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Chains Required on Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120. Hwy 88 Closed at Carson Spur

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/11/2022 11:06 AM

Arnold, CA...This highway information is the latest reported by Caltrans as of Sunday, December 11th, 2022 at 10:26 AM. Chains Required Above Pine Grove on Hwy 88 & Closed at Carson Spur, Above Forest Meadows on Hwy 4, Twain Harte on Hwy 108 & Groveland on Hwy 120

Winter Storm Watch from Sunday Afternoon Through Tuesday Night. Rain & Heavy Snow Ahead!

Posted by: thepinetree on 11/04/2022 10:11 AM

Arnold, CA...The Latest Winter Storm Watch from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet possible above 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 40 to 50 mph. From Sunday afternoon through late Tuesday night.

Slight Chance of High Country Showers Later in the Week as Area Temps Continue to Cool

Posted by: thepinetree on 10/17/2022 08:15 AM

Arnold, CA...Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 58 to 73 higher elevations...68 to 78 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight, Mostly clear in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 54 higher elevations...49 to 62 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.

Finally a Cool Change is Coming Our Way

Posted by: thepinetree on 09/08/2022 11:32 AM

Arnold, CA....Well, is finally looks like our heatwave is ending and cooling and even a few sprinkles may be heading our way. Stay fire safe and the forecasts for the West Slope and Mother Lode follow. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 77 to 92 higher elevations...92 to 104 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Tonight, Clear. Areas of smoke through the night. Haze after midnight. Cooler. Lows 53 to 68 higher elevations...64 to 79 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Excessive Heat Watch for Labor Day Weekend Some Areas May See Temps as High as 115

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/30/2022 11:07 AM

Sacramento, CA...Excessive Heath Watch from Saturday through Tuesday! Extreme heat will significantly increase the potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those working or participating in outdoor activities over the holiday weekend. Hottest days forecast to occur Sunday and Monday. There will be limited overnight relief from the heat, with lows in the upper 60s to mid 80s.

Heat Returns to the West Slope & Mother Lode This Week

Posted by: thepinetree on 08/13/2022 09:11 AM

Arnold, CA...The Detailed forecasts for the Mother Lode and West Slope from the National Weather Service are below. Rising temps and chance of thunderstorms in the high country and well just plain ole heat at lower elevations. For West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Sunny. Highs 70 to 85 higher elevations...82 to 92 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon. Tonight Clear. Lows 47 to 62 higher elevations...56 to 70 lower elevations. Prevailing southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight.

Perfect Independence Day Weather Ahead for West Slope & Mother Lode!

Posted by: thepinetree on 06/27/2022 01:37 PM

Arnold, CA...Detailed forecast from the National Weather Service for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, Sunny. Highs 71 to 86 higher elevations...85 to 95 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest with gusts to around 30 mph in the afternoon. Tonight, Clear. Lows 48 to 63 higher elevations...59 to 71 lower elevations. Prevailing west winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.

Head for the Mountains, Lake or Both as Heat Returns this Week!

Posted by: thepinetree on 06/20/2022 02:40 PM

Arnold, CA...Detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service in Sacramento. Tonight, Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 42 to 57 higher elevations...55 to 67 lower elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the east after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Tuesday, Sunny, warmer. Highs 68 to 83 higher elevations... 83 to 93 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.

Video from Kevin Strey of California Outdoor Adventures of this Afternoon's Storm

Posted by: thepinetree on 04/21/2022 10:29 PM

Valley Springs, CA...This is Kevin's video from the Valley Springs area during and after the tornado warning and the storm passed through this afternoon.

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Winter Storm Watch Starting Wednesday Afternoon into Thursday

Posted by: thepinetree on 12/06/2021 06:21 PM

Arnold, CA....The National Weather Service is forecasting a Winter Storm Watch starting Wednesday afternoon..."Winter storm will bring mountain snow late Wednesday afternoon into Thursday. A storm system will approach northern California on Wednesday afternoon, bringing with it accumulating snowfall into Thursday afternoon. Snow levels start out 6000 to 7000 feet falling to 4500 to 5500 feet Thursday morning. The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday night into Thursday morning with the majority of the accumulation above 5500 feet but some light accumulation is possible down to 4500 feet. If you have mountain travel plans be prepared for winter driving conditions, chain controls, and travel delays.