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February 29, 2024 at 8:44 PM All units responding to the reported structure fire are being canceled, no fire.
February 29, 2024 at 8:18 PM Report of a possible residential structure fire on Dead Horse Road in the Higgins area, units dispatched. Staging required.
February 29, 2024 at 7:57 PM Power has been restored to the Blue Tent area.
February 29, 2024 at 6:42 PM Power outage affecting 223 customers along North Bloomfield Road in the Blue Tent area, estimated time of restoration is 9:15 pm.
February 29, 2024 at 6:28 PM Accident on Brunswick Road at Hwy 174, emergency services at scene.
February 29, 2024 at 5:20 PM Friday March 1- Saturday March 2nd, 2024: All Eastern Nevada County Facilities (Truckee) Closed due to Winter Weather Conditions.
February 29, 2024 at 4:15 PM Nevada County Arts Council has rescheduled Saturdayโs The Business of Art symposium to March 16 due to forecasted extreme weather in the region.
February 29, 2024 at 3:23 PM Due to weather conditions, the Truckee Courthouse will close today, February 29, 2024 at 4:00 pm and will reopen at 8:00am on March 4, 2024.
February 29, 2024 at 2:54 PM Coldest and Snowiest Storm of the Season arrives today. Substantial disruptions to daily life are expected in the Sierra due to blizzard conditions, extremely heavy mountain snow, and dangerous to impossible travel today through Saturday. Strong winds and snow will lead to downed trees and power outages above 2000-3000 feet. Second weaker system moves in later Monday into Wednesday with moderate mountain snow. This may hamper recovery efforts and extend power outages from the weekend blizzard.
February 29, 2024 at 2:04 PM PG&E spokesperson Paul Moreno was at the company’s Grass Valley yard this morning, talking about how they prepare for the incoming storm, and urged customers to prepare in case of outages.
February 29, 2024 at 1:54 PM Reader report of two horses in the roadway on McCourtney Road near Retrac Way.
February 29, 2024 at 1:37 PM With the most significant storm of the season moving in, we checked in with Nevada County OES Program Manager Paul Cummings. He shares tips on how to be ready and what to expect as the storm progresses on Friday through Sunday.
February 29, 2024 at 9:51 AM Eastbound I-80 remains closed at Donner Lake after a big rig crash. Estimated time of reopening is 1:15 pm – barring blizzard conditions.
February 28, 2024 at 7:15 PM Saturday’s Nevada City Farmers Market is cancelled due to weather.
February 28, 2024 at 2:44 PM The joint County-Cities-Town meeting on emergency preparedness for Thursday, Feb. 29., is cancelled due to extreme weather forecasted.
February 28, 2024 at 2:32 PM From the expected to the high end/worst case scenario, snowfall probabilistic data – visualized. Move the slider to see the difference.
February 28, 2024 at 2:30 PM Connectivity outage has been fixed for the area.
February 28, 2024 at 9:41 AM Update from Xfinity now estimates service restoration by 5:00 pm today.
February 28, 2024 at 9:30 AM Coldest and snowiest storm of the season to bring blizzard conditions to the Sierra. Substantial disruptions to daily life are expected in the Sierra due to blizzard conditions, extremely heavy mountain snow, and dangerous to impossible travel Friday through Saturday. Strong winds and snow will lead to downed trees and power outages above 2000-3000 feet.
February 28, 2024 at 9:03 AM The National Weather Service predicts COLD and WET weather Friday, March 1st, through Monday morning, March 4th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Friday through Sunday nights.
February 28, 2024 at 8:29 AM Xfinity is estimating the widespread outage will be resolved by 9:20 am – no cause given.
February 28, 2024 at 7:36 AM The Xfinity outage is affecting customers from Sacramento through Nevada City. No estimated time of restoration at this time.
February 28, 2024 at 6:47 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 27, 2024 at 4:20 PM A mattress absconded from the roof of a car on southbound Hwy 49 near the Dorsey Drive on ramp. Use caution in the area.
February 27, 2024 at 12:09 PM Blizzard warning in effect from 4 am pst Thursday to 10 am Sunday. Extremely dangerous to impossible travel from blizzard conditions Friday into Saturday morning. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 feet above 5000 feet, with 1 to 4 feet above 3000 feet from Thursday through Sunday morning. Minor accumulations down to around 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph.
- The Winter Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Blizzard Warning for the northern Sierra and southern Cascades.
- Extremely dangerous to impossible mountain travel over long stretches of roadways with blizzard conditions expected Friday – Saturday AM.
- This will be the coldest, snowiest storm so far of the season.
- Storm total snowfall from Thursday into early Sunday is currently projected at 5 to 10 feet for elevations above 5,000 feet, with snow rates of 2-4 inches per hour.
- Heavy snow and strong winds combine for extended power outages & downed trees, especially above 2000-3000 feet
February 27, 2024 at 9:28 AM Strong, Cold Storm Thursday-Sunday. Strong, cold, impactful winter storm arrives Thursday-Sunday bringing extremely heavy mountain snow, foothill snow, widespread precipitation, strong winds, and thunderstorms. Dangerous to impossible mountain travel conditions due to long stretches of snow-covered roads and extended highway closures. Snow and strong winds may lead to downed trees and power outages, especially in the foothills. Near freezing Valley lows and frost Sunday, Monday.
Snow levels 4500-5500′ Thursday, lowering to 2000-4000′ Friday, lowering to at least 1500-3000′ over the weekend
- 20-80% probability of at least 4 inches of snow between 1500′-3000′
- 15-85% probability of at least 8 inches of snow between 2000′-3000′
- 20-50% probability of at least 12 inches of snow between 2000′-3000′
February 27, 2024 at 8:20 AM Firefighters on the Plumas National Forest Feather River Ranger District are planning to treat approximately 250 acres of hand piles along Dry Creek Road off Oregon Hill Road this week near the community of Challenge. Conditions permitting, ignitions are expected to start this morning and continue through this week. Predicted storms later in the week may limit pile burning operations.
February 27, 2024 at 7:53 AM Nevada County Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters Natalie Adona explains how ballots received in their office are being prepared for tabulation at the close of polls on election day.
February 27, 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 26, 2024 at 2:50 PM The latest briefing by NWS only reinforces the severity of the upcoming storm. Please start preparing now.
Extremely Heavy Snow – A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for elevations above 2,000 feet from early Thursday through Sunday morning. Significant snowfall accumulations are expected, with 5-12 feet expected above 5,000 feet, and 1-4 feet above 3,000 feet. Extremely heavy snow and strong winds are possible, bringing whiteout conditions at times. Lighter accumulations are expected down to 2,000 inches.
Strong Winds – Potentially strong, damaging winds are forecast from Marysville northward; strongest winds Thursday-Friday. There’s a 35-70% probability of wind gusts greater than 55 mph, mainly over the northern Sacramento Valley, northeast foothills & the mountains.
February 26, 2024 at 11:05 AM To make storm preparation easy for you, head on over to our weather page. The latest forecast and resources to be prepared and aware.
February 26, 2024 at 9:03 AM Impending Low Snow Event starting Thursday. Snow levels will initially be around 5000-6000 feet Thursday, decreasing to 3000-5000 feet by Thursday night. Given how anomalously cold this system is, confidence in the snow level forecast is fairly low at this point, and snow levels may drop lower, creating more significant impacts for foothills. Heaviest precipitation/snowfall is currently expected Thursday night- Friday. The time is NOW to prepare for this significantly impactful winter storm.
February 26, 2024 at 6:32 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 25, 2024 at 2:54 PM Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra (CATS) and the community celebrated the 10th Chinese Lunar New Year Parade in Nevada City on Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. The paradeโs Grand Marshal was Eliza Tudor, Executive Director of the Nevada County Arts Council. Parade units included Chinese Lion Dancers and a 72โ Dragon from Eastern Ways Martial Arts of Sacramento; Grass Valley Taiko drummers; students from Bell Hill Academy; โMulan;โ Miss Nevada City Chinatown โ Aneka Torgrimson; Falun Dafa; and other community entries.
February 25, 2024 at 10:47 AM Found dog on Airport Road in Nevada City. Female, red collar with no tags. Very friendly and well behaved. Call 443-452-7361 if she is your pup.
February 25, 2024 at 8:29 AM A reminder, today at noon is the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade and Festival in Nevada City. Come watch the parade and then head on over to the Miners Foundry for the festival!
February 23, 2024 at 7:20 PM Reader Jeff shared this picture of a perfect rainbow taken from Washington Rd. off Highway 20 this winter. The picture is looking west, down the South Yuba river canyon.
February 23, 2024 at 3:25 PM All resources being canceled to the reported smoke at the Sierra Woods Lodge. False alarm.
February 23, 2024 at 3:06 PM Sierra Woods Lodge multi-family structure on Emigrant Gap, smoke seen in the laundry room. Numerous resources dispatched.
February 23, 2024 at 9:22 AM Weak system brings mountain snow Monday. Stronger storm follows late next week-next weekend with widespread rain, mountain snow and gusty winds. Still some uncertainty on exact details, but snow levels could potentially fall to 3000-4000′ Friday into next weekend. Continue to monitor the forecast.
February 22, 2024 at 6:34 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM This table reflects the number of vote-by-mail ballots that have been returned to Nevada County Elections for the March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary Election. Any vote-by-mail ballots in our office with signatures that are not yet verified are not included in the count.
| Total number of returned vote-by-mail ballots (as of February 21, 2024) | 3,384 |
|---|---|
| American Independent | 188 |
| Democratic | 1,632 |
| Green | 18 |
| Libertarian | 33 |
| Peace & Freedom | 5 |
| Republican | 1,233 |
| Other/No Party Preference | 275 |
Ballots mailed to voters: 75,445
Ballots returned as undeliverable: 815
Non-Matching/Missing signatures: 48
February 21, 2024 at 1:50 PM This is Pocket (front of photo), she has been missing a few days from Woolman near the Friends Center. If you have seen her, or she is in your home, please call her humans at (530)913-7983.
February 21, 2024 at 10:15 AM Many thanks to reader Tom who shared his photo of the washout at the Buttermilk Bend Trail with us. He reported it to State Parks and the trail is closed for now.
February 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM With the March 5 Presidential Primary Election less than two weeks away, Nevada Countyโs Vote Centers will open on staggered schedules beginning this Saturday, Feb. 24.
February 21, 2024 at 8:27 AM The Buttermilk Bend Trail at Bridgeport Crossing will be closed until further notice due to a washout.
February 21, 2024 at 7:21 AM Power outage affecting 135 customers along Lodestar and Conestoga in south county. No estimated time of restoration available yet.
February 20, 2024 at 8:29 AM Showers and thunderstorms today with continued mountain travel impacts. Moderate rises on area waterways with minor flooding issues for urban and poor drainage areas early this week. Weaker system brings chances for additional showers and mountain snow accumulations late weekend-early next week.
February 20, 2024 at 6:25 AM Power outage affecting 97 customers along Sierra College Drive overnight. Estimated time of restoration is 7:00 am.
February 19, 2024 at 6:37 PM NWS Sacramento CA Expires the Severe Thunderstorm Warning for El Dorado CA, Nevada CA, Placer CA
February 19, 2024 at 6:01 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:
- Northwestern El Dorado County in northern California
- Central Placer County in central California
- Central Nevada County in northern California
Until 6:45 pm.
At 5:57 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Georgetown, or 11 miles north of Placerville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
February 19, 2024 at 5:38 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:
North central El Dorado County in northern California
North central Placer County in central California
Central Nevada County in northern California
Until 6:15 pm.
At 5:37 pm, a severe thunderstorm was located near Foresthill, or 10 miles south of Baxter, moving northeast at 45 mph.
February 19, 2024 at 5:12 PM Strong thunderstorms will impact northeastern Sacramento, western El Dorado, Central Placer, Southwestern Nevada and west Central Amador counties through 6:00 pm.
At 509 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from East Sacramento County to Central Nevada County. Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include: Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, Auburn, Grass Valley, Placerville, Baxter, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Blue Canyon, Fair Oaks, Lake Of The Pines, Loomis, Rancho Murieta, Colfax, Rescue, Sugar Pine, Scotts Flat, Georgetown, and Greenwood.
February 19, 2024 at 4:27 PM A strong thunderstorm will impact North Central Placer, South Central Sierra and Central Nevada Counties through 5:15 pm.
At 425 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Colfax, or 11 miles south of Grass Valley, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE: Radar indicated.
IMPACT: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include: Grass Valley, Baxter, Blue Canyon, Cisco, Lake Of The Pines, Colfax, Emigrant Gap, Cedar Ridge, Sugar Pine, Iowa Hill, Applegate, Scotts Flat, Alleghany, White Cloud Campground, Weimar, Lake Spaulding, Alta Sierra, Nevada City, Skillman Campground, and Meadow Vista.
February 19, 2024 at 4:13 PM A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect until 430 pm for Central Plumas, Eastern Tehama And Central Butte Counties. At 4:05 pm, a severe thunderstorm was located near Brush Creek, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
February 19, 2024 at 4:09 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Newtown Road, emergency services dispatched.
February 19, 2024 at 3:48 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Tornado Warning for:
Southwestern Plumas County in northern California.
Eastern Butte County in northern California.
At 341 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Oroville Dam, or 7 miles northeast of Oroville, moving northeast at 45 mph.
February 19, 2024 at 3:35 PM Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 2/19/2024 3:34 PM to 4:30 PM for Sierra County and Plumas County. At 3:34 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Oroville Dam, or near Oroville, moving northeast at 50 mph.
February 19, 2024 at 3:00 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for:
- Northwestern Plumas County in northern California
- Northeastern Tehama County in northern California
- Southeastern Shasta County in northern California
February 19, 2024 at 1:48 PM A shovel is loafing around in the middle lane on southbound Hwy 49 st Streeter Road, creating a traffic hazard.
February 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM Thanks to reader Debbie for brightening this Monday morning.
February 19, 2024 at 9:31 AM Tree across the roadway on Pendola Road near Weeds Point Rd.
February 19, 2024 at 6:11 AM SPC has updated their thunderstorm outlook for today. The “slight risk” area has now been extended up to Chico with a timeframe of 10 am to 7 pm.
February 18, 2024 at 10:58 PM Flood advisory in effect until 8 am Monday.
Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Overnight rainfall amounts from 1 to 3 inches is possible.
WHERE: Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba.
February 18, 2024 at 9:41 PM NWS issued a River Flood Warning for the Tehama Bridge on the Sacramento River. Peak forecast is 209.82 feet tomorrow, Feb 19, 2024 from 4-5PM.
February 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM Power outage affecting 3 customers on Wolf Mountain Road.
February 18, 2024 at 8:56 PM Strong thunderstorm passing over the Grass Valley/Nevada City area.
February 18, 2024 at 7:34 PM NWS has upgraded a portion of the Wind Advisory to a High Wind Watch. They’re now forecasting gusts 45 to 50 mph with localized gusts 50 to 60 mph.
February 18, 2024 at 3:30 PM As a baseline, 4,865 customers are out of power at 3:30 pm. SCE is upgrading equipment for 1,385 customers in LA County and SMUD has an outage affecting 1,064 customers in the Rancho Cordova area. The rest are smaller, unplanned outages throughout the state.
February 18, 2024 at 3:20 PM Storm coverage is starting with the forecast from NWS Sacramento: Periods of Rain, Gusty Winds, Thunderstorms and Heavy Mountain Snow into Mid-Week.
- Storm #2 (This afternoon – Wednesday morning): Stronger than Saturday’s storm, Moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow with major mountain travel impacts, gusty winds and thunderstorms
- Slight Risk for Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Valley on Monday with a few tornados possible, and large amounts of small hail with stronger storms
- Moderate rises on area waterways with minor flooding issues for urban and poor drainage areas over the holiday weekend-next week
February 17, 2024 at 9:58 PM Tree down on North Bloomfield at Nubian Way, the roadway is blocked.
February 17, 2024 at 8:59 AM Periods of rain, gusty winds, isolated thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow today into early next week.
- Storm #1 (Thru AM Sunday): Moderate to locally heavy rain and moderate mountain snow with gusty southerly winds and isolated thunderstorms
- Storm #2 (Sunday PM – Wednesday AM): Stronger than Storm #1, Moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow with major mountain travel impacts, gusty winds and thunderstorms
- Moderate rises on area waterways with minor flooding issues for urban and poor drainage areas over the holiday weekend-next week
February 16, 2024 at 3:03 PM The county’s official release on the application decision.
February 16, 2024 at 1:22 PM Like an overbaked soufflรฉ, Rise Gold’s application to reopen the Idaho-Maryland mine has fallen flat. The Nevada County Board of Supervisors, by a unanimous 5-0 vote, decided to not certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, deny the rezone and use permits and variances requested.
February 16, 2024 at 9:12 AM Two storms expected into early next week with periods of rain, gusty winds, isolated thunderstorms and heavy mountain snow. Dry weather into tonight Storm #1 (Saturday – Early Sunday): Moderate to locally heavy rain and moderate mountain snow with gusty southerly winds. Storm #2 (Sunday PM – Wednesday AM): Stronger than Storm #1, Moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow with major mountain travel impacts, gusty winds and isolated thunderstorms.
February 16, 2024 at 8:25 AM You can watch Day 2 of the Rise Gold application hearing here, starting at 9:00 am.
February 16, 2024 at 6:02 AM Food Bank raises alarm about skyrocketing number of families in need. During a two-hour distribution in Grass Valley 820 households were served, compared to 449 households last year at the same time – more households than during the pandemic.
February 16, 2024 at 5:53 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 15, 2024 at 9:12 PM Solo vehicle in a ditch on Casci Road, no injuries reported.
February 15, 2024 at 8:30 PM BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag) With upcoming storms, Nevada County is providing free sand for residents to use in sandbags. Bring your own shovel, sandbags and a pair of gloves to the free sand stations.
February 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM Due to technical difficulties, you have to watch the afternoon session directly on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/mmX7F6PhG48?si=uWZ5ZWiAjF2DFL-c
February 15, 2024 at 1:52 PM Some technical difficulties with the live stream of the BOS hearing, the tech people are working on it.
February 15, 2024 at 9:01 AM The hearing on Rise Gold’s application to reopen the Idaho-Maryland gold mine has started.
February 15, 2024 at 8:43 AM Two additional storms expected into early next week. Lingering showers today with periods of moderate mountain snow through this morning. Two additional storms expected over the holiday weekend into early next week with periods of moderate to locally heavy rain, isolated thunderstorms, gusty winds, and heavy mountain snow. Moderate rises on area waterways with minor flooding issues for urban and poor drainage areas.
February 15, 2024 at 8:09 AM Car into a ditch on westbound Lime Kiln Road, emergency services dispatched.
February 15, 2024 at 8:02 AM Car into the guardrail, partially blocking one lane, on Hwy 20 at Lowell Hill Road.
February 15, 2024 at 7:37 AM Car into a snow embankment on Hwy 20 near Excelsior Point Road.
February 15, 2024 at 7:34 AM Chain control in effect on Hwy 20 at the Omega Road to the junction of Hwy 20.
February 15, 2024 at 6:28 AM Non-injury accident on Quaker Hill Cross Road and Red Dog Road, car vs tree.
February 14, 2024 at 8:35 PM A band of heavy rain in moving through the area. Reduce your speed if you must drive in these conditions.
February 14, 2024 at 3:07 PM A log in the roadway on southbound Hwy 49 just south of LaBarr Meadows. Timberrr
February 14, 2024 at 9:03 AM Three storms into early next week – with small breaks in between. Widespread light to moderate rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and gusty southerly winds today into Thursday. Multiple waves of precipitation expected over the holiday weekend into early next week with periods of moderate to locally heavy rain, gusty winds, and heavy mountain snow. Moderate rises on area waterways with minor flooding issues for urban and poor drainage areas.
February 14, 2024 at 7:54 AM Today, TNF firefighters will start pile burning near Columbia Hill on the San Juan Ridge. Smoke may be visible from some areas on the Ridge and Highway 49, but will not impact visibility on the road.
February 14, 2024 at 6:29 AM Chain controls are in effect on I-80. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches above 6000 feet with up to 2 feet above 7500 feet. Wind gusting as high as 50 mph.
February 14, 2024 at 1:45 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 13, 2024 at 10:01 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the pickup fire. NSJ units will be committed another 30 minutes.
February 13, 2024 at 9:47 PM First unit at scene on Birchville reports a fully involved pickup truck. CHP requested for traffic control.
February 13, 2024 at 9:34 PM Report of a pickup truck on fire on Birchville Road, North San Juan Fire dispatched.
February 13, 2024 at 8:50 AM Periods of widespread rain, gusty winds, and heavy mountain snow starting midweek. Widespread light to moderate rain, moderate to heavy mountain snow, and gusty southerly winds Wednesday into Thursday. Multiple waves of precipitation expected over the holiday weekend into early next week with periods of moderate to locally heavy rain, gusty winds, and heavy mountain snow. Moderate rises on area waterways with minor flooding issues for urban and poor drainage areas.
February 13, 2024 at 8:00 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 12, 2024 at 4:31 PM Multiple waves of precipitation late week into early next week. The timing of those waves (as of now) are #1 Wednesday-Thursday, #2 Friday-Saturday (lingering showers/impacts Sunday AM), and #3 Sunday PM-next Tuesday/Wednesday.
February 12, 2024 at 11:30 AM A photo of the structure fire off of Bartlett Drive earlier this morning in the Ophir Hill fire district. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
February 12, 2024 at 8:40 AM A hint of what’s to come this weekend
February 12, 2024 at 12:18 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 11, 2024 at 8:20 PM One more owl, this one a Western Screech Owl courtesy of reader David.
February 11, 2024 at 11:44 AM A few more Great Grey Owl photos to celebrate Superb Owl Day, courtesy of Laine Yandell.
February 11, 2024 at 12:56 AM For Superb Owl Day, meet this Great Grey Owl. Photo courtesy reader Laine Yandell.
February 10, 2024 at 6:03 PM A photo gallery of the Mardi Gras parade in Nevada City is posted here.
February 10, 2024 at 12:55 PM Brisk business at the cleanup, with plenty of people now filtering into downtown Nevada City for the Mardi Gras parade. Preparations are in full swing for the 2:00 pm start.
February 10, 2024 at 9:00 AM A reminder, today is Nevada City’s City Clean-Up event from 9am to 2pm at the Eric W. Rood Administrative Center 950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959. Green Waste, Upholstered Furniture, Appliances, Mattresses, and E-Waste will be accepted. The City of Nevada City encourages residents to attend this event in the morning and to then head over to the Mardi Gras Parade and Street Fair in Downtown Nevada City. The Street Fair begins at noon and the parade will begin at 2:00pm.
February 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM Units at scene on Bear River report nothing showing, they will investigate.
February 9, 2024 at 10:22 PM Reported fire alarm at Bear River High School, building C. Units dispatched.
February 9, 2024 at 5:56 PM Happy to report that only eight outages remain from Sunday’s storm. 41 customers still out of power but there is a restoration time of tonight at 9:00 pm attached to the outages. All county roads are now open.
February 9, 2024 at 12:36 PM Air ambulance will land on the Yuba River bridge at Hwy 49 for a medical transport.
February 9, 2024 at 10:19 AM A Red-tailed hawk taking flight after hanging out in the oak trees at HQ.
February 9, 2024 at 10:13 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at the Idaho-Maryland off ramp, metal debris all over the roadway. Emergency services are at scene.
February 9, 2024 at 9:12 AM Two-car accident on southbound Hwy 49 at Cameo Drive, the roadway is clear.
February 9, 2024 at 8:40 AM Chairs in the southbound lane of Hwy 49 at the intersection with Hwy 20 in Nevada City create a traffic hazard.
February 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM The aftermath of Sunday’s storm has been reduced to 37 outages affecting 237 customers. Two county roads remain closed due to wires in the roadway: Scotts Flat Road and Easy Street in Penn Valley.
February 9, 2024 at 7:25 AM Solo vehicle accident on Greenhorn Road at Vincent Court, car off the roadway.
February 9, 2024 at 7:25 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 8, 2024 at 7:09 PM A German Shepherd is running in the roadway on Combie Road near Peninsula. Watch for the pup and any wildlife too.
February 8, 2024 at 5:41 PM A reader sent this photo of the structure fire in Nevada City, taken before first responders arrived at scene. At this time, mop-up operations are underway. No injuries reported.
February 8, 2024 at 5:02 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the structure fire, they are starting overhaul now.
February 8, 2024 at 4:56 PM Firefighters at scene report the residence was unoccupied, about 75% involved at resource arrival.
February 8, 2024 at 4:51 PM Residential structure fire in Nevada City near Pioneer Park on Max Solar. Eight engines, two BC and Sierra Nevada Medic at scene.
February 8, 2024 at 9:18 AM A large downed tree on the Magnolia III Canal, which is the raw water feed to the Lake of the Pines water treatment facility. A Nevada Irrigation District (NID) crew cleaned up the tree to allow access to the canal and to maintain water flows. The location is off of Peninsula Drive and Combie Road.
February 8, 2024 at 9:15 AM TNF Firefighters will continue pile burning near Pike and Alleghany today.
February 8, 2024 at 8:48 AM Nevada County Road Closures Involving Lines
- East Bennett Road to Brunswick Road
- Scotts Flat Road
- Alexandra Way
- Easy Street
February 8, 2024 at 8:40 AM Bovine stroll alert on Mooney Flat Road near Hwy 20. Two cows walking in the southbound lane.
February 8, 2024 at 8:22 AM The morning update on storm repairs: 82 outages are leaving 1,267 customers without power. The majority of these outages should be restored by 10:00 pm tonight.
February 8, 2024 at 8:06 AM The National Weather Service in Sacramento forecasts a few lingering mountain snow showers through Friday, otherwise dry weather expected into next week. Milder temperatures by the weekend. Mostly dry weather this weekend and potentially through the end of next week. Increasing confidence that next storm arrives for Presidents’ Day Weekend (Feb. 17-21) with the potential for heavy rain and mountain snow.
February 8, 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 7, 2024 at 9:40 PM Crews are continuing with overhaul on the garage fire, they’ll be committed for over an hour.
February 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the garage fire. Extensive mop-up operations required.
February 7, 2024 at 9:01 PM Fire in a detached garage on Sierra Drive in Grass Valley, units at scene. No risk to neighboring structures.
February 7, 2024 at 7:57 PM Storm damage repair update: 83 outages remain, with 1,429 customers still out of power.
Nevada County Road Closures Involving Lines
East Bennett Road to Brunswick Road
Scotts Flat Road
Alexandra Way
Easy Street
February 7, 2024 at 3:51 PM Two large dogs running in the roadway on northbound Hwy 49 at Linnet Lane. Watch out for the pups!
February 7, 2024 at 1:58 PM National Guard CNA 23 wildland firefighters aka Joint Task Force Rattlesnake, based in Nevada City at CAL FIRE NEU Station 20, are cleaning up damage from Sunday’s storm.
February 7, 2024 at 1:01 PM Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter Wednesday and Thursday Night. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in Nevada City at the Veterans Hall (lower level), 415 North Pine Street in Nevada City and will accept guests until 8:00 p.m. The shelter will close at 7:30 a.m. Friday morning. This is a collaborative effort to temporarily shelter one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects unhoused residents to additional services.
February 7, 2024 at 10:29 AM Weak system brings light rain and moderate mountain snow through Thursday. Mostly dry weather for the weekend and potentially through the end of next week. There is some potential for a storm system by President’s Day Weekend. Stay tuned for updates.
February 7, 2024 at 10:06 AM Solo vehicle accident on Hwy 20 near the Vista Point, no injuries reported.
February 7, 2024 at 8:23 AM Non-injury accident, solo vehicle off the roadway on Rough and Ready Hwy at Westhill Rd.
February 7, 2024 at 8:15 AM TNF Firefighters will continue with two pile burn projects today in the Pike and Alleghany areas.
February 7, 2024 at 8:10 AM This morning, 3,308 customers remain affected by 143 outages in Nevada County. A Community Resource Center will be open from 12:30 to 10:00 pm at the NSJ Community Center on the San Juan Ridge today.
February 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM A pallet fell off a truck on McCourtney Road near Little Pond Lane. Just a pallet, but a traffic hazard nonetheless.
February 7, 2024 at 7:40 AM Units at scene on Easy Street report these are the same power lines down since Sunday. There are cones placed and the road remains closed.
February 7, 2024 at 7:34 AM Power lines across three houses on Easy Street near Penn Valley Drive. Units dispatched.
February 7, 2024 at 12:38 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 6, 2024 at 6:15 PM Evening update on closures and power outages.
Nevada County Road Closures Involving Lines
East Bennett Road to Brunswick Road
Alta Sierra Drive from Ball Drive to Gibboney Lane
Scotts Flat Road
Alexandra Way
Power outages
144 outages affecting 5,486 customers.
The largest outages are:
Penn Valley: 1,026 customers
Alta Sierra: 959 customers
Lake Wildwood: 328 customers
Forest Springs: 240 customers
Peardale: 226 customers
Blue Tent: 223 customers
February 6, 2024 at 2:28 PM Accident on westbound Hwy 20 at Rough and Ready Hwy.
February 6, 2024 at 10:37 AM Nevada County Public Works update on county roads.
Nevada County Road Closures Involving Lines
East Bennett Road to Brunswick Road
Dog Bar Road at Lorie Drive
Alta Sierra Drive from Ball Drive to Gibboney Lane
Scotts Flat Road
Alexandra Way
Now Open
Greenhorn Road at Star Drive
Bitney Springs Road at Barr Ranch Road
Brooks Road at Pine Cone Circle
McCourtney Road at Metcalf Road
Auburn Road at Robinhood Road
Birchville Road
Alta Sierra Drive from Francis Drive to Tippy Way
Indian Springs Road at Falling Leaf Lane
Penny Court
February 6, 2024 at 10:24 AM An update from the Food Bank of Nevada County. Some changes for our Grass Valley distribution:
- Due to the uptick in numbers coming through the GV distribution we are extending the hours starting with this week 2/8, until further notice
- Location is 7th Day Adventist Church, 12889 Osborne Hill Rd, Grass Valley. Hours will be from 10am – 1pm
- Hoping to alleviate the traffic on the highway and make it more accessible to those trying to come on their lunch break
Also: Due to the PG&E outages – if you have been affected, please call the Food Bank of Nevada County at (530) 272-3796 and we will refer you to one of our distributions to help with any lost food. Or check our website and see what location may work best for you.
February 6, 2024 at 10:21 AM Light rain and mountain snow Wednesday into Friday before dry weekend. Isolated mountain snow showers today; little to no impacts expected. A weak system will bring mainly mountain snow showers with minor impacts Wednesday-Thursday. Dry weather for the weekend and potentially through the end of next week.
February 6, 2024 at 7:28 AM Somebody stole the Road Closed signs at Alta Sierra Drive and Ball Drive. Beware, there are power lines in the road and it is not safe to drive over them.
February 6, 2024 at 6:44 AM From the Superintendent of Schools Office: All Nevada County Schools are open today with the exception of Penn Valley School District and Twin Ridges School District (Grizzly Hill School). Thank you to our amazing first responders, PGE, and Office of Emergency Services for their hard work following the storm.
February 6, 2024 at 6:33 AM The Tuesday evening, Feb. 6 hybrid meeting of the Nevada County Coalition of Firewise Communities has been cancelled due to the widespread power outages. It will be rescheduled within the next few weeks.
February 6, 2024 at 6:30 AM Classes and services on Sierra Collegeโs Rocklin campus are canceled, and the campus is closed for Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Power was restored on the morning of February 5, and then another power outage occurred during the evening. PG&E currently projects an extended outage. We will provide guidance for future classes and services on the Rocklin campus by noon on Tuesday, 2/6. All other Sierra College locations including NCC, Tahoe-Truckee, and Roseville Center are open for instruction and services as scheduled.
February 6, 2024 at 6:22 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 5, 2024 at 7:32 PM A note from the Grass Valley School District:
Grass Valley Parents, Students and Staff,
Our GVSD school sites and programs will be open tomorrow, Tuesday February 6th. If your family uses Durham bus services, please be patient as there may be some delays. The only bus transportation issue we anticipate will be regarding Route 47 as it cannot access Auburn Road due to low power lines. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
February 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM Here’s the latest on power restoration efforts. The estimated time of restoration for most outages is Thursday by 10:00 pm. This is an estimate only, depending on the number of broken poles on a circuit and accessibility issues. The largest outages are:
- Big Oak Valley: 171 customers
- Hwy 49 Newtown Road: 203 customers
- Banner Lava Cap: 206 customers
- Alta Sierra Estates: 329 customers
- Hwy 20 area: 603 customers
- Hwy 174 corridor: 1,367 customers
- San Juan Ridge: 1,165 customers
- Rough and Ready/Penn Valley area: 2,390 customers
A total of 122 outages have to be resolved to restore power to all 10,269 customers in western Nevada County.
February 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
County roads still closed, with down power lines:
- East Bennett Road to Brunswick Road
- Dog Bar Road at Lorie Drive
- Alta Sierra Drive from Ball Drive to Gibboney Lane
- Alta Sierra Drive from Francis Drive to Tippy Way
- McCourtney Road at Metcalf Road
- Auburn Road at Robinhood Road
- Scotts Flat Road
- Indian Springs Road at Falling Leaf Lane
- Penny Court
Now Open
- Greenhorn Road at Star Drive
- Bitney Springs Road at Barr Ranch Road
- Brooks Road at Pine Cone Circle
February 5, 2024 at 1:46 PM Good news for close to 6,000 PG&E customers whose utility power has been restored. There are another 96 outages affecting 14,543 customers.
February 5, 2024 at 12:51 PM Hwy 49 at Rincon is clear again.
February 5, 2024 at 12:37 PM Tree across the roadway on Hwy 49 at Rincon.
February 5, 2024 at 12:17 PM PG&E update.
February 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM NID Scotts Flat Campground between Gate 1 and Gate 2.
February 5, 2024 at 11:48 AM Greenhorn Road at Star is fully open again.
February 5, 2024 at 11:39 AM Additional power restorations in Alta Sierra.
February 5, 2024 at 11:29 AM Reader reports of power restored on Wolf Rd and Hwy 49. 18,330 customers affected by 84 outages still without power.
February 5, 2024 at 11:21 AM Corrected location for the solo vehicle accident is Hwy 49 just before the Idaho-Maryland off ramp. Units at scene.
February 5, 2024 at 11:19 AM Solo vehicle accident on Idaho-Maryland Road at Brunswick.
February 5, 2024 at 11:13 AM Reader report: Penn Valley Post Office is closed due to power outage. Traffic light at Penn Valley and Hwy 20 is out.
February 5, 2024 at 11:04 AM Reader report: Power is mostly restored in Lake Wildwood with the exception of Chaparral Circle.
February 5, 2024 at 10:35 AM Reader report: Power pole snapped on Dog Bar just beyond the Bear River bridge on the Placer side. Dog Bar closed at Placer Hills Rd.
February 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM Road closure update. The following roads are closed and have power lines down:
- East Bennett to Brunswick
- Greenhorn at Star
- Dog bar at Lorie
- Alta Sierra Ball to Gibbony
- Alta Sierra, Francis to Tippy
- McCourtney at Metcalf
- Auburn Road at Robinhood
- Scott’s Flat Road
- Indian Springs at Falling Leaf
February 5, 2024 at 10:13 AM The Truckee Courthouse will begin calling the calendar at 1:30 pm today instead of 11:00 am. A link to appear remotely for today’s calendar will be posted on the court’s website by noon.
February 5, 2024 at 9:17 AM Reader report: Power lines down on Scotts Flat Rd. nearest x st. is NID campground entrance.
February 5, 2024 at 9:06 AM
Nevada County Road Closures Involving Power Lines at 9:00 a.m.
East Bennett to Brunswick
Greenhorn at Star
Dog Bar at Lorie
Alta Sierra, Ball to Gibbony
Alta Sierra, Francis to Tippy
McCourtney at Metcalf
Auburn Road at Robinhood
No Lines Involved – Opening Sooner
Bitney Springs at Barr Ranch
Do not attempt to get past road closures, downed power lines may be live lines!
February 5, 2024 at 8:28 AM Nevada County Transit Services: All routes are running normal service today, Monday Feb. 5th.
February 5, 2024 at 8:11 AM Roadway is flooded on Hwy 174 at Orchards Springs Road.
February 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM Motorhome reportedly sliding off the roadway on Hwy 174 approximately 100 yards from the Bear River bridge. Units dispatched.
February 5, 2024 at 6:55 AM Camptonville School will have a late start of 10:00 am this morning.
February 5, 2024 at 6:52 AM Yuba River Charter School is also closed for the day.
February 5, 2024 at 6:35 AM Wind gusts in Nevada County (station location – time and max wind gust):
| Donner Pass Road | 1110 PM 02/04 | 66 MPH |
| White Cloud | 1133 PM 02/04 | 54 MPH |
| Newtown Road | 0920 PM 02/04 | 52 MPH |
| Nevada County Air Park | 0835 PM 02/04 | 52 MPH |
| 2.4 NW Rough And Ready (PGE | 0500 PM 02/04 | 52 MPH |
| Troost Trail | 0740 PM 02/04 | 51 MPH |
| 2.4 NW Lake Wildwood (PGE) | 0830 PM 02/04 | 50 MPH |
| Van Tam Way | 0730 PM 02/04 | 49 MPH |
| 5.6 W Higgins Corner (PGE) | 0710 PM 02/04 | 48 MPH |
| Wolf Mountain | 0700 PM 02/04 | 48 MPH |
| Birchville Road | 0700 PM 02/04 | 47 MPH |
| Nevada City | 1155 PM 02/04 | 47 MPH |
| 1.7 W Baxter (PGE) | 0830 PM 02/04 | 47 MPH |
| 2.1 S Penn Valley (PGE) | 0830 PM 02/04 | 46 MPH |
| Reader Ranch | 0613 PM 02/04 | 45 MPH |
| 2.6 W Colfax (PGE) | 0850 PM 02/04 | 44 MPH |
| Country Downs | 0730 PM 02/04 | 44 MPH |
| Nevada City | 0625 PM 02/04 | 43 MPH |
| 4.0 W Higgins Corner (PGE) | 0740 PM 02/04 | 42 MPH |
| Mccourtney Road | 0530 PM 02/04 | 42 MPH |
| Grass Valley | 0724 PM 02/04 | 41 MPH |
| Secret Town | 1028 PM 02/04 | 41 MPH |
| Grass Valley | 0845 PM 02/04 | 40 MPH |
February 5, 2024 at 6:33 AM Power pole snapped on McCourtney Road at Mustang Valley Place, wires in the eastbound lane and the pole is blocking all lanes.
February 5, 2024 at 6:33 AM Gas hazard on Quaker Hill Cross Rd, units dispatched.
February 5, 2024 at 5:56 AM All Nevada County Schools and special ed programs are closed today. Yuba River Charter is the only school that has not yet confirmed the closure.
February 5, 2024 at 5:49 AM Clear Creek School will be closed today due to no power.
February 5, 2024 at 5:38 AM The Truckee courthouse will open at 10:30 am on February 5th, 2024 due to poor road conditions caused by inclement weather. Calendars will be delayed until 11 am.
February 5, 2024 at 5:13 AM Units on Willow Valley have been unable to locate any down tree.
February 5, 2024 at 5:05 AM Tree across all lanes on Willow Valley Road.
February 5, 2024 at 5:00 AM The Flood advisory has been extended until 9:00 am. At 4:56 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicate periods of heavy rain continue. Minor flooding is already occurring in the advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen in some areas. Some locations that may experience flooding include: Roseville, Rocklin, Auburn, Grass Valley, Lincoln, Lake Of The Pines, Lake Wildwood, Loomis, Colfax, Alta Sierra, Applegate, North Auburn, Cedar Ridge, Cool, Newcastle, Rough And Ready, Weimar, Greenwood, Smartville and Foresthill.
February 5, 2024 at 4:37 AM Storm slowly tapers off. One line of persistent heavy rain has been anchored near the Grass Valley area early this morning where more than 3 inches of rain has fallen since midnight.
February 5, 2024 at 4:21 AM Roadway flooding on McCourtney Road at Thoroughbred Loop.
February 5, 2024 at 4:20 AM Reader report of power restored on Quaker Hill Cross Road.
February 5, 2024 at 2:25 AM Roadway completely flooded at the intersection of Hwy 49 and 20 in Nevada City.
February 5, 2024 at 2:10 AM Solo vehicle spin out on Alta Street at Alta Hill Mine in Grass Valley. Car is stuck in the water, facing the wrong way.
February 5, 2024 at 1:47 AM Units at scene at LoP report tree appears to be resting on the house.
February 5, 2024 at 1:39 AM Tree into a house on Cypress Point Court in Lake of the Pines.
February 5, 2024 at 1:23 AM NWS Sacramento issues a Flood Advisory for areas including Grass Valley, Roseville, and Rocklin.
February 5, 2024 at 12:33 AM Watch out for roadway flooding in the Grass Valley/Nevada City area. High wind warning remains in effect until 10:00 am this morning.
February 4, 2024 at 11:52 PM Hard closure on Hwy 49 in North San Juan from From School St to Sweetland Rd. No estimated time for reopening.
February 4, 2024 at 11:10 PM Heads up for school closures/bus routes. We will post any new closures around 6:00 on Monday morning.
February 4, 2024 at 10:58 PM Tree blocking all lanes on Hwy 20 at Scotts Flat Road.
February 4, 2024 at 10:50 PM All classes and activities are canceled for Monday, February 5, 2024 at all Sierra College locations (Rocklin, Roseville, NCC, Tahoe-Truckee.) All campuses are closed due to weather and power outages.
February 4, 2024 at 10:43 PM Power lines in the roadway on Greenhorn Road at Star Drive. Greenhorn Road remains closed at Brunswick.
February 4, 2024 at 10:22 PM Car vs tree on southbound Hwy 49 at Marysville Road.
February 4, 2024 at 10:19 PM Broken power pole, leaning on line on Lime Kiln Road at Vintage Road.
February 4, 2024 at 10:02 PM Power lines down on Mount Vernon Road.
February 4, 2024 at 9:57 PM 703,638 customers out throughout the state. 20,011 customers in Nevada County out of power. That’s about half the population of the county, assuming 2.5 people per household. Please be aware that due to the magnitude of the damage throughout the state, restoration times will be extended. In other words, prepare for several days without power, especially in the rural areas.
February 4, 2024 at 9:50 PM Now over 20,000 customers out of power in western Nevada County.
February 4, 2024 at 9:45 PM Electrical hazard, power lines down on McCourtney Road in the Higgins area.
February 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM Downed power pole and lines sparking on Scott Flat Pines Road near Casci Road.
February 4, 2024 at 9:18 PM Large oak tree blocking the roadway on Pleasant Valley Road at Birchville.
February 4, 2024 at 9:12 PM Power outage now affecting Red Dog Road from the junction of Pasquale to Cascade Shores, som e883 customers.
February 4, 2024 at 9:10 PM Accident on Rough and Ready Hwy at Rex Reservoir.
February 4, 2024 at 9:06 PM Power lines down on Auburn Road at Robin Hood, possibly starting a fire.
February 4, 2024 at 9:04 PM Lanes down on North Meadow View Drive in the Peardale area.
February 4, 2024 at 9:01 PM Electrical hazard, lines down, on Cement Hill Drive.
February 4, 2024 at 8:58 PM Gas hazard on Candy Lane across from Primrose Lane in Grass Valley, possible gas heater leaking.
February 4, 2024 at 8:46 PM Power lines and multiple poles down on Rough and Ready Hwy and Ridge Road.
February 4, 2024 at 8:45 PM Tree across the road on the 18000 block of Penn Valley Drive.
February 4, 2024 at 8:45 PM Tree debris in the roadway on Marysville Road at Moonshine Road.
February 4, 2024 at 8:44 PM Tree across all lanes on Horton Street in Penn Valley.
February 4, 2024 at 8:39 PM Power lines down on Nimrod Way in Nevada City.
February 4, 2024 at 8:38 PM Power lines in the eastbound lanes on the the 11000 block of Rough and Ready Hwy.
February 4, 2024 at 8:37 PM Tree across the roadway with power lines down on Golden Oaks Court in Penn Valley.
February 4, 2024 at 8:36 PM Tree down, entire roadway blocked on Pittsburg Road at Banner Lava Cap.
February 4, 2024 at 8:32 PM Traffic signals on Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln are out of service. Use EXTREME caution in the area if you must drive.
February 4, 2024 at 8:02 PM Power lines down on Dog Bar Road and Noria Court.
February 4, 2024 at 8:00 PM All of North San Juan is without power 1, 165 customers affected, per PG&E. Power lines down on Hwy 49 at School Street.
February 4, 2024 at 7:58 PM Power outage update: 14,771 customers out of power in western Nevada County. This is now a Major Event for utility companies across the state. Prepare for long duration outages.
February 4, 2024 at 7:52 PM Tree blocking all lanes on Indian Springs Road at Smith Lane.
February 4, 2024 at 7:52 PM Tree into the power lines on Indian Springs at Penn Valley Drive. Tree is on fire.
February 4, 2024 at 7:51 PM Tree across the roadway on Cement Hill Road near Gochine. Radway is blocked.
February 4, 2024 at 7:48 PM Tree blocking the roadway on Metcalf Road at McCourtney Road.
February 4, 2024 at 7:46 PM Hwy 49 at Sweetland is clear again, all lanes are open.
February 4, 2024 at 7:43 PM Tree into a house on Park Ave in Nevada City.
February 4, 2024 at 7:37 PM A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of the Sacramento Valley through 8:30 PM. At 732 PM PST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Orland to near Glenn to near Pennington to near Zamora. Movement was north at 35 mph. Locations impacted include: Chico, Davis, Woodland, Paradise, Oroville, Red Bluff, Marysville, Corning, Orland, Palermo, Yuba City, Glenn, Gridley, Tehama, Thermalito, Knights Landing, Gerber-Las Flores, Olivehurst, Pennington, and Robbins.
February 4, 2024 at 7:31 PM Treetop into the power lines on Indian Springs Road.
February 4, 2024 at 7:26 PM Highway IC (near Sweatland Road) reports all patients taken care of, need PG&E to respond. CHP and Caltrans at scene.
February 4, 2024 at 7:20 PM Large tree in the roadway, blocking the lanes, on You Bet Road near Hwy 174. Cars have to go off the roadway to pass.
February 4, 2024 at 7:19 PM Tree down and lines down on Indian Springs Road near Spenceville Road, very large Oak tree blocking all lanes.
February 4, 2024 at 7:15 PM Car vs tree on Mill Street in Grass Valley near the chapel.
February 4, 2024 at 7:08 PM Power outages in Nevada County now affecting 6,905 customers. 61 outages reported at this time. Placer County has 141 outages affecting 36,630 customers.
February 4, 2024 at 7:03 PM Accident on Hwy 49 near Sweetland has multiple patients, requiring extrication.
February 4, 2024 at 7:01 PM Tree into power lines, large oak tree across the road on Easy Street near Siesta Drive in Penn Valley.
February 4, 2024 at 7:00 PM Vehicle accident on Hwy 49 at Sweetland Road.
February 4, 2024 at 6:58 PM Reader report of a power outage on Pine Court off Kenwood Drive in Grass Valley.
February 4, 2024 at 6:55 PM Hazard tree leaning over the road on Stinson Drive in Alta Sierra.
February 4, 2024 at 6:47 PM Accident on Newtown Road at Empress Road, solo vehicle vs tree. No injuries reported but Newtown Road is blocked.
February 4, 2024 at 6:45 PM If you notice a tree in the roadway (on a county road) you can submit a request online: https://nevadacountyca.portal.iworq.net/portalhome/nevadacountyca In case of an emergency call 911.
February 4, 2024 at 6:44 PM Two-car accident, no injuries reported, on Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Drive.
February 4, 2024 at 6:41 PM Tree into power lines on Lime Kiln Road in the Higgins area.
February 4, 2024 at 6:40 PM Woodchuck IC advises they can handle with units at scene, no fire in the house, just some smoke.
February 4, 2024 at 6:36 PM Fire on Woodchuck Court due to a possible chimney collapse, all residents have evacuated the structure.
February 4, 2024 at 6:35 PM Residential structure fire on Woodchuck Court in Penn Valley, units dispatched.
February 4, 2024 at 6:25 PM Penn Valley Drive is back open again, firefighters have cleared the tree. 6,783 customers are out of power in western Nevada County, due to 35 outages. Shout out to first responders, public works and PG&E crews out in these conditions, stay safe!
February 4, 2024 at 6:17 PM Thanks to reader Mary for the photo of some of the damage on Greenhorn Road. Downed tree inspection by Blue.
February 4, 2024 at 6:10 PM Public Works has cleared Lime Kiln Road, they are headed to East Bennett next.
February 4, 2024 at 6:01 PM Power outage affecting 896 customers along Pleasant Valley Road in Penn Valley.
February 4, 2024 at 6:00 PM Hard closure requested at Greenhorn Road and Brunswick for multiple trees and power lines down on Greenhorn.
February 4, 2024 at 5:58 PM Power lines across the roadway on Table Meadow Road in Lake of the Pines.
February 4, 2024 at 5:57 PM If you do not have to be on the road, postpone any trips. Multiple roads are blocked by down trees and power lines.
February 4, 2024 at 5:47 PM Reader report of a tree in the roadway on Greenhorn Road near Star Drive. Neighbors with chainsaws on it.
February 4, 2024 at 5:45 PM Day Road is completely blocked, per engine at scene.
February 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM Only one lane open on Lime Kiln Road, tree in the power lines.
February 4, 2024 at 5:39 PM Hard closure on East Bennett Street.
February 4, 2024 at 5:37 PM Tree into power lines on Little Deer Creek Lane in Nevada City.
February 4, 2024 at 5:36 PM Greenhorn Road is completely blocked by multiple trees down.
February 4, 2024 at 5:35 PM Reader report of a power outage on Day Road. Multiple trees down on Kibbe Court, residents to shelter in place.
February 4, 2024 at 5:33 PM Tree into power lines on Greenhorn Road.
February 4, 2024 at 5:31 PM Report of an explosion heard in Peardale.
February 4, 2024 at 5:26 PM Tree on a car on Brunswick Road at East Bennett. Also, power lines down.
February 4, 2024 at 5:25 PM Power out on Old Downieville Road in Nevada City.
February 4, 2024 at 5:24 PM Lines in the roadway on Majestic Court in Penn Valley, unknown if power or communication lines.
February 4, 2024 at 5:09 PM Updated power outages: 3,832 outages affecting 687,986 customers statewide. 48 outages in Nevada County, 102 in Placer County.
February 4, 2024 at 5:06 PM Reader report of a tree or pole into a house on Polaris Drive and Shangri-La.
February 4, 2024 at 5:01 PM Tree down across Penn Valley Drive, roadway is completely blocked. Tree across the roadway on Dog Bar Road near Mount Olive Road as well.
February 4, 2024 at 4:54 PM New multiple outage in Cascade Shores, North Bloomfield and along Hwy 20 north of Cascade Shores.
February 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM Power outage in Peardale.
February 4, 2024 at 4:41 PM Tree into power lines, sparks have caused a small fire on Mountain View Drive in Cascade Shores, units dispatched.
February 4, 2024 at 4:35 PM Power outage affecting 970 customers in Alta Sierra Estates.
February 4, 2024 at 4:12 PM Statewide power outages.
February 4, 2024 at 3:49 PM The power lanes down on Lazy Valley Rd have cut power to 69 customers.
February 4, 2024 at 3:46 PM Reader reports McCourtney Road is open again.
February 4, 2024 at 3:44 PM Tree across all lanes on McCourtney Road near the fire station.
February 4, 2024 at 3:37 PM Power lines down on Indian Springs Road, across of Fallen Leaf Lane.
February 4, 2024 at 3:36 PM Tree into power lines on Lazy Valley Road.
February 4, 2024 at 3:30 PM Electrical hazard, tree into power lines, on Pine Grove Place.
February 4, 2024 at 3:27 PM Tree blocking the roadway on Magnolia at Hacienda Drive.
February 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM Power outage affecting 58 customers in Alta Sierra along Lower Circle Drive.
February 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM Power outage affecting 329 customers along Magnolia Road and Dog Bar Road, no estimated time of restoration yet.
February 4, 2024 at 3:05 PM Reader report of a small tree down in the southbound lane of Brunswick Road just before Loma Rica Rd. Use caution in the area.
February 4, 2024 at 2:44 PM Tree across all lanes on the 10000 block of Mount Vernon Road in North Auburn.
February 4, 2024 at 2:28 PM Peardale Chicago Park Fire PIO Daniel Ramey has a message for district residents: “More rain is on the way! If you are in need of sand and sandbags to but around your structures, station 57 has both available at no cost. The address of the station is: 18934 Colfax Highway Grass Valley, CA 95945.”
February 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM The NWS Sacramento just released this timing forecast of sustained winds for the area. Still expecting wind gusts 45 to 60 MPH throughout the Valley as the winds ramp up.
February 4, 2024 at 12:05 PM Here’s the GOES-West CONUS – GeoColor animation of satellite imagery for the last three hours.
February 4, 2024 at 10:14 AM Flood Advisory from 2/4/2024 10:07 AM to 8:00 PM. At 10:05 AM, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. This will cause urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. Some locations that will experience flooding include: Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville, Chico, Davis, Woodland, Paradise, Oroville, Grass Valley, Marysville, Orland, Willows, Palermo, Maxwell, Yuba City, West Sacramento, Lincoln, Glenn, Dixon and Lake Wildwood.
February 4, 2024 at 9:21 AM Emergency services have arrived at scene on Rough and Ready Hwy.
February 4, 2024 at 9:20 AM Accident on Rough and Ready Hwy at Valley Drive, solo vehicle into a pole, the pole is now hanging at a 45 degree angle. Emergency services dispatched.
February 4, 2024 at 8:55 AM Vehicle vs center divide, now down the embankment on La Barr Meadows Road at Amsel Way, emergency services dispatched.
February 4, 2024 at 8:27 AM Last night, NWS San Francisco issued hurricane force wind warnings. Marine Storm Warnings for winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 65 kt gusts. Hurricane Force Wind Warnings for winds 35 to 55 kt with gusts up to 80 kt. This was the first time since at least 1986 that a Hurricane Force Wind Warning has been issued within the marine zones.
February 4, 2024 at 8:17 AM Solo vehicle accident on Hwy 49 at the Hwy 20 intersection in Nevada City, emergency services dispatched.
February 4, 2024 at 8:15 AM There has been now change in the wind gust forecast. Please secure outdoor decorations/furniture and be prepared for power outages.
February 3, 2024 at 3:40 PM Storm arrives tonight with heavy rain, damaging winds and very heavy snow with major mountain travel impacts. Next storm moves up from the South bringing very heavy mountain snow and major mountain travel impacts tonight-Tuesday. The strongest winds start out in the Northern San Joaquin early tomorrow morning, before expanding northward through the day Sunday mainly keeping to the eastern half of the Valley and foothills. Peak gusts will be between 50 to 70 mph. #cawx
February 3, 2024 at 2:34 PM The Wind Advisory has been upgraded to a High Wind Warning. Southeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts 50-60 mph are expected. Local gusts up to 65-70 mph are possible.
February 2, 2024 at 11:49 PM Caltrans has plowed Hwy 20 between Nevada City and I-80, the roadway is now open.
February 2, 2024 at 11:47 PM Accident on Greenhorn Road, two cars involved. Emergency services at scene.
February 2, 2024 at 11:11 PM Hwy 20 is closed to through traffic from Nevada City to the junction of I-80, estimated time of reopening is 1:00 am. Hwy 49 is closed at Marysville Road between North San Juan and Camptonville.
February 2, 2024 at 10:52 PM Solo vehicle accident on the 16500 block of Bitney Springs, emergency services at scene.
February 2, 2024 at 8:02 PM Hwy 20 is open again from Nevada City to the junction of I-80.
February 2, 2024 at 7:47 PM Eastbound I-80 has been closed at Baxter. Hay 20 is closed to through traffic as well.
February 2, 2024 at 5:33 PM Car vs deer on northbound Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Drive.
February 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds, and Very Heavy Snow with Major Mountain Travel Impacts starting Sunday. Foothills and Mountains: 75-95% probability of 1.00″+; 40 to 90% probability of 3.00″+ of rain. Periods of heaviest snow expected Sunday afternoon through Monday. Snow levels: 2500-4500 feet on Sunday morning , rising to 4000-6000 feet Sunday night-Tuesday
February 2, 2024 at 3:31 PM Bovine stroll alert: Ten cows are ambling in the roadway on Pleasant Valley Road near Birchville. Prior experience tells us the bovines know exactly where they’re going. Drivers, use caution.
February 2, 2024 at 1:11 PM Accident on Hwy 20, 1 mile west of Chalk Bluff, no injuries reported.
February 2, 2024 at 12:25 PM From reader Debbie: NEW RECYCLING DROP OFF OPTION–A sign is worth a thousand words! For those folks that troop all the way out to the McCourtney Road Transfer Station to drop off recycling, you now have an option that may be closer inโLoma Rica Drive. In an effort to get the word out, the Nevada City SPD (a recycling location in a past life) has installed a sign to inform the public. Hopefully the new Loma Rica site near the airport can offer convenience for many folks, reduce traffic on McCourtney Road and relieve some congestion at the transfer station. The sign idea evolved from a concerned citizen and Real Graphics which helped with the cost of the sign. As a public service, Nevada City SPD graciously provided space for the sign. One minor step at a time to spread the โwordโ! Maybe in the future, a buy back location in town? Workinโ on itโฆ.
February 2, 2024 at 11:04 AM Trash can in the center divide on Hwy 49 at Lime Kiln Rd. Use caution and please don’t litter.
February 2, 2024 at 8:00 AM Tahoe National Forest firefighters will continue the pile burn on Henness Pass Road today.
February 2, 2024 at 7:09 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 โ 3 PM.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
February 1, 2024 at 3:06 PM The Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe has a time-limited opportunity to purchase a land parcel encompassing 232 acres (roughly one square kilometer) located on a historic Nisenan Village site called Yuliฤa near Nevada City in Northern California. This is the Tribeโs best opportunity to re-establish a homeland in more than half a century and we need everyoneโs help to make it happen. A fundraising goal of $2.4 million includes the purchase price, government-mandated improvements, and an operating endowment. Phase 1 fundraising: $1.5 million by April 4, 2024.
February 1, 2024 at 10:24 AM A horse is wandering extremely close to the road on Wolf Road near Cole Rd, according to a reader report.
February 1, 2024 at 9:43 AM Mountain snow and showers through early Saturday, second storm arrives Sunday. Storm #1 (Today-Friday): Heaviest rain and strongest winds have ended, showers and thunderstorms with periods of moderate to heavy mountain snow persist. Storm #2 (Sunday-Tuesday): Similar rain amounts to Storm #1 with less wind, heavier mountain snow with rising snow levels.
February 1, 2024 at 9:26 AM Two large dogs are wandering in the roadway near Conestoga Drive/Salt Creek Court in south county. Watch for the pups, and make sure your dogs are safe.
February 1, 2024 at 8:51 AM Reader report: Northbound lane of Pleasant Valley Rd just south of Dudley Ranch Rd is blocked by a downed, dead tree. County trucks inbound.
February 1, 2024 at 8:44 AM A large piece of metal piping across both lanes on Hwy 49 at Cherry Creek. Use caution!
February 1, 2024 at 6:54 AM Both lanes are closed on Oak Tree Road 1/4 mile from Hwy 49. Approx. 80 ft pine snag fell across the roadway and communication lines.
February 1, 2024 at 12:34 AM Firefighters have cleared the tree out of the roadway on Tyler Foote Crossing on the San Juan Ridge.
February 1, 2024 at 12:31 AM Tree into a house on Sunnyside Drive in Colfax, units dispatched.
February 1, 2024 at 12:04 AM You can find last month’s log here.