Arnold, CA...We will have a bit of everything this week along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. According to NWS Sacramento our outlook is... Today Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers. At higher elevations, a chance of snow showers in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 33 to 48 higher elevations...46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet increasing to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly clear. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Colder. Lows 18 to 33 higher elevations...31 to 40 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 15 mph.
Paul Says..."The XC Skiing is Unbelievably Good" at Bear Valley Cross Country
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/09/2018 09:08 AM
Bear Valley, CA...12/9/18 at 7:30am - It is 20 degrees at 7:30 a.m. Clear weather is expected today. Another quick storm with very light snowfall expected may arrive Monday. The XC skiing is unbelievably good. While there are quite a few trails open, we are still awaiting USFS approval of our new permit (see below). Once this is in place we will be able to open more terrain.
Hey Good People! Make Plans Now For The Holidays in Bear Valley!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/09/2018 10:53 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! As the day unfolds a beautiful morning sunrise should be in effect as clear skies give way to beautiful views this morning. A high of 43F is in order with a South wind from 9-11mph. Today's high temp will be the peak until Thursday or Friday and the night time lows will give us even more opportunity to make snow where we need it. Monday, a quick moving system will move through the area and we expect only an inch or so of new snow then ridging looks to return. If you're on the fence about coming up, get off of it as early conditions have never been this good in 15 years! The Christmas Holiday is shaping up to be stellar so don't miss out and be sure to make plans to enjoy Bear Valley for the coming Holidays. As always we're about "Pure Mtn Fun" .
Hey Good People! Entire Upper Mountain Open & Best Early Season Conditions in 15 Years! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/08/2018 10:25 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! The short wave trough heads East today so we’ll see clear skies and temps around 42F for the high. Light and variable winds will in order today and should not exceed 6mph or so. The next low pressure trough will arrive Sunday afternoon/evening so the weekend will be in great shape for sunshine and good times. Monday through Tuesday we could pick up another few inches of new snow but timing is still different between the models so we’ll give it another day before I nail that down. We are opening the backside this morning with the Pooh Chair coming online for a bit then we’ll switch over the Polar Express. We will also be running the Moke Express 6 pack on the front side. If you’re on the fence about coming up get off of it as early conditions have never been this good in 15 years! The Christmas Holiday is shaping up to be stellar so don’t miss out and make plans to enjoy Be ar Valley for the coming Holidays. As always we’re about “Pure Mtn Fun”.
Hey Good People! December 2nd Bear Valley Update! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/02/2018 10:32 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! As I write and have a strong cup o’ coffee on hand the temp is 12F at 5am! Crisp overnight temps will lead to another awesome day of skiing and riding. 29″ is the storm total so far and with a 35″ base and 50″ for the season so far and we are off to a great Holiday season. Today the high will be around 27F with light NE winds from 5-8mph. Monday looks to be a repeat with a few degrees warmer then we will be back into another snow cycle. The Tuesday through Thursday event is still coming into focus as the models are a bit different but all are showing snowfall. We will see a better forecast for that event come Monday as snow levels look to be around the 5000′ level for that event. We are open weekends only until Dec 15th when we go 7 days a week. As always we’re about “Pure Mtn Fun” .
Hey Good People! Frontside of Upper Mountain Opens Today at Bear Valley!
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/01/2018 08:02 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! It’s 5am and the snow just started falling again, 2″ so far. Cold temps with an overnight low of 20F will give today’s skiing/riding experience a wonderful light snow experience. We look to pick up 9-13″ of new snow today as the models have certainly fluctuated back and forth over totals in the last 48hrs. The high will be around 27F with SW winds in the mid teens with some gusts into the mid 20’s. Another cold evening is on tap with a low of 17F forecasted. Scattered snow showers tonight will give way to a beautiful sunny Sunday so get on up and check out the new snow and bring family and friends because we’re going to all have a good time. As always we’re about “Pure Mtn Fun” .
Traffic Update...Chain Control Update for Hwys 88, 4, 108 & 120
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/29/2018 12:18 PM
Arnold, CA...As this wave of storms starts to cool the chain control levels are dropping. From North to South...on Hwy 88 you will need to chain up at Ham's Station. On Hwy 4 East of Camp Connell you will need traction aids. On Hwy 108 3 miles East of Long Barn you will need the cables & on Hwy 120 you can get to Yosemite without chains.
