San Andreas, CA…Due to extreme cold and the risk to the public, Calaveras County announces the opening of Warming Centers in Arnold, West Point, and Murphys with a Shelter location in Murphys. All sites will be open from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

Warming Centers
Arnold Independence
1445 Blagen Road
Arnold, CA 95223
3 pm – 8 pm

Hall West Point Community Hall
22283 Highway 26
West Point, CA 95255
3 pm – 8 pm

Warming Center & Shelter
Murphys Fire District Training Center
58 Jones Street
Murphys, CA 95247
Open 3 pm

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Calaveras County from 10 am today to 4 pm Wednesday, December 29. A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered roads and limited visibility. Travel is not recommended while the warning is in effect. Snow is expected to redevelop over the area this afternoon with new snow accumulations up to an inch or two. Periods of heavy snow are expected later tonight and Wednesday with accumulations from 4 to 8 inches.

SNOW ACCUMULATION – DECEMBER 28, 2021 (AS OF 8:30 AM) Location Approximate Snow Accumulation in Inches
Arnold 26
Dorrington 42
Murphys 4
Glencoe / West Point 15

Calaveras County Office of Emergency Services (OES) is working with operational partners throughout the county to clear roads, and restore power.

Mountain Impact:
• Dangerous travel conditions
• Extended travel delays and chain controls likely with road closures
• Significant reduction in visibility at time from blowing snow
Calaveras County Road Information:
Calaveras County Public Works Department has snow removal crews working around the clock on County maintained roads, while Caltrans continues to work clearing the State Highways.

As of 3 pm road closures due to down power lines and trees include:
 East Murray Creek to Rail Road Flat Road
 Lower Moran Road, Arnold
o Lightning Lane to Love Creek Road
o Segale Drive to Lightning Lane

Calaveras Transit Agency will be available to assist the community with Dial-A-Ride services for those that may need transportation. More information can be found on their website at Direct Connect Dial-a-Ride – Calaveras Connect. For assistance with transportation, call Calaveras Connect at (209) 754-4450.
American Red Cross (ARC) has a winter storm checklist on their website at WinterStorms.pdf (redcross.org).

Calaveras County Community Info Center (arcgis.com) contains current PG&E power outage information and weather reporting.
Calaveras County Animal Services has information for keeping pets safe in an emergency on their website at:
https://animal.calaverasgov.us/Portals/Animal/Documents/Pet%20Safety%20in%20E mergencies.pdf?ver=kYy7ziqoSobg6qPpE3bQyA%3d%3d.

California Department of Food and Agriculture has information for livestock disaster preparedness on their website at Disaster Preparedness Livestock Owners (ca.gov).