!” Editor’s note: We concur!
January 22, 2024 at 11:42 AM Reader report: There is a brown and white Australian Shepherd running loose the past few days on Cement Hill by Pine Tree Place. Make sure your pup is safe!
January 22, 2024 at 10:49 AM The Flood Advisory is cancelled for portions of central and northern California, including the following areas, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Butte, Nevada, Plumas, Sierra, Sutter and Yuba.
January 22, 2024 at 7:35 AM Flooding reported on Hammonton-Smartsville between Trevor and Happy Way.
January 22, 2024 at 7:04 AM Jasper Lane at Spenceville Road is flooded. Turn around, don’t drown.
January 22, 2024 at 6:05 AM A Flood Advisory is now in effect until noon. At 440 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated moderate to heavy rain fell overnight and will continue this morning. This is causing urban and small stream flooding. Some locations that will experience flooding include: Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Grass Valley, Marysville, Palermo, Brush Creek Rs, Pulga, Baxter, Yuba City, Lake Wildwood, Gridley, Bangor, Stanfield Hill, Hurleton, Oregon House, Oroville East, Iowa City, Frenchtown and Challenge- Brownsville.
January 21, 2024 at 9:23 PM Vehicle into a ditch on Bitney Springs at Starduster Drive, emergency services at scene.
January 21, 2024 at 4:55 PM Report of a small debris fire in Hwy 49 at Running M Drive in the Higgins area. Engine dispatched.
January 21, 2024 at 4:31 PM Rain, high-elevation snow through Monday, lingering showers through midweek. An active weather pattern continues through Monday with periods of rain, high-elevation snow and gusty wind. Heaviest rainfall and snowfall rates expected tonight into Monday morning.
January 21, 2024 at 1:55 PM Vehicle off the roadway on Hwy 174 at Gold Hill Road, emergency services at scene.
January 21, 2024 at 12:04 PM Nevada County’s annual point-in-time (PIT) count of homeless individuals and families starts Tuesday, January 23rd. To facilitate the count, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter for Tuesday and Wednesday nights, January 23rd and 24th.
January 21, 2024 at 10:10 AM Cumulative rain over the weekend leading into Monday may lead to increased impacts Sunday Night and Monday of roadway ponding, flooding of poor drainage areas and small streams, and mud and rock slides. Heaviest rainfall rates expected tonight into Monday morning.
January 20, 2024 at 4:46 PM Rocks and mud aka debris flow, on Hwy 174 and Redberry Road just past the Bear River bridge on the Nevada County side. The roadway is partially blocked.
January 20, 2024 at 9:02 AM The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV – NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe) and CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) Periods of HIGH avalanche danger are expected to occur in the backcountry from Saturday night into early Tuesday morning. Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. In effect from Sat 19:00 PST to Tue 07:00 PST.
January 20, 2024 at 8:49 AM Rain, high-elevation snow and gusty winds into early next week. Heaviest rainfall rates expected Sunday night into Monday. Cumulative rain over the weekend leading into Monday may lead to increased impacts Sunday Night and Monday of roadway ponding, flooding of poor drainage areas and small streams, and mud and rock slides. Gusty southerly winds may produce difficult driving conditions for high profile vehicles.
January 19, 2024 at 8:02 PM Power has been restored on Boulder Street.
January 19, 2024 at 6:21 PM Power outage affecting 69 homes along Boulder Street in Nevada City, estimated time of restoration is 8:15 pm.
January 19, 2024 at 6:09 PM Opening Reception for A Thousand Cranes—Celebrating 30 years of Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra at the Eric Rood Center. This important retrospective is the official launch of Art in Public Spaces, a new collaboration between Nevada County Arts Council and the County of Nevada, and kicks off celebrations for the Lunar New Year. The exhibition runs until March 28 at the Eric Rood Administrative Center in Nevada City.
January 19, 2024 at 5:50 PM Here’s the latest on the two storms for the weekend: watches, warnings and a potential change to sandbag availability.
January 19, 2024 at 5:25 PM Accident on Hwy 49 and Sweetland Road on the San Juan Ridge, emergency services dispatched. Car into a ditch, the roadway is clear.
January 19, 2024 at 2:21 PM Firefighters are at scene of an acre burn, slowly burning towards a property line on Kilaga Springs.
January 19, 2024 at 1:04 PM Regarding the loud “boom” heard and felt this morning around 9:45 in the Penn Valley/Smartsville and surrounding areas – we confirmed with Beale Air Force Base that their Explosive Ordnance Division (EOD) conducted some planned detonations.
January 19, 2024 at 9:45 AM Flood Watch in effect from Sunday afternoon through late Monday night. A series of warm weather systems will bring heavy rain to interior California this weekend. The heaviest rain is expected Sunday night and early Monday morning. This will cause significant rises to small streams, including possible flooding, especially for streams draining from the foothills into the Valley.
January 19, 2024 at 9:08 AM Two-car accident at the intersection of Hwy 20 and Penn Valley Drive, no injuries reported.
January 19, 2024 at 8:42 AM A brown cow is contently browsing on some grass on the side of the road of westbound Hwy 20 at Hammonton-Smartville Road.
January 19, 2024 at 8:13 AM Plastic trash in the fast lane of northbound Hwy 49 at the Broad Street off ramp.
January 19, 2024 at 8:09 AM A brown dog is running in the slow lane of southbound Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows. Use caution and hoping the pup will be back with their humans soon.
January 19, 2024 at 6:45 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 18, 2024 at 6:15 PM Two storms to impact the area Friday-Monday with wet, heavy snow above 6500 feet. Winter Storm Watch for areas above 6000 feet for the storms starting late Friday and continuing through late Monday. Storm #1: Minor impacts from rain and high elevation mountain snow showers late Friday through Sunday morning. Storm #2: Moderate impacts from rain, isolated Valley thunderstorms, and high elevation mountain snow late Sunday through Tuesday morning.
January 18, 2024 at 11:51 AM Power outage affecting 55 customers along Excelsior Ditch Camp Road, estimated time of restoration is 4:15 pm.
January 18, 2024 at 10:27 AM Old Foresthill Rd. near Mammoth Bar is closed due to a mud and rock slide. Placer County crews are working to remove the boulders and clear the road. The reopening time is unknown at the moment. The Confluence is still open for access to Placerville. Please plan alternative routes.
January 18, 2024 at 7:00 AM Patchy fog reported in the lower elevations, expected to dissipate by 10:00 am.
January 18, 2024 at 12:40 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 17, 2024 at 10:12 PM An unidentified metal object on northbound Hwy 49 about a mile south of Newtown is creating a mysterious traffic hazard. Use caution in the area.
January 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM Units in the Bitney Springs area are unable to locate the reported accident.
January 17, 2024 at 9:13 PM Accident on Bitney Springs Road, the roadway is partially blocked. Emergency services dispatched.
January 17, 2024 at 10:53 AM A car is stuck in the mud off Rough and Ready Road, blocking the roadway as well.
January 17, 2024 at 7:57 AM A trash can is sprawling in the roadway on northbound Hwy 49 just south of Lime Kiln Road.
January 17, 2024 at 7:13 AM Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed pileburn along Cruzon Grade Road on the San Juan Ridge near Malakoff Diggins State Park. Fire and fuels personnel plan to prescribed burn up to 70 acres starting Jan. 17 with ignitions possible through Jan. 19. Smoke may be visible from the surrounding communities and some sections of Highway 20 and Highway 49.
January 17, 2024 at 6:19 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 16, 2024 at 2:01 PM Emergency services report no gas leaking from the dump truck.
January 16, 2024 at 1:42 PM A dump truck into a tree on Gaston Road at Washington Road, truck is leaking gasoline, emergency services dispatched.
January 16, 2024 at 12:49 PM Emergency services are on West Main Street in Grass Valley for a long fall patient. Medevac helicopter to land at Grass Valley Fire Station 2 to transport a patient.
January 16, 2024 at 10:47 AM Minor system today and early Wednesday, followed by a warm, wet storm this weekend. Moderate to heavy rain may lead to roadway ponding and minor nuisance flooding of poor drainage areas, creating difficult commute conditions and slick roads.
January 16, 2024 at 6:19 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 15, 2024 at 9:23 AM Showers and mountain snow late Tuesday into Wednesday and this weekend. Quick hitting system Tuesday PM-Wednesday AM, bringing light precipitation with minor impacts. Renewed precipitation chances over the weekend.
January 15, 2024 at 6:12 AM Today is a No Burn day in all areas.
January 14, 2024 at 7:01 PM Overturned car on Alta Sierra Drive near Little Valley Road, no injuries but possibly extrication required. Emergency services dispatched.
January 14, 2024 at 4:43 PM “If you don’t like the weather, wait an hour” illustration. The view of Round Mountain from YubaNet HQ at 3:52 and 4:41 pm today.
January 14, 2024 at 1:42 PM Goats and a dog in the roadway on Hammonton Smartsville Road near Hwy 20. Use caution in the area, the dog is protecting the herd.
January 14, 2024 at 1:33 PM Felton Pruitt stands next to the tree that almost flattened Fat Music Radio’s studio during last night’s windstorm. The same storm took down trees that blocked McCourtney Rd.
January 14, 2024 at 8:35 AM Tree in the roadway on McCourtney Road at Woodlake Road.
January 13, 2024 at 9:26 PM Tree across the roadway on McCourtney Road near Retrac Way, the roadway is blocked. Public Works has been notified.
January 13, 2024 at 8:52 PM Earlier this evening, Peardale Chicago Park Fire and Ophir Hill Fire were dispatched to a residential structure fire reported as a chimney fire. In route to the incident, units requested a water tender from Nevada County Consolidated Fire to respond additionally. Units arrived on scene and found a working chimney fire, quickly took action on extinguishing the fire and began searching for extension to other portions of the structure. The fire was contained to the chimney.
January 13, 2024 at 4:02 PM Tahoe National Forest firefighters will burn 50 acres of piles in the Camptonville area tomorrow.
January 13, 2024 at 9:32 AM Heavy mountain snow, travel impacts, rain and gusty winds today. Snow rates of 1-2″ per hour, heaviest between 11 AM and 11 PM PST today. Probability of wind gusts of 40 mph or more: 40-70% east of I-5 in the northern/central Sacramento Valley; 65-95% in the mountains.
January 13, 2024 at 8:35 AM Conditions are as expected on I-80, heavy snow in the higher elevations.
January 12, 2024 at 4:27 PM There are still some open spots! The Nevada County RCD will be offering a free course, Prescribed Fire 101, tomorrow, on January 13th. This is for all residents and private landowners interested in prescribed burning and especially those interested in burning on their land. It will cover the basics of what prescribed fire is, how prescribed fire reduces fuels and enhances native plants, and an overview of the steps to plan and conduct a burn safely, legally, and responsibly. Location, time and sign-ups are at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prescribed-fire-101-tickets-77
January 12, 2024 at 1:08 PM Tahoe National Forest is continuing pile burning on Marysville Road near Camptonville, 55 acres are planned for today.
January 12, 2024 at 1:08 PM Forestry control burn of machine piles is taking place on a private ownership Friday 1/12/24. The location is 1 mile north of Dobbins off Fountain House Rd and Sweet Birch Lane on Oregon Ridge. Smoke and overnight burn down “Glow” may be visible from Dobbins and Fountain House Road.
January 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 11, 2024 at 5:41 PM Kristy is a smart pup and came home on her own, she’s warm and toasty with her humans. All is well.
January 11, 2024 at 5:04 PM This is Kristy, she is missing in the Naomi Way/Oak Ridge way area of Grass Valley. She’s wearing a blue collar but no tags. If found, call or text 530-863-6722 – the pup is chipped but the phone number on the chip is disconnected.
January 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM Car stuck on Banner Quaker Hill Road near Sanctum Place. The road has been closed to traffic since this morning.
January 11, 2024 at 1:53 PM An overturned couch is blocking the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 just past the Brunswick on ramp. Your living room is missing its centerpiece!
January 11, 2024 at 1:24 PM Purdon Road has been cleared by Public Works crews and is open again.
January 11, 2024 at 10:51 AM From Public Works: Purdon Road on the North San Juan area is currently closed due to a downed tree. There is currently no ETA at this time. All residents must use alternate routes. Editor’s note: Reader Miguel sent the photo from the 8:45 post.
January 11, 2024 at 9:45 AM Heavy mountain snow and travel impacts on Saturday. Warmer system moves in Friday night through Saturday night with major travel impacts from heavy mountain snow above 4500′. Snow levels will start around 2500′-3500′ Friday PM and rise to 4000′-6000′ Saturday. Drier conditions expected Sunday afternoon into early next week.
January 11, 2024 at 9:40 AM Banner Quaker Hill Rd into Cascade Shores is currently closed due to icy and unsafe road conditions. There is currently no ETA at this time. All residents must use alternate routes. Please observe all traffic control signs and the instructions of any onsite personnel that may be present. Do not pass closed road barriers. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
January 11, 2024 at 8:51 AM Large boulder in the roadway on Hwy 49 just past Uren Street in Nevada City.
January 11, 2024 at 8:45 AM Report from reader Miguel about a large tree completely blocking Purdon Road near the top on the North San Juan side. The roadway is completely blocked.
January 11, 2024 at 6:44 AM East side update: Due to weather and dangerous road conditions being more severe than anticipated, non-essential University of Nevada, Reno operations and in-person Wintermester classes will be suspended, today, Thursday, Jan. 11. This applies to all University facilities in Washoe County, Douglas County and Carson City. All web and web-live Wintermester classes, and remote operations will continue as scheduled. The Redfield campus, Building A at 18600 Wedge Pkwy., and University of Nevada at Lake Tahoe’s Wayne L. Prim Campus have also suspended nonessential operations. However, University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe’s Master of Fine Arts programs will continue as scheduled.
January 11, 2024 at 6:36 AM Give yourself more time to get to your destination this morning, roads are icy. Chain controls are in effect on Hwy 20, I-80 and US 50.
January 11, 2024 at 12:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 10, 2024 at 8:22 PM Over on the summit, Old Hwy 40 is now closed to traffic, due to snow squalls and excessive snowfall rates.
January 10, 2024 at 8:16 PM Bovine stroll alert, even in this weather. Some cows are out on Perimeter Road just north of Mackinaw.
January 10, 2024 at 7:59 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at the Washington Road turnoff.
January 10, 2024 at 7:29 PM Vehicle spun out on Tyler Foote Road near Fandor, emergency services dispatched.
January 10, 2024 at 4:43 PM Tahoe National Forest firefighters will burn 43 acres of hand piles between Marysville Road and Ridge Road in the Camptonville area tomorrow.
January 10, 2024 at 2:22 PM Due to inclement weather, the Truckee Courthouse is closing today, January 10, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. The court will reopen on January 11, 2024, at 8:00 a.m.
January 10, 2024 at 2:01 PM One fatality, one injury in Palisades Tahoe avalanche, per PCSO. Olympic Valley Fire Department responded to Palisades Tahoe for word of an avalanche in the ski area. OVFD contacted ski patrol, who confirmed an avalanche in the GS Bowl of KT 22. OVFD began recruiting allied agencies and pooling resources in support of Palisades Ski Patrol efforts: OVFD, PCSO, and Palisades Tahoe.
January 10, 2024 at 1:23 PM Reader report of very dense fog in the Brunswick Basin. Turn your headlights on and reduce your speed.
January 10, 2024 at 11:44 AM Palisades Tahoe statement: At approximately 9:30am today at Palisades Tahoe, an avalanche occurred on the Palisades side, specifically above the GS gully area of KT-22. Our Patrol and mountain operations teams are performing a search at this time. Both sides of our mountain will be closed for the day.
January 10, 2024 at 10:31 AM Tahoe National Forest will begin a prescribed pileburn between Celestial Valley and Camptonville, Calif. Fire and fuels personnel plan to prescribed burn up to 154 acres starting today, Jan. 10 through Monday, Jan. 15, conditions permitting. Smoke impacts will be minimal, visible from Highway 49, Celestial Valley, Pike and surrounding areas.
January 10, 2024 at 9:43 AM Snow levels are lowering with heavy snow already at the higher elevations on I-80. Chain controls are in effect on Hwy 20, I-80 and US 50.
January 10, 2024 at 8:46 AM Accident on Wild Rose Court near Long Valley Road in Penn Valley, no injuries reported.
January 10, 2024 at 6:38 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 9, 2024 at 6:31 PM Likely due to the very dense fog, the traffic light at Loma Rica Drive and Brunswick Road are not detecting cars waiting for the lights to turn green.
January 9, 2024 at 3:09 PM A white pup is running in the roadway on Cement Hill Road. Check if your pup is safe.
January 9, 2024 at 2:58 PM Ribbon cutting and tour of the Mobile Health Unit.
January 9, 2024 at 11:17 AM A stalled car in the fast lane of Hwy 49 at Wolf Road, use caution and reduce your speed.
January 9, 2024 at 9:43 AM Major storm moves in tonight-Wednesday with significant travel impacts from heavy snow in the mountains. Second storm moves in late Friday-Saturday with additional mountain snow and travel impacts. Snow levels 4000′-6000′ today, lowering to around 3000′-4500′ tonight, then down to 2000′-3000′ Wednesday. On Friday, snow levels 2500′-3500′ rising to 4000′-6000′ Saturday.
January 9, 2024 at 9:04 AM Hardy Bullock is unanimously selected as the 2024 Chair of the Nevada County Board of Supervisors and Heidi Hall as the Vice Chair.
January 9, 2024 at 6:50 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 8, 2024 at 7:09 PM Reader Jenny captured this photo of the sunset over Grass Valley this evening. Thanks for sharing!
January 8, 2024 at 4:21 PM Multiple storms this week with periods of heavy mountain snow and travel impacts. First storm moves in Tuesday – Wednesday with major travel impacts from heavy snow in the Sierra and minor upper foothill snow accumulations on Wednesday
January 8, 2024 at 4:04 PM The reader-reported power outage is affecting 1,415 customers with an estimated restoration time of 10:30 pm.
January 8, 2024 at 3:55 PM Reader reported power outage on Hilltop and Retrac Way.
January 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM Report of down power lines sparking and possibly on fire on Old State Hwy off Hwy 49 near Quail Creek Drive. Emergency services dispatched. Fourteen customers are without power.
January 8, 2024 at 1:47 PM Earl, a fluffy and friendly Rottweiler mix, went missing on Friday, Jan.5 by Milano’s Inn behind the North San Juan gas station. He is wearing a collar with tags. Please contact 530-854-0533 if you have info, or better yet, Earl.
January 8, 2024 at 12:40 PM German Shepherd running in the roadway on McCourtney Road near Strubels Lane. Use caution.
January 8, 2024 at 12:29 PM Reader report: This pup is wandering on Indian Flat Road. Call 530-205-8546 if this is your pup. All others, please check your pets are safe and inside during the cold snap.
January 8, 2024 at 12:24 PM Cold Weather Shelter opening Wednesday and Thursday nights in Nevada City. The cold weather shelter is located at the Nevada City Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday night and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Friday morning.
January 8, 2024 at 11:29 AM Solo vehicle accident on Brunswick Drive and Hwy 174, emergency services dispatched.
January 8, 2024 at 10:21 AM Vehicle off the roadway into a ditch on Red Dog Road at You Bet Road, still sliding towards hillside.
January 8, 2024 at 8:06 AM Accidents update: Banner Quaker Hill Road near Pasquale and southbound Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln.
January 8, 2024 at 6:54 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 7, 2024 at 7:39 PM No injuries reported at the Oak Tree accident, vehicle is off the roadway now.
January 7, 2024 at 7:27 PM Rollover accident on Oak Tree Road in North San Juan. Emergency services dispatched.
January 7, 2024 at 3:55 PM Greenhorn Road near Lost Lake Road is very slick and icy, several cars in the ditch now.
January 7, 2024 at 3:43 PM Cold mornings with patchy fog and multiple storms to follow. First storm moves in Tuesday – Wednesday with moderate travel impacts from mountain & potential upper foothill snow. Second storm moves in Friday – Saturday with additional travel impacts in the mountains from snow.
January 7, 2024 at 2:49 PM Solo vehicle accident on the icy Idaho-Maryland Road near Brunswick Road, no injuries reported.
January 7, 2024 at 1:35 PM Your weekly reminder not to follow GPS maps blindly. A semi is stuck on the Dog Bar bridge.
January 7, 2024 at 1:28 PM Accident with minor injuries on Hwy 20 at Sun Ridge Ct just outside Nevada City. The roadway is clear.
January 7, 2024 at 9:56 AM Chain controls are in effect on Hwy 20, 174 and of course I-80 and US 50, meaning you have to have chains or cables on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. On Hwy 49 between Downieville and the junction of Hwy 89 chains are required.
January 7, 2024 at 9:55 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 6, 2024 at 10:56 PM Snow plows are out clearing roads and are encountering quite a few cars stuck/abandoned on steep grades. Temperatures are below freezing and are expected to remain below normal tomorrow and Monday. Use extreme caution if you have to drive, or consider postponing travel until later in the day.
January 6, 2024 at 3:06 PM Several cars have spun out on Pittsburg mine Road near Pittsburg Road.
January 6, 2024 at 2:31 PM A total of 12 cars involved in an accident on westbound I-80 near Alta. Fortunately only two injuries.
January 6, 2024 at 2:07 PM Both cars involved in the accident on Hwy 49 have been moved to the shoulder. Use extreme caution if you are must drive right now.
January 6, 2024 at 2:01 PM Non-injury accident on northbound Hwy 49 near Brunswick Road off ramp.
January 6, 2024 at 1:27 PM Car into a power pole on Pittsburg Mine ROad near Banner Lava Cap. Emergency services dispatched.
January 6, 2024 at 12:36 PM Now is a great time to reevaluate plan to go up and see the snow. Multiple spinouts on I-80, trees starting to come down on secondary roads.
January 6, 2024 at 10:11 AM Cold system today with major mountain travel impacts. A cold system arrives today with light Valley rain & isolated thunderstorms, heavy mountain & potential upper foothill snow, and travel impacts. Cold morning temperatures follow next week. Additional storms expected mid to late next week with moderate travel impacts from mountain & potential upper foothill snow.
January 5, 2024 at 11:47 AM Right on time, before the snow, here’s a winter checklist for your car. Thanks John Volz for sharing the pro tips!
January 5, 2024 at 11:23 AM A reader found a very sweet dog running in the road near Duggans/Wolf around 10:30 am. She has no tags, a green collar and a bandana. Please call 661-706-1405 if this is your pup.
January 5, 2024 at 11:08 AM Tank, the wayward black lab, is safely back home. All is well.
January 5, 2024 at 9:04 AM Cold system Saturday with major mountain travel impacts and low snow levels. Snowfall rates >2″ per hour at times. Snow levels of 2000 to 3000 feet. Winter Storm Warning from 4 AM Saturday to 6 AM PST Sunday.
January 5, 2024 at 6:25 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 4, 2024 at 2:09 PM A reader lost their black lab called Tank on Chalk Bluff Road yesterday. The pup has a chain and red collar but no tag. If you have seen him, please call 530-388-4090.
January 4, 2024 at 1:30 PM This very sweet pup showed up at YubaNet HQ. Sadly the phone number on his collar is no longer in service and he is not microchipped. NCSO’s Animal Control Officer Katie will transport him to Sammie’s Friends where he’ll wait for his humans.
January 4, 2024 at 9:17 AM Nevada County and Sierra Roots will be opening the cold weather shelter Saturday night, January 6th, through Monday morning, January 8th. The cold weather shelter is located at the Nevada City Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. Saturday night and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Monday morning. The Homeless Outreach and Medical Engagement Team (HOME Team) will provide case management services to attendees and the Nevada County Veteran Services Office will also connect homeless veterans to available services. Hospitality House will provide Homeless Access Transportation (HAT) to and from the sheltering location.
January 4, 2024 at 6:33 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 3, 2024 at 8:29 PM Two additional engines dispatched to the barn fire, now reported as a fully involved barn.
January 3, 2024 at 8:22 PM Reported barn on fire on Hammonton Smartsville Road near Chuck Yeager Rd. Single report from a passerby, units dispatched.
January 3, 2024 at 6:09 PM Non-injury accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Combie, the roadway is clear.
January 3, 2024 at 3:43 PM NWS has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday morning through Sunday morning for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas County/Lassen Park. A good time to review what the various watches and warnings mean.
January 3, 2024 at 2:14 PM Something to brighten your afternoon.
January 3, 2024 at 1:58 PM Rocks, mud and boulders in the roadway on Main Street and Nevada Street in Downieville.
January 3, 2024 at 10:03 AM Colder system this weekend with potentially low snow levels. Quick-moving system will move out of the area today with a few lingering showers and mountain snow. Second, colder system arrives Saturday with light Valley rain, mountain & potential foothill snow, and travel impacts. Cold morning temperatures follow next week.
January 3, 2024 at 9:09 AM The outage in Colfax has been restored.
January 3, 2024 at 8:52 AM Reader report: three large very wet and muddy white dogs running loose on Bitney Springs at Mystic Mine Road.
January 3, 2024 at 8:46 AM Multiple power outages along I-80, including in Todd Valley, Colfax, Gold Run and Dutch Flat. A total of 4,748 customers affected by 50 outages. Restoration times vary, mostly this afternoon starting at 1:00 pm.
January 3, 2024 at 7:38 AM A decent dusting of snow seen on the Banner Mountain camera.
January 3, 2024 at 6:28 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 2, 2024 at 9:43 PM Reader report: Dog loose in roadway at Alta Sierra Market intersection. Dog has collar and seems friendly.
January 2, 2024 at 7:49 PM Heavy snow at Donner Summit right now.
January 2, 2024 at 7:38 PM Reader report: I just saw a large, tan, short -haired dog with the long tail go across the freeway (where the vineyards are) towards the back of the fairgrounds where the RV camping is. It crossed Highway 20 and was very nearly almost hit! It’s pouring rain right now. I had to stop to try to get it in my car, but didn’t get close enough before it crossed the freeway. I wasn’t sure where to post this but hopefully someone is missing their dog and can go find it.
January 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM Active weather pattern returns later today with a second, colder system this weekend. A fast-moving system brings widespread rain and mountain snow to northern California, causing hazardous mountain travel and potential travel impacts. Another system moves in over the weekend, bringing more widespread precipitation and mountain snow.
January 2, 2024 at 1:32 PM Two dogs running in the roadway on Tippy Way and Alta Sierra Drive. Animal Control is on their way to secure the wayward pups.
January 2, 2024 at 11:03 AM Report of flames seen on Hwy 49 Frontage Road near Allison Ranch Road. Today is a permissible burn day.
January 2, 2024 at 9:02 AM A car driving on eastbound Hwy 20 near Pleasant Valley Road appears to be leaking gas into the roadway, according to the CHP log.
January 2, 2024 at 8:47 AM Accident on Hwy 174 at the Cedar Ridge Y. The roadway is clear.
January 2, 2024 at 7:37 AM What’s up in the sky for January 2024? The moderate Quadrantid meteor shower is active from Dec. 28 to Jan. 12, and peaks overnight on Jan. 3. The Moon will wash out faint meteors, but the shower often produces bright fireball meteors. And while you have likely noticed how the constellations shift over the seasons, did you know that change happens at a pace of four minutes per day?
January 2, 2024 at 6:21 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
It is illegal to burn painted or treated wood, plywood, plastic or anything other than natural vegetation from the property where you are burning. It is also illegal to burn piles comprised mainly of leaves or pine needles. For maximum smoke dispersion, please burn between 9 AM – 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
January 1, 2024 at 4:56 PM It’s only January 1st and already… a motorized paraglider in the Yuba canyon – which sounds like a large lawnmower btw. Pretty late in the day, no transponder showing up on FlightRadar and low in the canyon (incidentally, also over homes.)
January 1, 2024 at 1:45 PM Mud and rocks in the roadway on Hwy 49 just north of Moonshine Road.
January 1, 2024 at 7:58 AM Active pattern returns mid-week, colder system next weekend. Quick-moving system will bring widespread light rain and moderate mountain snow Tuesday PM – Wednesday. Second, colder system arrives late Friday into Saturday. This will likely bring less rain in the Valley than first system but lower snow levels with more snow and travel impacts in the mountains.
January 1, 2024 at 6:53 AM Today, being a federal holiday, has been declared a No Burn day in the area.
January 1, 2024 at 1:53 AM Power outage along La Porte Road has been reduced to 10 homes.
January 1, 2024 at 12:21 AM Power outage affecting 707 customers along La Porte Road from Brownsville to La Porte. Estimated time of restoration is 7:15 am.
January 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM You can find last month’s log here.
January 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM Happy New Year. Wishing you health, happiness, peace and prosperity. – Susan and Pascale