Heat Warnings Continue Till Tuesday Evening. Temps 20 – 25 Degrees Cooler in High Country

Heat Warnings Continue Till Tuesday Evening.  Temps 20 – 25 Degrees Cooler in High Country

Arnold, CA…An early-season heat event will impact interior northern California early this week due to high pressure in place over the region. High temperatures will climb above the century mark across much of the Valley and lower foothills today. Expected highs across the Valley and foothills will range from 95 to 110 degrees. These hot […]

The Road to Spicer is Open & The Bear Valley Adventure Company Season Pass Sale Going on Now!

The Road to Spicer is Open & The Bear Valley Adventure Company Season Pass Sale Going on Now!

Bear Valley, CA…The Spicer Road is open! Now we have access to a whole lot more adventure! The Bear Valley Adventure Company season pass for the 2021/2022 cross country skiing and snowshoeing season. This spring sale offers the best prices of the year through May 31st. A year-round mountain resort located at 7,100’ elevation in […]

Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes All Open Ahead of Memorial Day!

Ebbetts, Sonora & Monitor Passes All Open Ahead of Memorial Day!

Markleeville, Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) reopened State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about 10 a.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021, after a spring storm dumped 4 to 6 inches of snow in the region. State Route 89/Monitor Pass reopened on Sunday, May 23, 2021. […]

Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Fire Hazard Areas

Stanislaus National Forest Enacts Temporary Fire Restrictions in High Fire Hazard Areas

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest will enact temporary fire restrictions in high hazard areas on May 22, effective through Dec. 31, 2021. To view the Forest Order and accompanying map please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/stanislaus/alerts-notices. The Stanislaus National Forest currently meets the criteria for activating high fire hazard restrictions. These restrictions are believed to be the most […]

Monitor Pass Joins Ebbetts & Sonora for Temporary Closures as Storm Moves Through Region

Monitor Pass Joins Ebbetts & Sonora for Temporary Closures as Storm Moves Through Region

Markleeville, Lake Alpine & Kennedy Meadows, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about noon, and State Route 89/Monitor Pass at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, due to an approaching storm that is expected to linger into the weekend. There is no estimated […]

State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass Temporarily Closed Due to Approaching Storm

State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass Temporarily Closed Due to Approaching Storm

Kennedy Meadows & Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) closed State Route 108/Sonora Pass and State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass at about noon on Thursday, May 20, 2021, due to an approaching storm that is expected to linger into the weekend. There is no estimated time when the passes will be reopened, though barring […]

Cold System Will Move Through Our Area Later in Week & Into Weekend

Cold System Will Move Through Our Area Later in Week & Into Weekend

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 56 to 71 higher elevations…65 to 79 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, Clear, colder. Lows 33 to 48 higher elevations…42 to 52 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph […]

2021-22 U.S. Snowboard Team Nominations

2021-22 U.S. Snowboard Team Nominations

Park City, UT…U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced nominations for the U.S. Snowboard Team halfpipe, slopestyle, big air and snowboardcross disciplines for the 2021-2022 season. Nominations include those active athletes who qualified based on published selection criteria in the prior season. 2021-22 U.S. Snowboard Team nominations include 36 pro-level and 15 rookie and development level […]

Bear Valley Now Hiring for Summer Season! Apply Today!

Bear Valley Now Hiring for Summer Season!  Apply Today!

Bear Valley, CA…At Bear Valley Resort we are looking to build our team with a group of like-minded outdoor enthusiasts. Our goal is to enrich our organization with unique and self-motivated individuals that are ready to bring their independent thoughts, initiative and action to achieve a common goal of servicing and inspiring people that visit […]

Caltrans Crews Completed Cleaning, Repairing & Have Opened Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass for Summer!

Caltrans Crews Completed Cleaning, Repairing & Have Opened Hwy 4 over Ebbetts Pass for Summer!

Alpine County, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) removed the winter snow, cleared debris and made necessary repairs to open State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass for the summer season at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Each year, District 10’s goal is to reopen Monitor, Sonora and Ebbetts passes no later than the […]

2021-22 U.S. Alpine Ski Team Nominations Announced & Two Former Bear Valley Skiers Make the List

2021-22 U.S. Alpine Ski Team Nominations Announced & Two Former Bear Valley Skiers Make the List

Park City, UT…US Alpine Ski Team members Keely Cashman, Strawberry, CA & Erik Arvidsson, Woodside, CA spent their formative ski seasons on the Bear Valley Ski Team. Congrats to both and may they be podium dwellers in the 21/22 Season. The release follows…U.S. Ski & Snowboard has announced the U.S. Alpine Ski Team nominations for […]

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on the Experimental Forest on All Ranger Districts

Stanislaus National Forest Plans Prescribed Burning on the Experimental Forest on All Ranger Districts

Sonora, CA…The Stanislaus National Forest provides the following information about planned prescribed burns for the Experimental Forest Underburn, located on the Summit Ranger District in units 37, 41 and 43. General and Specific Location: The prescribed burns are located about two miles southeast of Pinecrest, along Forest Road 4N10 and Crabtree Road, Township 4N, Range […]

Caltrans District 10 Expects to Open Sonora Pass for Summer at Noon Today! Repairs Needed on Ebbetts Pass!

Caltrans District 10 Expects to Open Sonora Pass for Summer at Noon Today!  Repairs Needed on Ebbetts Pass!

Kennedy Meadows, CA…District 10 expects to open State Route 108/Sonora Pass at noon today. Crews have worked diligently to remove snow, debris and repair the roadway to help ensure motorists’ safety. We thank them and District 9 for their efforts and wish you safe travel! District 10 continues to make progress on the mountain passes. […]

Don’t Miss the HCO Sledfest this Weekend at Bear Valley

Don’t Miss the HCO Sledfest this Weekend at Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…Sled Fest 2021 – HCO / Skyline Bear Valley Resorts pre-event and event requirements: “Early Birds Arrival” : Thurs/Fri early bird arrivals are approved at $20 per vehicle per night but will not be allowed access to the hill. PLEASE NO BURN BARRELS OR FIRES ON THE PAVEMENT! “ Race Courses will only […]

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