Mission Valley

The Mission Valley is home to abundant wildlife populations, and in the winter, it’s known as a hot spot for birds of prey. A group of researchers and birders is counting raptors to ground that reputation in hard data.

Dangerously hot conditions with daytime temperatures 95 to 105 are expected at low elevations through Sunday. Overnight temperatures will be in the 60s.

The list of flood and winter weather watches associated with excessive precipitation continues to grow. The incoming ‘atmospheric river’ is bringing 200%-300% of normal moisture into the northern Rockies this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

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