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Small Earthquakes Shake Northeast California: A Reminder for Preparedness

Wednesday, March 19

A series of small earthquakes recently affected a remote area east of Alturas, near the Oregon border. The most significant of these was a magnitude 3.2 quake on March 11 at 10:34 p.m., located 45 miles east-southeast of Lakeview, Oregon, at a depth of... Read More.

Water levels at reservoirs all over the Northeast dried up due to drought conditions in recent months

Thursday, November 21

(NEW YORK) -- Important bodies of water that supply water to populated regions in the Northeast have dried up due to drought conditions in recent months, according to experts.Water levels at reservoirs in the region have decreased to the point of concern for water... Read More.

Flood Advisory in Effect Until Saturday Noon for Northeast California

Thursday, November 21

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for parts of Lassen, eastern Plumas, and eastern Sierra counties, lasting until noon on Saturday.Here's what you need to know: Minor flooding is expected, particularly near the Susan River, small creeks, and streams. Areas close... Read More.

Rain on the way could spell relief for crews battling rash of Northeast wildfires

Monday, November 18

(NEW YORK) -- Firefighters battling an outbreak of wildfires across the Northeast amid a historic autumn drought could get some relief from Mother Nature by the middle of this week.A rainstorm on the way is forecast to reach the Northeast by Wednesday evening. The heaviest... Read More.

No new red flag warnings, but fire danger persists throughout Northeast

Sunday, November 17

(NEW YORK) -- For the first time in days, the Northeast was under no red flag warnings, but officials cautioned that fire danger in the region remains high as drought conditions persist.All red flag warnings, which signal critical fire weather conditions like strong winds... Read More.

43 million people under red flag warnings in the Northeast due to fire danger

Saturday, November 16

(NEW YORK) -- Nearly 43 million people are under red flag warnings across eight states as the fire danger remains elevated in the Northeast.Relative humidity as low as 20% coupled with wind gusts up to 40 mph could help accelerate the spread of any... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory: Snow Continues to Fall Across Northeast California

Friday, November 15

Winter is making its presence felt in Northeast California today, as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties. Those in Susanville, Sierraville, Westwood, Loyalton, and Portola are advised to prepare for snowy conditions.Snowfall Details Above 5,500 feet:... Read More.

Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Impacts to Northeast California

Tuesday, January 9

The storm doors have opened as much-needed snow returns after a slow start to the season.The region is again bracing for another potent winter storm after the first significant winter snowstorm brought the season’s first whiteout conditions to the Sierras and several inches of... Read More.