Due to yet another rock slide, State Route 299 will be closed as of 12/13 until at least next week, possibly longer. The slide occured at Big French Creek, which is between Willow Creek and Weaverville and is 4.5 miles west of Big Bar. 

You can stay up to date on current conditions for 299 here: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/display.php?page=sr299

With the end of the semester and winter travels coming up, be sure to check road conditions on the Caltrans website to ensure a safe and smooth trip: http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roads.cgi

Finally, be sure to check the weather, especially as later this afternoon on 12/13 and through Thursday, 12/15, we can expect 3 - 6 inches of rain and potential flooding in low lying areas. Stay up to date via the National Weather Servicce here: http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/eka/