A great team of local residents, organizations and county and state agencies are working together to mitigate and prevent life and property-threatening events in Big Sur as a result of the summer fires. SurCATS is the largely volunteer, community group facilitating the communication of this information to the public through this website and if needed, a hotline or other system. SurCATS was created in Big Sur 10 years ago to serve the community during times of disaster. Read more about us here.

A team of contributors will be posting important prevention, safety and closure information on the news blog throughout the winter. Soon, you will have an option to subscribe so that all new postings are e-mailed to you.

Current Headlines:

11/9 7pm: Big Sur Grange Closed for Winter, Craft Fair Location Changed

11/6: Report Precipitation From Your Area - Help the National Weather Service

11/3 7:15PM: Watch for Rocks on the Road, Report Weather to NWS

11/3 6:54PM: Flash Flood Warning in Big Sur

11/1: SEAT Report Presentation and Winter Preparations Meeting Notes

Weather Alert Status:

No weather alerts at this time.

Road Closures and Conditions:

No closures. Be alert for rocks and mud on the road in wet weather.

Business Closures:

Most of Pfeiffer and Julia Pfeiffer State Parks in Big Sur are closed for the winter. You may still make reservations at the Big Sur Lodge.
The Big Sur Grange Hall is closed for the winter.

Weather Forecast:

National Weather Service, Big Sur

Report Hazardous Road Conditions, Local Business or other Closures Here.

Thank you to many hundreds of people who aided Big Sur through the third largest fire in California history this summer, and to the many individuals and agencies who are assisting with prepring and repairing our community this winter. You are truly making a difference.

You can help Big Sur re-build and prepare for the winter rains by donating to the fire relief fund.

In the midst of this wild year in Big Sur, every day brings more acts of kindness and compassion. We wanted to provide a place for you to share your gratitude and stories.