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Februarys Weather Rollercoaster: High Precipitation and Temperature Swings in Almanor Basin

Sunday, March 2

February Weather Summary ...After a dry January, the month of February brought the Almanor basin a considerable amount of precipitation. Twenty six inches of snowfall were recorded on the west shore, bringing our season total to 67.5 inches or 68% of the long-term average... Read More.

Highway 70’s Rollercoaster Ride: Opens, Closes, and Reopens Amidst Challenges

Wednesday, January 31

Unpredictable Conditions Plague the Route with Rockslides, Sinkholes, and a Looming StormHighway 70 is in a fluid situation as it opened, closed, and re-opened in one afternoon. Leaving some questioning, for how long this time. Caltrans officials anticipated opening the highway Monday following a massive... Read More.