Temperatures will warm this week with widespread Moderate HeatRisk in the Valley by Saturday. Make sure to have somewhere to cool off and stay hydrated as we heat up, especially on Saturday!

May is #CalFresh Awareness Month which aims to increase public awareness of the program.
Click here for more information and a link to apply>> bit.ly/CalFreshAwaren…

As temperatures rise this week, keep in mind that the area rivers and streams will continue to run COLD as a product of mountain snowmelt.

Be sure to exercise cold water safety along all area waterways!

#TrafficAlert Due to the storm over the weekend, State Route 70 (SR-70) encountered another slide. SR-70 will remain closed from Jarbo Gap to Greenville Wye and the scheduled nightly openings this week will be cancelled. Full closure will remain until the new slide is cleared.

Make your voice heard - Take the Butte County Community Priorities Survey:
bit.ly/ButteCoSurvey. Butte County is hosting meetings throughout the County this month where you can learn more about this proposal. View details here: buttecounty.net/CivicAlerts.as…

Preparing for the Future of Butte County- As we look to the future, we hope you will share your priorities for the County by clicking here to take our survey: docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSf9…
Additional information is available:
buttecounty.net/1957/Preparing…

Butte County Offices will be closed on April 1, 2024 in honor of Cesar Chavez Day.

Press Release: Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Update-Risk Assessment Meetings to be Held on March 13, 2024. Read the Press Release here: buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter…

TIRE AMNESTY BY APPOINTMENT COMING TO THE NEAL ROAD RECYCLING AND WASTE FACILITY
Read the press release here: buttecounty.net/DocumentCenter…

A Winter Storm Warning will be in effect from 10AM Today through Wednesday 4AM. 6-12 inches of additional snowfall expected, heaviest north of I-80, with gusts up to 45 MPH. Travel is highly discouraged with travel delays, chain controls, and reduced visibilities expected. #CAwx

A second, 'weaker' system is forecast to move thru the area Mon. thru Wed. next week. An additional 1 to 2 feet of snow is currently forecast to fall, which may hamper blizzard recovery efforts in the mountains. #CAwx

Butte County Storm Information Line: 530.552.3020
A Storm Information Line has been established for Butte County residents with storm related inquiries.
In an emergency, call 9-1-1
#BePrepared #BetterButte #ButtePrepares

Windy conditions continue into Friday. Strong southerly wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected. Be prepared for difficult driving conditions, localized power outages, & downed tree branches & weakened trees. #cawx

Blizzard conditions are expected in areas above 2000 ft this afternoon through Saturday. It is EXTREMELY dangerous to travel through the mountains at this time! AVOID travel! Stay up to date with the forecast at weather.gov by entering your zip code. Stay safe! #CAwx

Butte County Advises Residents to Prepare for Incoming Winter Storm. Read the Press Release Here: buttecounty.net/CivicAlerts.as…

Strong winds and heavy snow will cause extremely dangerous travel conditions, as well as downed trees & branches, & power outages. We're expecting 5-12 FEET of snow above 5000', locally higher over peaks. AVOID mountain travel this weekend, & be prepared if you live there. #CAwx