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Latest Update on Inyo Creek Fire as of Tuesday, June 29, at 6:30pm

#InyoCreekFire update – June 29 at 6:30pm: The Inyo Creek Fire has burned 592 acres and is 90% contained. Firefighters continue to work to gain containment in elevations ranging from 3,500 to 9,500 feet. Firefighter assigned to the Inyo Creek Fire assisted the Inyo National Forest with other initial attack fires today. Showers and thunderstorms […]

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Heavy rains cause closure of State Route 168E

STATE ROUTE 168E- TEMPORARY CLOSURE FROM POST MILE 20 TO POST MILE 43 BISHOP — The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) would like to inform the traveling public that State Route 168E (Westgard Pass) is temporarily closed at post mile 20 (Death Valley Road) to post mile 43 (Deep Springs College) due to rockfall and […]

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Flooding causing road, campground closures in Eastern Sierra

Press releases CURRENT ROAD CLOSURES: Lower Rock Creek Road, from Pine Creek to Birchim Lane, CLOSED due to flooding. Alternate route for the community of 40 Acres is via Gorge Road. Date closed: 6/20/17 Pine Creek Road, west of Rovana, CLOSED due to potential for flooding. Date closed: 6/20/17 North Round Valley Road, north of […]

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Reminder from Inyo County officials for flood preparation

Inyo County press release The National Weather Service, Las Vegas, is forecasting another round of Pacific moisture spread across our region beginning Friday, February 9. Light to moderate rainfall amounts are expected across lower elevations. The main concern is that this will be a relatively warm rain event, with snow levels initially above 9,000 feet, […]

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Update on weather issues from Town of Mammoth Lakes

Town of Mammoth Lakes press release The Town of Mammoth Lakes is notifying all residents and visitors that a Flood Watch and a High Wind Warning remains in effect throughtonight Tuesday, February 7. A prolonged moderate to strong atmospheric river (AR) is bringing heavy snow/rain to the region. It is forecasted to decrease in intensity […]

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Flooding on US 395 near Fort Independence

Inyo County Sheriff’s Office Water was reported this morning to be running across Hwy 395 near the Fort Independence Travel Plaza. Thank you to Caltrans District 9 for their quick response! We want to remind folks to slow down when there is water on the road, and to drive carefully and cautiously. To report flooding […]

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Mono officials warn of possible flooding, rock slides

Press release Thunderstorms are currently forecast for the Eastern Sierra over the next four days, with the highest probability of thunderstorms on Sunday and Monday. Such storms can cause flash flooding and rock slides in burn areas across the county. Residents, tourists and structures affected by recent fires are most at risk. Those affected should […]

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