Extreme Weather

Pacific Gas and Electric reports that there were 900 instances of lightning recorded in its local service area around Tuolumne County, and 30 transformers that were damaged and required repairs.

Rain, thunder and lightning have been prevalent in the Mother Lode, leaving most the region without power.

A Disaster Loan Outreach Center will be open for three days in Calaveras County for those impacted by flooding and winter storm impacts dating back to February 21.

Power outages have been scattered throughout the Mother Lode.

Extensive storm damage repairs are completed, so Standard Park is officially reopening today.

Those living in Tuolumne County impacted by winter storm damage dating back to February 21st have received another extension to file for FEMA Assistance.

The roadway has been closed since the middle of March due to winter storm damage.

Eagle Meadow Road, east of Pinecrest, is now open for the season.

Although the roadway is cleared of snow to the pass, it will not reopen this weekend.

With a heatwave reaching triple digits this weekend, not only humans need a break from the sizzling temps, but pets do too.

As temperatures continue to climb, there are concerns that more widespread outages could hit the region this weekend.

With temperatures forecast to reach between 100 and 107 degrees this weekend, the county has cooling centers available to beat the heat.

After hinting at this week’s Tuolumne County Supervisors meeting that the Standard Park repair work would be completed soon, the Recreation Department has announced an anticipated reopening date.

Several Tuolumne County facilities will be open through the weekend in response to the extreme heat and in case there are any power outages.

Widespread power outages challenged the greater Groveland area a week ago during the peak of a triple-digit heat wave.