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Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster for April 22nd
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED APR 23 2025 Breezy weather today, as a shortwave rolls across the Great Basin. Parts of the Owens Valley should see wind...
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Skippable News for June 28, 2024
This week on Skippable News: Special Guest – MC Hubbard, Will Wadelton, ESIA, a reflection back on Bobby and Bo Tanner, Fly Fishing Report by Fred Rowe and What Is Now Playing at Bishop Twin Theatre.
NWS – Dangerous Heat Building Middle to Late Next Week
During the summer months, the National Weather Service in Las Vegas will be providing the attached Weekly HeatRisk Outlook for several locations across southern Nevada, southeastern California, and northwestern Arizona. This email will be sent each Thursday morning through the summer with the forecast HeatRisk through the next 7 days.
Pizona Fire evening update June 27, 2024 10:00PM
Today, the Pizona Fire located in Mineral County, Nevada, grew approximately 200 acres. However due to limited visibility from smoke, a more exact acreage could not be determined.
Air tankers and helicopters worked to drop retardant line around most of the fire’s perimeter, with the most active flank of the fire being on the east side.
No bulldozers have been ordered for this incident due to the logistics and inaccessibility of the roadways, in addition to the potential for cultural resource impacts.
The fire is still currently located within the Inyo National Forest boundary, and has not yet reached the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest or Bureau of Land Management lands
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Weather Forecast for June 28 – June 30
Very stable temperatures today and over the weekend, with a Westerly flow in place. Also expect hazy conditions throughout our area from the various Wildfires to our North and West. For the first week in July, high pressure builds back strongly over the West. Not good news for those of you who like cooler weather. So temps next week will run about 5 – 8 degress above normal, with 103° likely in Bishop next Wednesday.
Coach Sonny’s Volleyball Camp At BUHS
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 7/1/2024 – 7/5/2024
EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of July 1 – July 5.
Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or construction-related issues.
OPTIMUM COMPLETES NETWORK UPGRADE TO DELIVER FASTER INTERNET SERVICE IN BISHOP, CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA (JUNE 27, 2024) – Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, TV, and phone services, today announces that due to significant upgrades made to the company’s local network and infrastructure, area residents and businesses can now access internet speeds of up to 500 Mbps in Bishop, California. With this launch, customers are now able to enjoy superior internet service and speeds that are more than triple the previous highest speed offered by the company in this market.
This network enhancement comes on the heels of the company introducing its new brand platform and marketing campaign, Where local is big time, to customers across its 21-state footprint. The new platform centers on Optimum’s ability to bring customers the reach and connectivity resources of a large national provider with the localized care and support of a small business to cater to the unique connectivity needs of each community it serves.
Stage I Fire Restrictions begin July 1 on Inyo National Forest
BISHOP, Calif., June 27, 2024 — Inyo National Forest will be in Stage I Fire Restrictions starting Monday, July 1 to protect natural resources and provide for public safety.
Dispersed campfires on the ground will no longer be permitted. However, campfires in designated developed recreation sites and portable stoves still be allowed with a California Campfire Permit
Pizona Fire morning update June 27, 2024
Acreage: 540
Percent Containment: 0%
Current Resources: 5 hand crews, 5 engines, 4 helicopters, 2 air tankers, 1 air attack, 2 water tenders, 20 overhead.
Resources at risk: powerlines and sage grouse habitat
Map Released to Identify Internet Speeds Across California
Residents of Inyo County are encouraged to verify their Internet speeds to ensure their current level of broadband service has been accurately identified by the State of California.
As part of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) released a map on June 17 indicating the “served” status of locations across California. The category designated by the CPUC will determine whether certain areas are eligible for BEAD-funded projects.
NWS Weekly HeatRisk Briefing (6/27 – 7/3) WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK
NWS Weekly HeatRisk Briefing (6/27 – 7/3)
WEATHER RISK OUTLOOK
Risk levels incorporate potential impacts from weather hazards and likelihood of occurrence.
Pizona Fire breaks on Inyo National Forest in Nevada
Bishop, Calif., June 26, 2024— A wildfire was reported today at 4:17 p.m. on the Mono Lake Ranger District of Inyo National Forest, located east of Adobe Valley in the State of Nevada. Inyo National Forest’s helitack crew Helicopter 525 responded and initially sized it up at approximately 30 acres while other firefighters responded on the ground from both the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management.
Named the Pizona Fire, H525 reported it shortly thereafter to be 50-100 acres with a moderate to rapid rate of spread and burning in juniper-sage vegetation, burning in a northeasterly direction primarily driven by wind.
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Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster for April 22nd
Area Forecast Discussion Owens Valley / Mammoth Lakes / Mono County / Death Valley Dennis Mattinson / Sierra Atmospheric Forecaster Synopsis - WED APR 23 2025 Breezy weather today, as a shortwave rolls across the Great Basin. Parts of the Owens Valley should see wind...
CalTrans Update for Thursday, November 28, 2024
California Department of Transportation D9 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS 500 SOUTH MAIN STREET BISHOP, CA 93514 (760) 872-0601 I FAX (760) 872-5221 I TTY 711 http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov Wednesday, November 27, 2024@ 1729 Hrs. Re: Current District 9 Road Restrictions: 395: NO...
