Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Tuesday. A mostly sunny day is ahead with the high coming in around 37F with East winds in the single digits. Continued sunny skies and dry conditions look to stick around for the remainder of the month. This mornings model runs show and better formation of a stronger pacific undercutting pattern developing around the end of the month as the GFS and Euro runs align. Yesterday this looked weak at best yet this morning things have progressed into a more promising weather pattern around the 28th or so. An AR event during that phase looks promising so keep your fingers crossed, do your snow dances and all else that conjures up Uhlr and his influence on snowfall. Stay tuned!
Kiss a Frog & Win a Weekend Getaway in Calaveras County!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2022 03:31 PM
Angels Camp, CA...Between NOW and February 4, 2022, share your best 'frog kiss' photo on Facebook or Instagram, tag our account, and use hashtag #GoCalaveras. Get creative--kissing a real frog is not required--who are the frogs in your life?
Kioti Tractors & Off Road Vehicles from A1 Sharpening, Give Your Dirt Some Love!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/16/2022 03:36 PM
San Andreas, CA...A-1 has been Serving Calaveras county, central California valley and surrounding areas since 2007. They offer full service repair and sales of tractors, mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, logsplitters, generators and rototillers. In addition, they provide sharpening service for chainsaws, mower blades and circular saw blades. They are located at 660 E. St. Charles St, San Andreas, CA.
Start a New Family Tradition & Book Your Stay in Bear Valley!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/15/2022 09:48 AM
Bear Valley, CA....Book a condo or cabin and enjoy mountain life and great snow conditions. A stay with Bear Valley Vacation Rentals means the comforts of home with a professional touch. We offer unique, individually owned condos and cabins with the additional amenities and benefits only our friendly and knowledgeable vacation rental staff can provide.
Big Trees State Park North Grove Walk/Showshoe Walk 11:30am
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2022 01:27 PM
Arnold, CA...Meet at the Warming Hut. An easy walk around the North Grove trail led by knowledgeable Docents and staff. All ages are welcome. Snowshoes provided if snow conditions warrant. The North Grove Trail is just under 2 miles long, and easily walked by most people. Allow at least 90 minutes (or up to 2 hours) for the tour. Remember to get water and use the restroom before meeting your guide.
Over 65 Kilometers of Trails Open at Bear Valley Adventure Company!! Come Up and Play!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2022 06:03 PM
Bear Valley, CA...100% of our groomed trail system is open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing. This milestone includes 65+ kilometers of some of the finest trails found anywhere, with expansive meadows to exhilarating ridges and a little bit of everything in between. So now is the time to visit Bear Valley and experience what seasoned adventurers have known for decades; Bear Valley has one of the best groomed trail systems!
Hey Good People!!! Perfect Conditions and Full Upper & Lower Mountain Open for Your Pure Mountain Fun!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/14/2022 09:07 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Friday. Have I mentioned that the whole lower Mountain will come online today? The village side of the mountain is not too far behind either. What a difference a day makes! This mornings 5am post shows snow survey at 30F, a whopping 15F cooler than yesterday at the same time. With surface gradient influence coupled with the Low over the Great Basin winds look to increase today with average speeds in the upper 20’s and gusting into the mid to upper 30’s. The suggested 38F for the high today will most likely feel way cooler as the winds will influence the daytime temps. Saturday will bring warming temps with the high back around 43F and that looks to continue into the MLK weekend as well. So for now, the dry weather pattern continues for the next 10 days and the hope that the MJO circles back around and helps influence more snowfall come the beginning of February. Winter is far from over Good People and the fact I just bought a new pair of Black Crows Nocta’s means we’ll be shredding pow again in the not so distant future. Stay tuned!
Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF) Sponsors Vitalant Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2022 07:25 PM
San Andreas, CA...Blood donations are currently at a critical level and all blood types are needed! Vitalant (formerly Blood Source) is hosting the Calaveras Community Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 1:30 – 5:30PM. Location: San Andreas Town Hall, 24 Church Hill Road, San Andreas, CA. This event is sponsored by Calaveras Community Foundation (CCF).
Work in a Winter Wonderland at Bear Valley Adventure Company
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2022 12:52 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Are you passionate about the outdoors? Would you like to work in a fast-paced adventure-filled workplace with co-workers that are having fun? Do you have experience in activities such as cross country skiing and snowshoeing, or kayaking, mountain biking, and stand-up paddleboarding? If some of these activities are part of your life, or you would like to expand your experiences to include such activities, please consider applying for a job with the Bear Valley Adventure Company. We love to talk about our work!
Hey Good People!! Great Conditions & Your Pure Mountain Fun Awaits at Bear Valley!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2022 01:30 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We broke our all time December record for snowfall on Dec 29th at 8am with the new record being 161″. Mattly’s weather forecast for Wednesday. Inversion conditions are present this morning as the snow study plot near Grizz Top is showing 44F at 5am and the mid 20’s in the town of Bear Valley. Cloudy skies will prevail this morning and give way to clearing by mid-day with the temp hovering around 40F or so for the high. ENE winds will again be in play today and be up to 10mph with some possible gusts above that range. The week ahead as well as the coming weekend will see the trend of dry conditions and sunshine continuing for the next 5-7 days with a bit of windy conditions showing face around the 14th as the models show an interesting event at that time as the gradients really tighten up.
