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March 31, 2023 at 4:00 PM A few days ago, the NID Hydropower team was able to access the Jackson Meadows area. Here’s what they found:
March 31, 2023 at 9:55 AM Car stopped in the lanes on East Bennett Road near Brunswick Road. Tow truck dispatched.
March 31, 2023 at 9:14 AM Two graphics promising drier and a little warmer weather in the not too distant future.
March 31, 2023 at 6:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 30, 2023 at 8:06 PM Young female Alaskan Husky/Malamute dog Found today at 3:30 pm on Allison Ranch Rd off Hwy. 49. Please call 831-419-1358 if this is your pup. Yes, she looks a lot like the one posted on March 27th.
March 30, 2023 at 5:20 PM A timeline cleanser brought to you by our resident flock of turkeys.
March 30, 2023 at 5:16 PM Two-car accident on Hwy 49 at Uren Street, emergency services at scene. Minor injuries reported.
March 30, 2023 at 4:32 PM System to bring mountain snow and light rain showers this weekend into early next week. Snow levels 3000-6000 feet Sunday, lowering to 1500-2500 feet Monday. Cold air will drop snow levels to 1500-2500 ft on Monday morning. Minor accumulations possible in the foothills.
March 30, 2023 at 11:18 AM Mark your calendars and call in. CPUC Public Forums on Telecommunications Service Quality Rules on April 18 and May 3, 2023.
March 30, 2023 at 10:12 AM A large trash bag in the middle of the southbound lanes of Hwy 49 near Uren Street. Local critters are not happy!
March 30, 2023 at 9:13 AM A herd of small goats in the roadway on Auburn Road near Pingree. The trip (yes, that’s a synonym for a herd of goats) seemingly wants to do their part for fuel reduction. Protect your tulips 😉
March 30, 2023 at 6:08 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 29, 2023 at 5:13 PM WM Update: The carryovers from Nevada City and Grass Valley from yesterday and today will be serviced on Saturday. Thursday and Friday routes will be serviced on schedule.
March 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM The pup’s owners made contact and whole family is back together. All is well.
March 29, 2023 at 4:13 PM Reader Andre reports finding a sweet friendly female dog on Streeter Road and Highway 49. She’s white with brown spots, possibly a pit bull mix. She will be dropped off at Sammies place this evening if not claimed. Call 650-619-2745 if she is your pup.
March 29, 2023 at 3:56 PM Trees down in the roadway on Full Moon Court, a private road, just north of Magnolia Road.
March 29, 2023 at 2:30 PM Nevada County and Sierra Roots Open Cold Weather Shelter for Wednesday, March 29th. The shelter will open at 4:30 p.m. tonight 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. tomorrow.
March 29, 2023 at 12:49 PM Car off the roadway on North Bloomfield near Hwy 49. Units dispatched.
March 29, 2023 at 12:42 PM Tree sticking into the roadway on McCourtney Road near Opus Road. One lane is blocked.
March 29, 2023 at 9:50 AM WM update: McCourtney Road Transfer Station is open. There is snow on the ground, so please drive safely when you visit the site. Thank you! All routes will be serviced as long as there is road access and our drivers can safely navigate them.
March 29, 2023 at 9:33 AM Report of smoke in a home on Gold Cone Drive in the Higgins area. Power is out at the residence, nothing visible. Units dispatched.
March 29, 2023 at 9:00 AM The Daily Turkey Minute 😉
March 29, 2023 at 8:15 AM Winter storm exits today with showers and thunderstorms, another weaker system this weekend into early next week. Thunderstorms today will be capable of producing accumulating hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Brief break Thursday-Friday. Another system will bring mountain snow and light valley rain showers over the weekend and into early next week. Below normal temperatures expected through the extended forecast period.
March 29, 2023 at 7:27 AM Thanks to reader Christina for the Sunrise over Buckeye Ridge in Cascade Shores.
March 29, 2023 at 7:05 AM Interfaith Food Ministry will be open for distribution today from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
March 29, 2023 at 7:00 AM Team GVSD,
After reviewing the current and anticipated weather and road conditions with the county superintendents, transportation, and office of emergency services personnel, we have decided to implement a late start for today Wednesday, March 29th. We will have NO Before Care Services Today and school will start two (2) hours later across all district programs. Bus routes will continue to operate with limited impacts however Route 45 will not be able to access Hwy 174 and You Bet.
Listed below are the instructional schedules for today:
Bell Hill – 11am – 3:25pm (2 hour delayed start)
Margaret Scotten – 11am – 3:35pm (2 hour delayed start)
Lyman Gilmore – 11am – 3:35pm (2 hour delayed start)
Grass Valley Charter – 10:30am – 3:00pm (2 hour delayed start)
Preschool Programs – 2 hour delayed start
March 29, 2023 at 6:42 AM 58 power outages are affecting 1,660 customers in Nevada County. 24 outages in Placer County are affecting 1,187 customers. 5 outages are affecting 684 customers in Sierra County.
March 29, 2023 at 6:39 AM Nevada County courthouses will be open for normal operations today, March 29th, 2023. Parking may be more limited than usual due to overnight plowing.
March 29, 2023 at 6:25 AM Grass Valley School District will have a LATE START today, Wednesday March 29th, to allow city plows and maintenance crews to clear walkways and roads for safe access to school sites. We will not have any before school care or programs. Campus will be closed until school starts at 11 am. Thank you again for your flexibility and understanding. BUS ROUTES are all available except Hwy 174 and You Bet stops on Route 45
March 29, 2023 at 6:23 AM Due to the weather and road conditions, Nevada City School District will have a late start at 10:30 AM for Seven Hills Middle School and Deer Creek School. Today is going to be a regular release time with dismissal at Seven Hills School at 2:40PM and Deer Creek School at 2:45PM. Thank you.
March 29, 2023 at 6:04 AM From Nevada County Superintendent of Schools:
Most schools in Nevada County, including Sierra College, NCC are implementing a late start today due to inclement weather and road conditions. Please check with your school site for start times and pick up times and bus routes that may be affected.
NOTE: Penn Valley Union School District will be open on normal schedule today. SAEL will be open on normal schedule today.
Forest Charter and Twin Ridges Home Study will not have on site classes today.
March 28, 2023 at 10:28 PM Reader Howard shared this photo he entitled: “Mother of the year Alta Sierra.”
March 28, 2023 at 9:52 PM Power has been restored on Lime Kiln.
March 28, 2023 at 9:40 PM Power outage below has been restored, replaced by an outage affecting 2,575 customers along Lime Kiln Road and Hwy 49. Next to it, 589 customers out along Magnolia and Dog Bar Road.
March 28, 2023 at 8:40 PM Power outage affecting 2,034 customers from East Main to Nishinam Gulch on Hwy 49.
March 28, 2023 at 8:25 PM Tree in the westbound lane of Lime Kiln Road at Retrac Way.
March 28, 2023 at 7:37 PM At the Madelyn Helling Library, the “girl bathing in snow” reminds us reading a book is great – no matter the season. Thanks for the photo Maggie!
March 28, 2023 at 7:33 PM Lines down in the roadway on Hwy 174 at Empire Mine Cross Road.
March 28, 2023 at 7:17 PM Safe to say, you can ignore the message sent by PG&E just now about the outage affecting 20,096 customers.
March 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM Blue skies are making a return in the Yuba Canyon.
March 28, 2023 at 6:45 PM Tree across the roadway on Wolf Road near Cone and Hill Drive.
March 28, 2023 at 6:41 PM Power outage in Peardale.
March 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM Power outage affecting 1,220 customers along Magnolia and Dog Bar Road.
March 28, 2023 at 6:26 PM Cherry Creek Road is completely blocked off Hwy 49 in the Alta Sierra area. Numerous reports of drivers stuck on Hwy 49 in the Nevada City area.
March 28, 2023 at 6:09 PM Power outage on East Main Street, Glenbrook Basin and Eskaton area has been reduced to 920 customers.
March 28, 2023 at 6:06 PM Tree in the roadway and a car stuck on Tyler Foote Road near Fandor Road.
March 28, 2023 at 5:48 PM Power outage affecting 2,567 customers in the Brunswick, Eskaton area all the way to Ridge Road and Cement Hill.
March 28, 2023 at 5:39 PM NWS update: Conditions continue to be very hazardous traveling in the Sierra along I-80 and Highway 50 where heavy snow is currently creating white-out conditions as seen on traffic cams. An additional 1-3 feet of snow is expected through Wednesday for elevations above 3,000-4,000 feet.
March 28, 2023 at 5:35 PM Power outage near Tractor Supply Co on Old Nevada City Hwy.
March 28, 2023 at 5:14 PM Two cars stuck in the snow on Stinson Drive in Alta Sierra. Multiple cars stuck in the snow on Alta Sierra Drive.
March 28, 2023 at 5:00 PM Power outage affecting 87 customers along Pleasant Valley Road on the San Juan Ridge.
March 28, 2023 at 4:57 PM Cars spun out on Brewer Road near Nancy Way. Tree in the roadway on the 11000 block of Magnolia Road. Tree and power lines in the roadway on Combie Road near West Hacienda Drive.
March 28, 2023 at 4:33 PM 5 cars stuck in the snow on Alta Sierra Drive at Norlene Way.
March 28, 2023 at 4:31 PM All western county buildings are now closed as of 4:15pm.
March 28, 2023 at 4:31 PM Power lines down on Pleasant Valley Road on the San Juan Ridge. Lines are across the roadway.
March 28, 2023 at 4:28 PM All transit services are cancelled effective 4:00 PM on Tuesday March 28th due to snow and unsafe road conditions.
March 28, 2023 at 4:27 PM Due to heavy snow fall at 4:15 PM, March 28, 2023, CHP has requested Brunswick Rd @ Hwy 174 to close. Residents please use alternate route.
March 28, 2023 at 4:24 PM Power outage affecting 603 customers on North Bloomfield and Hwy 20.
March 28, 2023 at 4:14 PM Car into a mailbox on Auburn Road at McCourtney Road.
March 28, 2023 at 4:13 PM Cars stuck in the snow on southbound Hwy 49 at Smith Road.
March 28, 2023 at 4:12 PM North Bloomfield Road between Hwy 49 and the Lake Vera/Purdon split is clear again, but very slippery.
March 28, 2023 at 4:11 PM Vehicle spin out on Bitney Springs at Mystic Mine Road.
March 28, 2023 at 4:02 PM Tree down across all lanes on Rough and Reday Road near Prospector Road.
March 28, 2023 at 3:54 PM
March 28, 2023 at 3:54 PM Accident on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Road.
March 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM Due to heavy snow falling, Banner Quaker Hill Rd is closed until further notice. Residents please use alternate route.
March 28, 2023 at 3:50 PM Music in the Mountains Youth concert scheduled for tonight has been cancelled.
March 28, 2023 at 3:47 PM The CA daffodils would like a word with Punxsutawney Phil, stat!
March 28, 2023 at 3:41 PM One lane blocked on Hwy 49 at Shoshoni Trail after a non-injury accident.
March 28, 2023 at 3:37 PM Cars stuck in the snow on Karen Drive and East Lime Kiln Road.
March 28, 2023 at 3:35 PM Accident on Alta Sierra Drive at Ball Road.
March 28, 2023 at 3:34 PM Brunswick Road is being shut down at Idaho-Maryland due to multiple spinouts and accidents.
March 28, 2023 at 3:33 PM Solo vehicle accident, one party reportedly trapped on Hwy 49 at Drunken Miners Road.
March 28, 2023 at 3:31 PM Accident on Hwy 49 at Newtown Road.
March 28, 2023 at 3:17 PM All Grass Valley School District after school programs are cancelled for today, Tuesday March 28th due to snow and predicted road conditions.
March 28, 2023 at 3:22 PM Cars are spinning out and one is now in the ditch on North Bloomfield just up from Hwy 49.
March 28, 2023 at 3:22 PM Even the turkeys are fed up with the snow.
March 28, 2023 at 3:11 PM Tree into a house and power lines on Reward Street in Nevada City. Emergency services dispatched.
March 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM
March 28, 2023 at 3:05 PM Non-injury accident on Hwy 174 at Somerset Drive.
March 28, 2023 at 2:57 PM Car off the roadway on East Bennett Road and Cordell Court in Grass Valley.
March 28, 2023 at 2:50 PM The Nevada City Courthouse is closing at 3 pm due to inclement weather. Due to winter weather conditions forecasted for the remainder of the day, all County buildings in Truckee will close at 3:00 pm. This includes the Joseph Center and the Truckee Library.
March 28, 2023 at 2:47 PM Vehicle into a ditch on Idaho-Maryland and Brunswick Road.
March 28, 2023 at 2:45 PM Tree across all lanes on Hwy 49 at Tadpole Creek in Alta Sierra.
March 28, 2023 at 2:39 PM Expect longer than normal commute times – 4-wheel drive or chains are required on Hwy 20 between Nevada City and the junction of I-80.
March 28, 2023 at 12:59 PM Storm damage at Forest Lake Christian School on Combie Road. Nobody was hurt, according to the reader report.
March 28, 2023 at 10:44 AM Tree into power lines on Green Acres Drive in Grass Valley.
March 28, 2023 at 10:18 AM Power outage affecting 86 customers along West and East Hacienda Drive and Pioneer Way.
March 28, 2023 at 10:11 AM Tree blocking the roadway on Hwy 49 just before Cedarsong Road.
March 28, 2023 at 9:59 AM Large tree in the roadway blocking all lanes on Hwy 49 past Newtown Road. Duggans Road near Wolf Road is blocked due to a down tree.
March 28, 2023 at 9:53 AM Power outage affecting 422 customers along McCourtney Road.
March 28, 2023 at 9:49 AM Power outage affecting 22 customers along Rex Reservoir Road and Rough and Ready Hwy.
March 28, 2023 at 9:47 AM Tree completely blocking the road on Sugar Loaf Road near McCourtney Road.
March 28, 2023 at 9:40 AM Large branches blocking the southbound lanes on Red Dog Road near Boulder Street in Nevada City.
March 28, 2023 at 9:40 AM Tree blocking the roadway on Rough and Ready Hwy near Hwy 20.
March 28, 2023 at 9:39 AM Tree in the roadway on Hwy 49 just past Forest Springs MHP.
March 28, 2023 at 9:37 AM Power outage at Nevada Union High School.
March 28, 2023 at 9:31 AM Power outage affecting 1,874 customers along in Alta Sierra and along Dog Bar Road.
March 28, 2023 at 9:29 AM Power outage in Weimar affecting 330 customers down near the N. Fork American river up to E. Weimar Cross Road, from Yankee Jim’s to the lower end of Swanson Lane.
March 28, 2023 at 9:24 AM Heads up from a reader, use caution if you have to be on the road during this storm. Debris from previous storms is blown in the roadways. Limbs and branches are coming down.
March 28, 2023 at 9:07 AM Power outage affecting 1,064 customers in Smartsville and Browns Valley.
March 28, 2023 at 9:03 AM A large trampoline has jumped in the roadway on Rough and Ready Hwy at Bitney Springs.
March 28, 2023 at 9:01 AM Power outage affecting 525 customers in Oregon House and Willow Glenn Road.
March 28, 2023 at 7:51 AM Dogs running in the roadway on the 10000 block of Wolf Road.
March 28, 2023 at 7:22 AM Electrical hazard on Greenhorn Road, 51 customers out of power between Tim Burr lane and Lower Anchor Lane.
March 28, 2023 at 7:16 AM Car fire on Western Wild Turkey Lane off Hwy 20 near Mooney Flat Road. Units dispatched.
March 28, 2023 at 7:10 AM Due to the incoming storm, the Truckee courthouse will be closed today, March 28th 2023.
March 28, 2023 at 6:15 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 27, 2023 at 8:14 PM Reader Catari found a brown husky pup today at 3:30 pm near Allison Ranch Rd close to the fire station. Call 530 559 1762 if this is your pup.
March 27, 2023 at 7:33 PM A pup is running in the lanes on Wolf Road near Garden Bar Road. Use caution in the area.
March 27, 2023 at 7:03 PM Accident on Rudd and Skaith Bend Road in Rough and Ready.
March 27, 2023 at 4:20 PM Brunswick Road remains closed near Hwy 174. The reported accident unfortunately resulted in a fatality.
March 27, 2023 at 3:12 PM Accident on Hwy 174 and Brunswick Road, two cars involved. Emergency services dispatched, the roadway is partially blocked.
March 27, 2023 at 12:52 PM It’s Monday, the traffic lights on Hwy 20 and Pleasant Valley Road are not ready to start the workweek, again. In short, traffic signals are defective, use extreme caution.
March 27, 2023 at 11:40 AM Vehicle off the roadway on Lake Vera/Purdon near Rock Creek Road, no injuries reported.
March 27, 2023 at 8:48 AM Heavy mountain snow returns tonight, strong gusty winds and rain in the Foothills. Strong winter storm early this week with gusty southerly winds, widespread valley rain & significant mountain snow; heaviest Tuesday. Thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednesday will be capable of producing accumulating hail, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Brief break Thursday-Friday Afternoon. Weaker system could bring mountain snow chances and light Valley rain showers towards the end of the week; best precipitation chances over the mountains.
March 27, 2023 at 7:51 AM Reader Dustin reports seeing this dog yesterday afternoon at Edward’s Crossing. It was following different groups of people around and appeared to be lost. He’s a big, friendly bruiser with a spiked collar and docked tail.
March 27, 2023 at 6:22 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 26, 2023 at 12:08 PM Reader Shannon reports: This pup with a blue harness, no tags, is scuttling around the Miners Village (Lefty’s parking lot). He wouldn’t come, seems really scared. Hopefully someone comes and claims their pup!
March 26, 2023 at 8:40 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 25, 2023 at 11:04 PM Reported solo vehicle accident on Hwy 49 at Old Hwy 49 in the Birchville area, car into a ditch.
March 25, 2023 at 4:00 PM Reader Lexie reports: 4 shepherd mix puppies wandering around Melody Lane, people are driving by very fast! They tried to follow us and any other cars that drove by while there. They were super friendly and sweet, and seemed hungry!
March 25, 2023 at 8:53 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 24, 2023 at 4:53 PM The most anticipated announcement of the season: Free Residential Green Waste Disposal Returns to Nevada County
March 24, 2023 at 4:46 PM Firefighters have contained the reported house fire on Poplar to the stove.
March 24, 2023 at 4:41 PM Reported residential structure fire on Poplar Road in Lake of the Pines, units arriving at scene.
March 24, 2023 at 11:27 AM Two-car accident on southbound Hwy 49 at McKnight. Emergency services dispatched, the slow lane is partially blocked.
March 24, 2023 at 9:04 AM Lulu, last night’s runaway pup, is back home again with her family. All is well.
March 24, 2023 at 8:35 AM Reader Ron shares his morning view of a break in the storms.
March 24, 2023 at 8:30 AM Cold mornings through Sunday, another winter storm next week with significant mountain travel impacts. Abnormally cool temperatures will remain through early next week with coolest mornings expected Sunday, creating areas of morning frost for the Valley & Foothills. Snow-covered roads and travel delays possible, heaviest snow for the mountains on Tuesday, chance of low snow on Wednesday for the Foothills.
March 24, 2023 at 6:30 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 23, 2023 at 10:26 PM
March 23, 2023 at 9:44 PM This pup bolted in the thunderstorm from the Bitney Springs/North Ponderosa area. If you’ve seen Lulu, or given her shelter, please call 917-703-1741.
March 23, 2023 at 8:35 PM Reader Michelle showing off some very respectable hail in the Penn Valley area.
March 23, 2023 at 8:24 PM Reader Karin reports a hailstorm in Grass Valley and very slick roads. Use caution and reduce your speed.
March 23, 2023 at 3:49 PM The National Weather Service predicts COLD weather Friday night, March 24th through Sunday morning, March 26th. Considering the weather prediction, Sierra Roots and the County of Nevada are activating the Cold Weather Shelter Protocol for Friday and Saturday nights.
March 23, 2023 at 8:35 AM Cold mornings Friday-Sunday, another winter storm next week with significant mountain travel impacts. Cold temperatures will impact the homeless and those without adequate heating Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Monday through Wednesday: Snow levels 3000-4000 feet, locally down to 2500 feet. Heaviest snow Tuesday.
March 23, 2023 at 7:51 AM Debris flow on Washington Road at Hwy 20, slide covering at least one lane.
March 23, 2023 at 6:46 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 22, 2023 at 6:53 PM Power outage affecting 96 customers on Purdon Road between Blind Shady and Murphy Road on the San Juan Ridge.
March 22, 2023 at 6:52 PM The tree is out of the road on Brunswick Road.
March 22, 2023 at 6:45 PM The tree in the roadway on Brunswick near Hwy 174 is being removed by firefighters at scene. Roadway should be clear in a few minutes.
March 22, 2023 at 4:54 PM Reader Kandice shared this picture of a very full Scotts Flat lake.
March 22, 2023 at 11:40 AM Tina Vernon, Nevada County Treasurer & Tax Collector, announces her retirement. Read her letter to the community here.
March 22, 2023 at 11:28 AM Caught a glimpse of the rainbow in the canyon.
March 22, 2023 at 9:04 AM It’s your weekly “the traffic light on Hwy 20 at Pleasant Valley Road are not cycling” update. The Pleasant Valley side is stuck on red.
March 22, 2023 at 9:01 AM The daily turkey parade.
March 22, 2023 at 8:19 AM From Nevada County Public Works: Willow Valley Rd. between Lewis Road & Genasci will be closed between 7:30 AM to 3:00PM on March 22, 2023, due to down tree. There are detours around this area, so residents should not have an issue. Please observe all traffic control signs and the instructions of onsite personnel. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
March 22, 2023 at 6:23 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM Car vs pole on Placer Hills Road near Dog Bar Road. Pole is down in the roadway, 143 customers affected.
March 21, 2023 at 7:16 PM Tree into the roadway, all lanes blocked, on Greenhorn Road.
March 21, 2023 at 6:53 PM Power outage affecting 31 customers along Willow Valley Road and Hwy 20. No estimated time of restoration yet, weather-caused outage.
March 21, 2023 at 6:21 PM Thanks to reader John for this view of the Yuba River canyon today.
March 21, 2023 at 4:56 PM The power outage affecting 44 customers in Chicago Park has an estimated restoration time of 7:15 pm. Trouble is on Orchard Springs Road and the crew is out patrolling the line.
March 21, 2023 at 4:28 PM Accident on Tyler Foote Crossing Road, units assigned.
March 21, 2023 at 12:39 PM Reported chimney fire on Katy Lane at Wolf Road in the Higgins area, firefighters dispatched.
March 21, 2023 at 10:01 AM Accident on Hwy 49 at Shoshoni Trail Court, sole vehicle into a ditch.
March 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM Valley/Foothill showers/thunderstorms, gusty winds and moderate mountain snow through Wednesday. Abnormally cool temperatures will remain through early next week with coolest mornings expected over the weekend. Potential for widespread precipitation returns next week. Specific details still uncertain.
March 21, 2023 at 4:13 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 20, 2023 at 6:41 PM Word of the day: Tuküdy – meaning little field in Nisenan. Thanks to Shelly Covert for the brilliant explanation during the ribbon cutting ceremony at Cashin’s Field in Nevada City today.
March 20, 2023 at 8:34 AM Valley/Foothill showers/thunderstorms and moderate mountain snow Tuesday – Wednesday. Isolated thunderstorms Tuesday, mainly from I-80 southward, will be capable of producing accumulating small hail. Periods of light mountain showers through the week. Abnormally cool temperatures will remain through early next week with coolest mornings expected over the weekend.
March 20, 2023 at 8:13 AM Reader Sue reports goats have wandered up the hill from a ranch on Auburn Rd towards Kenwood Dr. First day of Spring is a great day for a walk, no?
March 20, 2023 at 6:23 AM Happy Vernal Equinox, the start of Spring in the northern Hemisphere.
March 19, 2023 at 12:47 PM Solo vehicle accident, car vs tree, on Hwy 174 between Empire Street and Rattlesnake.
March 19, 2023 at 8:32 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 18, 2023 at 3:39 PM Reader Jan found a binder in the middle of North Bloomfield Rd, contents is study notes of someone preparing for an exam. Looks like it was run over a few times – but notes are still usable. Call or text 530-470-3031 if those are your notes.
March 18, 2023 at 3:35 PM Readers Kraig & Kristi spotted a mating pair of Northern Pygmy-Owl (Pacific Coast Type) on a walk this morning on the Buttermilk Trail.
March 18, 2023 at 3:05 PM The kitty has been wandering the Rattlesnake Road area in Grass Valley for several months now. Any information, please call or text 530 615-1506.
March 18, 2023 at 2:27 PM Accident on Hwy 49 near Reader Ranch Road, units dispatched.
March 18, 2023 at 10:26 AM Debris flow in the roadway on Gas Canyon Road near Sailor Flat Road outside of Cascade Shores.
March 18, 2023 at 9:13 AM The lightshow seen last night over the area, explained by Astronomer Jonathan McDowell on Twitter.
March 18, 2023 at 8:58 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 17, 2023 at 3:49 PM This wonderful older kitty showed up in a reader’s front yard yesterday. They live on a busy street (Spenceville Road in Penn Valley) and their indoor cats are not welcoming of this lovely cat. Please call 530-432-8863 if she is your feline.
March 17, 2023 at 3:45 PM Back from an ‘excellent’ adventure, at the Transfer Station. We’ll spare you the details, just know it is a 3-hour affair. Plan accordingly.
March 17, 2023 at 10:02 AM Lurking in the oak tree, this juvenile Sharp-shinned hawk is keeping an eye on the myriad of songbirds enjoying the morning sun.
March 17, 2023 at 8:59 AM Non-injury accident on Penn Valley Drive near Rough and Ready Hwy.
March 17, 2023 at 8:54 AM Weak system Saturday night-Sunday, stronger system with widespread rain and heavy mountain snow next week. Dry weather expected through Saturday afternoon. First system arrives late Saturday into Sunday with breezy winds, Valley rain showers and moderate Mountain snow. Colder storm with higher snow ratios. Heaviest Monday and Tuesday, showery Wednesday. Snow levels 4000-5000 ft, lower to 3000-4000 ft Wednesday.
March 17, 2023 at 8:25 AM Firefighters dispatched to a reported gas hazard, smell of gas inside and outside the building, on Charles Drive in Grass Valley.
March 17, 2023 at 8:06 AM Reported accident on Dorsey Drive near Hwy 49.
March 17, 2023 at 12:56 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 17, 2023 at 12:02 AM Thanks to Team Rubicon and volunteers for their work. On their final day, the crew deployed to Greenhorn Road. The work done helped an 88-year old woman who lives alone. Multiple large trees fell on her property, including a small tree on the garage, and a very large tree on the house. The workplan was scheduled by United Way of Nevada County and County of Nevada, CA. Volunteers came to help, from as far away as Citrus Heights and Cameron Park. Check out the photo gallery.
March 16, 2023 at 6:38 PM Report from reader Lexie: Black (and a little white) midsize Pitbull with a red collar roaming around Nevada City on Coyote St. and the Hwy 49 overpass.
March 16, 2023 at 5:27 PM Luna has been reunited with her pack, all is well.
March 16, 2023 at 4:08 PM Luna, a black and white Goldendoodle, is missing from the Little Deer Creek/Slate Creek Rd area since approximately 3pm. Her partner in crime was picked up with a neighbors dog – she’s younger and faster apparently. Her tracking collar is not pinging her location. If you have seen or picked up the escape artist, please contact 503-381-1568 (yes, 503 🙂
March 16, 2023 at 1:30 PM Rough and Ready Fire District to dissolve. A special Rough and Ready Fire Board meeting will be held next Monday, March 20th at 10 a.m. to accept the Committee’s recommendation and vote on the dissolution of the district.
March 16, 2023 at 9:07 AM The two pups found on the Ridge are on their way home, all is well.
March 16, 2023 at 8:46 AM
March 16, 2023 at 8:04 AM Two puppies found yesterday on Jackass Flats on the Ridge (more specifically Sumi). They look to be about 2-3 months old, have thick fur, and standing ears, and mellow-tempered. Not sure what kind of dog they are (if anyone has guesses & informed opinions). They seem to have been dumped and were very wet in the rain when we found them, but it’s still very possible that they belong to someone. Does anyone recognize these guys? Contact (937) 974-5667 if you do.
March 16, 2023 at 7:19 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 15, 2023 at 8:50 PM The pup roaming Lost Hill area in Nevada City is back home too, all is well.
March 15, 2023 at 6:31 PM The found boxer pup is back with her family, all is well.
March 15, 2023 at 5:52 PM Reader Diane reports this male dog running around near Lost Hill Court in Nevada City, in the Chief Kelly and Lost Hill Court area. No collar but seems friendly.
March 15, 2023 at 5:17 PM Lost goat. Junior got out of his pen on Woodbury Dr. sometime between Tuesday night 3/14 and Wednesday morning 3/15. Call 530-320-0342.
March 15, 2023 at 5:04 PM Reader Andy reports: Found small, black/brown boxer on Dog Bar Rd in south county. Has a pink collar but no tags. Call 530-346-6995.
March 15, 2023 at 2:26 PM Car covered in snow on Banner Quaker Hill near Sanctum Place, looks abandoned for a while.
March 15, 2023 at 12:37 PM Two-car accident on Hwy 49 and Combie Road, no injuries reported. The roadway is clear.
March 15, 2023 at 12:03 PM Reported solo vehicle accident on Scotts Valley Road, major injuries reported. Emergency services at scene. Thanks to reader Ken for the photo.
March 15, 2023 at 11:06 AM Hwy 49 is closed to big rig traffic between Newtown Road in Nevada County and the junction of Hwy 89 (Sattley) in Sierra County due to numerous debris flows and rockfalls.
March 15, 2023 at 10:38 AM Yuba River at Marysville (MRYC1). A change in flood category has been observed. Previous Observed flood stage was: Near Flood Stage, New Observed flood stage is: No Flooding Observed
March 15, 2023 at 10:23 AM Public Safety Notice: Avoid NID canals as work to repair storm damage proceeds. For public safety, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) requests people keep off its canal berms and associated water system infrastructure as crews work to repair extensive damage caused by the recent storms.
March 15, 2023 at 9:28 AM Did someone say sunshine?!
March 15, 2023 at 9:02 AM
March 15, 2023 at 8:38 AM Dry through Friday. Wednesday-Thursday: Residual flooding expected as a runoff works downstream through area waterways; dry weather. Late Week/Weekend: Weaker systems arrive late Friday/Saturday into Sunday. Early Next Week: A stronger system will bring widespread Valley/foothill rain, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds.
March 15, 2023 at 7:39 AM Guinea hens wandering in the roadway on Rough & Ready Hwy at Valley Road towards Penn Valley.
March 15, 2023 at 6:59 AM The Yuba River above Marysville is now near flood stage (74.5 ft.). Flooding (87 ft.) is not expected.
March 14, 2023 at 10:30 PM Young at Art exhibit opens at Rood Center. Student artwork from grades K-12 will be exhibited in the upstairs landing and second floor hallways of the Eric Rood Administrative Center from March 14 to May 25, 2023 – go see it!
March 14, 2023 at 7:00 PM Oak tree blocking the westbound lane of Burma Road near North Meadow View Drive.
March 14, 2023 at 6:41 PM
March 14, 2023 at 6:27 PM
March 14, 2023 at 5:55 PM Reported mudslide and boulder in the roadway on Lake Vera/Purdon Road, just past Rector Road.
March 14, 2023 at 4:53 PM Debris flow on Hwy 49, between Nevada City and North San Juan. Large boulders in the roadway, with mud flows on Hwy 49 past Camptonville near Oak Valley.
March 14, 2023 at 3:19 PM Power outage affecting 187 customers in the Hughes Road area in Grass Valley, another outage affecting 2,707 customers in the Darkhorse area in south county and 578 customers along Pleasant Valley Road near Lake Wildwood.
March 14, 2023 at 3:13 PM Hwy 49 is fully open again.
March 14, 2023 at 3:12 PM Only one southbound lane remains blocked by the down tree on Hwy 49 near Combie, firefighters are at scene. The roadway will be fully clear in a few minutes.
March 14, 2023 at 2:59 PM Tree across the lanes on Hwy 49 just north of Combie Road. Lanes are blocked. Use caution, the tree is right at the top of the hill going down to the traffic lights.
March 14, 2023 at 2:07 PM A large tree is blocking all lanes on Placer hills Road at Pleasant Hill Road.
March 14, 2023 at 1:03 PM The Yuba River at the Hwy 49 bridge between Nevada City and North San Juan is currently running at 6,500 cubic feet per second (cfs) – that’s 2,917,403 gallons per minute. Please use extreme caution anywhere near the river and streams, or better yet, stay away.
March 14, 2023 at 1:03 PM Reader reports the power is back on North Bloomfield.
March 14, 2023 at 12:56 PM The Flood Watch for the area has been extended through late tonight. Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
March 14, 2023 at 12:12 PM Power outage affecting 114 customers in the North Bloomfield area. No estimated time of restoration available yet.
March 14, 2023 at 11:18 AM The roadway is clear again on Combie Road near Higgins Road after a car was pushed to the right hand side.
March 14, 2023 at 10:04 AM Due to heavy rainfall local creeks and rivers have risen significantly in the past few hours. This has prompted the Amador County Office of Emergency Services to issue an Evacuation Warning for the following areas:
- Jackson – Clinton Rd, South Av, Gordon Ln, Marcucci Ln, Pitt St, Water St, Main St, North Main St and Jackson Gate Rd
- Sutter Creek – Church St, Main St, Badger St and Spanish St
- Ione – Main St, West Marlette, Springcreek Dr, West Jackson St, Eagle Dr and Edgebrook Dr
- Amador County – Clinton Rd, Sutter Creek Volcano Rd, Highway 88 east from Jackson to Previtali Rd.
Click the following link to access the live incident map to see the evacuation warning areas. Amador County Active Incidents Map
March 14, 2023 at 8:11 AM Atmospheric river today with moderate to heavy rain, high elevation snow, gusty winds and renewed flooding impacts. Precipitation amounts have come down slightly, highest impacts expected south of the area into Central/Southern California. Lowered rain risk for today to moderate with heaviest rain ending by early afternoon in lower elevations. Wednesday will be mostly dry with just lingering flood impacts. Strongest winds slowed down a bit from yesterday’s briefing, expected this morning into the afternoon hours.
March 14, 2023 at 8:04 AM Head on collision on southbound Hwy 49 near Wolf Road, Emergency services at scene, lanes partially blocked.
March 14, 2023 at 7:40 AM A large branch is hanging low over the roadway on Ridge Road near NU.
March 14, 2023 at 6:41 AM Happy Pi Day! Pi Day is an annual celebration of the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on March 14 since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant figures of π. It was founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw, an employee of the San Francisco, California science museum, the Exploratorium.
March 13, 2023 at 8:56 PM Vehicle into a snowbank, partially blocking one lane on Hwy 174 at Laws Ranch Cross Road.
March 13, 2023 at 6:40 PM Car stuck in the mud on Murphy Road near Tyler Foote.
March 13, 2023 at 6:20 PM Nevada County Connects is providing free fare service on all routes Friday March 17th in honor of St. Patrick’s Day.
March 13, 2023 at 2:34 PM Next atmospheric river arrives later today with moderate to heavy rain, high elevation snow, and renewed flooding impacts. Gusty winds may cause downed trees and tree limbs and and localized power outages. Flooding of small creeks, streams and rivers, especially those coming out of the Sierra. Risk of mud and rock slides in the Foothills.
March 13, 2023 at 11:30 AM Nevada County Transit Services reports minor schedule changes effective March 13, 2023:
Route 3 Loma Rica Loop: Railroad Ave. On-Demand no longer served
Route 4 Brunswick Basin: Hospitality House stop no longer served
Route 5 Auburn: Mt. Air mobile home park and Professional Dr. are now regular stops.
Route 6 Penn Valley: 10:00 AM trip is now offered Mon – Sat
March 13, 2023 at 11:17 AM Power lines partially in the roadway on Brunswick Drive near Hwy 174. PG&E notified.
March 13, 2023 at 8:05 AM Cal OES has prepositioned resources throughout the state in preparation for the incoming atmospheric river. In Nevada County:
1 Local Government Engine Type 3
1 Local Government Engine Type 6
2 OES Engines Type 6
1 Local Government IMT Member
1 Local Government Swift Water Rescue Team
March 13, 2023 at 7:30 AM Solo Caltrans vehicle vs embankment in Sierra City, units dispatched.
March 13, 2023 at 6:56 AM No closures or late starts to report for scholls.
March 12, 2023 at 5:03 PM Another warm, wet storm with renewed flooding impacts Monday-Tuesday. Moderate to heavy rain may lead to roadway ponding and minor nuisance flooding of poor drainage areas, creating difficult commute conditions. Flooding of small creeks, streams and rivers, especially those coming out of the Sierra. Risk of mud and rock slides in the foothills. Snow-covered limbs, trees, and weakened structures will be more susceptible to damage with gusty winds. Additional storm by the end of next week; potential impacts still to be determined.
March 12, 2023 at 4:24 PM Power has been restored to the majority of the 1,593 customers affected by the outage along Hwy 49.
March 12, 2023 at 4:15 PM Haphazard PG&E outreach effort leaves residents frustrated. After two weeks of widespread power outages, PG&E set up a mobile command van in the parking lot of the Rood Center today. The investor-owned utility was handing out $200 Visa cards – on a first-come, first-serve basis. Residents waiting in line in the pouring rain quickly found out that only a limited number of cards were available and many left empty-handed.
March 12, 2023 at 4:10 PM PG&E now reports 1,593 customers out of power, no estimated restoration time available yet.
March 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM According to reader Carrie, power went out in Forest Springs Mobile Home Community approximately 3:50pm.
March 12, 2023 at 3:57 PM Power outage reported by a reader on Retrac Way and Hilltop.
March 12, 2023 at 2:54 PM The little town of Washington and their intrepid all volunteer Fire Department got some help digging residents’ driveways out of the snow from the Fire Safe Council crews on Friday.
March 12, 2023 at 2:27 PM Car over the embankment at Purdon Crossing, emergency services are at scene, vehicle is unoccupied. The car cannot be removed in these weather conditions for safety reasons.
March 12, 2023 at 2:13 PM Debris flow across Rollins Lake Road at You Bet Road, one lane completely blocked.
March 12, 2023 at 11:50 AM ICYMI
March 12, 2023 at 9:04 AM Reader Tom reports: This large white male dog, shy but not aggressive, is hanging out on the 16000 block of Rattlesnake Road. Not recognized by neighbors, and he is near very wet and hungry. If this is your pup, head on over please.
March 12, 2023 at 8:59 AM The off ramp of Hwy 20 at Empire Street is flooded. Use extreme caution.
March 11, 2023 at 7:49 PM Trees and power lines in the roadway on Greenhorn Road between Brunswick and La Noria Court.
March 11, 2023 at 7:38 PM A bouquet of finches blooming in the snow, Photo taken by Nicholas, shared by Pat.
March 11, 2023 at 5:02 PM Buddy, the three-legged golden retriever, has been reunited with his human – all is well.
March 11, 2023 at 2:38 PM The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Tornado Warning for Southwestern Tuolumne County in northern California, South central Calaveras County in northern California until 315 PM PST. At 236 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Tuttletown, or near Sonora, moving east at 25 mph. This dangerous storm will be near Tuttletown around 245 PM PST. Springfield and Chinese Camp around 250 PM PST. Sonora around 255 PM PST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mono Vista, Phoenix Lake-Cedar, Columbia, Jamestown, Groveland-Big Oak, Phoenix Lake-Cedar Ridge, East Sonora, Twain Harte, Tuolumne City and Soulsbyville.
March 11, 2023 at 1:36 PM Solo vehicle accident on the 15000 block of Dog Bar Road, no injuries reported.
March 11, 2023 at 12:45 PM The outage along Dun Forest Drive has been reduced to 23 customers along Lodgepole Drive.
March 11, 2023 at 12:44 PM Traffic hazard on rattlesnake Road near Highland Drive, log sticking out in the roadway.
March 11, 2023 at 11:53 AM Power outage affecting 164 customers on Sun Forest Drive, Beitler Road and along the NID Access Road near Lake Wildwood.
March 11, 2023 at 9:31 AM Periods of showers, thunderstorms, mountain snow, flooding concerns this weekend. Thunderstorms today and Sunday will be capable of producing accumulating hail, gusty winds, heavy rain, and funnel clouds. Another wet, warmer storm Monday – Tuesday with additional widespread Valley/foothill rain, renewed flooding concerns, heavy high elevation snow and gusty winds. Still an unusual amount of uncertainty two days out on the exact location of the heaviest rainfall and the resulting flood impacts. Could be widespread impacts across the area or focused from around I-80 south. Additional storm by the end of next week, detail uncertain at this time.
March 11, 2023 at 8:47 AM Shortest weekend of the year, aka Daylight Saving Time is upon us. Take this time to make sure that your Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors are working properly and have fresh batteries. Remember to test these devices once a month by pressing the button down until you hear the “beep” sound.
March 11, 2023 at 8:09 AM Throughout California, 27,156 customers are out of power. In Nevada County, 62 outages are affecting 1,338 customers – Day 13 of no power for many.
March 10, 2023 at 7:11 PM Power outage affecting 171 customers in the Smartsville area. No estimated restoration time yet.
March 10, 2023 at 1:50 PM From a reader: Picked up an older 3 legged golden retriever, wet and cold, on Squirrel Creek Rd. at noon. The dog, Buddy (I think) is now at Sammie’s Friends.
March 10, 2023 at 12:54 PM Wolf Creek Trail today – photo gallery. A break in precipitation was all our photographer needed to grab these images On Wolf Creek Trail in Grass Valley. More rain is on the way.
March 10, 2023 at 11:54 AM Waste management update: Our trucks are out on their normal pick-up schedule and plan to do so next week as well. If you have spoiled food waste and want to get rid of it before we come around, there are two locations where you can go and drop them off this weekend, Friday the 10th from 2pm to Sunday the 13th until 5pm.
Behind the Jail at 950 Maidu Ave Nevada City
and
Fire Station 57 at 8934 Colfax Hwy
March 10, 2023 at 10:12 AM Low-hanging wires on Brunswick Road at Burma Road, PG&E crew dispatched.
March 10, 2023 at 9:29 AM Federal emergency declaration approved for the following California counties: Amador, Butte, El Dorado, Fresno, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Mateo, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Sierra, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Tulare, Tuolumne, and Yuba.
March 10, 2023 at 9:13 AM Periods of rain, mountain snow, flooding concerns through the weekend, additional storms next week. Thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday will be capable of producing accumulating hail, gusty winds, heavy rain, and funnel clouds. Wet pattern continues into early next week with additional widespread Valley/foothill rain, renewed flooding concerns, heavy high elevation snow and gusty winds.
March 10, 2023 at 8:36 AM Traffic is backing up at Dorsey Drive, traffic lights are flashing on Dorsey and East Main Street. Use an alternate route if possible and another exit if you are on Hwy 49.
March 10, 2023 at 8:31 AM Hwy 49 is open again between Nevada City and North San Juan.
March 10, 2023 at 8:16 AM Hwy 49 is closed between Newtown Road and the South Yuba bridge while Caltrans is clearing the debris flow.
March 10, 2023 at 7:56 AM A reminder: Nevada County residents and businesses can help report storm damage like down trees on their property or into structures, propane shortages, internet and phone outages, and dangerous snow loads that may threaten their building’s structural integrity. The survey is not an application for assistance but will help gather damage information to assess and advocate for additional aid to be made available for individuals and businesses. Survey data will be kept private. The survey is available at www.ReadyNevadaCounty.org/StormSurvey.
March 10, 2023 at 7:53 AM Debris flow blocking the lanes on Hwy 49 between Independence Trailhead and the South Yuba bridge.
March 10, 2023 at 6:58 AM The Nevada City and Truckee courthouses will open for business at their normal times today.
March 10, 2023 at 6:20 AM Throughout California, 66,063 customers are out of power. In Nevada County, 118 outages are affecting 2,676 customers – Day 12 of no power for many.
March 9, 2023 at 10:30 PM Power has been restored to Nevada City and most surrounding areas. The outage briefly affected 3,499 customers.
March 9, 2023 at 10:23 PM Power outage, possibly a blown transformer, affecting Nevada City and surrounding areas.
March 9, 2023 at 10:14 PM Report of another building collapse on Loma Rica Drive, Pride Industries.
March 9, 2023 at 9:51 PM The roadway is partially blocked by a tree down on Lawrence Way at Alexandra Way in Alta Sierra.
March 9, 2023 at 8:17 PM Greenhorn Road is open again, PG&E is at scene, wires have been removed.
March 9, 2023 at 7:15 PM Power lines in the roadway on Greenhorn Road, approx. 1/2 from Brunswick Road.
March 9, 2023 at 7:06 PM Thanks to reader Sam for these photos of the damaged WM recycling building on Loma Rica Drive.
March 9, 2023 at 4:55 PM Thanks to reader Bill for this glimpse of the east side. Snow plows clearing roads in Truckee. Over and over and over…
March 9, 2023 at 4:52 PM From a reader: Cat found Wednesday March 8, in my hay barn off North Ponderosa, Rough and Ready. She hid in there all day, in the gap between the floor and the hay where another cat hangs out. Young female, medium size. Very friendly and easy to catch, she is someone’s house pet but none of my neighbors seem to know her. Please text 650-269-3265 if she is your feline.
March 9, 2023 at 4:45 PM PG&E and building department are being notified of the structural failure on Loma Rica Drive.
March 9, 2023 at 4:44 PM First unit at scene on Loma Rica Drive reports no fire, roof caved in, all occupants are out of the building
March 9, 2023 at 4:41 PM Reports of a possible commercial structure fire on Loma Rica Drive, unconfirmed if Habitat’s Restore or adjacent facility. Numerous resources dispatched.
March 9, 2023 at 4:37 PM Report of a possible building collapse and multiple emergencies on Loma Rice Drive in Grass Valley.
March 9, 2023 at 4:26 PM Good news, the application deadline for the Access and Functional Needs Program that provides free defensible space clearing has been extended to a date yet to be determined. The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County’s brand-new Wildfire Prevention and Safety Manager Jim Mathias wants everyone to get through these ongoing storms safely, and then plan on applying for the program.
March 9, 2023 at 3:36 PM The found pup on Scotts Flat has been reunited with their human, all is well.
March 9, 2023 at 3:22 PM Free sand and sandbags are available for Nevada County residents at the following locations:
- Nevada City: Next to the Nevada County Warehouse located at the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Penn Valley: Penn Valley Fire Protection District located at 10513 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
- North San Juan: North San Juan Community Hall located at 10057 Reservoir Street, North San Juan, CA 95960
- South County: Higgins Fire Department located at 10106 Combie Road, Auburn, CA 95602
Sand and sandbags are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please bring your own shovel and only take what you need. Sandbags can also be purchased at local feed and hardware stores if any locations are running low. Please be patient as we try to keep these locations stocked during higher than usual usage.
March 9, 2023 at 1:22 PM Found at Scotts Flat Lake, if this is your pup, please call (530) 414-4044.
March 9, 2023 at 1:10 PM The pup Heidi has been located, all is well.
March 9, 2023 at 8:31 AM From a reader: My dog went missing last night at 1 AM. She went out to use the bathroom and didn’t return. She is a 13-year-old Belgian Malinois named Heidi. She can still hear and see, but is probably scared. She is chipped, but not wearing a collar. I live off Magnolia Road and Trotter in South County. If you see her or rescued her, please contact 707-495-9555.
March 9, 2023 at 8:24 AM Heavy rain, mountain snow and gusty winds with flooding concerns today through the weekend, additional storms next week. Moderate to heavy rain may lead to roadway ponding and minor nuisance flooding of poor drainage areas, creating difficult commute conditions. Flooding of small creeks, streams and rivers. Risk of mud and rock slides in the foothills.
March 9, 2023 at 7:03 AM The Nevada City and Truckee courthouses will open for business at their normal times today.
March 9, 2023 at 6:17 AM Nevada County Crown Point Facility is closed today.
March 9, 2023 at 6:10 AM Throughout California, 12,345 customers are out of power. In Nevada County, 164 outages are affecting 4,043 customers – Day 11 of no power for many.
March 9, 2023 at 5:58 AM Dear parents in western Nevada County, we do not have any school closures to report this morning. Rejoice.
March 8, 2023 at 8:40 PM Some Nevada City Hwy. shopping center buildings are closed, others have been inspected and declared safe to reopen.
March 8, 2023 at 3:58 PM Yuba County Water has begun releasing water from New Bullards Bar Dam this morning.
March 8, 2023 at 3:32 PM Scotts Flat Dam and powerhouse photographed today by NID with their drone. What a perspective!
March 8, 2023 at 3:08 PM Update from YubaDocs: The structural engineer inspected our building and found no structural problems. The roof is designed to flex a bit under load, which it did. This cause some flexing in our drop ceiling, which will resolve when the snow melts or is shoveled off. There are people on the roof right now shoveling. We will be open tomorrow.
March 8, 2023 at 3:04 PM Nevada County USPS asks Customers to Help Clear the Path. Snow accumulation and limited road accessibility throughout Nevada County is creating a challenge for USPS letter carriers. That snow can cause blocked mailboxes and roads and create slippery surfaces which can prevent delivery and cause dangerous conditions.
March 8, 2023 at 2:19 PM Firefighters have completed the check of the commercial structure, all units released.
March 8, 2023 at 1:56 PM First unit at scene reports a multi-story commercial building, they will investigate.
March 8, 2023 at 1:54 PM Report of another building having structural issues on Crown Point Circle in the Whispering Pines area. Emergency services dispatched.
March 8, 2023 at 11:35 AM Free sand and sandbags are available for Nevada County residents at the following locations:
- Nevada City: Next to the Nevada County Warehouse located at the corner of Highway 49 and East Broad Street, Nevada City, CA 95959
- Penn Valley: Penn Valley Fire Protection District located at 10513 Spenceville Road, Penn Valley, CA 95946
- North San Juan: North San Juan Community Hall located at 10057 Reservoir Street, North San Juan, CA 95960
- South County: Higgins Fire Department located at 10106 Combie Road, Auburn, CA 95602
Sand and sandbags are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please bring your own shovel and only take what you need. Learn more.
March 8, 2023 at 11:02 AM Reader Chris reports: Truck stuck at the beginning of Meadow Drive in Peardale, the road is completely blocked. Lower Colfax and Orzalli are barely passable with 4WD.
March 8, 2023 at 10:01 AM Additional resources requested to Nevada City Hwy at the shopping center. PG&E to respond as well.
March 8, 2023 at 9:50 AM SaveMart building on Nevada City Hwy is now being inspected by firefighters.
March 8, 2023 at 9:42 AM YubaDocs is closed for the day and will reopen as soon as they get a green light from the authorities.
March 8, 2023 at 9:28 AM From Dr. Hicks re YubaDocs: Everyone is fine. The roof did not cave in. There is some flexing of the drop ceiling, but no leaks and definitely not caved in.
March 8, 2023 at 9:17 AM Nevada City Hwy between the intersection of Brunswick and Tractor Supply will be shut down for a short time.
March 8, 2023 at 9:15 AM Units at scene near YubaDocs report building appears unoccupied, nurses are outside.
March 8, 2023 at 9:13 AM Grass Valley Fire requesting PG&E to respond to shut off power and natural gas.
March 8, 2023 at 9:09 AM YubaDocs on Nevada City Hwy is being evacuated due to the roof caving in.
March 8, 2023 at 9:08 AM Traffic lights are malfunctioning on northbound Hwy 49 at the the Brunswick on ramp, Caltrans dispatched.
March 8, 2023 at 8:39 AM Vehicles stuck on Hughes Road, trying to move the cars off the roadway.
March 8, 2023 at 8:32 AM
March 8, 2023 at 8:16 AM Lingering rain/snow today, warm rain-on-snow storm Thursday into weekend, another warm storm Monday-Tuesday. Widespread rain, snow levels 3000-5000 feet Thursday night quickly rising to 6000-8500 feet Friday morning. Snow levels lower back down Saturday and Sunday to 4500-6500 feet. Heaviest Thursday night and Friday. Another warm rain-on-snow storm. Snow levels 5000-7000 feet. Heaviest Monday night into Tuesday. Gusty winds may cause downed tree limbs and weakened trees and localized power outages, mainly Thursday night and Friday.
March 8, 2023 at 7:46 AM Snow plow vs a buried car on Jackson Street in Camptonville.
March 8, 2023 at 6:58 AM Throughout California, 20,971 customers are out of power. In Nevada County, 165 outages are affecting 4,894 customers – Day 10 of no power for many.
March 8, 2023 at 6:38 AM Hwy 49 at Dorsey is clear again.
March 8, 2023 at 6:30 AM Semi stuck on northbound Hwy 49 blocking the Dorsey Drive off Ramp.
March 8, 2023 at 6:30 AM Numerous cars spun out and stuck on W Weimar Cross Rd / Placer Hills Rd.
March 8, 2023 at 6:00 AM From Nevada County Superintendent of Schools – Wednesday, March 8 All Western Nevada Schools will be closed today due to current road conditions, food services, and safety concerns.
March 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM Unit on Jayhawk can handle, canceling all incoming resources.
March 7, 2023 at 8:49 PM First unit at scene on Jayhawk, they will investigate.
March 7, 2023 at 8:43 PM Reported residential structure fire, smell of burning plastic in the house, on Jayhawk Court in Lake Wildwood. Units dispatched.
March 7, 2023 at 8:22 PM On the evening of Tuesday, March 7, 2023, deputies responded to reports of a small aircraft that had crashed into an orchard in the area of County Road BB west of Willows. Upon arrival, deputies identified that the plane had come into contact with high voltage transmission lines. Deputies secured the scene while utility representatives worked to make the scene safe for first responders. The aircraft was carrying a single pilot and no passengers. This incident has resulted in a single fatality to the pilot, Peter Mann Sr. of Willows, CA. The cause of this incident is under investigation. No additional information is available at this time.
March 7, 2023 at 5:47 PM Structural failure in the bank building has been confirmed.
March 7, 2023 at 5:37 PM Evacuation is progressing, all businesses on the block will be evacuated. There has been a report of a gas leak.
March 7, 2023 at 5:31 PM First units have arrived at scene on Nevada City Hwy, they will investigate. The building is being evacuated.
March 7, 2023 at 5:27 PM Emergency services being dispatched to a building on Nevada City Hwy (US Community Bank) with a potential roof failure/collapse.
March 7, 2023 at 5:12 PM The estimated outage restoration times for many of the 158 outages in Nevada County have been updated to a later date.
March 7, 2023 at 4:36 PM Heads up from NID: An atmospheric river system projected to hit late Thursday into Friday has raised concerns about the potential for flooding. The Nevada Irrigation District (NID) warns that its lower division dams will be spilling, as is typical during winter storms, and local rivers will have high, dangerous flows. Upper division reservoirs may begin spilling in the next week, which will compound the issues at lower elevations. Full details here.
March 7, 2023 at 4:34 PM Heads up from Yuba Water Agency: In anticipation of the upcoming storms, Yuba Water Agency will begin releasing water from New Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir on Wednesday, Mar. 8 to ensure the reservoir has enough room to store flows and snowmelt expected in the coming days. Full details here.
March 7, 2023 at 12:45 PM Top of a power pole and lines in the roadway on Lower Colfax Road near Orzalli Road. Lanes are blocked.
March 7, 2023 at 12:43 PM Dirt, mud and rocks in the roadway on Hwy 20 near Penn Valley Drive. A precursor of what’s to come?
March 7, 2023 at 12:00 PM In lighter news, the bird spa is open and busy.
March 7, 2023 at 11:25 AM The roof of the Echo Ridge Christian School gym building completely collapsed sometime between 6:00 P.M. March 4 and the 4:30 P.M. March 5. The 6,000 sq. ft. building has been in use since it was built the 1960’s. The heavy snow, then rain, then more snow, from these last storms was just too much weight for the roof, and it came down, bringing the back wall with it. Echo Ridge Christian School, in Nevada City, and has been in operation in Nevada County since the 1930’s. This is a terrible loss for the school, but we are so thankful that no one was inside the building at the time. All of the classrooms are on a separate part of the campus, and sustained no damage. School will continue as normal while cleanup and rebuilding take place.
March 7, 2023 at 10:58 AM Public Works Crews will be working on Blue Tent Road today. Please use alternate routes.
March 7, 2023 at 10:51 AM Fire Safe Council of Nevada County: Crews have logged approximately 500 hours helping with storm cleanup. Giving back to the community and helping Nevada County recover is part of the work we love!
March 7, 2023 at 10:37 AM Notice is hereby given that the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors has cancelled the regular Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
March 7, 2023 at 9:34 AM Lingering rain/snow through Wednesday, Warm rain-on-snow storm Thursday into weekend. A warmer wet weather system with higher snow levels late week and into next weekend, widespread Valley/foothill rain, high elevation snow, flooding concerns, and gusty winds. Additional warm, rain-on-snow storm expected Monday – Tuesday next week.
March 7, 2023 at 9:34 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Uren Street in Nevada City, emergency services at scene.
March 7, 2023 at 9:18 AM
March 7, 2023 at 8:59 AM Goldancer’s Square Dance Club: We were scheduled to start a New Dancer class this Thursday, the 9th. Due to an abundance of snow in the parking lot of the Golden Empire Grange we need to postpone the start date to next week, March 16th. For updates, please visit our website at Goldancers.com
March 7, 2023 at 8:42 AM All Nevada County Connects routes are running, with minor stop closures due to snow/roadway conditions on the following routes:
- Route 3 Grass Valley: Detour on S. Church St to Chapel St. No service on High St or Pleasant St. due to road conditions.
- Route 3 Loma Rica Loop: No service on Loma Rica Rd. Crown Point Circle is being served.
March 7, 2023 at 7:41 AM Grizzly Hill School is closed today due to weather and road conditions.
March 7, 2023 at 7:17 AM Closed: Dollar Thrift 434 Colfax Ave, GV for at least today. We are hoping to shovel out all the snow and open tomorrow.
March 7, 2023 at 7:09 AM A total of 15,554 customers are out of utility power in California. In Nevada County alone 5,668 customers are affected by 173 outages.
March 7, 2023 at 7:04 AM SAEL is open normally today, no late start.
March 7, 2023 at 7:01 AM Due to winter weather conditions, all Western and Eastern Nevada County facilities will open at 10:00 am on Tuesday March 7, 2023.
March 7, 2023 at 6:59 AM Nevada City School District will have a late start today, Tuesday, March 7th. School will start at 10:30am for Seven Hills School and Deer Creek School.
March 7, 2023 at 6:58 AM The Nevada City courthouse will open for normal hours of business today. The Truckee courthouse will open for business at 9am.
March 7, 2023 at 6:57 AM All Grass Valley Schools and District Programs are OPEN today however all sites and programs are reverting to a late start due to the snow and road conditions. Morning before school services will not be open today.
We will begin school with a one (1) hour delay from our regular start times.
Grass Valley Charter – Start Time at 9:30am
Bell Hill, Margaret Scotten, and Lyman Gilmore – Start time at 10:00am
Preschool and PIP Services – Delayed Start by 1 hour.
We also continue to have bus routes that are impacted. Listed below are the routes and stops that are impacted:
Route 44 – No Greenhorn or Loma Rica bus stops
Route 45 – No Meadow, Peardale, You Bet, Hwy 174, Hanging Wall and Partridge bus stops
Route 46 – No access to Rattlesnake RD.
Route 47 – No access to Old Auburn Rd stops, Hidden Valley, Allison Ranch Rd stops, S Ponderosa, Transfer Station.
Route 49 – No Newtown or Jones Bar stops
Route 52 – No Banner Mountain bus stops including Lava Cap, Mona Lees Lane, and Suzanne Way
March 7, 2023 at 6:54 AM From Nevada County Superintendent of Schools:
Western Nevada County Schools will be open today with some delayed starts and modified bus routes. Please check your school sites for specific times and expect some delays.
Forest Charter school is canceling classes today but the office will be open.
March 6, 2023 at 5:59 PM Caltrans update:
March 6, 2023 at 5:24 PM North Bloomfield-Graniteville Road from Coyote Street to Cooper Road will have one way traffic control with up to 20-minute delays to allow PG&E to repair power lines. Traffic control will take place from 8:00AM to 7:00PM, Tuesday through Thursday, March 7-9, 2023. Please observe all traffic control signs and the instructions of onsite personnel. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience.
March 6, 2023 at 4:47 PM OLLI Orchestra rehearsal at Sierra College, Nevada County Campus is canceled. Rehearsal was scheduled for 6:45 pm tonight.
March 6, 2023 at 4:17 PM
March 6, 2023 at 4:00 PM From Nevada County Superintendent of Schools: All schools plan to be open tomorrow, Tuesday, March 7, including Union Hill. Please check school sites for affected bus routes.
March 6, 2023 at 2:15 PM Readers Debbie and Randy glimpsed this rainbow in the greater Alta Sierra area and share it with all of us.
March 6, 2023 at 11:49 AM Firefighters dispatched for a roof hazard on the 12000 block of Loma Rica Drive, building is being evacuated.
March 6, 2023 at 10:36 AM Law enforcement operation on You Bet near Sontag Road. Family dispute reported involving threats with a gun on Sontag Rd, but no further information at this time (call in progress), there were no injuries/nobody reported shot, it was just reported as threats. Units at scene and overhead.
March 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM From reader Richard: Daisy Blue Mine Road is closed until approximately 4 pm today because of PG&E trucks blocking access.
March 6, 2023 at 9:56 AM Nevada County update:
PG&E: 174 outages affecting 6,223 residents. You can report and view outage information on PG&E’s website or by calling PG&E at 1-800-743-5002.
Liberty/TTPUD: No outages reported.
AT&T: Multiple landline outages
Comcast: 1787 customers without service
Race Communications: 1000+ customers without service
SuddenLink: No outages reported
Verizon: Outage at Bridgeport
March 6, 2023 at 9:45 AM Phone lines in the roadway on Red Dog Road near Autumn Oak Road, AT&T notified.
March 6, 2023 at 9:00 AM Lingering impacts with exiting system, warm/wet weather system with higher snow levels Thursday Night into weekend. A storm system late in the week will bring higher elevation snow raising the snow levels above the foothills. Increases on local creeks and rivers due to rain and snow melt mainly below 4000 feet.
March 6, 2023 at 8:35 AM Reader Mary reports from Banner Mountain Road off Gracie Road: “Thank you Nevada County! The county sent a snow cat to plow us out of our road, they’re hitting up all the homes. They’re on Kathryn now. The driver’s name is Shane, super great guy.” Reader Bonnie agrees: “We wholeheartedly agree with reader Mary! Shane is part a contract group from Oroville, and we on the upper reaches of Banner Mountain Trail are truly grateful to them for their cheerful persistence in plowing our road and reconnecting us to the world!”
March 6, 2023 at 8:01 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Alta Sierra Drive, lanes are partially blocked.
March 6, 2023 at 7:56 AM North Bloomfield Road to Coyote Street will be closed to through traffic. The road is unsafe with PG&E lines exposed. The closure will take place from 8:00AM to 7:00PM, Monday, March 6, 2023.
March 6, 2023 at 6:25 AM The Sierra College Nevada County Campus is OPEN today, March 6th, for all scheduled classes & activities. All offices & services are OPEN. Inclement weather is forecasted for later today & there is a lot of snow in the area. Use discretion when deciding to travel to campus. Stay safe!
March 6, 2023 at 6:23 AM Union Hill is closed today due to no heat.
March 6, 2023 at 6:22 AM Nevada City courthouse will open for normal hours of business today. The Truckee courthouse will open for business at noon with morning calendars trailing to 1:30pm.
March 6, 2023 at 6:02 AM AARP Tax Aide Services scheduled for Monday March 6 at the First Baptist Church Grass Valley are cancelled. Reschedule date is pending.
March 6, 2023 at 5:53 AM From Nevada County Superintendent of Schools: Most Schools in Western Nevada County will be open today however, some bus routes will be affected. Please check your school site bus routes for open routes. Union Hill is closed today due to no heat.
March 6, 2023 at 5:22 AM 5,047 customers remain without power in Nevada County.
March 5, 2023 at 9:39 PM From a reader: Found dog! Big white and brown dog, he’s on New Rome Rd, off of Lake Vera Purdon. He’s super sweet and well behaved, his collars seems to have fallen off. Gave him food and water, he was very hungry. Please text 530-205-8705 asap if you know this dog or his person. We have a dog that is not super friendly with other dogs so we can’t keep him for long.
March 5, 2023 at 4:42 PM Car vs patio on Commercial Ave at the brewing company in Penn Valley. No injuries reported.
March 5, 2023 at 4:26 PM All Grass Valley Schools and District Programs are planned to be OPEN tomorrow Monday, March 6th. We will be holding an additional countywide planning call early tomorrow morning to review and confirm which bus routes and areas will still be impacted due to snow. Thank you for your continued patience and support. An updated all district message will be sent out tomorrow morning prior to 7am.
March 5, 2023 at 2:22 PM Reader Geoffrey and his brother in law cleared snow off the house on Jones Ridge, off Greenhorn, on Wednesday. Photo by Carol.
March 5, 2023 at 2:19 PM Even the snowman is ready to sit down and take a load off. Thanks Joyce for sharing.
March 5, 2023 at 12:22 PM Interfaith Food Ministry will be OPEN for distribution tomorrow, Monday, March 6th from 10:00am until 1:00 pm.
March 5, 2023 at 10:45 AM NID shared photos of their canal crews working to keep the water flowing.
March 5, 2023 at 10:42 AM Firefighters at scene on Loma Rica Drive report a gas line ruptured and a spark caused the fire at the HVAC unit. Gas is turned off to the entire building, fire has been extinguished.
March 5, 2023 at 10:40 AM Unfortunately, For the Love of Pets Vet is closed today. Staff safety is out top priority, and it is not safe for staff to travel to work today. We plan to be open tomorrow.
March 5, 2023 at 10:28 AM Units are at scene of the commercial structure fire, flames visible from an HVAC unit on the roof. Hazardous situation because of snow loads on the roof.
March 5, 2023 at 10:22 AM Chimney fire on Alta Street in Grass Valley, units dispatched.
March 5, 2023 at 10:18 AM Reported commercial structure fire on Loma Rica Road near John Bauer Ave, multiple units dispatched.
March 5, 2023 at 10:11 AM Winter Storm today into early next week, warmer weather system Friday into Saturday. A strong winter storm will bring additional moderate to heavy foothill/mountain snow, widespread Valley rain showers today – Monday. Isolated thunderstorms today and Monday will be capable of producing accumulating small hail. Rain showers and mountain/foothill snow showers linger Tuesday – Thursday. Cold morning lows possible again Tuesday through Thursday. A warmer weather system is possible late week and into next weekend, but confidence is low on details and impacts.
March 5, 2023 at 8:20 AM Per CHP Truckee: I-80 remains closed eastbound at Colfax and westbound at the Nevada State line. Heavy snow continues to fall with no signs of stopping and is expected to continue through tomorrow
March 5, 2023 at 7:32 AM Throughout California 29,547 customers are without power at this time. In Nevada County, 123 separate outages have left 8,113 customers without utility power, some for seven to eight days now.
March 4, 2023 at 6:44 PM Car vs bicycle on Chaparral Circle in Lake Wildwood.
March 4, 2023 at 6:41 PM Reader Jay shares this photo of downtown Nevada City in between storms.
March 4, 2023 at 6:23 PM Reader Nicolette offers this photo as proof not all cats despise snow. Tabitha T. Cat, surveying the icy terrain.
March 4, 2023 at 5:55 PM Traffic control at the westbound Hwy 49/20 split in Nevada City. Heavy snow in the area.
March 4, 2023 at 5:54 PM Pole, possible communications lines ony, hanging low over the road on the 11000 block of Brunswick Road.
March 4, 2023 at 5:47 PM Reported accident on Hwy 20 at the McCourtney Road off ramp.
March 4, 2023 at 5:20 PM Power has been restored to the circuit north off Nevada City in the Lake Vera/Purdon Road area.
March 4, 2023 at 5:12 PM Spotted at the corner of New Rome and Grunt Hill, the elusive Snowsaurus!
March 4, 2023 at 2:15 PM Semi vs pole at Rices Crossing and Hwy 20, cables or power lines in the roadway.
March 4, 2023 at 1:55 PM
March 4, 2023 at 1:22 PM Big rig vs sedan on Hwy 174 at Dalmatian Way.
March 4, 2023 at 1:17 PM Bob Free’s photo says it all: “I’m so tired of this stuff”
March 4, 2023 at 1:12 PM All Nevada County Transit Services are ceasing operations due to road conditions now.
March 4, 2023 at 1:10 PM All Nevada County Library branches will close at 1:30 pm on Saturday due to winter weather conditions.
March 4, 2023 at 1:04 PM Vehicles are spinning out on Hwy 49 starting at McKnight, through Nevada City. If you can stay off the roads, please do so.
March 4, 2023 at 10:52 AM On 3/2/2023 Peardale Chicago Park Fire responded to a medical emergency in the area of You Bet Rd and Mule Canyon Rd. Upon arrival crews found the road to the patient was impassable by their responding vehicles due to heavy snow. The nearby Hanson Bros. gravel plant assisted us with their UTV and backhoe to quickly start getting access to the patient. Fire crews had to clear the road of trees that had fallen across the road while other fire personnel snowshoed in to make contact with the patient. The patient was evaluated and loaded into the UTV with firefighters and paramedics, where they made it safely to the Sierra Nevada Ambulance vehicle. Remember, with this next storm coming to be prepared to be stuck in your home for an extended amount of time, and obtain the appropriate supplies for you and your family.
March 4, 2023 at 9:36 AM Reader Maribel shared this photo of Scotts Flat after the last storm.
March 4, 2023 at 9:29 AM Strong winter storm into early next week with dangerous foothill/mountain travel impacts. The very stalled pattern and focus of the Pacific jet farther east allows the heavier snow over the Sierra Nevada to become much more intermittent Monday/Tuesday, but the onshore flow does last through midweek which will likely hinder efforts to help Sierra Nevada communities buried in recent snows, as several inches of snow are possible each day. A warmer weather system is possible late week and into next weekend, but confidence is low on details and impacts.
March 4, 2023 at 8:03 AM Throughout California 28,651 customers are without power at this time. In Nevada County, 120 separate outages have left 8,110 customers without utility power for six to seven days now.
March 3, 2023 at 8:02 PM Power has been restored to Loma Rica Road, according to a reader report.
March 3, 2023 at 6:03 PM Units are at scene, they can handle. one more engine to stage, all others can cancel.
March 3, 2023 at 5:54 PM Resident on Silk Tassle report the generator caused heavy smoke, now smoldering in the wall.
March 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM Residential structure fire reported on Silk Tassle Circle off Idaho-Maryland Road, units dispatched. Reported as a wall on fire.
March 3, 2023 at 4:30 PM Apologies for the radio silence, but we had to make our way into town to resupply and be at the Nevada County presser on the current efforts. It took a little longer than expected and Wi-Fi in town was marginal.
March 3, 2023 at 11:50 AM Traffic hazard on Red Dog near Autumn Oak Road in the You Bet area, cables and support beams all over the roadway.
March 3, 2023 at 11:30 AM Nevada County Road Closures update
| Road | Status at Last Update |
|---|---|
| Boulder Street- Nevada City to Red Dog | Tree down with lines |
| Brunswick Road | Ice sheet at Loma Rica. Use extreme Caution. |
| Brunswick at East Bennet | Trees into power and communications lines between Greenhorn and 174 |
| Buffington Court | Plowing needed |
| Burma Road | Tree in power lines |
| Crescent Dr at Banner Lava Cap | Limb on trees |
| Forest View Drive | Tree on communications lines |
| Gaston Drive | Tree on communications and power lines |
| Idaho Maryland Road | Cleared |
| Indian Trail | Plowing needed |
| Lewis Road | Cleared |
| Manzanita Drive | Cleared |
| Maybert Road | Cleared |
| North Bloomfield | PG&E has North Bloomfield closed to all traffic at Coyote St north to approximately Cooper Road. There is access into the Blue Tent area from Cooper Road or Rock Creek. There is a heavy PG&E crew on site working to clear the road. |
| Rattlesnake Road | Calfire Saw crews are working the area |
| Greenhorn Road | Power lines across road |
| Washington Road | Multiple trees down |
| Willow Valley Road | Calfire Saw crews are working the area |
March 3, 2023 at 11:06 AM All Nevada County Transit routes are running. Some detours on Route 3 Grass Valley and Loma Rica Loops. Rt 3 Grass Valley Loop Detour: S. Church St. to Chapel St then proceeding on regular route. Rt 3 Loma Rica Loop: No service on Loma Rica Rd.
March 3, 2023 at 9:28 AM
March 3, 2023 at 9:19 AM This sweet boy showed up at a reader’s house today. If he’s your pup, you can pick him up at 13692 Highland Drive in Grass Valley.
March 3, 2023 at 8:59 AM From a reader: Trying to boost the signal for the folks at Olympia Glade Mobile Home Estates who urgently need help before the next storm. Olympia Glade Mobile Estates, Pampas Dr. in Grass Valley near Grocery Outlet. There are residents whose roofs and carports are caving in due to snow. Many of the residents are elderly folks. There is an urgent need for the snow to be removed before the next storm. There is a need for people that can bring ladders and snow shovels to help pull snow off the roofs. There are also some residents who still need their driveways shoveled. The main streets were finally plowed so there should be access to the homes.
March 3, 2023 at 8:43 AM Strong winter storm this weekend into early next week with dangerous foothill/mountain travel impacts. Dangerous travel conditions and snow-covered roads with long stretches of interstates & highways impacted. Downed trees and tree limbs and local power outages due to heavy snow & gusty winds. Heaviest snow late Saturday into Sunday with a period of moderate snow Monday afternoon – Monday night. Snow showers linger on Tuesday. Snowfall rates up to 2-3 inches per hour possible late Saturday morning – night. Above 2000 feet: 50-75% probability of > 4 inches of snow, 30-60% probability of > 8 inches of snow, and 10-40% probability of 12 inches of snow.
March 3, 2023 at 7:30 AM The 24/7 warming shelter at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building will stay open until March 9 at noon. Phone providers are reporting heavy loads on cell networks. Verizon is asking people to limit their phone use if possible. AT&T is reporting multiple landline issues. Race Communications is reporting 600 customers impacted by their current outage.
March 3, 2023 at 7:29 AM Today is a permissible burn day in Nevada County and Sierra County.
For non-residential burning, an Air Pollution Permit from the Air District is always required. Burn only natural vegetation that grew on the property where you are burning. Never burn garbage, construction debris, painted wood, etc. For best smoke dispersion, recommended burn hours are 9 AM to 3 PM. Do not burn wet, snow covered piles, which prevents a clean, hot fire, and creates a smoke health hazard.
Burning is always prohibited inside the city limits of Nevada City and Grass Valley.
March 3, 2023 at 6:09 AM Power outage status update: 41,633 customers are affected throughout California by 1,354 outages. Here are the highest number of customers affected, by county:
- Nevada Customers Without Power: 10,223 Outages: 139
- Placer Customers Without Power: 3,478 Outages: 57
- Tuolumne Customers Without Power: 3,402 Outages: 173
- El Dorado Customers Without Power: 3,084 Outages: 127
- Madera Customers Without Power: 3,000 Outages: 119
- Amador Customers Without Power: 2,508 Outages: 63
- San Bernardino Customers Without Power: 1,966 Outages: 41
- Santa Cruz Customers Without Power: 1,820 Outages: 45
- Mariposa Customers Without Power: 1,598 Outages: 98
- Los Angeles Customers Without Power: 1,545 Outages: 81
- Humboldt Customers Without Power: 1,085 Outages: 65
- Mendocino Customers Without Power: 1,075 Outages: 78
- Orange Customers Without Power: 969 Outages: 10
- Mono Customers Without Power: 908 Outages: 1
- Sierra Customers Without Power: 785 Outages: 12
- Yuba Customers Without Power: 564 Outages: 19
March 2, 2023 at 7:28 PM Units at scene on Hummingbird report no fire, possible electrical issue.
March 2, 2023 at 7:21 PM The Gold Flat off ramp on northbound Hwy 49 is closed due to an overturned vehicle. Emergency services are at scene.
March 2, 2023 at 7:17 PM Reported residential structure fire on Hummingbird Drive in Lake Wildwood, units dispatched. Reported as a small burn in the circuit beaker box.
March 2, 2023 at 5:18 PM Brunswick is shut down again, dozers are trying to de-ice the roadway.
March 2, 2023 at 5:18 PM County Road Closures
Road crews continue to plow the main roadways and will then focus on secondary roadways.
| Road | Status at Last Update |
|---|---|
| North Bloomfield | Power lines across road |
| Rattlesnake Road | Power lines across road |
| Pittsburgh Mine Road | Power lines across road |
| Willow Valley Road | Cleared |
| Greenhorn Road | Power lines across road |
| Peardale | Power lines across road |
| Crescent Drive | Limb on trees |
| Forest View Drive | Tree on communications lines |
| Gaston Drive | Tree on communications and power lines |
| Idaho Maryland Road | Power lines down |
| Shannon Way | |
| Wolf Creek Road | Cleared |
| Allison Ranch Road | Cleared |
March 2, 2023 at 4:55 PM Brunswick Road is back open again, one-lane traffic control is in place.
March 2, 2023 at 4:17 PM Brunswick Road is completely blocked because of a stuck big rig at Loma Rica Drive.
March 2, 2023 at 3:50 PM This is Ridge Road in Nevada County today – proof if needs be of the treacherous road conditions.
March 2, 2023 at 1:55 PM A good symbol of the current situation in Nevada County and the Foothills in general. A footpath between homes, neighbors helping neighbors.
March 2, 2023 at 1:30 PM Update: The pup needing rescue has received a lot of attention and they are all set. Thanks to everyone who reached out.
March 2, 2023 at 1:17 PM Found two lost dogs in Chicago Park Area. One is a husky & the other is a shepherd puppy. Call 530-263-6101 if they’re yours.
March 2, 2023 at 12:26 PM Nevada County Road Closures
Road crews continue to plow the main roadways and will then focus on secondary roadways.
| Road | Status at Last Update |
|---|---|
| North Bloomfield | Power lines across road |
| Rattlesnake Road | Power lines across road |
| Pittsburgh Mine Road | Power lines across road |
| Willow Valley Road | Power lines across road |
| Greenhorn Road | Power lines across road |
| Peardale | Power lines across road |
Transit Services
Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now will be running service with minor route modifications based on road conditions. The current modifications are expected to be as follows:
- Route 1 , 2 & 4 : Back up and running as usual.
- Route 3 GV Loop: Currently not serving Church & Neal, High St, Pleasant St ., or Brighton St. due to unsafe road conditions.
- Route 3 Loma Rica Loop: Not being served, due to unsafe road conditions.
- Route 7: 5:30 pm trip is canceled.
March 2, 2023 at 11:45 AM The traffic lights at Hwy 49 and North Bloomfield Road are not working. Several near misses have been reported. Use extreme caution.
March 2, 2023 at 11:18 AM Nevada County Fairgrounds: Although the grounds are incredibly beautiful with all of this fresh snow, we will be closed to walkers the rest of the week. It’s simply too unsafe with the snow and ice. With a few more days of sun, we hope to be back open next week.
March 2, 2023 at 11:14 AM Unfortunately, a power outage at Madelyn Helling due to this weeks weather has required us to close the branch for one more day. All programming at Madelyn Helling Library will be cancelled today. We look forward to reopening our doors tomorrow! All other Nevada County Libraries are OPEN today.
March 2, 2023 at 10:49 AM PG&E helicopters are out inspecting lines, meaning some estimated restoration times might become available today.
March 2, 2023 at 9:25 AM Dog rescue needed! A reader’s dog got out on Monday in the Red Dog/You Bet area. She can hear it howling and is trying to find someone to snowshoe around her property as she is unable to, due to health issues. She can provide the snowshoes and payment. Time is running out. Please call or text Diana at 775-813-7027, the pup’s owner has poor cell signal now.
March 2, 2023 at 9:23 AM From Placer County: Evacuation orders and evacuation warnings in Olympic Valley have been lifted effective immediately — the Sierra Avalanche Center has declared the risk of the avalanche is low enough for residents to re-populate.
March 2, 2023 at 9:17 AM Reader Carol reports a moving truck stuck on Wolf Creek Road between Tiger Tail and Dog Bar. Roads aren’t yet plowed. Need 4wd to get around truck.
March 2, 2023 at 8:44 AM As a reminder, the Grass Valley Vets Hall is open as a Warming Center for all Nevada County Residents and open 24/7. Amenities include:
- Heat
- Power & charging stations
- Internet
- Snacks and water
- Cots with blankets available
March 2, 2023 at 8:39 AM Cold morning temperatures, strong winter storm this weekend into early next week. Saturday – Tuesday: Snow levels 1500-2500 feet. Heaviest snow late Saturday into Sunday with a period of moderate snow Monday afternoon – Monday night. Snow showers linger on Tuesday. Above 2000 feet: 50-75% probability of > 4 inches of snow, 30-60% probability of > 8 inches of snow, and 10-40% probability of 12 inches of snow.
March 2, 2023 at 8:27 AM The lost pups have been reunited with their owners, all is well.
March 2, 2023 at 7:54 AM Two big dogs, one light brown with short hair, the other is a white longhair pup with some black spots on his face, have been found near Conservation Camp. No tags or collars. If they are yours, please contact 530-277-0421.
March 2, 2023 at 7:37 AM Reader David reports Xfinity Internet is out in Morgan Ranch
March 2, 2023 at 7:25 AM
March 2, 2023 at 7:10 AM A lot of icy walkways and roads out there. Be careful and plan for extra time to get to your destination.
March 2, 2023 at 5:36 AM Throughout the state, 74,807 customers are out of power. Here is a breakdown by county for major outages:
NEVADA: Customers Without Power: 13,408 Outages: 144
EL DORADO: Customers Without Power: 10,812 Outages: 103
TUOLUMNE: Customers Without Power: 7,050 Outages: 154
LOS ANGELES: Customers Without Power: 7,020 Outages: 130
MADERA: Customers Without Power: 5,836 Outages: 130
PLACER: Customers Without Power: 4,004 Outages: 67
MARIPOSA: Customers Without Power: 3,556 Outages: 81
AMADOR: Customers Without Power: 2,763 Outages: 41
SAN BERNARDINO: Customers Without Power: 2,482 Outages: 39
CALAVERAS: Customers Without Power: 2,322 Outages: 34
HUMBOLDT: Customers Without Power: 2,191 Outages: 78
SANTA CLARA: Customers Without Power: 1,767 Outages: 56
MENDOCINO: Customers Without Power: 1,518 Outages: 103
SANTA CRUZ: Customers Without Power: 1,234 Outages: 49
YUBA: Customers Without Power: 1,215 Outages: 19
SIERRA: Customers Without Power: 1,097 Outages: 9
MONO: Customers Without Power: 915 Outages: 2
March 1, 2023 at 11:01 PM Non-injury accident on Hwy 49 at La Barr Meadows, units at scene.
March 1, 2023 at 8:54 PM Thanks to reader Darrin for these photos. Kitty Jazzy Kedden looks quite bewildered by all that white stuff.
March 1, 2023 at 8:54 PM Working to support Californians impacted by severe winter storms, Governor Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency to support disaster response and relief in the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma and Tulare.
March 1, 2023 at 7:10 PM NASA update: Attention skygazers: Witness Venus and Jupiter hanging out like two peas in a pod! At twilight today (March 1), catch the pair above the western horizon during sunset and just a little bit after.
March 1, 2023 at 6:30 PM Nevada County Road Closures:
Trees down in power lines in residential areas noted previously are still waiting to be addressed. Plows continue to push forward with their efforts to start clearing residential areas once major roads are passable and safe for travel.
| Road | Status at Last Update |
|---|---|
| North Bloomfield | Multiple areas with trees down and entangled in power lines. Minor plowing to allow first responders and crews access to remove remaining lines and trees. Still not safe to pass. |
| Pittsburgh Mine Road and Banner Lava Cap | Unsafe to access at this time due to trees continuing to fall |
| Lake Vera/Purdon Road | Currently inaccessible for plows |
| Pasquale | Major trees in lines – crews working down from Cascade Shores to Red Dog |
| Red Dog at Pasquale | AT&T has been dispatched due to major lines across road |
| Red Dog (multiple locations) | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Gracie and Katheryn | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Brunswick Road | Open from Hwy 49 to Colfax Hwy |
| Greenhorn | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Willow Valley | Crews working their way down the road |
| Lewis Road | Open |
| Banner Mountain | Trees in road and/or power lines down in multiple locations |
| Banner Mountain Trail | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Banner Lava Cap | Trees in road and/or power lines down in multiple locations |
| Banner Lava Cap and Madrona | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Idaho Maryland and Lee | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Duggins and Wolf Road | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Washington Road | Plowing operations temporarily ceased |
| Echo Ridge Drive | Portion of tree in travel lane |
| Hidden Valley | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Peardale | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| You Bet | Closed in various areas-crews on site |
| Meadow Vista | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Cement Hill | Trees in road and/or power lines |
| Spanish Lane and Cascade Loop | Power lines down. PG&E has been contacted. |
March 1, 2023 at 6:23 PM Nevada County Connects and Nevada County Now will be running service with minor route modifications based on road conditions. The current modifications are expected to be as follows:
• Route 3: no service along High St, Pleasant St, Brighton St due to insufficient operating space.
• Route 4: Old tunnel Road, Banner Lava Cap (road work – will re-evaluate in the morning)
• Route 2: Ridge Rd (road work – will re-evaluate in the morning)
• Route 3: Loma Rica Loop – Loma Rica Rd
• Route 7: route will turn around at Mother Truckers (no service to Ananda Village, Sierra Family Health Center or North Columbia School House) due to insufficient operating space on the road
March 1, 2023 at 6:12 PM Waste Management update: We will attempt to pick up the ‘Trash Only’ carts in the following order this week:
THURSDAY the 2nd – Penn valley and Lake of the Pines Area (Or typically our Friday and Monday routes)
FRIDAY the 3rd- Downtown Grass Valley and Nevada City (Or typically our Tuesday and Wednesday routes)
SATURDAY the 4th- Alta Sierra and South County Area (Or typically our Thursday and Friday routes)
Recycling and Green Waste will have to wait until your next service day. This is the only expedient way we could come up with, considering all the road conditions, the limited time between storms and some staff still being snowed in.
March 1, 2023 at 5:47 PM Two pups roaming on Scott’s Flat Rd, no tags. Friendly. Eating chicken scratch.
March 1, 2023 at 5:44 PM Thanks to reader Kerry for these two pics, North Bloomfield Road and downtown Nevada City.
March 1, 2023 at 5:13 PM A Warming Center is open at the Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building to provide a space for all Nevada County residents to charge devices and warm up. Nevada County’s Extreme Weather Shelter with Sierra Roots has also moved to the Grass Valley Memorial Building. Full details here.
March 1, 2023 at 4:32 PM It’s a great time to curl up with a good book. Thanks to reader Nelle for this photo taken in front of the Helling Library today.
March 1, 2023 at 3:37 PM Semi truck blocking lanes on Brunswick at Loma Rica Drive.
March 1, 2023 at 3:24 PM Pickup truck blocking the slow lane on northbound Hwy 49 at the Gold Flat off ramp.
March 1, 2023 at 2:50 PM Vehicle off the roadway on Dog Bar Road near Blackhawk Court, no injuries reported.
March 1, 2023 at 2:48 PM From the Peardale Chicago Park Fire District: Major Snow Storm in Nevada County CA. The last 24 hours in Peardale Chicago Park Fire District. We would like to remind the public to be aware of Power lines down in and around roadways. #PCPFire #NevadaCounty #Snowstorm #Firefighters #Snowstorm2023
March 1, 2023 at 1:22 PM Safety PSA: Broken power pole with a leaking transformer. Please keep your pets away from the leaking fluid and notify PG&E immediately. Do not approach broken poles, there is a risk of live lines buried in the snow.
March 1, 2023 at 12:45 PM Units have checked Tyler Footer and found no lines down.
March 1, 2023 at 12:06 PM Electrical hazard, lines arcing on Tyler Foote Road near Badger Hill. Emergency services dispatched.
March 1, 2023 at 12:00 PM Emergency Weather Shelters
Western Nevada County
NEW LOCATION: Grass Valley Veterans Memorial Building
255 S Auburn St, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Opens Wednesday, March 1st at noon. Open 24/7 through Friday, March 3rd at 5:00 pm.
Warming Center for all Nevada County Residents. Amenities include:
- Heat
- Power & charging stations
- Snacks and water
Overnight Shelter for Unhoused Residents (in coordination with Sierra Roots). Amenities include:
- Heat
- Power & charging stations
- Meals
- Cots with blankets for unhoused residents
(Please note: all overnight operations previously at the Nevada City Veterans Hall will shift to this location).
Eastern Nevada County
Church of the Mountains
Open Monday-Thursday, February 27th-March 2nd
Emergency shelter for unhoused adults 18+ years of age.
10079 Church Street, Truckee, CA
Learn more
March 1, 2023 at 11:41 AM The McCourtney Transfer Station is now open, according to WM. The road is still icy!
March 1, 2023 at 10:26 AM Lines hanging over the road on Winding Way at Valley View Drive in the Forest Knolls area.
March 1, 2023 at 10:14 AM Cold morning temperatures, winter storm beginning this weekend with dangerous foothill/mountain travel impacts. Brief break in the wet weather with near to below freezing morning lows through Friday. Another winter storm this weekend – early next week with widespread Valley rain & additional moderate to heavy foothill/mountain snow. Heaviest snow late Saturday into Sunday and again Monday afternoon – Monday night. Snow showers linger on Tuesday. Above 2000 feet: 40-75% probability of > 4 inches of snow, 25-60% probability of > 8 inches of snow, and 10-40% probability of 12 inches of snow.
March 1, 2023 at 10:07 AM An update from PG&E: Yesterday’s snow has caused additional outages and about 20,000 customers are without power in Nevada County, generally in areas east of Grass Valley and Nevada City, and along Highway 174. Crews are out making assessments of damage along circuits and will determine an estimated time of restoration (ETOR), which customers can get once for their specific address at www.pge.com/outages or by calling 800-743-5002. With the break in the weather, we are flying helicopters to survey for damage in areas without access. In other areas with restricted access, crews are using snow cats and snowshoes to patrol and assess. We are making repairs in reachable areas and hope to restore about 5,000 customers by tonight. The heavy snow at elevations that normally don’t get much snow has added snow weight to trees, causing branches to break and trees to topple. Years of drought have left trees weaker and more susceptible to failure. PG&E has brought in crews from outside the region and is using contractors to assist local crews in assessments and repairs. While snow does delay our ability to assess and make repairs, we are still out there doing the work.
March 1, 2023 at 10:00 AM An unusual “bloom” on the oak tree.
March 1, 2023 at 9:51 AM Greenhorn Road is closed at Brunswick, multiple trees down.
March 1, 2023 at 9:50 AM Public Works shared this update:
PG&E currently out on Brunswick
Contractors Assisting:
Willow Valley
Scotts Valley
Scotts Flat
Harmony Ridge areas
Red Dog
Cascade Shores
Pasquale areas
Currently CalFire:
- Ridge Rd
- E. Bennett-Report that there are power lines down and cannot engage until PG&E secure lines
- Pasquale
- Lewis Rd@ Genasci
- Meadow Drive@ Shady Forest Lane-Tree blocking complete roadway
- Lewis Road between Jacks Road and Dow is CLOSED, several trees down in the road.
Please observe all traffic control signs and the instructions of onsite personnel. Please stay off the roadways if at all possible. We appreciate your patience during the storm.
March 1, 2023 at 9:24 AM Lewis Road between Jacks Road and Dow is CLOSED, several trees down in the road.
March 1, 2023 at 9:20 AM This pup was found on Hwy 174 just north of the Bear River bridge, no tags or phone numbers. If this is your pup, please contact 530-559-4854.
March 1, 2023 at 9:17 AM Tree across the roadway on Meadow Drive near Shady Forest Trail.
March 1, 2023 at 9:00 AM Public Works update on County Road Closures
| Road | Status at Last Update |
|---|---|
| Brunswick Road from Greenhorn to Hwy 174 | Road closed due to downed trees/power lines |
| Ridge Road at Nevada City | Road closed due to downed trees |
| Washington Road | Plowing operations temporarily ceased |
| Echo Ridge Drive | Portion of tree in travel lane |
| Bandolier Way/Banner Mt. Trail | Tree down |
| Lake Vera/Purdon Road | Tree down |
| 10587 Ridge Road | Trees in power lines |
| You Bet Rd and Fawn Hill | Tree limbs blocking both lanes |
| Red Dog at Murchie Mine Rd | Cleared |
| Oak Circle at Meadow | Cleared |
| Highland | Enroute |
| Pittsburgh Mine Road | Cleared |
| North Bloomfield | Working with PG&E |
| Burma Rd | Working with PG&E |
| 14601 Echo Ridge | PG&E crew withdrawn for safety |
| Banner Mtn at Black Oak | Enroute |
| Red Dog at Pasquale | PG&E requested when crews are available |
| Spanish Lane and Cascade Loop | Power lines down. PG&E has been contacted. |
To report downed trees on County Roads, call 530-265-1411 or 911. To report downed power poles, as well as trees into power poles, contact PG&E directly at 1-800-743-500 or 911.
March 1, 2023 at 8:59 AM Hwy 49 remains closed at Newtown Road.
March 1, 2023 at 8:54 AM Tree down across Meadow View Drive near Elderberry in Peardale, power lines down.
March 1, 2023 at 8:41 AM Hwy 49 at Streeter, multiple vehicles have spun out and some are sliding off the road. Avoid travel if you can.
March 1, 2023 at 8:28 AM Three horses on the loose on Lower Colfax next to Agony Hill. There are down trees in the area and no access by car. Check your stable!
March 1, 2023 at 8:24 AM The latest partial update from Nevada County includes the following road closures:
Brunswick Road from Greenhorn to Hwy 174 due to trees and power lines down
Ridge Road in Nevada City due to down trees
Washington Road
Hwy 174 at Burma
Hobbard Mills
A task force, composed of Nevada County Public Works, CAL FIRE and PG&E will be out again today to open up roads. They cleared 35 trouble spots yesterday.
March 1, 2023 at 7:56 AM Summit Ridge Drive in Cascade shores is blocked due to a snapped power pole and lines down.
March 1, 2023 at 7:23 AM Thanks to reader Kandice for this photo of sunshine through the icicles, with Scotts Flat in the background.
March 1, 2023 at 6:52 AM Large tree blocking both directions of travel on Squirrel Creek Road just north of Adams Ave in Grass Valley.
March 1, 2023 at 6:35 AM Accident on northbound Hwy 49 at Streeter, units dispatched.
530-273-3346March 1, 2023 at 6:34 AM
March 1, 2023 at 6:00 AM Hwy 174 is closed at Memorial Park in Grass Valley to eastbound through traffic.
March 1, 2023 at 5:07 AM 15,693 homes at least are out of power in Nevada County, 4,988 in Placer and 20,451 in El Dorado.
March 1, 2023 at 5:00 AM Last month’s log can be found here.