Weather forecast and resources to prepare for upcoming severe weather.
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Elevated Fire Weather Conditions due to Mountain Thunderstorms Today
July 14, 2026 – Elevated fire weather concerns across mountains, foothills, and northern Sacramento Valley today with potential mix of wet/dry storms over the mountains. Additional surges of monsoonal moisture by the weekend-early next week will bring mountain thunderstorm chances to the Sierra. Isolated thunderstorms may produce dangerous lightning, gusty winds, and small accumulating hail,impacting outdoor activities and recreationists. Confidence is highest in the mountains, especially the Sierra and Coast Range. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk through Wednesday, with triple digit heat in the Valley. Daytime RHs trend lower through the end of the week alongside breezier winds.
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Winter weather: Watches, warnings explained
Winter weather can bring storms, snow and floods. NWS Sacramento Warning Meteorologist Courtney Carpenter explains the different types of warnings issued by the National Weather Service and what you can do to be prepared for winter weather.
Winter vehicle prep
We caught up with John Volz, the owner of Volz Bros Automotive in Grass Valley, to get a winter checklist for your car. Driving in the snow is not an everyday occurrence in the Foothills, but it happens. Be prepared with John’s easy tips and, as always, check weather conditions before taking off.
How to insulate water pipes to prevent freeze damage
How to insulate your water pipes for winter with local expert Andrew Twidwell, owner of ABT Plumbing. Andrew shows you how to protect outdoor pipes and risers with widely available supplies. Tips for irrigation systems and a reminder about the main shutoff valve included.
BYOB (Bring your own Bag)
With upcoming storms, Nevada County is providing free sand for residents to use in sandbags. Bring your own shovel, sandbags and a pair of gloves to the free sand stations.
February 29, 2024 at 1:37 PM With the most significant storm of the season moving in, we checked in with Nevada County OES Program Manager Paul Cummings. He shares tips on how to be ready and what to expect as the storm progresses on Friday through Sunday.
