Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Winter

Its Beginning to Look A Lot Like Winter

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service Forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows: Today Rain at lower elevations…and rain and snow at higher elevations. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations…48 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet increasing to above 8000 […]

Winter Weather Advisory Starting Tonight at 10pm

Winter Weather Advisory Starting Tonight at 10pm

Sacramento, Ca…A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for our area…Yeah! Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches at Sierra pass levels, with localized amounts up to 1 to 2 feet over higher peaks are expected. Details are below… Winter Weather Advisory URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE […]

The Key to the Storm Door May Have Been Found

The Key to the Storm Door May Have Been Found

Sacramento, CA…From the National Weather Service…”The key to the storm door for northern California may have been found with the first in a series of weather systems expected to move into northern California late today and tonight. Another system will move through the north state late Friday into Saturday. Neither of these systems is expected […]

Hey Good People! The December 13th Bear Valley Update from Mattly Trent

Hey Good People!  The December 13th Bear Valley Update from Mattly Trent

Bear Valley, CA…December 13th, 2017 46F @ 5am SSW winds 0-7mph Base Total 7″ Season Total 2017/18 – 17″. 38F at the base area currently and the wet bulb temps for snow making are aligning currently as I look outside my office window and the meadow snow guns are making snow. The high today looks […]

Winter Returns as Colder System Rolls in Tonight

Winter Returns as Colder System Rolls in Tonight

Bear Valley, CA…Winter returns as a colder system moves through our area. For the rest Of Today At lower elevations, a slight chance of rain late in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain early in the afternoon. Rain and snow late in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 44 to 59 […]

As Much as Two Feet of High Country Snow Heading Our Way

As Much as Two Feet of High Country Snow Heading Our Way

Bear Valley, CA…From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 42 to 57 higher elevations…52 to 60 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the […]

Chances of Rain & Snow Tonight. Clearing For The Weekend

Chances of Rain & Snow Tonight.  Clearing For The Weekend

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service says we will get our first typical winter low pressure of the season tonight along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight At lower elevations, rain showers. At higher elevations, rain showers until early morning, then heavy rain and snow showers late in the night. Windy, colder. Lows […]

Perfect Grape Stomping Weather in the Forecast

Perfect Grape Stomping Weather in the Forecast

Murphys, CA…From the National Weather Service Sacramento Office. Today, Sunny, warmer. Highs 78 to 88. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Tonight Clear. Lows 51 to 61. Light winds becoming east up to 10 mph after midnight. Saturday, Sunny. Highs 79 to 89. Light winds. Saturday Night Clear. Lows […]

Irma’s Wrath Takes Aim at Florida Gulf Coast of as Hurricane Winds Officially Reach the Keys

Irma’s Wrath Takes Aim at Florida Gulf Coast of as Hurricane Winds Officially Reach the Keys

Key West, FL…Extremely dangerous Hurricane Irma is centered at 8 p.m. EDT about 110 miles (175 km) southeast of Key West. Radar loops indicate that Irma has temporarily slowed down, but the hurricane has been moving toward the west-northwest near 7 mph (11 km/h) since earlier today. A northwest motion is expected to begin tonight […]

Excessive Heat Warnings For Labor Day Weekend! Highs

Excessive Heat Warnings For Labor Day Weekend!  Highs

Angels Camp, CA…National Weather Service Sacramento’s detailed forecast for Motherlode. Rest Of Today Mostly sunny. Highs 98 to 108. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. Lows 66 to 76. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Wednesday Mostly […]

Ladies & Gents it Will Be a Bit Warm This Week

Ladies & Gents it Will  Be a Bit Warm This Week

Angels Camp, CA…Roller coaster heat across interior NorCal this week with heat peaking today and again later in the week. Coolest temperatures expected around mid-week. Detailed forecast for Motherlode. Today Sunny. Highs 99 to 109. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 65 to 79. […]

Harvey is Pushing Towards Texas Coast

Harvey is Pushing Towards Texas Coast

Corpus Christi, TX….Harvey is forecast to bring torrential rains and dangerous storm surge that have the potential to create a life threatening flooding situation starting Friday. Damaging hurricane-strength winds are also possible. Check your local forecast for updates, and abide by instructions from local authorities to protect life and property

Weather Shaping Up For Pleasant, Perfect Temps With Highs In The 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Weather Shaping Up For Pleasant, Perfect Temps With Highs In The 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Frogtown, USA…The week Angels Camp is officially Frogtown, USA through the International Frog Jump Finals on Sunday. Our weather looks to be perfect by the end of the week with highs in the 80s. Today Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Light northwest wind becoming west northwest 5 […]

Aquifer Recharge Continues Unabated This Week

Aquifer Recharge Continues Unabated This Week

Arnold, CA….Snow at higher elevations and heavy rain along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Heavy rain at lower elevations…and heavy rain and heavy snow at higher elevations. Breezy. Not as cool. Highs 31 to 43 higher elevations…41 to 51 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations…8 to 13 inches higher elevations. Snow level […]

A Wet Substance Is Falling From The Sky Again & Will For Next Few Days

A Wet Substance Is Falling From The Sky Again & Will For Next Few Days

Arnold, CA…Mother Nature Returns today bringing more rain & snow to the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, heavy rain in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. At higher elevations, heavy rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 32 […]

The Sun Returns Tomorrow…No Really!! The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow

The Sun Returns Tomorrow…No Really!!  The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow

Arnold, CA…The National Weather Service is forecasting that the sun may actually shine again for at least a few days starting tomorrow along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow showers likely in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 17 to 32 […]

For Some Areas It Has Been The Wettest January To Date On Record

For Some Areas It Has Been The Wettest January To Date On Record

Arnold, CA…Some areas have recorded their wettest January in history according to the NWS Sacramento. The updated forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows. Today Widespread snow showers. Highs 18 to 33 higher elevations…31 to 38 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Prevailing south winds up to 10 […]

Calaveras Unified Cancels School For West Point & Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools

Calaveras Unified Cancels School For West Point & Rail Road Flat Elementary Schools

West Point & Rail Road Flat, CA…From CUSD Superintendent Mark Campbell. “Due to road conditions, weather forecasts, current conditions and transportation and attendance realities…school is canceled today at WPE and RRF. Our plans, as of now, are to open tomorrow as normal…if the situation changes, communications will follow…”

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 […]