During Power Outages Motorists Should Treat Non-Working Signals as All-Way Stops
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/09/2019 07:45 AM
Stockton, CA...Caltrans is preparing for widespread power outages beginning at midnight as PG&E cuts power to reduce the risk of wildfire. District 10 counties potentially affected are San Joaquin, Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties, PG&E may potentially cut power early Wednesday, October 9 through midday Thursday, October 10. Motorists are reminded that the California Department of Motor Vehicle Driver Handbook mandates that non-working (dark) and flashing red traffic signals be treated as all-way stops during power outages. Drivers should proceed with caution through intersections and observe right-of-way rules.
PG&E is Monitoring a Severe Wind Event Later this Week That Could Impact Nearly 30 Counties Across Northern and Central California
Posted by: thepinetree on 10/07/2019 03:45 PM
San Francisco, CA...PG&E announced today that its meteorological and operations teams in its Emergency Operations Center continue to monitor a potentially widespread, strong and dry wind event Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. The event will impact northern, central, coastal and Bay Area counties across much of PG&E’s service area.
Arnold, CA...Mountain Passes Update....Hwys 88 Carson Pass, 108 Sonora Pass & 120 Tioga Pass Now Open...Ebbetts Remains Closed. This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, September 30th, 2019 at 12:44 PM.
Arnold, CA...The early season storm has temporarily closed Hwy 120 Tioga pass and Hwy 108 Sonora Pass. Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass has controls in effect over the summit. Hwy 88 Carson Pass had controls in place until a few minutes ago but has just dropped requirements. Drive Safe & Carry Chains, Blankets, Water & Food to tide you over if you are stranded in the high country.
Fire Update....Fire Fighters on Ground & Air Working Electra Fire(Update..Fire Contained at 10.25 Acres)
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/25/2019 03:56 PM
Jackson, CA...(5:15 PM Update....Great response by fire personnel. The fire is 100% contained. Final acreage was mapped at 10.25 acres. Fire crews will remain in the area throughout the night to patrol for any hot spots.) From Cal-Fire AEU..."3:34 PM All evacuation warnings have been lifted. Firefighters have put a wet line around the fire and forward progress has stopped Threats to structures have been mitigated. Air Tankers made great drops of retardant to help hold the line for ground crews."
Fire Season Not Over as Rising Temps & Red Flag Warnings Ahead This Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2019 07:54 AM
Arnold, CA...Rising Temps & a Red Flag Warning ahead according to the National Weather Service's Sacramento office. Detailed forecast for Mother lode. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 75 to 87. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northwest with gusts to around 25 mph in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 56 to 66. Prevailing north winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Gusts up to 25 mph. Tuesday Sunny, warmer. Highs 83 to 95. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Tuesday Night Clear. Lows 60 to 70. Prevailing east winds up to 15 mph. Wednesday Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 97. Prevailing east winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Wednesday Night Clear. Lows 59 to 71. Thursday Sunny. Highs 79 to 93. Thursday Night Mostly clear. Cooler. Lows 52 to 64. Friday Partly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 65 to 79. Friday Night Through Saturday Night Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows 41 to 56. Highs 62 to 77. Sunday Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 56 to 70.
Caltrans District 10 Road Repair & Construction Schedule Through September 28th
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/23/2019 11:02 AM
Angels Camp, CA...The latest schedule of road repairs and maintenance that will affect your travels in our area and as you travel. Locally crews will be working on many of our roadways. Below is Caltrans plans for repairs and maintenance on local roads. It shows the route, county, and location of the possible repairs. Weather and other factors can alter their schedule. For the latest report click the following 19-09-57 Road Report or the image below...
