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Another Week of Heavy Rain, Snow, Flood Watches & More

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/25/2019 06:55 PM

Arnold, CA...It will be another busy week along the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada. the National weather service in Sacramento has added a Flash Flood Warning for good measure as well. Tonight: Heavy snow showers and heavy rain showers. Windy. Lows 22 to 36 higher elevations...34 to 42 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...19 to 25 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 55 mph...except southwest 30 to 50 mph over ridges.

Winter Weather Returns This Evening & Continues Through Feb 15th

Posted by: thepinetree on 02/12/2019 11:37 AM

Sacramento, CA...The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the mountains and a flood warning for lower elevations. An active next several days ahead with snowfall in the forecast through at least Friday. A major winter storm will arrive later today and continue into Thursday. Unlike previous systems, snow levels will rise several thousand feet tomorrow (possibly reaching 7000-8000 feet by the afternoon). Here are the latest thoughts for those traveling to the mountains.

Blizzard Warning Above 6,500 Feet Beginning Wednesday Evening. Some Areas May Receive Up To 9 Feet of Snow

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2019 07:58 PM

Arnold, CA...The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Blizzard warning for our area. Carson, Ebbetts & Sonora Pass areas are forecast to receive the deepest layers of snow from these systems. Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Blizzard conditions expected above 6500 feet beginning Wednesday evening. Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Thursday. The combination of a heavy, wet snow with high winds may down power lines and trees. Between 5000 and 6500 feet, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet, with localized amounts up to 4 feet, are expected. Above 6500 feet, heavier snowfall is likely with accumulations of 5 to 7 feet, locally up to 9 feet.

Lots of Snow & Rain Along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada This Week.

Posted by: thepinetree on 01/06/2019 11:46 AM

Bear Valley, CA...The National Weather Service Sacramento is forecasting a busy weather week for our area along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Rain and snow. Breezy. Highs 23 to 38 higher elevations...36 to 45 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 4 to 10 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 50 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 25 to 35 mph increasing to 25 to 45 mph in the afternoon.

Red Flag Fire Warning in Effect for Much of Northern California

Posted by: thepinetree on 11/08/2018 08:35 AM

Sacramento, CA...A Red Flag Warning is in effect for much of NorCal. Strong winds & dry conditions will create extreme fire weather conditions. Please be cautious & practice fire safety!Red Flag Warning URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE. National Weather Service Sacramento CA. 533 AM PST Thu Nov 8 2018...Critical Fire Weather Conditions through Friday Morning for Portions of Interior Northern California...

A Warm Summer Week Ahead with Heat Warnings to Start the Week

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/15/2018 11:43 AM

Arnold, CA...The forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is as follows. We also start the week with heat warnings. For those of you new to The Pine Tree we post our weather by elevation starting at Lake Alpine - Bear Valley levels and dropping down by community. These numbers also work well for the Hwy 88 and the Hwy 108 corridors. As the crow flies Hwy 88 and Hwy 109 are only 15-18 miles north and south respectively. So the temps by elevation are usually accurate within a degree or two regardless of which pass you are on.

Summer Temps Are Here With Chance of Thunderstorms in High Country

Posted by: thepinetree on 07/11/2018 08:51 AM

Arnold, CA...From the National Weather Service for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Sunny. Highs 73 to 88 higher elevations...86 to 94 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 52 to 67 higher elevations...62 to 73 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

Head for the Lakes this Weekend! Temps on the Rise!!

Posted by: thepinetree on 06/19/2018 08:07 AM

Angels Camp, CA...From the National Weather Service Sacramento..."Widespread triple digit heat is expected Friday through Sunday, with the hottest temperatures of the year so far. Temperatures are expected to peak on Saturday, with a near record high of 105 forecast for Sacramento (record 106, 1988).

Winter Weather Advisory Through Saturday Morning

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/25/2018 09:29 AM

Arnold, CA...Late Season Snow....A cold weather system will bring periods of snow above 8000 feet Friday into Saturday. Snow expected. Total accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected, higher amounts up to 5 inches possible on the highest peaks. WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada south of Highway 50 and above 8000 feet. This includes Carson Pass, Ebbetts Pass and Sonora Pass.

Weather in the 70s & 80s for Frog Jump Weekend!

Posted by: thepinetree on 05/16/2018 10:45 AM

Angels Camp, CA...It will be pleasant temps in the 70s & 80s for Fair & Frog Jump Weekend. The forecast for the Motherlode from the National Weather Service is as follows...Today Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 68. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 43 to 51. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light.