Moderate Temps & Possibility of Moisture Ahead for Western Slope & Mother Lode.
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/02/2023 09:50 PM
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.
California’s Snowpack is Now One of the Largest Ever, Bringing Drought Relief, Flooding Concerns
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/03/2023 06:48 PM
Phillips Station, CA...The Department of Water Resources (DWR) today conducted the fourth snow survey of the season at Phillips Station. The manual survey recorded 126.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 54 inches, which is 221 percent of average for this location on April 3. The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. DWR’s electronic readings from 130 snow sensors placed throughout the state indicate the statewide snowpack’s snow water equivalent is 61.1 inches, or 237 percent of average for this date.
Left, Sean de Guzman, Manager of the California Department of Water Resources Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit, center, Jacob Kollen, Water Resources Engineer in Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit and left, Jordan Thoennes, Water Resources Engineer in Snow Surveys and Water Supply Forecasting Unit work during the fourth media snow survey of the 2023 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The survey is held approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento off U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County. Photo taken April 3, 2023. Fred Greaves / California Department of Water Resources
Another Winter Storm Heading our Way with Snow, Wind & Rain
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/27/2023 02:16 PM
Arnold, CA...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. From 11 PM Monday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. Snow levels 3000 to 4000 feet, locally down to 2500 feet Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Heaviest snow amounts above 4000 feet.
Winter Weather Advisory Until Early Friday Morning. Then a Sunny Weekend Ahead!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/23/2023 05:25 PM
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.
Mother Nature is Back with a Vengeance with Snow, Wind, Rain & Floods
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/09/2023 12:30 PM
Arnold, CA...Ladies, Gents, Boys & Girls, Mother Nature is back for another round the next few days. She will be throwing pretty much everything including possibly a kitchen sink or two. Up to 96 Inches of snow at the highest elevations with wind gust as high as 80 mph. At lower elevations we could see 5-7 inches of rain with the accompanying flooding in low lying areas as well. Buckle up and here we go...
Up to Seven Feet of New Snow, High Winds & Snow Levels Down to Hwy 49 Levels Heading Our Way
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/26/2023 10:45 AM
Arnold, CA...More precipitation in many forms, wind & snow levels down to the 1,500 ft level are in our future. The latest detailed storm warnings, wind warnings & forecasts from the National Weather Service for the West Slope and Mother Lode are below...
Arnold, CA...To help you plan ahead and be prepared, the National Weather Service has provided these snow cross sections for highways and interstates in District 10, effective Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.
Winter Storm Warning with Snow Down to 1,000 Feet Through Saturday
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/21/2023 08:43 AM
Arnold, CA...So you thought that Mother Nature was done with us for this winter? Well, Well...think again. This batch of systems are forecasted to bring snow down to the lowest elevations of the year. Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, with locally higher amounts. Winds gusting as high as 70 mph.
Beautiful, Crisp President's Weekend Ahead! Time to Go Out & Play!
Posted by: thepinetree on 02/16/2023 12:14 PM
Arnold, CA...A Beautiful President's Weekend is ahead. Go out & play! The West Slope & Mother Lode forecasts are below. Detailed NWS forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Tonight, Mostly cloudy. Lows 12 to 27 higher elevations...26 to 36 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph. Friday, Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Not as cool. Highs 33 to 48 higher elevations...47 to 57 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon.
Bear Valley, CA... What To Expect On 2/5/23 at Bear Valley Ski Resort. MORE POW IS ON THE WAY!!! Last Night – Things kick into high gear as 17-23″ looks to fall overnight but the bigger element is high winds increasing into the mid 30’s on average with 50mph+ gusts and even sustained for a bit after the midnight hour. Sunday 2/5 – Another 10-14″ looks to fall during the day Sunday with winds decreasing slightly but still into the mid 30’s or so. The system looks to exit east overnight Sunday making way for another day on Monday for quality POW riding.
