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Evacuation Orders Issued to Areas in San Lorenzo Valley

January 25, 2021February 2, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

EVACUATION ORDERS ISSUED TO AREAS IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY WHEN: Effective Immediately WHERE: Ben Lomond Fire District (Zones: BEN-E001D, BEN-E002A, BEN-E002D, BEN-E004B) Boulder Creek Fire District (Zones: BOU-E021A, BOU-E020, BOU-E017, BOU-E016, BOU-E010, BOU-E006, BOU-E001A, BOU-E002, BOU-E033A, BOU-E038A, BOU-E031B, BOU-E030, BOU-E018A, BOU-E014, BOU- E009, BOU-E003, BOU-E001B, BOU-E015A, BOU-E039A, BOU-E040A) Felton Fire District (Zones: FEL-E002A, FEL-E003B, FEL-E003C, FEL- E004A) Santa Cruz County… Read More

Local News Weather

Atmospheric River Event Tues/Wed

January 24, 2021February 1, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

Rain rolls through in waves approaching this week’s predicted “atmospheric river” event Tuesday into Wednesday. The wind has whipped up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the lights are flickering this Sunday evening. Charge up your phones, get the pet carriers ready, grind your coffee beans. KBCZ 90.1 FM (kbcz.org) in downtown Boulder Creek will be occupying the broadcast studio… Read More

Local News Weather

Storm Watch: Cause for Concern in the Santa Cruz Mountains

January 24, 2021January 31, 2021 slvpost.comstorm watch0 comment

A Midweek storm estimate is cause for concern in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Tuesday’s wind forecast looks intense as well. Strong winds and rain will impact our region beginning early this week. Rainfall amounts may exceed thresholds for debris flow evacuations near the #CZULightningComplex burn scar, and rain will be preceded by high winds likely to impact power and road… Read More

Education Weather

Storm Watch: SLVUSD Schools Canceled 1/26 and 1/27

January 23, 2021February 2, 2021 slvpost.com0 comment

Letter from SLVUSD Superintendent Laurie Bruton: January 25, 2021 Dear SLV Family and Friends, School will be canceled for Tues. Jan. 26, 2021 and Wed. Jan. 27, 2021, due to evacuations impacting both staff and students. Greetings to all and hope this finds you safe and sound. Areas of the San Lorenzo Valley have been placed under evacuation orders in… Read More

Photography Weather

Winter Snowstorm in the Santa Cruz Mountains

February 28, 2018October 22, 2026 slvpost.comsantacruz mountains, snow, snow scene, winter, winter wonderland0 comment

In February of 2018, a rare snow storm did more than just dust the Santa Cruz Mountains. This was a morning when being late to the office was excused. A winter wonderland that would lure anyone off schedule. Photos by Julie Horner for the SLV Post near the junction of Bear Creek Road and Highway 35, Santa Cruz Mountains. From… Read More