CCWD Has Installed Temporary Bridge Over Damaged Portion Of Blagen Road
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2017 12:41 PM
Arnold, CA...The Calaveras County Water District worked with T&S Construction Friday to install a temporary bridge over the section of Blagen Road that was damaged by Big Trees Creek Flooding on Wednesday January 11. This emergency project has allowed the District to regain safe vehicular access to its main maintenance facility for the Ebbetts Pass service area. Blagen Road will remain closed to the general public until further notice.
Alpine County Sheriff's Department Shares Avalanche Video From Kirkwood Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2017 11:10 AM
Kirkwood, CA...This home in the East Meadows subdivision in Kirkwood suffered damage in a natural occurring avalanche. No one was inside at the time. This is below Red Cliffs.
SNAC Is Your Winter Headquarters For Downhill Rentals, Gear & More
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2017 09:23 AM
Arnold, Murphys & Sonora, CA...Ever since we opened our first store in Downtown Sonora, our goal has been the same. To provide our customers with high quality, innovative outdoor products, priced so you can spend more time using your gear than paying for it. At SNAC, you’ll find affordable clothing and gear to outfit yourself for every outdoor adventure! Recreational kayaking, stand-up paddling (SUP) canoeing, backpacking, camping, climbing … in the winter, layer up for snowshoeing, skiing, snowboarding, and more.
CCWD Crews Successfully Stabilize Arnold Water Transmission Line
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2017 11:36 AM
Arnold, CA...Update at 11 a.m. Thursday Jan. 12: CCWD Crews worked with T&S Construction throughout the night Wednesday to stabilize the exposed water transmission pipeline that provides Arnold’s main water supply. A metal I-beam was placed across the washed-out section of Blagen Road directly over the exposed pipeline, and heavy duty straps were wrapped from the beam to the pipeline to provide stability. These straps will help immobilize the pipe and reduce the risk of failure.
Bear Valley Set To Reopen Tomorrow For Monster MLK Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2017 09:18 AM
Bear Valley, CA...From Bear Valley Mountain..."Most of the current staff (some nearly 30 years) cannot recall experiencing anything close to this unprecedented weather event, beginning last Sunday with rain, that has now delivered over 60 inches of snow in the past few days, high winds, extremely dangerous avalanche conditions; and it continues to snow at this time. As a result we WILL NOT OPEN ON THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2017. We do believe that by late Thursday we’ll be looking at partly cloudy skies, and snow removal and management efforts, prep on the mountain will produce a readiness to deliver a safe reopening of lifts and terrain this Friday.
CCWD Working To Stabilize Main Arnold Water Transmission Line
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/11/2017 07:13 PM
Arnold, CA...CCWD will be working with T&S Construction crews throughout the night to stabilize the threatened main water transmission line. The series of storms that has drenched Calaveras County over the past week caused flood waters in Big Trees Creek to overwhelm the culvert under Blagen Road in White Pines. About half the roadway has sustained significant flooding damage and is impassable, and Blagen Road will be closed to the public on the south side of the bridge until further notice...
CHS Thrift Will Re-open After Flooding On January 12th
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/11/2017 01:04 PM
Arnold, CA...We are thrilled to announce that the Calaveras Humane Society Thrift Store in Arnold will re-open for business this Thursday, January 12. Permanent damage from last week's flood was minimal, and we are almost all dried out and ready to rock 'n' roll!
Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2017 11:49 PM
Arnold, CA...The weather along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada will start getting back to normal soon. Tonight Heavy rain and heavy snow. Windy. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations...34 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to a foot lower elevations...2 to 4 feet higher elevations. Snow level 4500 to 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph...except southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph over ridges. Wednesday Widespread rain and snow showers. Breezy. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations...38 to 44 lower elevations. Snow accumulations up to 7 inches lower elevations...8 to 15 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4000 to 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 25 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Traffic Update....Water Flowing Over Top Of Love Creek Bridge!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2017 11:37 AM
Arnold, CA...Water is now flowing over the top of Love Creek Bridge. A loaded Ebbetts Pass Gas propane truck crossed while were were there so structurally the bridge seems sound. Use extreme caution going over bridge and cars in our opinion would not be recommended. Please use caution in the area...