Working Smoke Detectors & Extra Staffed Engine Helped in Early March 23 Structure Fires
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/20/2023 04:54 PM
Sonora, CA...As previously reported on the Tuolumne County Fire Department social media pages, firefighters from CAL FIRE/Tuolumne County Fire Department rescued two residents in two separate fires within four days early this month in Tuolumne County.
Arnold, CA...Following are the latest NWS Forecasts for the West Slope & Mother Lode. Detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today, At lower elevations, rain showers, patchy fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers early in the morning, then heavy rain and snow showers in the late morning and afternoon, areas of freezing fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the late morning and afternoon. Areas of freezing fog late in the afternoon, areas of freezing fog late in the morning. Areas of fog in the late morning and afternoon. Areas of freezing fog late in the afternoon. Breezy. Highs 29 to 44 higher elevations... 39 to 49 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...3 to 9 inches higher elevations. Snow level 6000 feet. Prevailing south winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park will restore minimal public access starting Saturday, March 18, 2023. Yosemite Valley will be open from sunrise to sunset starting Saturday, with very limited services available. The only access to Yosemite Valley will be via Highway 140 and El Portal Road, with a short detour in El Portal. Hetch Hetchy will reopen from 8 am to 5 pm daily but will only be accessible via Highway 120 west of Yosemite and Evergreen Road. All other roads and areas of the park, including Big Oak Flat and Wawona Roads, will remain closed.
Winter Storm Warnings, Flood Watches, High Wind Warnings & More!
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/14/2023 12:13 PM
Arnold, CA...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 6500 feet, up to 5 feet above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. Details for the West Slope & Mother Lode areas are below...
Sonora Man Arrested for Attempted Murder & Kidnapping
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/14/2023 01:27 PM
Sonora, CA...On Friday March 10th just before 6:00 in the morning Sonora Police Department Officers and an ambulance responded to the area of Shepherd and Lyons Street, for a report of a kidnapping victim with injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital with major injuries while Tuolumne County Sheriff’s deputies were requested to take over the investigation.
Yosemite to Remain Closed Through March 16 & Possibly Longer
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/13/2023 11:39 AM
Yosemite, CA...Yosemite National Park will remain closed through Thursday, March 16—possibly longer. A partial reopening on March 17 is a best-case scenario. Another storm system is forecast starting today, with additional storms forecast next week, all of which could result in further impacts to the park. Conditions will be evaluated on a daily basis and the park will provide an update late next week. As park crews continue snow removal operations and flood preparation, employee safety remains the top priority.
SNAC is Your Winter Rental Headquarters!! Come Up & Play!!
Posted by: News_Desk on 03/12/2023 12:53 AM
Arnold, CA...The Sierra Nevada Adventure Company is your Winter Rental Headquarters. Your headquarters for quality gear, clothing, footwear and rentals since 1994!
Tornado Warning Added to Thunderstorm Warning this Afternoon
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2023 02:49 PM
Arnold, CA...The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Tornado Warning for Southwestern Tuolumne County in northern California South central Calaveras County in northern California Until 315 PM PST. At 236 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Tuttletown, or near Sonora, moving east at 25 mph.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Storm over Milton at 1:45pm Moving East at 30 mph.
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/11/2023 02:03 PM
Arnold, CA...The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for West central Tuolumne County in northern California, East central San Joaquin County in central California, Northern Stanislaus County in central California & Southwestern Calaveras County in northern California Until 245 PM PST. At 145 PM PST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Milton, or 12 miles southwest of San Andreas, moving east at 30 mph.
