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Plumas Public Health Warns of Increased Risk of Animal-borne Illnesses as Temps Rise

Friday, May 3

As you gear up for outdoor activities and prepare sheds and camp trailers for summer adventures, health officials stress the importance of being cautious about Hantavirus.A recent hantavirus fatality in Sierra County, just a month ago, underscores the seriousness of the issue. Officials report... Read More.

Price at the Pump Increasing as Temps Rise

Wednesday, March 27

Gas prices are on the rise again, and AAA contributed to the uptick in the arrival of spring.Gas prices nationwide have risen by 11 cents per gallon since last week, reaching an average of $3.52 per gallon.Andrew Gross, spokesperson for AAA, compares gas prices... Read More.

Despite Warming Temps State’s Snowpack Remains Well Above-Average

Tuesday, May 16

The state of the state’s snowpack remains overwhelmingly above average for spring. According to the Department of Water Resources, The California snowpack is hanging on at an impressive 337% of normal for this date statewide and 282% of normal for the northern Sierra. With... Read More.

March Marching Out with Below Average Temps

Monday, March 20

A stormy week is ahead, with more systems lining up to round out the month of March.The current storm is calming down, and it is expected to stop raining later this morning and tonight. However, another weather system will be coming in tomorrow morning,... Read More.

Prepare for Freezing Temps Heading into the Weekend

Wednesday, October 19

The Fall season has barely shown its true self as winter-like temperatures rear around the corner.The Reno National Weather Service says temperatures can drop drastically by 15 to 20 degrees with precipitation, dropping snow levels to 5000 feet by this weekend. You can expect... Read More.

Cooler Temps and Rain Slow Fires Burning Out-of-the-area

Tuesday, September 13

Fires burning out of the area are gaining containment, with rainfall and cooler temperatures aiding the firefight. The Barnes fire in Modoc County is nearly 6,000 acres and 44% contained. Sheriff Tex Dowdy says the flames got some rain yesterday, and the winds remained... Read More.

Reno NWS Issues Heat Advisory as Temps Top 100

Wednesday, July 27

The Reno National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory as the region braces itself for the hottest temperatures so far seen this year. Temps are expected to be in the triple digits to the weekend with only light winds expected. The... Read More.

Summer Heat is Here Bringing the 1st Days of 100 Degree Temps

Monday, July 11

The heat of summer is finally here and brings above-average temperatures with it. With decreasing winds, high pressure moves into the area pushing temperatures to the 100 mark. By midweek the region could also experience late-day thunderstorms. Chris Smallcomb with the Reno national weather... Read More.