Calaveras County Search & Rescue & Sheriffs Department Rescue Lost Hiker
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2017 04:23 PM
Camp Connell, CA...On January 03, 2017 at about 0400hrs, Calaveras County Sheriff dispatch received a cellular 911 call from a person stating he had become lost while hiking in the snow. The conversation was brief, and subsequent attempts to call back were unsuccessful. The caller was later identified as Eric Vanwambeke of San Francisco, California. During the 911 call dispatchers learned that Vanwambeke had started hiking at noon on the previous day in a snowy area east of Camp Connell. Sheriff Dispatchers were also able to triangulate the caller’s approximate location using cell tower information. The location of Vanwambeke was believed to be approximately 3 miles north-west of Highway 4 on a forest road which was covered by snow.
Hey Good People!! The Powder Is Piling Up At Bear Valley With 25 Inches From Current Storm!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2017 08:18 AM
Hey Good People! 11" overnight!!! 25" for the current storm total and more is on the way! Winds last night were up into the 20-30mph range so drifting snow will also play a factor on totals through out the resort today. The expected high will be 35F today and falling to around 27F by late afternoon. We are on tap to pick up another 9-13" today and again with winds into the 30's we will see more redistribution and some greater snowfall totals within the resort. Tonight looks like we'll get another 4-8" and then 2-4" more for Thursday as the current system winds down and makes it's way East. Friday looks to be mostly sunny and then Saturday the next phase arrives with an initial cold front but will change quickly to a warm air mass that could push snow levels up into the 8000' range and possibly higher. Following the weekend continued systems will arrive almost every other day starting Monday and last through out the week. Come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
Bear Valley Cross Country Has Received 20 Inches of Snow in Last 24hrs!!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/04/2017 08:10 AM
Bear Valley, CA...7:00am We received 20 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours for a storm total of 34 inches so far! It is snowing heavily this a.m. There may be a break in the action on Friday before another round of storms heads our way. A great way to start 2017!
Hey Good People!! The Snow Is Falling & Bringing More "Pure Mountain Fun" To Bear Valley!!! ~ By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/03/2017 12:47 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 6" of new snow over night and 8" for the storm total so far. Today the system will ramp up in intensity and snowfall with 6-10" of snow possible today with S winds from 13-22mph. Tonight we could see 13-19" of snow fall, Wednesday 10-14", Wednesday Night 7-11" and finally 3-5" during the day on Thursday before the current system makes it's way East. A slight break happens Friday before the next wave arrives which at this time looks to be warmer with higher snowfall elevations at or around 8000'. Some rain could fall heavy with the later system but let's keep our fingers crossed and give some shout outs to Ullr. come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
2017 Starts Off With A Busy And Wintery Weather Week
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/02/2017 04:13 PM
Bear Valley, CA...The National Weather Service is projecting a busy weather week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Tonight Snow showers. Lows 13 to 28 higher elevations...26 to 34 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph... Except south 20 to 35 mph over ridges. Tuesday Snow showers. Not as cold. Highs 23 to 37 higher elevations...34 to 42 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 1 to 6 inches lower elevations...except 3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Prevailing southeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph...except south 15 to 30 mph over ridges.
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Arnold, CA...CHP is reporting that chain controls are in effect from Pickets Junction on up on Hwy 88, Arnold up on Hwy 4 and from 7 miles west of Long Barn up on Hwy 108. Let's be careful out there...
Hey Good People!! More "Pure Mountain Fun" Is Falling Now!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/02/2017 09:36 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! It's currently snowing and we have picked up 2" of new snow over night! The High today will be around 24F and start to fall by late morning. Winds will be out of the S today from 17-21mph with gusts into the mid 30's. 3-5" is slated to fall today with another 2-4" tonight then the system will begin to ramp up snow total for the next few days. Tuesday should see another 2-4" then Tuesday night we could see 6-10" and another 6-10" during the day on Wednesday and then....3-7" Wednesday night before the current system passes and snow showers will be on tap Through Friday before then next wave of significant snow fall arrives. It looks at this time the next 7-10 days will be in the snowy weather pattern so it looks good for great snow fall totals to start the New Year. Come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
Hey Good People!! Happy New Year & More Snow On The Way To Bear Valley!! ~ By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/01/2017 09:29 AM
Bear Valley, CA....Hey Good People! Today we'll see a 20% chance of snow as the system starts to make it's way into the area. The high will be around 30F and winds will be out of the South from 12-17mph with gusts into the mid 20's. Model agreements are still in flux as the colder air mass arrives yet the system appears to have slowed a bit and the next 36hrs should produce light snow fall before ramping up and delivering anywhere from 6-18" or so. Snow levels could drop to around 1500' initially then as the second wave pushes into the area on Tuesday those elevations could rise up into the 3-5000' range. So here's how it could play out.....Sunday night 1-3", Monday 2-4", Monday night 1-3", Tuesday 1-2" Tuesday night 3-7", Wednesday 4-8" followed by snow showers through the rest of the week. Come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
Murphys, CA...The Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) will start another year of helping members get the most out of their Apple products when it holds its monthly meeting, Tuesday, January 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the community room of the Murphys Library, 480 Park Lane, adjacent to Murphys Park.
