Ebbetts Pass Fire District Sponsors “Measure A” to Avoid Cuts in Services

Ebbetts Pass Fire District Sponsors “Measure A” to Avoid Cuts in Services

Arnold, CA…The Ebbetts Pass Fire District (EPFD) Board of Directors is sponsoring “Measure A,” which is a special tax measure that will fund the continued operation of fire, ambulance and paramedic services to the Upper Highway 4 Corridor. The Fire District serves community members who live in the 225-square-mile District along Highway 4 between Forest […]

46th Annual Bjornloppet Hits the Nordic Trails March 9 & 10

46th Annual Bjornloppet Hits the Nordic Trails March 9 & 10

Bear Valley, California    On Saturday, March 9th, cross country skiers from near and far will assemble in the Bear Valley Meadow for the 46th running of the Bjornloppet Ski Race and Festival. With a 10:30 am start, The “Bjornloppet”, meaning Bear Race in Norwegian, is enjoyed by young and old alike. There are divisions for […]

Change in County Transfer Station Hours Starting Today

Change in County Transfer Station Hours Starting Today

San Andreas, CA…The hours of operation at the six Calaveras County Transfer Stations including the Red Hill and Wilseyville Yard Waste Facilities will change effective March 1, 2019 to match existing operating hours at the Rock Creek Landfill.  The number of operational hours and days of operation remains unchanged.  Hours of operation are being moved […]

Hey Good People!! 2 for 1 Tuesdays & 1,680 Acres of “Pure Mtn Fun” Awaits!!

Hey Good People!!  2 for 1 Tuesdays & 1,680 Acres of “Pure Mtn Fun” Awaits!!

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 10″ of new snow at 4:30am. As of 4:30am we have 10″ of new snow overnight! Today looks to be a bit less snow than forecasted last night during the evening model runs. So we’ll see a possible high around 36F with South winds in the 20’s and gusts into […]

Another Week of Heavy Rain, Snow, Flood Watches & More

Another Week of Heavy Rain, Snow, Flood Watches & More

Arnold, CA…It will be another busy week along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. the National weather service in Sacramento has added a Flash Flood Warning for good measure as well. Tonight: Heavy snow showers and heavy rain showers. Windy. Lows 22 to 36 higher elevations…34 to 42 lower elevations. No snow accumulation […]

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley is Your Family Run, Family Friendly, Bed and Breakfast Destination For Lodging, Snow Play, Snow Camping & More

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley is Your Family Run, Family Friendly, Bed and Breakfast Destination For Lodging, Snow Play, Snow Camping & More

Bear Valley, CA…The snow is falling and the winter playground keeps getting better and better.  Another 4 feet of snow from the latest system just added to the totals. In March of 1911 Tamarack had 452 inches on the deck. (Hopfully we won’t get quite that much this year.) Mountain Friendly Tamarack Lodge at Bear […]

Significant Fire Damage to Tamarack Pines Inn Below Bear Valley

Significant Fire Damage to Tamarack Pines Inn Below Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…We have confirmed with both the Ebbetts Pass Fire District & Cal-Fire that an early morning fire did significant damage to the Tamarack Pines Inn in Tamarack.  According to TCU Dispatch the initial call was at 5am this morning.   Initial reports are that occupants heard some form of explosion and then the building […]

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA….Book a condo or cabin for this weekend and enjoy great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide.

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley is Your Family Run, Family Friendly, Bed and Breakfast Destination For Lodging, Snow Play, Snow Camping & More

Tamarack Lodge at Bear Valley is Your Family Run, Family Friendly, Bed and Breakfast Destination For Lodging, Snow Play, Snow Camping & More

Bear Valley, CA…The snow is falling and the winter playground keeps getting better and better.  Another 4 feet of snow from the latest system just added to the totals. In March of 1911 Tamarack had 452 inches on the deck. (Hopfully we won’t get quite that much this year.) Mountain Friendly Tamarack Lodge at Bear […]

46th Annual Bjornloppet Hits the Nordic Trails March 9 & 10

46th Annual Bjornloppet Hits the Nordic Trails March 9 & 10

Bear Valley, California    On Saturday, March 9th, cross country skiers from near and far will assemble in the Bear Valley Meadow for the 46th running of the Bjornloppet Ski Race and Festival. With a 10:30 am start, The “Bjornloppet”, meaning Bear Race in Norwegian, is enjoyed by young and old alike. There are divisions for […]

Hey Good People!! Grizzly Bowl Opens Back Up February 21st

Hey Good People!!  Grizzly Bowl Opens Back Up February 21st

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Very lite snow showers are happening as I write at 5am. We look to possibly pick up 2-4″ of new snow today then tapering later this evening to snow showers as the system progresses East. WSW winds today will average in the low teens with possible gusts to 20mph. Friday […]

Traffic Update….Vehicles Blocking Plow Near Sr4 / Tamarack Frontage Rd Being Towed

Traffic Update….Vehicles Blocking Plow Near Sr4 / Tamarack Frontage Rd Being Towed

Bear Valley, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicles Blocking Plow Near Sr4 / Tamarack Frontage Rd Being Towed. Blocking a Caltrans Plow never a good idea… Incident: 00183 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr4 / Tamarack Frontage Rd Loc Desc: EB JEO Lat/Lon: 38.436387 -120.077867 Detail Information 1:40 PM 5 [5] VA-H20 ENRT TO ASST SJSO / ETA 20 MIN […]

Hey Good People!! Powder to the People on a 159 Inch Base at Bear Valley

Hey Good People!!  Powder to the People on a 159 Inch Base at Bear Valley

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 5″ of new snow overnight! Cold temps this morning with 13F at 5am as the broad trough continues to push cold air out of British Columbia to the lower West Coast. With a high of 22F today and an expected 4-8″ of cold smoke type snow it’s gonna be a […]

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 & Hwy 4 Currently Closed Before Resorts

Road Conditions Update….Hwy 88 & Hwy 4 Currently Closed Before Resorts

Arnold, CA…Hwy 88 is still closed at the Carson Spur before Kirkwood and in something we haven’t seen in 13 years of ThePineTree.net’s history a closure of Hwy 4 for an extended period of time before Bear Valley. It is minute to minute on reopening time and click our weather page for the latest. At […]

Hey Good People!! 23 Inches of New Snow & 340 Inches on the Year So Far…

Hey Good People!! 23 Inches of New Snow & 340 Inches on the Year So Far…

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Cool temps arrived yesterday afternoon and brought snow levels down to the Murphys area. We picked up 17″ of new snow overnight and it looks to keep coming today and through the weekend. Today we could see another 20-26″ of new snow, tonight 13-19″, Saturday 10-16″, Saturday Night 4-8″, and […]

Calaveras County Additional Road Related Information as of 12:15 PM

Calaveras County Additional Road Related Information as of 12:15 PM

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Additional Road Related Information as of 12:15 PM. Please find below additional County road related information as of 12:15 PM Mudslides – Railroad Flat Road from Railroad Flat to Wilseyville, multiple locations including boulders in roadway Winton Road, approximately ½ mile up from SR26, multiple locations Flooding – Deer Run Lower […]

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