Bear Valley, CA…We just spoke with the Alpine County Sheriff’s Office in Bear Valley and search continues for Thomas Mullarkey who was reported missing Wednesday evening. The search efforts centered on possible out of bounds areas yesterday and today they are are refocusing their efforts in the in bounds areas. There are National Guard helicopters […]
Arnold, CA….The roadways this morning in our area area beautiful mess. We need the snow and it is pretty but it is a mess. Hwy 88 is closed at Peddler Hill so if you are in need of a powder fix for skiing or boarding Bear Valley and Dodge Ridge are your options as for […]
Arnold, CA….With the latest storm wave students in the Vallecito School District and Bret Harte School District have a snow day. The schools are closed for today.
Arnold, CA…As the next wave of these systems rolls in Hwy 88 is closed at the Carson Spur before Kirkwood for avalanche control. On Hwy 4 you will need to chain up or engage the 4 wheel drive near Forest Meadows. On Hwy 108 at East Twain Harte those traction aids will be needed. Hwy […]
Bear Valley, CA…Local search teams from Alpine County Search & Rescue, Calaveras County Search & Rescue and others are still looking for 65 year old Thomas Mullarkey, 65 who failed to return after his ski trip yesterday. He is described as being 5′, 8″ tall and 150lbs with Blue Eyes and Gray hair. He is […]
Bear Valley, CA….Hey Good People! A lil bluebird day before the storm.3″ of new overnight, 7″ in the last 24hrs and 17″ in 36hrs! A brief lull is in place as the next system lines up for today. We could see 4-8″ of new snowfall today with SSW winds from 8-13mph with some gusts higher. […]
Arnold, CA…The next winter storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong wind to the mountains of interior Northern California. Heaviest snow is expected Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon, with periods of whiteout conditions likely. An additional 1 to 4 feet of snow accumulation is possible above 3000 feet with 3 to 5 feet […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! 9″ of new snow overnight and it looks to keep going over the next 4-5 days. The high for today should be right around 26F with a south wind from 10-18mph with gusts into the 20’s. Continued snowfall is expected today as colder air injects itself into the mix and […]
Lake Alpine, CA…Members of our Calaveras County Search and Rescue Team participated in annual winter survival training around Lake Alpine this weekend. Our hardworking Deputies and Volunteers average around 120 hours of an extensive training regimen each year. They respond to a variety of search and rescue calls for lost or injured persons in off-road […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! Monday is here and you should be too! A sunny day is ahead with a high of 44F and a south wind from 6-10mph. Snow is slated for Tuesday with mixed precipitation during the day then turning to all snow Tuesday night. 10-16″ is slated for Tuesday night, 6-10″ during […]
Arnold, CA…Our “Miracle March” seems to be a very real thing as our moisture totals make up for lost time this season. This is the forecast from the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 40 to 55 higher elevations…53 to 63 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! As Friday morning unfolds cloud cover is in effect and the temp is currently 31F. Today a 20% chance of snow showers may occur after 10am this morning as the high reaches 38F. As the surface gradient tightens we will see increased winds with gusts into the low 20’s today. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People! The current approaching system has slowed a bit and last nights snowfall potential has shifted to Friday. The high today looks to be around 39F with breezy conditions as a SW wind will range from 16-25mph with gusts as high as 38mph. Warmer temps are in the mix for the […]
Sacramento, CA…Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado) today applauded U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ lawsuit filed against the state of California for violating the Constitution and interfering with the enforcement of federal immigration laws. “Our state’s number one job is to protect the safety of the citizens who reside here legally. Unfortunately, current laws have turned […]
Arnold, CA…The chain control situation is as follows. Hwy 88 is closed temporarily at Carson Spur for Avalanche Control. Hwy 4 is clear but carry chaines. Hwy 108 has controls in place starting at Pinecrest & Hwy 120 is clear. SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM 0.5 MI EAST OF THE […]
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Arnold, CA…Caltrans has been making quick work of the latest snow layers on our local highways. From North to South…Hwy 88 is clear and without controls, Hwy 4 has controls from Arnold on up, Hwy 108 has controls from Long Barn on up & Hwy 120 is clear. Conditions can change quickly and carry chains, […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 6″ OF NEW SNOW OVERNIGHT AND SKIES ARE CURRENTLY CLEARING!A beautiful day of skiing/riding is on tap as the vibe yesterday was off the hook. So many folks were in the “element and enjoying what we cal”Pure Mtn Fun”. Today we’ll see a high around 25F with WNW winds from […]
Bear Valley, CA…Paul Says: Saturday March 3 – 10:00am UPDATE…We’ve received 30 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours for a current storm total of 64 inches! More snow is expected this afternoon and evening. The XC ski trails (meadow only at this time) and tubing will be open today around 12 noon. […]
Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 7am weather update. 20″ of new snow overnight! 3-7″ expected today with WSW winds from 7-9mph. 3-5″ expected tonight. CalTrans has done an incredible job keeping Hwy 4 open and clear and the easiest access on the Western slope despite the storm intensity. As with any Resort in Central/NorCal during […]
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Bear Valley, CA…Hey Good People!. 32″ of new snow in the last 36hrs and 15″ of new overnight!!!!! Today the high will be around 21F with SW winds from 10-20mph with some gusts up to the low 30’s possibly. 10-14″ of new is possible today with another 6-10″ tonight and 2-4″ for Saturday. Winds have […]
Arnold, CA…Regarding the snowfall of the current storm in District 3 along Highway 4, preliminary reports indicated that over a period of 2 to 3 days, 3 to 5 feet of snow is expected with 7 feet in some areas. This necessitated opening the Emergency Operating Center at Station One and that the OES Director […]
San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County students in fourth through twelfth grades will showcase their scientific experiments and demonstrations at the 33nd Annual Calaveras County Science Fair on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Calaveras River Academy/Mountain Oaks School gymnasium at 150 Old Oak Road, San Andreas. The Science Fair is funded in part by a grant […]
Avery, CA…Vallecito Union School District Schools on Two Hour Snow Delay. Today, March 2nd is a two hour late start. All schools and bus routes will start two hours late today. Hazel Fischer / Michelson = 10 am – 2 pm. Avery Middle School = 10:45 am – 3 pm