Hey Good People! Its Opening Day at Bear Valley Mountain! Bear Valley Update by Mattly Trent!
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2018 08:22 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Opening Day Today with the Cub Carpet, Cub Chair and Tubing as well as the start of Winterfest. As the day the day starts to wake up we have 4″ of new snow overnight for a storm total of 17″ so far and a 15″ base currently. The high for today looks to be around 39F and SW winds from 18-31mph as warm air aloft makes it’s way over the forecast area and surface gradients tighten up. Mixed precipitation is expected today and tonight as the temps try to figure out which way they want to go. Saturday afternoon the current system will head East and give way to a few days of clear weather and then next week looks to bring in 2 maybe 3 different snow events but I’ll give that a few days before we nail anything down.
Bear Valley Cross Country Opens for 2018/19 Cross Country Season
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/23/2018 11:53 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Paul Says: 11/23/18 - Happy First Day Of The 2018-19 Ski Season! We received 5 inches of new snow overnight for a current storm total of 16 inches! It is currently snowing lightly and the storm should wrap up by tomorrow morning for a nice weekend. Today, we will have 11 meadow trails groomed. Tubing is currently closed, but we may be able to open it later today or tomorrow, depending on conditions -- please check back. We will groom through this weekend (trails open Fri - Sun) and then will re-open the following weekend. Welcome to Winter 2018/19!
Chain Controls on Hwys 88, 4 & 108 For Thanksgiving Morning
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/22/2018 12:40 AM
Arnold, CA...As you make you way on our local roads be careful as these are the first real storms of the season and the roadways will be slick. Chain controls are also in effect from Cottage Springs on up on Hwy 4, above Strawberry on Hwy 108 &
Warren Miller Movie Night at the Bear Valley Lodge on November 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/21/2018 12:01 PM
Bear Valley, CA...The Annual Warren Miller Movie this Friday Night. We are getting geared up for winter and that means our annual showing of the latest Warren Miller movie is here! Volkswagen Presents Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” Friday, Nov. 23, Doors open at 6:30 PM, Showing starts at 7:00 PM, Bear Valley Lodge – Cathedral Lounge. With the purchase of your Warren Miller ticket, you receive one FREE Bear Valley Lift ticket for the 18/19 season! *Restrictions apply. All proceeds will go towards the Bear Valley Education Foundation
Bear Valley, CA...Winterfest 2018 is This Weekend!! Bear Valley Resort is Opening THIS Friday, Nov. 23rd! Winterfest Opening Weekend is here for the start of the 2018/19 Season in Bear Valley. They will be offering lessons, tubing & possible beginner terrain! We’re getting ready for winter at Bear Valley and to celebrate opening day we are planning some great family fun activities! Bear Valley is a friendly and relaxing High Sierra escape located in the beautiful Central Sierra Mountains. Nestled off Scenic Highway 4, in the spectacular Stanislaus Forest, this year-round destination offers activities from relaxation to extreme adventure in every season. Whether you’re looking to get your heart racing or to just slow down and savor the Sierra, Bear Valley is the perfect destination to enjoy the outdoors as Mother Nature intended.
Caltrans to Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Inclement Weather & Chain Control Info
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 11:15 AM
Arnold, CA...We posted a pass closing piece yesterday but this one has additional information on what R1, R2 & R3 Chain Control levels mean. Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) and Sonora Pass (State Route 108) due to incoming inclement weather in the Sierra Nevada. These closures are currently expected to be temporary and not the long-term, seasonal closures that Caltrans performs on an annual basis.
Winter Storm Watch Wednesday Afternoon Through Thanksgiving....12 -18 Inches of Snow Over Ebbetts & Sonora Passes
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/20/2018 12:06 PM
Arnold, CA...The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern Sierra Nevada above 6000 feet Wednesday afternoon into late Wednesday night. This will likely disrupt Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late Thursday into Friday, with snow levels expected to rise to around 7000 feet by Friday afternoon.
