Storm Door is Open, Winter Storm Warning Sat & Sun, Up to 2 Feet of Snow, Snow Level as Low as 1,500 Feet.

Storm Door is Open, Winter Storm Warning Sat & Sun, Up to 2 Feet of Snow, Snow Level as Low as 1,500 Feet.

Arnold, CA…The Latest from the National Weather Service…Heavy snow.  Total snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet.  Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.  Snow levels around 2,000 to 3,000 feet Saturday afternoon, reaching as low as 1,500 feet Sunday morning. Snow rates of 2 inches per hour are possible. * WHERE…Western Plumas County/Lassen Park […]

Snow in the High Country, Rain in the Foothills as December Rolls In

Snow in the High Country, Rain in the Foothills as December Rolls In

Arnold, CA…As this series of weather systems rolls through it will bring snow above 5,000 ft and rain below. The full forecasts from the National Weather Service for this weekend are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Colder. A chance of rain showers early in the evening. Snow showers until early […]

Rain & Snow Continues Overnight Then Clearing for Thanksgiving Week

Rain & Snow Continues Overnight Then Clearing for Thanksgiving Week

Arnold, CA…Rain & Snow Continues Overnight Then Clearing for Thanksgiving Week. Full detailed forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode from the National Weather Service are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight At lower elevations, rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms until early morning, then a chance of […]

Rain & Snow Returns This Week & Reminds Us Ski Season is Almost Here

Rain & Snow Returns This Week & Reminds Us Ski Season is Almost Here

Arnold, CA…Mother Nature has been persistent in her reminders to get those fall chores done now. Soon in many parts of our coverage area she will be covered in white. At this rate a white Christmas seems almost assured. Full forecasts from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… […]

Snow in the High Country & Winter Weather Advisory Until 10pm Tues Evening.

Snow in the High Country & Winter Weather Advisory Until 10pm Tues Evening.

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service. Today, At lower elevations, rain showers early in the morning, then rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers, snow showers and […]

Who’s Dreaming of a White Halloween? Colder Wetter Weather Ahead

Who’s Dreaming of a White Halloween?  Colder Wetter Weather Ahead

Arnold, CA…Who’s Dreaming of a White Halloween? Colder Wetter Weather Ahead and I for one am not ready for snow yet. Christmas yes, Halloween is a bit early. The latest forecasts from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny. […]

Fall Temps Will Be Falling & Chance of Rain Sunday!

Fall Temps Will Be Falling & Chance of Rain Sunday!

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento is forecasting for our balmy temps to ebb, cooler temps to make an appearance with rain possible by Saturday Evening. Full forecasts for the West Slope & Motherlode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny. Areas of smoke early in the morning. Haze […]

It’s Sept. 30 & Wax Those Skis! Chance of Snow Showers in the High Country

It’s Sept. 30 & Wax Those Skis!  Chance of Snow Showers in the High Country

Arnold, CA…Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls…the Calendar may say it’s still September but there is actually a chance of snow in the high country. Detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below. Enjoy… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Mostly cloudy. At higher elevations, […]

Sun Returns for Labor Day as We Warm Into the Week

Sun Returns for Labor Day as We Warm Into the Week

Arnold, CA…Sun Returns for Labor Day as We Warm Into the Week. Detailed NWS forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then mostly clear in the late evening and overnight. Colder. Lows […]

Perfect Late Summer Weather Awaits This Week

Perfect Late Summer Weather Awaits This Week

Arnold, CA…Perfect Late Summer Weather Awaits this week for the West Slope & Mother Lode. The full NWS forecasts are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny. Highs 67 to 82 higher elevations…79 to 89 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. […]

Hillary Bringing Thunderstorms, Rain Showers & More Our Way

Hillary Bringing Thunderstorms, Rain Showers & More Our Way

Arnold, CA…Hillary is Bringing Thunderstorms, Rain Showers & More Our Way. She made a noisy entrance this evening. Luckily we are not going to feel her full wrath. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then a chance of rain showers […]

Hot August Days & Nights with Thunderstorms in the High Country Await Us this Week

Hot August Days & Nights with Thunderstorms in the High Country Await Us this Week

Arnold, CA…You know cliches are usually cliches for a reason right? Well they are this week as hot August Nights & Days await us this week That & the normal summer pattern of Thunderstorms in the high country. A heat advisory starts today and runs through Thursday. Detailed forecasts from the National Weather Service are […]

What is Perfect Summer Weather? This Week We’ll Find Out!

What is Perfect Summer Weather?  This Week We’ll Find Out!

Arnold, CA…After a warmish today temps cool down and if you have complaints about our weather this week, well you just might be one of those folks that just needs to complain. Detailed forecasts for the West Slope and Mother Lode from the National Weather Service are below.. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra […]

More Goldilocks Weather This Week! So This is Why People Used to Move to California?

More Goldilocks Weather This Week!  So This is Why People Used to Move to California?

Arnold, CA…Another almost perfect summer weather week awaits for us ahead. We have all heard the stories about those fleeing California for “greener pastures” elsewhere. For some of us it has even been family members. However summer weather like this reminds us that the physical place of California is just about as good as it […]

Enjoy Moderate Temps This Week as Excessive Heat Warnings in Place for Next Weekend

Enjoy Moderate Temps This Week as Excessive Heat Warnings in Place for Next Weekend

Arnold, CA…The Heat Warnings & Forecasts for our area is below.  Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 65 to 80 higher elevations…76 to 86 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 43 to 58 higher elevations…53 to 67 […]

The Heat is On as NWS Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Lower Elevations

The Heat is On as NWS Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Lower Elevations

Arnold, CA…An Excessive Heat Warning has been issued for lower elevations from 11am Friday to 11pm on Sunday. Typically in our area you will see a 20 – 25 degree temperature difference from the high country to the Hwy 49 corridor. URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1254 AM PDT Thu Jun […]

Goldilocks Weather Transitioning to Seasonal Temps After the Weekend

Goldilocks Weather Transitioning to Seasonal Temps After the Weekend

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento says warmer temps are ahead for us after the weekend. So enjoy the Goldilocks weather for the next few days! Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 66 higher elevations…63 to 73 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph. […]

Moderate Temps & Possibility of Moisture Ahead for Western Slope & Mother Lode.

Moderate Temps & Possibility of Moisture Ahead for Western Slope & Mother Lode.

Arnold, CA…Moderate Temps and even a possibility of some moisture ahead in the next few days for the Wester Slope & Mother Lode according to the National Weather Service. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Clear. Lows 37 to 52 higher elevations…50 to 60 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 […]

Goldilocks Weather Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend!

Goldilocks Weather Ahead for Memorial Day Weekend!

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento is forecasting moderate goldilocks weather for this Memorial Day Weekend. Not too hot, not too cold. The detailed forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below… Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of […]

Perfect Fair & Frog Jump Weekend Weather Ahead

Perfect Fair & Frog Jump Weekend Weather Ahead

Arnold, CA…The latest from the National Weather Service for the West Slope & Mother Lode. West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, Mostly clear. Lows 38 to 53 higher elevations…53 to 63 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Thursday, Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 77 higher elevations… […]

Sun and Warmer Temps Await the West Slope & Mother Lode this Week

Sun and Warmer Temps Await the West Slope & Mother Lode this Week

Arnold, CA….The latest forecasts from the National Weather Forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode are below…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then a slight chance of rain showers late in the evening. At higher elevations, a chance of […]

Another Round of Winter Weather Rolling Through

Another Round of Winter Weather Rolling Through

Arnold, CA…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 9 inches, locally higher amounts possible near the Sierra crest. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Snow levels 4000 to 6000 feet this afternoon, lowering to 1500 to 3000 feet Monday morning. Minor accumulations will be possible in the foothills above 2000 feet Monday morning. […]

Winter Weather Advisory Until Early Friday Morning. Then a Sunny Weekend Ahead!

Winter Weather Advisory Until Early Friday Morning.  Then a Sunny Weekend Ahead!

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until March 24 at 5am. Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches & Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Snow level down to 3,500 feet & then clearing into the weekend. Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]

Winter Returns, Snow Level Dropping to 4,000 Feet Monday & Storms Continue

Winter Returns, Snow Level Dropping to 4,000 Feet Monday & Storms Continue

Arnold, CA…Following are the latest NWS Forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, At lower elevations, rain showers, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers early in the morning, then […]

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Storm over Milton at 1:45pm Moving East at 30 mph.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Storm over Milton at 1:45pm Moving East at 30 mph.

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West central Tuolumne County in northern California, East central San Joaquin County in central California, Northern Stanislaus County in central California & Southwestern Calaveras County in northern California Until 245 PM PST. At 145 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm was located […]

Hwy 88 Closed before Kirkwood, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108! Yosemite Closed!

Hwy 88 Closed before Kirkwood, Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108!  Yosemite Closed!

Arnold, CA…This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Friday, March 10th, 2023 at 11:20 AM. Full details are below… SR 4 [IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA] IS CLOSED FROM THE EAST END OF LAKE ALPINE TO THE JCT OF SR 89 /EBBETTS PASS/ (ALPINE CO) – FOR THE WINTER – MOTORISTS […]