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March 31, 2021 at 7:15 PM This afternoon’s fire on Lazy Valley Road in the Penn Valley area has been mapped at 5.87 acres. It is fully contained.
March 31, 2021 at 5:41 PM Forward progress has been stopped, mop-up operations are starting. No damage to the structure reported.
March 31, 2021 at 5:35 PM Incident Commander reports the forward progress of the fire has not been stopped, a finger of the fire is still actively progressing. Resources at scene should be sufficient to catch it.
March 31, 2021 at 5:30 PM Units at scene are making progress, structure threat is being mitigated.
March 31, 2021 at 5:22 PM Fire is now 2 acres, one structure is threatened. The fire is burning at a moderate rate of spread.
March 31, 2021 at 5:16 PM Reported fire approximately 1 acre in heavy timber and heavy brush in the Marysville Road area, all units to continue in. IC is requesting one crew to respond. There is a potential threat to one structure.
March 31, 2021 at 4:52 PM Small roadside spot on Hwy 20 at Rough&Ready Hwy, engine is at scene.
March 31, 2021 at 4:06 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 9 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,281 cases since the start of the pandemic, 111 are active now. Five people are hospitalized – none in ICU.
As of today, 46,006 doses of vaccine have been administered to Nevada County residents an increase of 1,166 since yesterday. This total includes first and second doses.
March 31, 2021 at 3:56 PM Brush 44 on the Lazy Fire. Mop-up operations are ongoing. Photo courtesy Penn Valley Fire Department.
March 31, 2021 at 3:16 PM Mop-up operations are starting on the escaped debris burn, releasing some resources.
March 31, 2021 at 3:09 PM Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Incident Commander is reporting the fire is holding at approximately 5 acres. They should be able to release some resources shortly.
March 31, 2021 at 3:02 PM There is no immediate threat to structures, the fire is burning in grass and oak shrublands.
March 31, 2021 at 2:58 PM Fire is estimated at 2-3 acres, units at scene are making good progress.
March 31, 2021 at 2:52 PM Reported escaped burn pile on Lazy Valley Road in Penn Valley. Units are at scene.
March 31, 2021 at 9:10 AM Non-injury accident on northbound Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows. Lanes are clear.
March 31, 2021 at 8:56 AM Warm through Friday, chance for rain/snow early next week. Building high pressure will allow for temperatures to warm to well-above normal values this afternoon across northern California. These warm temperatures will continue into Thursday and Friday. The warmest day will likely be on Thursday for most communities with Valley highs peaking in the 80s, potentially as warm as the upper 80s. Temperatures will then moderate closer to normal over the weekend with a slight chance of Valley rain showers and mountain snow early next week.
March 31, 2021 at 6:54 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 30, 2021 at 4:33 PM Moody IC is canceling some of the units still in route, heavy mop-up is ongoing.
March 30, 2021 at 4:13 PM The forward spread of the Moody Fire has been stopped.
March 30, 2021 at 4:03 PM One additional water tender requested to the Moody Fire.
March 30, 2021 at 3:51 PM Moody IC is requesting one additional engine due to the heavy timber and brush. Still estimated at 1/2 acre. Forward progress should be stopped in ten minutes.
March 30, 2021 at 3:42 PM Moody IC reports the fire is estimated at 1/2 acre, burning heavy brush with difficult access. Incoming resources to stage at the entrance of a driveway and hike in.
March 30, 2021 at 3:31 PM The fire is estimated at 1/4 acre, backing into the wind. Two additional engines requested.
March 30, 2021 at 3:27 PM One Washington Ridge crew being dispatched to the Moody incident. IC wants the water tender and the crew to make access from Casa Loma Road as the can’t use the bridge on Canyon Creek.
March 30, 2021 at 3:19 PM Possible vegetation fire, reported on Moody Ridge Road in Dutch Flat. Units are in route.
March 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 16 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. 107 cases are active out of 4,272 since the beginning of the pandemic. Five people are hospitalized, according to CDPH – one in ICU.
The 95945 zip code has 1,162 cases and 35 deaths.
The 96161 zip code has 1,005 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95949 zip code has 709 cases and 14 deaths.
The 95959 zip code has 534 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95946 zip code has 327 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95602 zip code has 211 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95977 zip code has 23 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95977 zip code has 23 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95960 zip code has 20 cases and <10 deaths.
The 95728 zip code has 19 cases and <10 deaths.
The 96111 zip code has <10 cases and <10 deaths.
44,840 doses have been administered to Nevada County residents. This includes both first and second doses.
March 30, 2021 at 2:14 PM Small spot on Combie Road has been extinguished.
March 30, 2021 at 2:11 PM Small spot in fire after a transformer possibly exploded on Combie Road near Peninsula Drive. Units are in route, locals are working on it. Two customers are out of power, PG&E crews have been notified.
March 30, 2021 at 2:01 PM Medical rescue dispatched for an ill person about one mile in on the Buttermilk Trail off Pleasant Valley Road. North San Juan units are in route.
March 30, 2021 at 1:54 PM Traffic hazard on Hwy 49 at the Broad Street on ramp. Use caution and reduce your speed.
March 30, 2021 at 8:52 AM Breezy winds today, warming through the week. Windy conditions will continue again today as north to east winds impact portions of the Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada. Winds in the Sierra will begin to subside around mid-day while winds along the western side of the Sacramento Valley and Delta area will remain breezy into the afternoon hours. Building high pressure on Wednesday and Thursday will allow for temperatures to warm to well above normal values – possibly middle to upper 80s in portions of the Valley. Temperatures will then moderate closer to normal over the weekend with a slight chance of wet weather returning early next week.
March 30, 2021 at 6:42 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 29, 2021 at 5:26 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 36 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. The total cases are up to 4,256 and 101 of those are active. Five people are hospitalized, according to CDPH – one in ICU.
The number of tests performed in Nevada County has been adjusted to count all tests administered in the county, regardless of the residence of the person tested. This brings the total of tests to 89,881.
44,248 vaccine doses have been administered to Nevada County residents, this total includes both first and second doses.
March 29, 2021 at 8:13 AM Breezy winds today and tomorrow, warming trend this week. A weather system passing to the east will bring a slight cool down early this week along with breezy north to east winds. Winds will increase this morning, with the strongest Valley winds expected this afternoon, and the strongest mountain winds tonight into Tuesday morning. Additional strong winds in the Valley may be seen tomorrow afternoon, particularly around the Delta region. High pressure moves back over Northern California mid-week bringing back high temperatures anywhere from 10 to 20 degrees above normal.
March 29, 2021 at 6:53 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 28, 2021 at 9:22 AM First unit at scene reports nothing showing, one engine to continue, all others can cancel.
March 28, 2021 at 9:19 AM Possible residential structure fire, chimney fire, on Sunset Ridge Drive in the Lake of the Pines area. Units in route.
March 27, 2021 at 11:16 AM Warm weekend, breezy start of the week. Quiet and warm weather is expected this weekend with some Valley location possibly seeing their first 80+ highs of the year. A system passing to our east will bring a cool down for the start of next week and will also bring breezy north and east winds on Monday and Tuesday. Quiet weather returns for the middle part of next week with warm temperatures building back in.
March 27, 2021 at 8:36 AM The Smartsville Fire Protection District will be conducting fire district training at the Rose Bar School Site in the community of Smartsville. The training will include vehicle extrication and vehicle fire training. We will be setting the donated vehicles on fire to allow our volunteers an opportunity to gain experience in extinguishing them in a controlled environment. The Training will begin at 9:00 am and continue to around 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 27. Smoke will be visible from Hwy 20 between the Parks Bar Bridge and Pet Hill.
March 26, 2021 at 5:45 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 16 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of a total of 4,219 cases, 94 are active. Two people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
42,232 vaccine doses have been administered in Nevada County. This includes both first and second doses.
March 26, 2021 at 12:05 PM A reminder: Over 800 first-dose vaccination appointments for next week were released today at noon. Go to MyTurn.ca.gov to check your eligibility and make your appointment. Vaccinations are free for all, but if you are insured, have your policy information ready when you sign up. More info and a pretty cool video here.
March 26, 2021 at 9:43 AM Truck has broken down in the slow lane on eastbound Hwy 20 just west of the Ponderosa on ramp. Cars are backing up behind it, use caution in the area.
March 26, 2021 at 9:37 AM Possible residential structure fire, chimney fire, on Cross Star Trail off Loma Rica Road in Yuba County. Engine in route.
March 26, 2021 at 8:07 AM Slightly breezy today, warm into the weekend. We are going to see an extended period of quiet weather across NorCal. Breezy north and east winds today will diminish and we will see less wind over the weekend with warming temperatures. We may see our first 80+ highs of the year in some Valley locations Saturday and Sunday. A system passing to our east will bring in cooler temperatures Monday along with the possibility of increased north and east winds. Things will be warming back up by the middle part of next week. No rain chances expected over the next week.
March 26, 2021 at 6:57 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 25, 2021 at 4:11 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 4 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,203 cases, 84 remain active. Three people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
41,284 vaccine doses have been administered in Nevada County, this includes first and second doses.
March 25, 2021 at 3:12 PM Hwy 20 at Omega is clear again.
March 25, 2021 at 2:28 PM Overturned pickup on Hwy 20 near Omega Road, emergency services are at scene, lanes are blocked.
March 25, 2021 at 1:19 PM The weekly Nevada County Vaccine Update video is now available on YouTube for on-demand streaming.
March 25, 2021 at 11:37 AM Nevada County Vaccine Update: Eligibility expands + clinic tomorrow! Starting April 1, everyone 50 years old and older will be eligible to make an appointment for COVID-19 vaccine in California. Starting April 15, everyone 16 years old and older will be eligible for an appointment. Get all the details in the vaccine update webinar starting at noon. If you can’t participate live, we’ll post it to our YouTube channel shortly after 1 pm.
March 25, 2021 at 10:14 AM SCAM ALERT: If you receive a call from someone saying they are from the social security administration trying to get personal information, please know this is a scam. Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital’s Women’s Imaging Center phone number is being used as the “call from” number by a scam group. These calls are not from our Women’s Imaging Center. All Hospital calls come through as (530) 274-6000. Please know these calls are not coming from Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in any way. The issue has been reported.
March 25, 2021 at 8:05 AM Light Sierra showers today, breezy winds today and tomorrow. A passing weather system to the east will bring some scattered showers to the mountains today with only a few inches of snowfall expected for the northern Sierra Nevada. In the Valley, dry weather will continue with some locally breezy winds in the northern Sacramento Valley this afternoon. As this system exits tonight into Friday, additional gusty winds are anticipated mainly in the mountains and the western portion of the Sacramento Valley. Quiet and dry weather return into the weekend with temperatures rising near 80 in the Valley. With the warmer weekend temperatures, a reminder that area waterways are running very cold at this time.
March 25, 2021 at 6:52 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 24, 2021 at 3:15 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,197 cases, 87 are active. Three people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
Nevada County has surpassed a milestone with 40,422 vaccine doses administered.
March 24, 2021 at 1:50 PM Firefighters are making good progress, line construction is almost complete.
March 24, 2021 at 1:23 PM All incoming units to stage on Westhome Road off Casa Loma.
March 24, 2021 at 1:20 PM Prevention officer requested to respond to the escaped debris burn on Wilson, the fire has crossed property lines.
March 24, 2021 at 1:14 PM Wilson IC is requesting a Washington Ridge crew to respond to the incident.
March 24, 2021 at 1:05 PM Wilson Incident Commander (IC) reports the access is difficult off Wilson Road, better access through Casa Loma Road.
March 24, 2021 at 12:59 PM First unit has arrived at scene on Wilson Road, they will have to walk in. Update on conditions and better access coming once they are at the fire. This will be the Wilson incident.
March 24, 2021 at 12:56 PM Reported possible vegetation fire on Wilson Road off Rattlesnake Road in the Ophir Hill area. Units are in route.
March 24, 2021 at 8:21 AM Decreasing winds this morning, light Sierra showers Thursday. The gusty winds seen yesterday have decreased in the Valley and continue to decrease in the mountains, although some local gusts to around 40 mph may be seen in the higher elevations through this morning. A weak system will bring a slight chance for snow showers over the northern Sierra on Thursday with little accumulation expected. Quiet and dry weather return into the weekend with temperatures rising near 80 in the Valley. With the warmer weekend temperatures, a reminder that area waterways are running very cold at this time.
March 23, 2021 at 5:00 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 9 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. 80 cases out of 4,188 remain active. Four people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
39,210 vaccine doses have been administered, 669 just today. Totals include both first and second doses administered to Nevada County residents by hospitals, clinics, primary care providers, pharmacies, and the Nevada County Public Health Department.
March 23, 2021 at 4:55 PM Firefighters still working on a fire on Sugar View Road in Placer County north of the Conservation Camp. They are mopping up, releasing some resources.
March 23, 2021 at 3:44 PM Traffic hazard, brake fire on a truck, on westbound Hwy 20 just south of South Ponderosa.
March 23, 2021 at 12:20 PM Nevada County advances to Red Tier as case count diminishes.
March 23, 2021 at 8:20 AM Windy and dry today into early Wednesday, light Sierra showers Thursday. Increasing north and east winds to the area are expected today with windy conditions over the higher elevations tonight into early Wednesday. A weak system will bring a slight chance over the northern Sierra on Thursday with little or no accumulation. Quiet and dry conditions expected into the weekend with temperatures rising near 80 in the Valley.
March 22, 2021 at 4:51 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 17 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,179 cases, 82 remain active. Four people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 22, 2021 at 1:40 PM Firefighters have determined the fire is on private property and the property owner has control of the burn. Canceling all incoming units, firefighters at scene are returning to their stations.
March 22, 2021 at 1:33 PM Units at scene are making progress on the Sanctuary incident.
March 22, 2021 at 1:30 PM Firefighters are making access to the fire via Pleasant Valley Road and Sanctuary Road, please watch for equipment in the area.
March 22, 2021 at 1:25 PM Firefighters are making access to the incident, water tender is in route as well. There is no threat to any infrastructure or homes.
March 22, 2021 at 1:23 PM Fire is reported to be backing down towards the river from north of the South Yuba campground and the Kneebone Beach area. This will be the Sanctuary incident.
March 22, 2021 at 1:18 PM Reported vegetation fire, approximately 1/4 acre on State Park property, at Bridgeport in the Kneebone Beach area. Numerous units in route.
March 22, 2021 at 7:23 AM Breezy Tuesday and above average temperatures on tap. The Valley will see the strongest north winds Tuesday through Tuesday evening with gusts up to 25-35 mph. The mountains will see the strongest east winds Tuesday night through early Wednesday with gusts up to 35-45 mph, locally higher in wind prone areas.
March 22, 2021 at 6:57 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 21, 2021 at 10:44 PM Nevada County COVID death toll to be adjusted. Monday’s update of the county dashboard will show an increase in fatalities, bringing the death toll to 89, according to the state’s data set. This is due to a reallocation of fatalities that occurred over several months.
March 21, 2021 at 10:20 AM Breezy northerly winds Tuesday, a few chances for light mountain showers. Overall we are going to see quiet weather for an extended period of time across NorCal. The biggest impact in the next week will be breezy winds that develop starting Tuesday morning and continue into Tuesday night over the higher elevations. There will also be a slight chance for showers in the high mountains both Monday and Thursday as systems pass nearby. Little to no accumulation is expected.
March 20, 2021 at 7:14 PM Solo vehicle accident near Western Gateway Park on Penn Valley Drive, emergency services in route.
March 20, 2021 at 7:00 PM PG&E has updated the estimated restoration time for the outage on Wolf Road to 10:30 pm now.
March 20, 2021 at 8:56 AM Power outage affecting 50 customers near Wolf Mountain and Jericho Road. Automatic estimate puts the time of restoration at noon today. Trouble crew is in route.
March 19, 2021 at 6:27 PM
March 19, 2021 at 3:56 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting2 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Out of 4,162 cases, 80 remain active. Seven people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 19, 2021 at 2:35 PM Big rig off the roadway on Brunswick Road at Whispering Pines Lane, emergency services are on scene.
March 19, 2021 at 11:00 AM Not your usual Friday dump: Nevada County Public Health will post appointment availability for the upcoming week at noon on the state’s MyTurn website. Editor’s note: Eligibility does not guarantee an appointment, but dosage allocations are up.
March 19, 2021 at 9:54 AM Lingering rain and snow today, drier weather this weekend. Lingering Valley rain and mountain snow will continue today, which will be accompanied with a small chance for isolated thunderstorms in the northern Sacramento Valley and foothills. Rain and snow showers will start to taper off overnight, with showers lingering over the mountains through Saturday morning. Dry conditions will return for Sunday with the possibility of light mountain showers on Monday.
March 19, 2021 at 8:50 AM A roll of fencing is creating a traffic hazard on Hwy 49 at the southbound Idaho-Maryland off ramp.
March 19, 2021 at 8:05 AM
March 19, 2021 at 6:29 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 18, 2021 at 3:59 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 16 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,160 cases since the start of the pandemic a year ago, 92 are active. Eight people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 18, 2021 at 3:04 PM Vehicle partially blocking the eastbound lane on Hwy 20 one mile from Chalk Bluff. Use caution in the area.
March 18, 2021 at 12:58 PM Today’s Nevada County Vaccine Update video is now available for on-demand viewing. Our panelists:
Dr. Alinea Stevens – Chapa De
Dr. Brian Evans – Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital
Ryan Gruver – Nevada County Health & Human Services
Dr. Roger Hicks – YubaDocs
Dr. Scott Kellermann – Nevada County Public Health
March 18, 2021 at 8:25 AM Rain and snow today and Friday, drier weather this weekend. Scattered showers are ongoing this morning with additional rain and mountain snow continuing through the day and into tomorrow. This will likely cause transportation impacts in the mountains with travel delays and possible chain controls. Additionally, there is a small chance for isolated thunderstorms in the Valley and foothills on Friday. Lingering rain and snow showers will continue on Saturday, mainly in the mountains. Dry conditions will return for Sunday with the possibility of light mountain showers on Monday.
March 18, 2021 at 7:58 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 17, 2021 at 5:34 PM Accident on Red Dog Road near Boulder Street, emergency services in route.
March 17, 2021 at 3:00 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 7 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Out of a total of 4,143 cases, 82 are active. Eight people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 17, 2021 at 1:26 PM Accident on You Bet Road, just north of Hwy 174. One possibly abandoned car up against the embankment.
March 17, 2021 at 12:23 PM Two reportedly large turkeys are in the roadway and “attacking vehicles” in front of Simply Country on Rough&Ready Hwy.
March 17, 2021 at 9:01 AM Dry today, rain and snow Thursday and Friday. Dry weather is forecast to prevail through today. An approaching storm system will bring the next chance for mountain snow and Valley rain on Thursday and Friday. This will likely cause transportation impacts in the mountains with travel delays and chain controls. Additionally, there is a chance for isolated thunderstorms in the Valley and foothills on Friday. Lingering rain and snow snow showers will continue on Saturday, mainly in the mountains. Dry conditions will return for Sunday and early next week.
March 17, 2021 at 8:49 AM PG&E crews are doing planned maintenance work in the Lake Vera/Purdon Road area. 459 customers are affected, the restoration time is 4:00 pm.
March 17, 2021 at 7:49 AM Five cows are in the roadway on Mooney Flat Road near Marina Drive. Use caution in the area.
March 17, 2021 at 7:41 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 16, 2021 at 4:00 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 7 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. Out of a total of 4,136 cases. 81 are active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 16, 2021 at 1:14 PM Nevada County remains in Purple Tier this week. If the current trend holds and the daily case rate does not go above 10 cases/day Nevada County is eligible to advance to the Red Tier on March 23rd.
March 16, 2021 at 9:20 AM Dry through Wednesday, more rain and snow Thursday into Friday. Dry weather through tomorrow, with the potential for patchy frost in the Valley tomorrow morning. Frost is not expected to be widespread due to increasing cloud cover by tomorrow morning. Rain and mountain snow return Thursday and Friday, with mountain snow showers possible on Saturday and Sunday.
March 16, 2021 at 8:19 AM Heads up for the Little Town of Washington: Food Bank of Nevada County distribution will include fresh food and shelf stable foods for anyone in need. There will also be emergency preparedness kits available until supplies run out. No need to pre-register. No paperwork required. Tomorrow, Wednesday at 12pm-1pm in the Washington Fire Hall Parking Area.
March 16, 2021 at 6:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 15, 2021 at 4:55 PM Nevada County Public Health announces 27 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of 4,125 total cases, 80 remain active. Five people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
As of today, 32,022 doses of vaccine have been administered, 1,929 since Friday. Totals include both first and second doses administered to Nevada County residents by hospitals, clinics, primary care providers, pharmacies, and the Nevada County Public Health Department.
March 15, 2021 at 3:17 PM County & Hospitality House Open Overflow Emergency Shelters Monday Evening Through Wednesday Morning. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. in their Nevada City location every night and will close at 7:30 a.m. each morning. This community-wide collaborative effort temporarily shelters one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional available services.
March 15, 2021 at 2:01 PM
March 15, 2021 at 1:33 PM Frost advisory issued. Skies are forecast to clear and winds diminish tonight setting the stage for strong overnight cooling behind a cold low pressure system dropping south of the region.
There is a high probability for temperatures to drop into the low to mid 30s for 3 to 5 hours late tonight and early Tuesday morning resulting in frost to form during that time.
Chilly overnight and early morning temperatures are expected again Wednesday morning with low temperatures just slightly higher in most locations.
March 15, 2021 at 10:00 AM The Whispering Pines clinic is open normally today, there are no weather impacts.
March 15, 2021 at 7:55 AM Lingering showers today, drier weather returns Tuesday. Showers continue through Monday afternoon. Mountain travel will be impacted. Plan ahead.
March 14, 2021 at 8:00 PM Outage in the Colfax and Shady Glen area has been reduced to 93 customers, their estimated restoration time is 10:00 pm.
March 14, 2021 at 7:01 PM Power outage along I-80 corridor has been reduced to 1,907 homes in the Colfax area. Estimated restoration time is 8:00 pm.
March 14, 2021 at 5:22 PM Power outage affecting 3,702 customers along the I-80 and Hwy 174 corridor from Colfax up to Forebay. Automatic estimate for restoration is 7:45 pm.
March 14, 2021 at 12:29 PM Heads up, a tree is sticking out into the roadway on Duggans Road near Lime Kiln. Reduce your speed and watch for serving oncoming cars.
March 13, 2021 at 4:12 PM Travel impacts late Sunday into Monday, with a possibility of low elevation snow. Wet weather is expected to return for Sunday and Monday with accumulating foothill and mountain snow expected. Precipitation moves in Sunday afternoon over Coastal Range and northern Sacramento Valley, spreading across the rest of the area Sunday evening. Heaviest precipitation is expected Sunday night through early Monday morning. Moderate to locally heavy snow will create mountain travel impacts, especially at lower snow elevations. A few Valley and foothill thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon. Dry weather returns Tuesday into Wednesday.
March 13, 2021 at 11:42 AM The power outage on the San Juan Ridge has been reduced to 428 homes. Estimated restoration time is still 2:15 pm.
March 13, 2021 at 9:33 AM Power outage affecting 1,153 people on the San Juan Ridge. Trouble assessment crew in route, estimated time of restoration is 2:15 pm.
March 12, 2021 at 6:07 PM Five goats are taking a walk on Bitney Springs Road near Mountain House Road. They are on a property now and people have them penned for now. If they are your goats, please call 530-432-3429
March 12, 2021 at 6:04 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 10 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of a total of 4,097 cases, 72 are active. Six people are hospitalized, three in ICU.
March 12, 2021 at 5:40 PM Accident on Indian Springs Road, just west of McCourtney. Rollover accident, emergency services are at scene. Eastbound lanes are blocked.
March 12, 2021 at 12:40 PM Vehicle off the roadway on eastbound Hwy 20, near White Cloud. Emergency services in route.
March 12, 2021 at 11:43 AM Dry through Saturday, wet weather returns Sunday into Monday. Dry and mild weather is expected over the rest of the area today and Saturday. Wet weather is expected to return for Sunday and Monday with accumulating mountain snow expected. Rain and mountain snow begin to move in Sunday afternoon over Coastal Range and northern Sacramento Valley, spreading across the rest of the area Sunday evening. Heaviest precipitation is expected early morning Monday. Snow levels Sunday will start around 3500 feet over Shasta County, dropping to around 1000 feet Monday afternoon, when precipitation will be diminishing. Some wet snow could accumulate on I-5 north of Redding. The northern Sierra and southern Cascades will see snow levels start around 5500 feet dropping to around 2000 feet Monday. The upper foothills could see some wet snow, with small hail possible in heavier showers.
March 12, 2021 at 7:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 11, 2021 at 4:21 PM
March 11, 2021 at 4:10 PM Nevada County Public Health is reporting 16 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of a total of 4,086 cases, 70 remain active. Six people are hospitalized – three in ICU. As a reminder, Nevada County releases new vaccine appointments for the Whispering Pines clinic on Fridays at noon via the MyTurn website.
March 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM The weekly Nevada County Vaccine Update is now available for on demand viewing if you missed the live webinar.
March 11, 2021 at 8:46 AM Ridge Road is still partially blocked after a semi-trailer jackknifed. Thanks to reader Joe for the photo.
March 11, 2021 at 8:13 AM Car fire on Hwy 20 near Penn Valley Drive, smoke coming from under the hood. Driver and passengers are out of the vehicle, emergency services in route.
March 11, 2021 at 8:07 AM Hwy 174 is clear again. Icy conditions persists throughout the area, please reduce your speed and use extreme caution.
March 11, 2021 at 7:32 AM Spinout on Hwy 174 near Bertino, lane is blocked.
March 11, 2021 at 7:05 AM Nevada City School District:
Deer Creek
a.m. cohort will be distance learning
p.m. cohort will run as normal in person
Seven Hills:
late start- school in person 10:30-2:45
March 10, 2021 at 9:07 PM Three power outages remain in Nevada County, affecting a total of 256 homes. Due to access issues, these outages are now slated to be resolved by tomorrow at 8:00 pm.
March 10, 2021 at 7:55 PM Still 949 homes without power in Nevada County, PG&E crews continue to repair down power lines and replace damaged or broken poles. 225 customers along Hwy 20 near Cooper Road are still without a restoration estimate due to crews having trouble accessing the outage. 667 customers in the Greenhorn area should have their power restored within the hour, according to the latest estimate. 57 customers on Greenhorn Access Road are waiting for a power pole replacement after a car sheared a pole off. The estimated restoration time is 9:00 pm.
March 10, 2021 at 7:50 PM Roadway is partially blocked on Hwy 49 at Auburn Road after a two-car accident. Emergency services in route.
March 10, 2021 at 7:41 PM Caltrans plow requested for an accident on Hwy 20 near Harmony Ridge, tow truck on scene. Hwy 20 is closed to the junction with I-80 at this time, will reopen once the roadway has been plowed again.
March 10, 2021 at 5:51 PM Multiple spinouts on Hwy 174 near Partridge Road, emergency services at scene and tow trucks in route.
March 10, 2021 at 5:43 PM Accident on Cement Hill Road, no injuries reported.
March 10, 2021 at 5:24 PM Accident on Lake Vera/Purdon Road near Rock Creek Road, almost at the bottom of the hill. No injuries reported.
March 10, 2021 at 5:15 PM Multiple spinouts reported on Ridge Road near Forsmans Place (near the downhill portion to Zion Street. Avoid the area if possible.
March 10, 2021 at 5:02 PM Overturned SUV on Old Tunnel Road near Banner Lava Cap Road, vehicle went over the embankment. Emergency services at scene.
March 10, 2021 at 4:30 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 3 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Out of a total of 4,070 cases, 62 remain active. Six people are hospitalized – three in ICU.
March 10, 2021 at 4:13 PM Two-car accident on Hwy 174 at Bertino Road, one lane is blocked.
March 10, 2021 at 4:11 PM Three-car collision on Hwy 174 at Meadow View Drive. One SUV into a tree. Emergency services at scene.
March 10, 2021 at 3:50 PM Car off the roadway and into the creek on Rough&Ready Hwy near Rex Reservoir Road, Emergency services in route.
March 10, 2021 at 3:37 PM Non-injury accident on Hwy 20 at Chalk Bluff.
March 10, 2021 at 3:23 PM Car up an embankment, now stuck in the mud on East Lime Kiln Road. Tow truck in route, no injuries reported.
March 10, 2021 at 3:22 PM Hwy 20 has reopened between Skillman Campground and Washington Road, per Caltrans.
March 10, 2021 at 1:45 PM
March 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM Power outages have been reduced to 1,228 customers in Nevada County.
March 10, 2021 at 10:59 AM Vehicle off the roadway on You Bet Road near Mulberry Lane, no injuries reported.
March 10, 2021 at 10:30 AM The Public Health Clinic at Whispering Pines is open.
March 10, 2021 at 10:00 AM Mountain and foothill travel impacts today with valley and foothill thunderstorms. Showers this morning with thunderstorms this afternoon into the evening. Periods of moderate to locally heavy snow will create mountain and upper foothill travel impacts. Valley and foothill thunderstorms are still expected with the possibility of accumulating small hail this afternoon and evening. In terms of rain rates, they look to remain below flash flood criteria for recent burn scars. Lingering Sierra showers possible Thursday, otherwise dry weather returns Friday into the weekend. There is the potential for wet weather returning early next week.
March 10, 2021 at 9:34 AM Accident on Brunswick Road near Town Talk Road.
March 10, 2021 at 9:28 AM Numerous vehicles off the roadway on Hwy 174. Peardale-Chicago Park Fire and CHP are at scene. The tree blocking the roadway on Hwy 174 at the Y has been removed. PG&E is in the area fixing several down power lines. Use caution if you must drive, otherwise delay your travels.
March 10, 2021 at 9:08 AM Power outage affecting 1,783 customers from Ophir Hill along La Barr Meadows and Rattlesnake down to Dog Bar Road in Alta Sierra Ranches.
March 10, 2021 at 8:48 AM Power outage affecting a total of 900 customers in the You Bet and Greenhorn areas.
March 10, 2021 at 8:44 AM Five cars blocking the roadway/stuck in the snow on Hwy 174 near Walnut Lane.
March 10, 2021 at 8:26 AM Accident on Hwy 49 at the Gold Flat on ramp. Emergency services on scene.
March 10, 2021 at 8:12 AM All lanes blocked at Idaho-Maryland and Brunswick.
March 10, 2021 at 8:01 AM Three cars stuck in the snow on Hwy 49 at McKnight, use extreme caution in the area.
March 10, 2021 at 7:56 AM Car and trailer stuck in the snow on You Bet Road near Capitol Drive, westbound lane is blocked.
March 10, 2021 at 7:53 AM Vehicle into a tree on Greenhorn Access Road near Hwy 174, emergency services in route.
March 10, 2021 at 7:49 AM Solo vehicle accident on Lawrence Way near Brewer Road in Alta Sierra, no injuries reported.
March 10, 2021 at 7:45 AM Multiple vehicles have spun out on Whispering Pines Lane and Brunswick Road, the roadway is blocked, emergency services are at scene.
March 10, 2021 at 7:44 AM
March 10, 2021 at 7:35 AM Vehicle partially into a ditch on Hwy 174 at Dalmatian Way. The roadway is partially blocked.
March 10, 2021 at 6:44 AM Power outage affecting 337 customers along Greenhorn Road near Manion Circle. Estimated time of restoration is 10:00 am
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March 10, 2021 at 6:43 AM Power outage affecting 15 customers on Scotts Flat Road near Hwy 49. Estimated time of restoration is 9:00 am.
March 9, 2021 at 10:07 PM Conditions on I-80 at Kingvale right now. On Hwy 20, chain control from Nevada City to the junction of I-80.
Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels on Hwy 174 at this time.
Numerous spinouts and accidents reported. Delay travel if possible.
March 9, 2021 at 4:27 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 6 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. 60 cases remain active, with four people hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 9, 2021 at 4:18 PM Spun-out vehicle on southbound Hwy 49 at Auburn Road.
March 9, 2021 at 4:01 PM One way traffic on McCourtney Road near the transfer station after an accident. Emergency services on scene.
March 9, 2021 at 3:17 PM
March 9, 2021 at 11:57 AM Nevada, Placer and Yuba counties remain in purple tier. Data is reviewed weekly and tiers are updated on Tuesdays. At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for at least 3 weeks before moving to a less restrictive tier. Counties must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks to move to a less restrictive tier.
March 9, 2021 at 10:33 AM Nevada County & Hospitality House open overflow emergency shelters Tuesday evening through Thursday morning. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. in their Nevada City location every night and will close at 7:30 a.m. each morning. This community-wide collaborative effort temporarily shelters one of our most vulnerable populations during extreme weather events and connects homeless residents to additional available services.
March 9, 2021 at 9:39 AM Mountain travel impacts, valley and foothill thunderstorms today and tomorrow. The next weather system is moving into interior NorCal this morning. Precipitation will become more widespread this morning through Wednesday morning with showers & thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon through the night. Periods of moderate to heavy snow will create mountain travel impacts, especially at lower snow elevations. Valley and foothill thunderstorms are still expected with the possibility for funnel clouds and weak tornadoes today and Wednesday afternoon and evening. In terms of rain rates, they look to remain below flash flood criteria for recent burn scars. Dry weather returns Thursday into the weekend with the potential for wet weather returning early next week.
March 9, 2021 at 7:52 AM
March 9, 2021 at 7:50 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 8, 2021 at 3:00 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 29 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases. 4,060 total cases since the start of the pandemic, with 66 active cases. Three people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 8, 2021 at 8:42 AM Tree blocking the entire roadway on Augustine Road near Daisy Blue Mine Road.
March 8, 2021 at 7:36 AM Unsettled start to the work week with chances of low snow and thunderstorms. A Winter Storm Watch has been posted for the southern Cascade Range and northern Sierra Nevada for Tuesday afternoon through early Wednesday evening. Precipitation returns to interior NorCal this week. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Monday. Moderate precipitation is possible at times Tuesday – early Wednesday with scattered showers lingering into early Thursday. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday.
March 8, 2021 at 6:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 7, 2021 at 12:56 PM Non-injury accident on Magnolia Road near Retherford. The roadway is blocked.
March 7, 2021 at 10:37 AM Units at scene on Pleasant Valley Road can handle, canceling the remaining incoming engines.
March 7, 2021 at 10:35 AM Units in route to Pleasant Valley Road between Donovan and Biladeau Lane.
March 7, 2021 at 10:30 AM Escaped burn pile on Pleasant Valley Road, Penn Valley and Rough&Ready Fire in route. Report of a single tree on fire.
March 7, 2021 at 12:33 AM Vehicle accident on South Pine Street in Nevada City. Units released from the Sutton incident will respond to the accident.
March 7, 2021 at 12:32 AM Mop-up operations underway at the Sutton incident.
March 7, 2021 at 12:23 AM Units at scene can handle, the fire is contained between the road and the trail.
March 7, 2021 at 12:21 AM Firefighters at scene report a 45 by 45 spot in slash and brush, no threat to structures.
March 7, 2021 at 12:03 AM Report of a possible vegetation fire across the from the Glenbrook Apartments on Sutton Way in Grass Valley, units in route.
March 6, 2021 at 12:20 PM The dog has been reunited with his human!
March 6, 2021 at 10:51 AM A young, 30-ish pound, brown dog has been found on North Bloomfield Road. The pup has a collar, but no tags. If you are missing your canine companion, please call Scott at 530-277-6685.
March 6, 2021 at 9:47 AM Unsettled weather next week with low snow levels. Quiet weather returns through Sunday as weak high pressure builds over the area. This will be short lived though as a more substantial pattern change occurs on Monday. A series of storm systems will bring unsettled and unseasonably cool weather to the region. There will be multiple rounds of rain and snow chances, with Tuesday looking to be the best day for widespread precipitation. The latest forecast also has thunderstorms possible each afternoon; however, if thunderstorms do form, rain rates are expected to remain below flash flood criteria for recent burn scars.
March 6, 2021 at 9:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 5, 2021 at 7:24 PM Some of the resources on the Round incident are being released.
March 5, 2021 at 6:57 PM Early into the incident, a neighbor took this photo.
March 5, 2021 at 6:30 PM Ranch IC reports decent progress. All units will be committed for at least two hours for mop-up.
March 5, 2021 at 6:12 PM Good progress being made, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
March 5, 2021 at 6:05 PM Firefighters continue to use relay pumping – pumping from a water tender or engine to an engine closer to the fire – to cool down the structure and achieve knockdown on the fire.
March 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM Meanwhile, thanks to the mutual aid system, all fire stations in Nevada County are covered by firefighters from neighboring agencies.
March 5, 2021 at 5:59 PM Firefighters are dealing with difficult access to the fire, PG&E has arrived at scene and will need access to the closest pole to disconnect the service drop. Progress is being made cooling down the fire.
March 5, 2021 at 5:56 PM Both sides of Round Mountain Ranch Road are closed to traffic.
March 5, 2021 at 5:50 PM Round IC is requesting NCSO for a road closure on Purdon Road, just east of Round Mountain. Rector Road is still accessible.
March 5, 2021 at 5:43 PM Safety officer reports the power will have to be disconnected from the pole, the electrical panel has melted.
March 5, 2021 at 5:41 PM Firefighters are starting to make progress on knocking down the fire, still a lot of heat in the structure.
March 5, 2021 at 5:36 PM Ranch IC has requested PG&E to respond, they have a 30 minute ETA. Additional water tenders are arriving at scene.
March 5, 2021 at 5:32 PM There is no threat to adjacent homes at this time. Firefighters are establishing a safety perimeter and there will be emergency traffic on Lake Vera/Purdon Road to the closest hydrant located at the intersection of New Rome and Purdon. If possible, avoid the area.
March 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM Round Incident Commander (IC) is reporting the structure is 100% involved and the might have the all clear. Water tenders are setting up relay pumping to the engines closer to the fire.
March 5, 2021 at 5:24 PM Still no all clear on the building, unknown if the structure was occupied or not.
March 5, 2021 at 5:20 PM Additional water tenders and engines requested to the fire on Round Mountain Ranch Road. Firefighters are waiting for the all clear to enter the structure. Four engines with water supply are at scene, attacking the fire from several angles.
March 5, 2021 at 5:18 PM Numerous units have been dispatched to the incident to have sufficient water supply at the incident.
March 5, 2021 at 5:16 PM First units have arrived at scene on Round Mountain, there appears to be some extension to the wildland.
March 5, 2021 at 5:05 PM Reported structure fire, explosions heard, on Round Mountain Road. Emergency services are in route.
March 5, 2021 at 4:41 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 9 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Total cases are 4,022 and 61 of those are active. Five people are hospitalized – two in ICU.
March 5, 2021 at 3:29 PM Non-injury accident on southbound LaBarr Meadows Road just north of Dog Bar Road. The southbound lane is blocked, emergency services are at scene.
March 5, 2021 at 9:10 AM Precipitation chances return tonight, low snow levels possible next week. Quiet weather will continue into the afternoon with rain and snow developing over the Coastal Range during the late afternoon. Rain and snow will continue to overspread the area during the evening and overnight. Moderate to heavy snow will be possible for a time over the Sierra late tonight into early tomorrow with mountain travel impacts likely. We will also see increased southerly winds with gusts 25-35 mph starting this afternoon over the Sacramento Valley and Sierra and they will continue overnight. Quiet weather settles back in Saturday afternoon into Sunday. A cool and unsettled pattern is expected for next week with multiple rain and snow chances with the best chances on Tuesday. These systems will also be cold weather systems with low snow levels and mountain travel will likely be impacted next week.
March 5, 2021 at 9:05 AM Accident on southbound Hwy 49 near Cedarsong Road, emergency services and tow truck on scene.
March 5, 2021 at 7:21 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 4, 2021 at 6:07 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 25 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. 61 cases are active out of a total of 4,012. Four people are hospitalized – two in ICU.
March 4, 2021 at 2:47 PM Stalled vehicle, blocking westbound lane on Hwy 20 near Harmony Ridge Road.
March 4, 2021 at 9:22 AM Precipitation chances return this weekend, unsettled next week. Quiet weather will continue into Friday before our next system moves in from north to south late Friday afternoon into Friday night. The heaviest rain and snow is expected Friday night into Saturday morning with mountain travel impacts likely. We will also see breezy southerly winds develop Friday afternoon and continue into Friday night with the strongest winds expected over the Sacramento Valley. Quiet weather settles back in Saturday afternoon and will continue into Sunday. We will fall into an unsettled weather pattern for the first half of next week with multiple rain and snow chances. Right now Tuesday looks to bring us the best chances for widespread precipitation. These systems also look cold with low snow levels.
March 4, 2021 at 8:56 AM A tan Pitbull, looking very lost, is running in the area of North Bloomfield and Honeysuckle Road.
March 4, 2021 at 8:32 AM
March 4, 2021 at 8:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 3, 2021 at 4:04 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 9 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. 50 cases remain active out of a total of 3,988. Five people are hospitalized – two in ICU.
March 3, 2021 at 10:31 AM Non-injury accident on Hwy 20 at Wild Turkey Lane.
March 3, 2021 at 8:49 AM Accident at the Hwy49/20 split near the Fairgrounds. Emergency services are at scene on westbound Hwy 20.
March 3, 2021 at 8:42 AM Mild week, precipitation chances return this weekend. We will see more clouds than sun today though as a system passes to our south and that will also bring an isolated snow shower chance to the high Sierra over Tuolumne County this afternoon into the evening. Valley rain showers and mountain snow return to the area Friday night and will continue into at least the first part of Saturday. This does not look like a very wet system but will likely still see some mountain travel impacts from it. Things dry out for the second half of Saturday and dry weather will continue into Sunday. We then look to move into an unsettled weather pattern for late Sunday into next week with rain and snow showers.
March 3, 2021 at 8:00 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 2, 2021 at 5:00 PM Nevada County Public Health Department reports 8 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases today. Total cases since the start of the pandemic are at 3,979 with 49 active cases. Four people are hospitalized – one in ICU.
March 2, 2021 at 2:08 PM Avoid Moonshine Road between Marysville Road and Kelly Road due to a law enforcement operation.
March 2, 2021 at 12:23 PM Nevada County remains in the purple tier with 11.3 new COVID-19 cases per day. The seven-day average positivity rate is at 5.5%.
March 2, 2021 at 10:53 AM
March 2, 2021 at 8:09 AM Unremarkable weather through Friday. A mild day with high cloudiness passing over the area.
March 2, 2021 at 6:42 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 1, 2021 at 5:21 PM Nevada County Public Health reports 31 new, confirmed COVID-19 cases for the weekend. Only 74 out of 3,971 cases remain active. One person is hospitalized, according to CDPH.
March 1, 2021 at 4:49 PM Reported possible fire in the Chicago Park area on Wild Oak Road, shrubs on fire. Units in route.
March 1, 2021 at 2:53 PM Reported vegetation fire on Ramirez Road north of Fruitland Road in Yuba County. Units in route.
March 1, 2021 at 2:33 PM Releasing resources on the garage fire in Alta Sierra, there has been no extension to the home – no injuries either.
March 1, 2021 at 2:04 PM Firefighters have knockdown on the garage fire.
March 1, 2021 at 1:40 PM First unit at scene reports a detached garage, with heavy smoke showing.
March 1, 2021 at 1:34 PM Reported residential structure fire on Forest Drive, smoke in the garage. Units are in route.
March 1, 2021 at 1:29 PM All local units have been released from the Anna incident in Penn Valley.
March 1, 2021 at 1:13 PM Penn Valle is releasing resources from a small vegetation fire with exposure for one structure on Anna Ridge Court.
March 1, 2021 at 7:54 AM Dry and mild through Friday, pattern change ahead. High temperatures will range from 3 to 7 degrees above normal today. A cooler and wetter weather pattern is coming this weekend and into early next week. Stay tuned for details.
March 1, 2021 at 12:02 AM – Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada and Sierra counties. Burn only natural vegetation that has been down at least 3 weeks and grew on the property where you are burning. 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 and 3 PM. Burning is always prohibited in the city limits of Grass Valley and Nevada City. A burn permit from the fire department is ALWAYS required in Truckee.
March 1, 2021 at 12:01 AM Last month’s log can be found here.