Take A Drive Into The Snow With Sierra Sentry's Sandi Pearce
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/23/2017 10:28 PM
Arnold, CA...Take A Drive Into The Snow With Sierra Sentry's Sandi Pearce
Traffic Update....Murphys Drive Crossing Out Over Moran Creek
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2017 08:53 AM
Arnold, CA...We would like to thank Don Shinn for the picture and also to remind those in the Arnold area that the Murphys Drive crossing is out over Moran Creek. There are a few different options over the creek back up towards Sequoia Woods but looks like repairs on this crossing will be awhile...
Sunday Morning Power Outage Update....Much Progress Made But Many Still Or Newly In Dark
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2017 09:36 AM
Arnold, CA...The numbers are falling but it was another cold and dark night for many in our area. Many of these outages are new or variations from yesterday. Winds overnight brought down more trees and limbs into power lines and service drops to houses. Interestingly the total number of repair instances seems about the same or higher but the total number in the dark is dropping so they are making good progress. Another observation yesterday when we were out and about is that it didn't seem to be beetle kill trees but green living trees that were carrying a full foliage load to carry snow and hence weight. Our hats off the the crews that are working in abysmal and dangerous conditions. To make it a bit easier to read the list is below the graphic.
Traffic Update....(Update Hwy 4 Reopened Traffic Flowing) Collision & Visibility Problems In The High Country Close Hwy 4 At Meko
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2017 12:08 PM
Bear Valley, CA...CHP is reporting an up to 8 vehicle collision that has led CHP to close Hwy 4 at Meko Drive temporarily. Caltrans is reporting complete white out conditions with one of their plows stuck as well. Let's be careful out there...
Hey Good People!! 71 Inches From This Storm System & More To Fall!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2017 01:53 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 6" of new snow fell overnight as of 5am and winds are starting to pick up. We could see another 11-17" fall during the day today and winds are expected to increase this morning to around 24-34mph with some gusts to 50mph. The bulk of heavier winds will take place mostly in the am hours as the low pressure pushes onshore and warming convection from the days sunrise etc. By noon the winds should start to decrease somewhat as the system pushes farther East. Another 10-14" is expected to fall tonight and 2-4" is slated for Monday as the system presses East and comes to a close by late Monday night/early Tuesday morning. We're still assessing the Lwr mtn for Avalanche hazards which remain at a 4 High currently but patience is the key here. With the storm intensifying today it will remain closed. Until then copious amounts of quality riding is to be had on the frontside/backside and village sides of our Mtn. Stay safe, ride with a friend and be aware of deep tree wells as they are abundant inbounds and in the soft boundaries. Come on up and check out our local "Pure Mtn Fun" ethos and stay tuned..........
Repair Crews Continue Their Battle Against Power Outages
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/22/2017 04:48 PM
Arnold, CA...Upper Elevations in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties are still suffering under wave after wave of outages. Some residents have been restored only to go dark again as another outage takes down a different part of the grid. Crews are doing a great job under adverse conditions and overall the numbers are down again. The list is below...
Power Outage Update...The List is Long & Bulk Of Hwy 4 Outage Should Be Repaired By Noon
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2017 10:23 AM
Arnold, CA...PG&E has informed us that the bulk of the Hwy 4 customers back online by noon. The long list of outages at this time. Arnold 33 outages for 4600 not moving current. Avery 1 outage affecting 75 customers. Cedar Ridge has 2 outages with 333 down. Dorrington is down to 4 outages with 306 with refrigerators closed. Forest Meadows has 2 outages with 819 gated safely without power. Greeley Hill has 33 in the dark. Groveland 44. Long Barn has 153 on candle power. Mi - Wuk Village has 579 Villagers getting ready to eat all their ice cream. Mokelumne Hill has 60 customers staring at dark TV screens. Phoenix Lake has 33 with kids that want their gamesystems. Pine Mountain Lake has 39 that would rather be flying. Pioneer has 1250 wanting to charge their cell phones. Sonora has 473 customers tapping remotes that wont respond. Strawberry has 230 customers bundling up and going sledding. Tuolumne has 395 heading to Black Oak. Twain Harte has 19 outages and 1177 bundled up by the fire. Volcano has 116 parents ready to erupt because kids keep asking when power will be back on. West Point has 65 customers without and 35 of those will somehow blame it on Growers.
Mother Nature Continues Her Quest To Make Up For The Dry Years
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2017 01:57 PM
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 around 30 mph...except southwest 20 to 30 mph over ridges. Tonight A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then snow and heavy rain after midnight. Windy. Lows 19 to 33 higher elevations...31 to 37 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 2 to 7 inches. Snow level 3500 feet. Prevailing southeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the south 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph after midnight.
Arnold, CA...The numbers of customers without power continues to rise instead of fall as crews work hard to stay ahead of the wave of trees dropping into the power lines. PG&E's earlier estimates on getting power restored have come and gone. The sobering numbers are as follows...Arnold, 42 Outages affecting 4718 Customers. Avery, 1 Outages affecting 75 Customers. Dorrington, 4 Outages affecting 306 Customers. Forest Meadows, 4 Outages affecting 821 Customers. Groveland, 1 Outages affecting 44 Customers Long Barn, 1 Outages affecting 153 Customers. Mi-Wuk Village, 15 Outages affecting 998 Customers. Phoenix Lake, 2 Outages affecting 33 Customers. Pine Mountain Lake, 1 Outages affecting 39 Customers. Pioneer, 7 Outages affecting 2596 Customers. Pine Mountain Lake, 1 Outages affecting 39 Customers. Pioneer, 7 Outages affecting 2596 Customers. San Andreas, 1 Outages affecting 1 Customers. Sierra Village, 5 Outages affecting 641 Customers. Sonora, 5 Outages affecting 326 Customers Strawberry-Tuolumne, 2 Outages affecting 87 Customers. Tuolumne, 2 Outages affecting 395 Customers. Twain Harte, 25 Outages affecting 1012 Customers. Valley Springs, 1 Outages affecting 1 Customers. Volcano, 5 Outages affecting 74 Customers. West Point, 4 Outages affecting 50 Customers.
Hey Good People!!! It's Is Dumping "Pure Mountain Fun" In Bear Valley!!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2017 10:37 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 13" of new overnight!!! 31" for the storm total so far and counting! We are in it and well......it's time to get yer powder game on. Today the high will be around 29F with SSW winds from 20-40mph. 8-12" s expected to fall during the day today and another 5-9" tonight, 3-7" during the day Saturday, 5-9" Saturday night, 9-13" Sunday and 9-13" Sunday night. Expect possible delays due to weather as we will have Avalanche Control every morning into next week. Get on up here and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
