Storm turns highway into parking lot

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Cars on thee highway — On Friday, April 13, Highway 243 turned into a parking lot as unprepared motorists try to make their way up the mountain in the midst of the snowstorm. Locals scratched their heads as people try to pass the already waiting vehicles. Photo by Shane Fender

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Rain came, more coming: Drought still present
By December 11, 2014January 21, 2015 Reading Time: 2 minutes

It was a good rain last week. Nearly 2.25 inches of precipitation were recorded at the U.S. Forest Service Keenwild Ranger Station. Since the rain year began on July 1, almost 4.5 inches of rain have fallen there. Idyllwild and Pine Cove have received about twice the rain recorded at Keenwild. Four inches were recorded…

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VIDEO: Snow and 49 degrees
By March 13, 2014April 28, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

A light dusting of snow fell overhead on the Hill this afternoon, despite the unseasonably warm weather. Forecasters are scratching their heads. The National Weather Service did not see this coming. The snow only lasted for a few minutes and quickly melted after hitting streets and surfaces. NWS foresees sunshine tomorrow and temperatures in the…

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Winter won’t leave
By March 19, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Monday morning and all is well in Idyllwild. The roads and highways were cleared yesterday and this morning sun is appearing behind the mountain. The forecast for today is “Scattered snow showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. West wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation…

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Snow came, Pinyon roads icy
By February 28, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

More than a foot of snow fell on Idyllwild and throughout the Hill yesterday and last night. Cal Trans and the county have plowed and cleared most of the roads. A photo of N. Circle looking at the Fort is below. Neither Cal Trans nor CHP are reporting any road closures this morning. Although Idyllwild…

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Caltrans wins! Boulder loses.
By January 14, 2016April 2, 2016 Reading Time: 1 minute

“All lanes on SR 243 are open,” Cal Trans Public Information Officer Terri Kasinga announced Wednesday night about 6:30 p.m. After battling a 48-ton boulder since Monday, Caltrans has chipped enough of the boulder to be able to move it off the highway lane. As a precaution for motorists, cones have been placed around boulder….

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Hwy. 243 upbound — towards Idyllwild is closed
By February 27, 2012January 30, 2013 Reading Time: 1 minute

About 7 p.m., California Highway Patrol reported the closure of Hwy 243 southbound to Idyllwild will be closed indefinitely until the road can be cleared. At about 5:15, CHP reported a hit and run accident, with no injuries. This has resulted in a massive traffic jam on Hwy 243 north to Banning. It is located…

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