Given recent moderate weather across Southern California, the San Bernardino National Forest has reduced fire restrictions on the forest, effective today (October 23). Under the reduced fire restrictions, wood and charcoal fires will once again be allowed in agency-provided campfire rings at designated campgrounds and picnic areas. Still, adds Forest Supervisor Jeanne Wade … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions on San Bernardino National Forest Reduced, Effective Friday
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Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
With continued rain expected in our area today, the National Weather Service has extended our Flash Flood Watch until 2pm, which should serve as a precaution for those living in and below burned areas as there is a threat of mudslides and debris flow. Light to moderate rainfall is possible in portions of the San Bernardino mountains, and the storm is also expected to generate … [Read more...] about Flash Flood Watch Continues Through 2pm; Rain, Wind and Fog Expected on Wednesday
National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch; Winds and Fog Possible in the Mountains Today
With rain expected in our area today (October 13), the National Weather Service has also issued a Flash Flood Watch, which should serve as a precaution for those living in and below burned areas as there is a threat of mudslides and debris flow. Moderate to heavy rainfall is also possible in portions of the San Bernardino mountains, and the storm will also generate strong, … [Read more...] about National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch; Winds and Fog Possible in the Mountains Today
New Jersey Institute of Technology Celebrates Installation of Big Bear Solar Observatory’s New Solar Telescope, the Largest in the World
The Big Bear Solar Observatory is an iconic image on Big Bear Lake, yet it is also an internationally recognized facility, boasting the largest solar telescope in the world. Over the last year, an international team of experts has been assembling the solar aperture telescope, which boasts an 1.6 meter mirror, under the direction of astrophysicist Dr. Phil Goode. On October 3, … [Read more...] about New Jersey Institute of Technology Celebrates Installation of Big Bear Solar Observatory’s New Solar Telescope, the Largest in the World
More Winds and Low Relative Humidity Expected; National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning, Given Critical Fire Conditions
It’s October and last night’s temperatures, dropping into the 20s, suggest that we are officially into the fall season. Earlier this week, the National Weather Service had issued a Wind Advisory and a Fire Weather Watch; today, a Red Flag Warning is in effect for the San Bernardino mountains, prompted by low relative humidity and northeast winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour, with … [Read more...] about More Winds and Low Relative Humidity Expected; National Weather Service Issues Red Flag Warning, Given Critical Fire Conditions