The Fresno office of the California Highway Patrol used social media Wednesday morning to warn about the dangers of driving in snowy conditions in the foothills and mountains. The CHP's main message in the midst of the Valley's first winter weather event: "Yes really! Chains ARE required." The CHP also...
Winter Arrives in the Valley. Expect Sierra, SoCal Travel Snarls.
Winter finally is coming to the Valley ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, bringing high winds, rain, and snow. If you're headed to the Sierra, take chains. Listen to this article: Caltrans Announces Road Closures The California Department of Transportation says it will close the Sonora Pass on State Route...
Disturbing the Peace? 5 Hikes to Avoid Yosemite Crowds
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK — Dappled sunlight kisses the valley floor of Yosemite National Park. Granite monoliths, gushing waterfalls and giant sequoias abound. The wilderness is calling. But instead of hitting the trails in a place John Muir called “by far the grandest of all the special temples of nature,” you’re...
Incoming Storms Bring Ski Area Hope for Thanksgiving Week Opening
The Thanksgiving week storm that's projected to drop Fresno's first measurable rainfall could also bring heavy snow to the Southern Sierra mountains. Forecasters at the National Weather Service office in Hanford say a "strong and wet storm" will reach Central California Tuesday night and continue through Friday. Listen to this...
Thanksgiving Storm May Bring Rain to Valley
Another storm system is heading toward the Valley, with forecasters predicting the possibility of showers just as the Thanksgiving holiday arrives. Weather.com says Fresno could see rain starting next Wednesday and continuing through the weekend. High temperatures are expected to fall into the mid 50s with overnight lows down to...
Briceburg Fire 75% Contained, All Roads Are Open
The Briceburg Fire near Yosemite National Park is 75% contained and all roads are open following a weekend of wildfire suppression, Cal Fire officials said Monday morning. However, Buffalo Gulch Road is open to residents only. No Injuries, One Structure Lost There have been no injuries suffered in the fire,...
Mandatory Evacuations Lifted on Briceburg Fire
With firefighters gaining control of the Briceburg Fire, Cal Fire and the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office lifted mandatory evacuation orders and fire advisements at 1 p.m. Friday. However, Highway 140 is closed from 15 miles east of Mariposa at the top of Briceburg Grade to Savages Trading Post. Officials advise...
Favorable Weather Helps Crews Battling Briceburg Fire
Firefighters working throughout the night limited the spread of the Briceburg Fire near Yosemite National Park, Cal Fire officials said Friday morning. Listen to this article: The wildfire now covers 4,905 acres and is 30% contained, officials said. In addition to the diligent work of the fire crews, "recent...
Beefed-up Crews Now Have Briceburg Fire 25% Contained
Bolstered by more crews and aerial assistance, firefighters now have 25% containment of the Briceburg Fire, Cal Fire officials said Thursday morning. Nearly 1,400 personnel are battling the wildfire near Yosemite National Park, which has spread to 4,900 acres. In addition, eight air tankers and nine helicopters are involved in...
Briceburg Fire Grows to 3,600 Acres.
The Briceburg Fire has spread to 3,600 acres near Yosemite National Park, but it hasn't burned any buildings or resulted in fatalities, Cal Fire officials said Wednesday morning. The wildfire, which is restricted to Mariposa County, is 10% contained. Nearly 1,000 fire personnel are fighting the blaze, which covered 2,000...