15th Annual WinterSports History Night

15th Annual WinterSports History Night

Bear Valley, CA…This event is produced each year to acknowledge individuals, organizations and businesses that have developed, promoted & supported the wintersports community along the Hwy 4 corridor thru the years. This year’s program will feature the Peter Brinkman Award, the annual In Memoriam. The Peter Brinkman Award is given annually as recognition of an […]

A Bit of Everything in the Weather Week Ahead

A Bit of Everything in the Weather Week Ahead

Arnold, CA…We will have a bit of everything this week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. According to NWS Sacramento our outlook is… Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers. At higher elevations, a chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in […]

Paul Says…”The XC Skiing is Unbelievably Good” at Bear Valley Cross Country

Paul Says…”The XC Skiing is Unbelievably Good” at Bear Valley Cross Country

Bear Valley, CA…12/9/18 at 7:30am – It is 20 degrees at 7:30 a.m. Clear weather is expected today. Another quick storm with very light snowfall expected may arrive Monday. The XC skiing is unbelievably good. While there are quite a few trails open, we are still awaiting USFS approval of our new permit (see below). […]

Hey Good People! Entire Upper Mountain Open & Best Early Season Conditions in 15 Years! ~ Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  Entire Upper Mountain Open & Best Early Season Conditions in 15 Years! ~ Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! The short wave trough heads East today so we’ll see clear skies and temps around 42F for the high. Light and variable winds will in order today and should not exceed 6mph or so. The next low pressure trough will arrive Sunday afternoon/evening so the weekend will be in great […]

Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays at Peddlers Market

Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays at Peddlers Market

Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market has everything to add a special touch to your home for the holidays. Owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson have turned their love of collecting into Peddlers Market. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted […]

Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays at Peddlers Market

Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays at Peddlers Market

Arnold, CA…Peddlers Market has everything to add a special touch to your home for the holidays. Owners Robert Tedore and Trisha Thompson have turned their love of collecting into Peddlers Market. Their hand-painted furniture gets a new life as a unique statement with a rustic touch. Their eclectic point of view includes the hand painted […]

Caltrans Announces Seasonal Closures for Ebbetts, Monitor & Sonora Passes

Caltrans Announces Seasonal Closures for Ebbetts, Monitor & Sonora Passes

Stockton, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed mountain passes in the central Sierra Nevada for the season due to winter conditions. The seasonal closures now in effect include Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 (SR-4), Sonora Pass/SR-108 and Monitor Pass/SR-89. As of 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 28, 2018, the seasonal closures are as follows: • […]

Winterfest & Opening Weekend for Bear Valley!

Winterfest & Opening Weekend for Bear Valley!

Bear Valley, CA…Winterfest 2018 is This Weekend!! Bear Valley Resort is Opening THIS Friday, Nov. 23rd! Winterfest Opening Weekend is here for the start of the 2018/19 Season in Bear Valley. They will be offering lessons, tubing & possible beginner terrain! We’re getting ready for winter at Bear Valley and to celebrate opening day we […]

Warren Miller Movie Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on November 23rd

Warren Miller Movie Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on November 23rd

Bear Valley, CA…The Annual Warren Miller Movie this Friday Night. We are getting geared up for winter and that means our annual showing of the latest Warren Miller movie is here! Volkswagen Presents Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” Friday, Nov. 23, Doors open at 6:30 PM, Showing starts at 7:00 PM, Bear Valley Lodge – […]

Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving….12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes

Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving….12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes

Arnold, CA…The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet Wednesday afternoon into late Wednesday night. This will likely disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late […]

Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info

Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info

Arnold, CA…We posted a pass closing piece yesterday but this one has additional information on what R1, R2 & R3 Chain Control levels mean. Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) due to incoming inclement weather in the Sierra Nevada. These closures are currently expected to […]

Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Close Ahead of Incoming Storm

Ebbetts & Sonora Passes to Close Ahead of Incoming Storm

Alpine & Tuolumne Counties…Caltrans District 10 tentatively plans to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) at noon Wednesday, Nov. 21. Those times are subject to change, and could be impacted by the behavior of the weather. These are NOT the long-term, seasonal closures […]

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