Preston Donion
Weekend Weather Forecaster and Multimedia Journalist at KRCR-TV (Redding/Chico, CA)
Northstate Weather Forecaster @KRCR7 // Proud UW alum repping Husky Purple in the Golden State! // MSU Meteorology ‘25
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3 weeks ago |
krcrtv.com | Preston Donion
REDDING, Calif. — After a scorching weekend that saw widespread triple digits hit the valley, the focus now turns to dangerous fire weather. Accordingly, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the northern Sacramento Valley from 2 AM to 8 PM Monday. A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of the Sacramento Valley from 2:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 2nd. (KRCR)Red Flag Warnings are issued under two different scenarios.
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1 month ago |
krcrtv.com | Preston Donion
MOUNT SHASTA, Calif. — Siskiyou County is famous for its spectacular shows in the sky in the form of lenticular clouds, often over Mount Shasta. On Tuesday, however, another type of cloud appeared over the towering peak's shorter neighbor. Check out this view from the ALERTCalifornia Hammond Ranch camera on early Tuesday morning, with Mount Shasta looming in the distance and Black Butte in the foreground. Notice that thin cloud on the left (north) side of the peak?
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Feb 12, 2025 |
krcrtv.com | Preston Donion
On Wednesday morning, the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the northern Sacramento Valley for elevations above 500 feet, including Redding and the City of Shasta Lake. The primary period of concern for the lower elevations is between midnight and 6:00 AM Thursday before snow levels rise rapidly, but the Winter Storm Warning spans from 10:00 PM Wednesday through 10:00 AM Thursday.
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Oct 24, 2024 |
krcrtv.com | Preston Donion |Nazy Javid
TOPICS:Billy and Patrick30th anniversaryRadio personalitiesNorthstateCommunity eventsCharity eventsKRCRNews and funThursday marks a major milestone for two of Redding's most beloved radio personalities, as the Billy and Patrick show on Q97 marks its 30th anniversary. For three decades, Billy Pilgrim and Patrick John Pinnow have brought news, fun and country tunes to the Northstate on their weekday morning show. The duo's impact on the community, however, has not been limited to the airwaves.
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Oct 5, 2024 |
krcrtv.com | Preston Donion
TOPICS:ReddingPoliceShootingSuspectsVictimsHomicideArrestInvestigationThe Redding Police Department (RPD) shared an update on a fatal shooting that took place on Friday morning in southwest Redding, leaving two dead and three others injured. On Friday, Oct. 4, at 2:41 a.m., RPD received multiple calls of shots fired and multiple gunshot victims near Westside Road with Meadowbrook Drive in southwest Redding. When officers arrived, they reportedly found two men dead at the scene.
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A Red Flag Warning has been issued for much of the Northstate this Monday, so I’ve got a look at why and how it plays out. Be fire smart today and every day! #CAwx https://t.co/xGO6WYqI7P
Good morning on a HOT Friday! We are seeing the peak of our first heat wave of the season, and it ain't messing around! Here's my look at what's ahead. #CAwx https://t.co/P4djrUFMbd
Tomorrow's high-flying heat will almost certainly land amongst the ten hottest May days in Redding history, with a very strong chance at cracking the top 5. Thankfully, we're pretty confident that 2021's 109 won't be topped this time around! #CAwx https://t.co/xQ0B4xp0OB