Arnold, CA...The Detailed forecast for the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada from the National Weather Service Sacramento's Office is below. Today Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 28 to 43 higher elevations...39 to 49 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph...except southwest 15 to 35 mph over ridges.
Brand New Student Event is One for the Books as Battle of the Books comes to Calaveras County
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/21/2020 05:40 PM
San Andreas, CA...The Calaveras County Office of Education has brought a new student event, Battle of the Books. With the help of Avery Middle School Library Media Specialist, Tara Hungerford, the newest student event was a success. Over 30 students, from 4 Calaveras county schools, competed at the event. Teams came with unique team names and T-shirts. An excited, large spectator crowd cheered them on.
Clarence Earl Winter July 26, 1937 ~ January 12, 2020
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2020 10:12 AM
Arnold, CA...Clarence Winter, 82 years of age, passed away peacefully on January 12th, 2020 at St Joseph’s Hospital. Clarence was born on July 26th, 1937 in Watsonville, California to Bessie Watson and Royce Winter. He grew up in Visalia, California and was a graduate of Mount Whitney High School. Clarence was survived by his wife of 61 ½ years , LaDon Winter. They met when they were 17 years old and built a beautiful life together. Clarence worked over 30 years in the Local 3 Operators Union. He helped develop the bay area on the light rail system in San Jose, CA. He was also in charge of the freeway bypass from San Jose to Gilroy and built the California aqueduct to get water from Northern California to Southern California among his many accomplishments.
Try It & Like It XC Skiing at Bear Valley Adventure Company
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/20/2020 02:18 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Our cross country skiing guests enjoy an extensive trail system with 70+ kilometers of groomed paths over 3,000 acres. We have 38 carefully groomed trails for track and skate skiing, a trailside Meadow Cafe, and three warming huts throughout the trail system. There are also two kids' ski trails, and a groomed downhill practice area. The elevation of 7,000 to 7,800 feet guarantees first to open (usually mid-November) and last to close (usually mid-April) among Sierra Nevada cross country centers.
Hey Good People!! Your "Pure Mtn Fun" Awaits in Bear Valley!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/19/2020 09:47 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Upper level ridging will keep the Bear Valley area in a mostly cloudy state today with a possible high of 45F and an East wind below 10mph. Snowfall looks to follow for Monday and into Tuesday evening as we could see up to 12″ if all the stars align but I expect the totals to be around the 8-10″ mark. Another short wave could bring scattered snow showers after Wednesday but the model runs are still struggling with that solution so for now I’ll keep it at scattered snow showers. Check back in s the week progresses for more on that. Conditions around the resort are really good with groomers going off the hook and the off-piste riding still in great shape. It’s a great time to get yer riding game on so don’t forget to check out our Lifts and Trails page Daily for projected operations. Check out our “Pure Mtn Fun” as we have lots of it going on!
Sequoia Woods is Your Playoff Football Headquarters
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/18/2020 12:18 PM
Arnold, CA...Sequoia Woods Country Club is located on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountains, roughly between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park, at an elevation of 4000 feet. The club house is open to the public, with a bar and lounge, dining room and seasonal deli. The beautiful setting can be enjoyed from indoors or outside on the deck, with a view down the main tree-lined golf fairway.
David Wagner is Ready for the 2,409 Mile 2020 Iron Dog
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/17/2020 10:50 AM
Arnold, CA...We first sat down with David Wagner a few months ago just as he was starting his quest to run in the 2020 Iron Dog. We caught up again with him on Wednesday as he enters the final few weeks of prep and gets ready for the starting line. The rub in the past was that no one from the lower 48 was tough enough to even finish the Iron Iron Dog much less podium. Our interview and details on the Iron Dog are below...
Arnold, CA...This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, January 17th, 2020 at 08:04 AM. Chain Controls in Place on Hwys 4, 88, 108 & 120. On Hwy 4 you will need to chain up 3 miles east of Murphys. On Hwy 108 at west Twain Harte engage the 4wd. Hwy 120 travelers will need to chain up at Priest Grade. Details are below...
