Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years

Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years

Arnold, CA…Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Widespread snow showers in the morning, then numerous rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 22 to 36 higher elevations…35 to 41 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 8 inches. Snow level 4000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to […]

Caltrans Prepares For Winter Storm Systems

Caltrans Prepares For Winter Storm Systems

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans’ crews statewide are preparing for the next round of winter storms and will be working 24/7 monitoring state routes and keeping roadways open and clear. This slide blocked State Route 49 near Downieville on January 8th. By the next morning, Caltrans was able to drill apart the large rocks and remove the debris. […]

The Storm Door Reopens & Another System Arrives Tomorrow

The Storm Door Reopens & Another System Arrives Tomorrow

Arnold, CA…The storm door reopens and anther system moves into our area tomorrow along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny. Highs 39 to 49 higher elevations…47 to 55 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. […]

Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!

Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!

Arnold, CA…The weather along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada will start getting back to normal soon. Tonight Heavy rain and heavy snow. Windy. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to a foot lower elevations…2 to 4 feet higher elevations. Snow level 4500 to 5500 feet. Prevailing […]

The Latest Forecast Update….Snow Level Starts To Drop Tonight

The Latest Forecast Update….Snow Level Starts To Drop Tonight

Arnold, CA…The latest from West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Rest Of Today Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms. Windy. Not as cool. Highs 37 to 49 higher elevations…46 to 54 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph…except south 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph […]

Flood Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Afternoon

Flood Watch In Effect Through Wednesday Afternoon

Valley Springs, CA…The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flood watch through Wednesday afternoon. If you are in a low lying or flood prone area be ready… Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SACRAMENTO CA 340 AM PST SAT JAN 7 2017 …POTENTIAL FOR WIDESPREAD FLOODING TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY… CAZ013>019-063-064-066>069-080200- /O.CON.KSTO.FA.A.0002.170108T0000Z-170112T0000Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ […]

The Latest Forecast, Advisories & Storm Warnings For West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.

The Latest Forecast, Advisories & Storm Warnings For West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.

Arnold, CA…Rest Of Tonight Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers after midnight. Lows 19 to 34 higher elevations…30 to 40 lower elevations. Little or no new snow accumulation lower elevations… Except new snow accumulation up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 3500 feet after midnight. Prevailing southeast winds up to 15 mph. Gusts […]

Batten Down Your Hatches Calaveras! ~ Storm Predicted Saturday Through Monday

Batten Down Your Hatches Calaveras! ~ Storm Predicted Saturday Through Monday

Calaveras County, CA…National Weather Service Forecasts Storm for Saturday with Heavy Precipitation Sunday Through Monday Morning. Possibility of Debris Flows Over Burn Scars. Stay Alert During Emergencies. – Keep your battery-operated radio tuned to one of these stations: o KVML – 1450 AM o KKBN – 93.5 FM o STAR – 92.7 FM o KVGC […]

Weather Outlook For Calaveras County ~ Severe Weekend Conditions

Weather Outlook For Calaveras County ~ Severe Weekend Conditions

Calaveras County, CA…Widespread Weather for Northern California is forecasted for the January 7, 2017 through January 10, 2017. The National Weather Service is predicting that Calaveras County will likely be impacted by this storm. The following information is from the National Weather Service: Prepare Now for Significant Rain and Possible Flooding This Weekend-Early Next Week […]

Calaveras County Sand Bag Locations Stocked In Preparation For Upcoming Storms

Calaveras County Sand Bag Locations Stocked In Preparation For Upcoming Storms

Calaveras County, CA…All Sand Bag Stations are stocked and open in preparation of the upcoming storm systems. The weather service is calling for Significant Rain and Flooding this Weekend-Early Next Week. Moderate precipitation starts Saturday (7th), but the brunt of storm will be Sunday and Monday. Some localized minor flooding has occurred however; Road crews […]

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week

Bear Valley, CA…The National Weather Service is projecting a busy weather week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Snow showers. Lows 13 to 28 higher elevations…26 to 34 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph… Except south 20 […]

A White Christmas On The Way With Up To Two Feet At Higher Elevations

A White Christmas On The Way With Up To Two Feet At Higher Elevations

Bear Valley, CA…The Western Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada Range is ready and waiting for another system that will roll through later this week. Some models have up to two feet of snow and definitely a White Christmas at higher elevations. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. At higher elevations, a slight […]

Heavy Rain & Up To 15 Inches Of Snow At Higher Elevations

Heavy Rain & Up To 15 Inches Of Snow At Higher Elevations

Bear Valley, CA…West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, rain likely in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow likely in the morning, then heavy rain and heavy snow in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 36 to 50 higher elevations…46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation […]

A Bit Of White Above 4,500 Feet Today Clearing Tonight Into Tomorrow

A Bit Of White Above 4,500 Feet Today Clearing Tonight Into Tomorrow

Bear Valley, CA…A bit of weather moves across the Northern Sierra Nevada today and then we clear for tomorrow. Today: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers and scattered rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Not as cool. Highs 28 to 40 higher elevations… 39 to 45 lower elevations. […]

Snow & Rain On The Way As Bear Valley Counts Down To Opening Day

Snow & Rain On The Way As Bear Valley Counts Down To Opening Day

Bear Valley, CA…Mother Nature returns with a wave of rain & snow ahead of Thanksgiving. Bear Valley & other resorts are making snow and looking for Mother Nature to do her part as well. The NWS Forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is: Today At lower elevations, rain. At higher elevations, snow and […]

A Bit Of Snow At Higher Elevations As System Rolls Through The West Slope Of Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight

A Bit Of Snow At Higher Elevations As System Rolls Through The West Slope Of Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service is forecasting a fairly weak system rolling through tonight West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with rain showers likely in the afternoon. Highs 45 to 60 higher elevations…54 to 66 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the […]

A Chance Of Rain On Halloween Then Clearing Up

A Chance Of Rain On Halloween Then Clearing Up

Murphys, CA…Today around the Mother Lode region :Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the morning… Then a chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 51 to 65. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon Tonight Rain. Lows 40 to 52. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph. Tuesday […]

Chance For Rain To Begin After Midnight

Chance For Rain To Begin After Midnight

Bear Valley, CA…The weather forecast for along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain after midnight. Lows 36 to 51 higher elevations…43 to 55 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph… Except southwest 20 to 35 mph over ridges. Friday: […]

A Bit Of Fall Has Crept Into Our Temps

A Bit Of Fall Has Crept Into Our Temps

Arnold, CA…The first bit of snow fell overnight in the high country as overnight temps have begun to slip into fall like territories in the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning…then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 63 […]

It’s A Triple Digit Week! Time To Head For The Hills

It’s A Triple Digit Week!  Time To Head For The Hills

Arnold, CA…Well it looks like a fire danger and triple digit week at lower elevations. Nature’s air conditioner can drops temps up to 25 degrees in the high country. Today: Sunny. Highs 72 to 87 higher elevations…85 to 95 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. […]

Calaveras Public Health Issues Heat Advisory To Residents

Calaveras Public Health Issues Heat Advisory To Residents

San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Public Health Services has issued a heat advisory for the County. We urge the public to act now to prevent heat-related illness. Temperatures of 100 degrees or more are expected over the next several days. Dr. Kelaita, County Health Officer, stated, “Taking action now can prevent the possibility of heat-related illness. […]

Summer Is Here, Head For The Hills! Mother Nature’s Air Conditioner!

Summer Is Here, Head For The Hills!  Mother Nature’s Air Conditioner!

Arnold, CA…Things are starting to heat up at lower elevations along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny…warmer. Highs 67 to 82 higher elevations…79 to 91 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 63 higher elevations…58 to 70 lower […]

Liquid Sunshine Makes A Spring Return This Week

Liquid Sunshine Makes A Spring Return This Week

Bear Valley, CA…Much needed precipitation has made a return to grace early April. So you can rest assured there will be a few additional May flowers as a result. The details for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows. Today At lower elevations…rain showers in the morning… Then rain showers…snow showers and a […]

Spring Is Sprunging Along Western Slope This Week

Spring Is Sprunging Along Western Slope This Week

Arnold, CA…On the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada spring is sprunging this week. Today Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations…60 to 72 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Partly cloudy. Lows 29 to 44 higher […]

Miracle March Continues On – Time To Fill The Reservoirs

Miracle March Continues On – Time To Fill The Reservoirs

Bear Valley, CA…Rest Of Tonight Rain and snow showers likely. Colder. Lows 21 to 35 higher elevations…34 to 40 lower elevations. No new snow accumulation lower elevations…except new snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph. Saturday Cloudy with a chance of rain […]

Flood Watch Issued For Areas Including Calaveras County From Late Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon

Flood Watch Issued For Areas Including Calaveras County From Late Tonight Through Sunday Afternoon

San Andreas, CA…National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a flood watch for a portion of Northern California including Calaveras County from late tonight through Sunday afternoon. Saturated soils and swollen small creeks and streams from recent rains have primed the area for potential flooding with the approaching storms. A series of storms will bring […]

Winter Kinda, Sorta Returns This Week

Winter Kinda, Sorta Returns This Week

Arnold, CA…Today Mostly sunny. Warmer. Highs 48 to 63 higher elevations… 60 to 68 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds up to 15 mph. Tonight Partly cloudy in the evening…then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain or higher elevation snow after midnight. Lows 32 to 47 higher elevations…42 to 52 lower elevations. Prevailing south […]

Weather To Clear Tomorrow & Great Week To Play Hooky & Ski

Weather To Clear Tomorrow & Great Week To Play Hooky & Ski

Arnold, CA…Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Widespread rain and snow showers in the evening…then isolated rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 15 to 30 higher elevations…28 to 36 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…around 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds up […]

Mother Nature Opened The Storm Door For Fresh Snow For MLK Weekend

Mother Nature Opened The Storm Door For Fresh Snow For MLK Weekend

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service Forecast For The West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is: Today: Snow and heavy rain in the morning…then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 29 to 41 higher elevations…38 to 46 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…6 to 11 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing […]