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...
See This ' Everything You Could Possibly Wish For 'Mountain Home Backing To National Forest $725,000 From Realty World
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/09/2017 01:22 PM
Arnold, CA...Amenities abound in this “everything you could possibly wish for” home in the mountains: This Arnold home has two distinct living areas! Downstairs: Great room, family room, dining room, office, master bedroom with two walk-in closets, master bathroom with walk-in shower with dual shower heads, separate jetted tub, dual sinks and vanity area, a laundry room with wash basin, and a guest bathroom. Upstairs: Wet bar kitchen area with refrigerator, remodeled bathroom, two bedrooms, large living room area with propane stove. View slideshow here http://imprv.co/y0pb.
ARNOLD SIR Branch 152 Luncheon Meeting On Tuesday, January 17th
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/09/2017 11:30 AM
Arnold, CA...On Tuesday January 17, 2017 at 11:00 AM, SIR (Sons in Retirement, Branch 152) will hold its Monthly Luncheon Meeting at Snow Flake Lodge, 2255 Blue Lake Springs Drive, Arnold CA.
Very Sad News! The Pioneer Cabin Tree Has Fallen In Big Trees State Park
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2017 07:48 PM
Arnold, CA...An iconic image for our area was a casualty in this storm. From the Calaveras Big Trees Association. "The Pioneer Cabin tree has fallen! This iconic and still living tree - the tunnel tree - enchanted many visitors. The storm was just too much for it. Thank you, Jim Allday, for the word and the photos."
Waiting Out Mother Nature...Bear Valley To Reopen Wednesday After System Moves Through
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2017 05:31 PM
Bear Valley, CA...For the continued safety of our employees and guests we WILL NOT OPEN LIFTS AT THE SKI AREA MONDAY & TUESDAY, with the plan to re-open on Wednesday, January 11th. The large amounts of rain received thus far has been met by a small team of operations and maintenance crew on site today managing the running water/flood areas and keeping an eye on the facilities, lift houses and Village areas throughout the greater part of the day. WE THANK OUR TEAMS ON SITE working hard to maintain structures and access areas through these harsh conditions.
The Latest Forecast Update....Snow Level Starts To Drop Tonight
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2017 02:04 PM
Arnold, CA...The latest from West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Rest Of Today Heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms. Windy. Not as cool. Highs 37 to 49 higher elevations...46 to 54 lower elevations. Prevailing south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to around 60 mph...except south 35 to 50 mph with gusts to around 65 mph over ridges. Tonight At lower elevations, heavy rain showers. At higher elevations, heavy rain showers in the evening, then heavy rain showers and heavy snow showers after midnight. Windy, colder. Lows 25 to 39 higher elevations...36 to 44 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...4 to 10 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7500 feet after midnight. Prevailing southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph...except southwest 25 to 45 mph over ridges.
Power Outages Spread As Total Numbers Without Power Holding Steady
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2017 11:22 AM
Arnold, CA...In the past couple of hours the number of outages has soared but the hard working crews have kept the number without power still in the 10 - 15,000 range. As the number has gone down along Hwy 88 the Twain Harte area is keeping the numbers up with over 3,000 customers in the Twain Harte area without power or running on generator. Great job PG&E crews!!
Sierra Avalanche Warning In Effect For Greater Lake Tahoe Area Including Ebbetts Pass Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2017 07:47 AM
Truckee, CA...Natural and human triggeredavalanches are certain today due to the significant amount of rain on snow expected below 9300 ft. and heavy wet snow loading above 9000 ft. Large, deep, destructive wet slab, deep slab, and wind slabavalanches will occur today as well as loose wet avalanches. Avalanches could run farther than expected and involve almost the entire snowpack. Avoid travel in or near avalanche terrain or runout zones today. EXTREME avalanche danger exists at all elevations.
Sunday Morning Begins With Over 14,000 Without Power In Our Area
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/08/2017 06:59 AM
Arnold, CA...As Sunday morning begins there are over 14,000 PG&E in Amador, Calaveras & Tuolumne Counties without power. Many of these are along the Hwy 88 corridor with 3,468 in Jackson, 6,007 in Pine Grove & 4,389 in Pioneer who are having trouble getting those coffee makers to fire up without current.
Hey Good People!! Grover Anderson Tonight In The Cathedral Lounge ~Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/07/2017 03:09 PM
Bear Valley, CA....Come support a local performer! Dont miss Grover Anderson perform in the Cathedral Lounge at Bear Valley Lodge. This performance will be a homecoming in a sense for this talented singer-songwriter who grew up in Murphys, CA before moving to the Bay area. Grover has a unique musical style blending folk storytelling, pop, and rock. This style accompanied by Grovers energetic stage presence will make for a great show! For more information on Grover Anderson check out his website: http://groveranderson.com/ Music starts at 7 PM.
