ALERTCalifornia

Can you spot the animal overlooking the debris basin? ALERTCalifornia's cameras are for all different natural hazards, including flooding and debris flows. Bailey Canyon 1 & 2 were installed after the Eaton Fire to monitor the debris basin to help emergency managers keep nearby neighborhoods safer.

This morning's sunrise at June Mountain. See conditions live at https://bit.ly/4l05BEP

Have you seen the snow on the San Gabriel Mountains in Los Angeles and San Bernardino County? Southern California snow deposited in last week's storm is visible on multiple ALERTCalifornia cameras. Check the camera names in the black info bars. Live views: https://bit.ly/46QANQQ

This playful raven was caught interacting with its reflection on the San Miguel North camera in San Diego County.

ALERTCalifornia: Staying Ahead of Natural Disasters | Prof. Falko Kuester CalIT2 Symposium on Disaster Resilience: Data-Driven Insurability February 12, 2026 Atkinson Hall, Qualcomm Institute, UC San Diego The CalIT2 Symposium on Disaster Resilience: D... CalIT2 Symposium on Disaster Resilience | Falko Kuester, Director of CHEI & Co-PI of ALERTCalifornia

Last week, our Co-Principal Investigator Falko Kuester spoke about ALERTCalifornia and staying ahead of natural disasters at the CalIT2 Symposium on Disaster Resilience. See the full talk about our programs diverse research efforts at https://bit.ly/4qNwMDZ

ALERTCalifornia UC San Diego REPARE · RESPOND · RECOVER

Have you seen? ALERTCalifornia.org had a glow-up! We just refreshed our website with a new look and feel, updated information, and more. The camera site and all URLs remain the same. Check it out at the link.

Our colleagues at Center For Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are tracking storms that will bring precipitation to much of California this week. Get the latest forecasts from their team at cw3e.ucsd.edu and check conditions live 24/7 at: cameras.alertcalifornia.org

ALERTCalifornia's most southwestern cameras are located on Otay Mountain, Otay Mtn 1 & 2. They provide panoramic views of the Otay Mountain Wilderness and can help monitor any potential cross-border fires that occur near San Diego County. Watch live: https://bit.ly/4rEmuXB

The most southeastern camera on ALERTCalifornia's network may not be as far east as you expect. The White Star North 1 & 2 cameras are in the scrub-covered hills between Campo and Jacumba. Further east is the desert. See conditions live at: https://bit.ly/46zIScn

How new AI technology is helping detect and prevent wildfires From vegetation scans to 360-degree smoke detectors, new tools are trying to shine a light on the most dangerously dark areas of the electric grid

ALERTCalifornia is proud to be featured in this recent Scientific American article: How New AI technology is helping detect and prevent wildfires. Read the full story - https://bit.ly/4rdNVYA

ALERTCalifornia's most northeastern cameras are Sugarhill 1 & 2 overlooking the Warner Mountains and the alkaline Goose Lake near the California, Oregon, and Nevada border. See current conditions live at: https://bit.ly/4tssjJh

ALERTCalifornia has more than 1,200 cameras spanning the state of California. Our most northwestern cameras are the collocated High Divide 1 & 2 in the forest north of Crescent City near the Oregon border. See the view live: bit.ly/4a6onq7

This turkey vulture is ready for its closeup.

Prescribed fire visible from multiple ALERTCalifornia cameras. U.S. Forest Service - Eldorado National Forest is conducting prescribed fires in the region and using ALERTCalifornia cameras to help monitor these events. See conditions live: https://bit.ly/4asS1WF

New collaboration expands capabilities and enhances natural disaster resilience - ALERTCalifornia, UC San Diego University of California San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia public safety program to collaborate with Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab PRESS RELEASE ALERTCalifornia Director Neal Driscoll discusses a tripod camer...

ALERTCalifornia is proud to collaborate with
@microsoft.com to use advanced AI to develop new approaches to disaster response, strengthen the camera network’s platform resilience, and utilize AI to make the most of ALERTCalifornia’s massive data archive. bit.ly/4rz8QoO

Looking for some calm and warm sunny skies? All of ALERTCalifornia's cameras on Catalina Island are here for you. View live at https://bit.ly/4t60kij - Don't forget to check out the time-lapses and look for the famous bison on Cactus Peak 1 & 2.

Though unusual to spot, we've seen coyotes on cameras across ALERTCalifornia's network.

Our Bald Mtn. Napa captured sunrise over the fog around Napa Valley this morning. Check if the fog burned off at: https://bit.ly/4qCXKPp

Compilation of northern lights footage from early morning on January 20 captured by ALERTCalifornia cameras. Thanks to everyone who tagged us. Please continue to if you spot aurora on the cameras. Watch now: https://bit.ly/3LMQZLz

Spotted this little American kestrel soaking up the sunrise above the fog on Mt. Rincon earlier this week. Kestrels are one of the most commonly seen birds of prey on the ALERTCalifornia network.

New ALERTCalifornia cameras online: Orick 1 & 2 are located along the coast near the community of Orick and Redwood National and State Parks. All of our natural hazard cameras can pan, tilt, zoom, and rotate 360° and are controlled by trained emergency managers. Watch live https://bit.ly/4b200Lc

Jan. 13, 2025 compared to today as seen ALERTCalifornia's Mt. Rincon camera near Carpinteria. Recent rains have pushed California out of our longstanding drought and the state is completely drought-free for the first time in 25 years.

Who are you looking at? This turkey vulture got up close and personal with our Howell Mtn 1 camera.

Thinking of hitting the slopes this weekend? Check snow conditions at many of California's mountains at cameras.alertcalifornia.org. ⛷️ 🏂 ❄️

One year later, we pause to remember. Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes. We honor those lost, stand with those still… LA Fires 1 Year Anniversary

One year later, we pause to remember.
Today marks one year since the Southern California wildfires that forever changed lives, communities, and landscapes.
We remember. We reflect. We remain committed.
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#SoCalWildfires #CALFIRE #NeverForget

Chilly sunrise over Mt. Shasta this morning captured by the Hammond Ranch 1 camera. Snowy and iced-over conditions can be seen in most of California's mountains. Check conditions at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.

We are starting off the new year by reaching an exciting milestone. Our ALERTCalifornia Live Camera Esri ArcGIS Living Atlas layer reached over 1 million views in under one year. Learn more about this award-winning tool available to all at https://bit.ly/4qdNNI6

Be prepared for the atmospheric river and stormy conditions forecasted to impact most of the state. Check conditions, especially before traveling, at cameras.alertcalifornia.org

We recently spotted a few California condors shaking off and drying their wings as the fog moves away from the Henrietta Peak 2 camera. This is a great camera to watch for condors, especially in the summer months.

Sunrise over the tule fog in the Central Valley captured by our Colvin Mountain camera northeast of Visalia. Check conditions across the Central Valley (and across the state) at cameras.alertcalifornia.org.