Wood Stove Ashes Spark the Region’s First Wildfire of the Season

Sierra County shierffs office reported receiving multiple calls around 5 pm on Wednesday about a fire erupting in the meadow next to Camp Yuba, just north of Downieville along Highway 49. The prompt response from the Downieville Fire Dispatch mobilized fire personnel, swiftly deploying... Read More.

Region’s First Winter Weather Advisory Arrives Today

This winter’s first measurable snow is forecasted; the Reno National Weather Service has issued the region's first winter weather advisory.Snow is expected above 6000 feet. Some projections predict snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches west of 395 and up to 4 inches east... Read More.

Region’s Skies Turn Hazy from Out-Of-Area Fires

Do not be alarmed; hazy skies are expected as a weather system drifts smoke into the region from fires burning to the North. There are no active local fires in Lassen, Modoc, or Plumas counties.The smoke you see and may smell is coming from... Read More.

Year-to-Date Water Totals in the Regions Watersheds

As everyone continues to dig themselves out from the deluge of snow and rain, here are a few year-to-date water totals from the DWR California Water Watch Website:(Susanville area) Honey-Eagle Lakes Watershed as of 01/09/2023 Water Year to Date: 9.7" % of Average: 153%(Chester) North Fork... Read More.

Grasshoppers Plauging the Regions Counties

Grasshoppers are plaguing roadways and ranchers from Loyalton through Modoc County. An Ag alert release says the insect population has been exponentially growing due to the drought. Their feeding has had severe impacts on crops and rangelands throughout the region.A rancher from Modoc... Read More.