Ladies & Gents, Boys & Girls, Deep Powder, Wide Groomers, Fireworks, Live Music & "Pure Mountain Fun" Awaits In Bear Valley
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/13/2017 07:12 AM
Bear Valley, CA...9am opening today. We plan to operate Kuma and Cub at 9am. Staff will continue to work on polar as the morning progresses and we will do our best to get that open - but it will be delayed. This has been an unbelievable snowstorm and more terrain will be made available as soon as we can. Thank you for patience through this amazing snowfall. A special thank you to our crews around the mountain!! The task to dig out of snow is huge and we are grateful for their dedication and commitment to provide a safe and fun experience. Please Note that Koala had severe flooding and caused damage that crews will be working on, won't open tomorrow - will update as we know more.
Traffic Update....Snowplow vs Vehicle In Bear Valley
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2017 09:59 AM
Bear Valley, CA...CHP is reporting a snowplow vs vehicle incident near Creekside Drive and Bear Valley Road. Digging out and getting ready for a big weekend...
Bear Valley Set To Reopen Tomorrow For Monster MLK Weekend
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/12/2017 09:18 AM
Bear Valley, CA...From Bear Valley Mountain..."Most of the current staff (some nearly 30 years) cannot recall experiencing anything close to this unprecedented weather event, beginning last Sunday with rain, that has now delivered over 60 inches of snow in the past few days, high winds, extremely dangerous avalanche conditions; and it continues to snow at this time. As a result we WILL NOT OPEN ON THURSDAY JANUARY 12, 2017. We do believe that by late Thursday we’ll be looking at partly cloudy skies, and snow removal and management efforts, prep on the mountain will produce a readiness to deliver a safe reopening of lifts and terrain this Friday.
Mother Nature Bringing Powder To Higher Elevations For MLK Weekend!
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/10/2017 11:49 PM
Arnold, CA...The weather along the West Slope of Northern Sierra Nevada will start getting back to normal soon. Tonight Heavy rain and heavy snow. Windy. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations...34 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation up to a foot lower elevations...2 to 4 feet higher elevations. Snow level 4500 to 5500 feet. Prevailing south winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph...except southwest 35 to 55 mph with gusts to around 75 mph over ridges. Wednesday Widespread rain and snow showers. Breezy. Highs 25 to 40 higher elevations...38 to 44 lower elevations. Snow accumulations up to 7 inches lower elevations...8 to 15 inches higher elevations. Snow level 4000 to 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 50 mph. Over ridges, prevailing southwest winds 25 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Ebbetts Pass Closure Shifts On Markleeville Side Due To Mudslide
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/09/2017 02:05 PM
Calaveras/Alpine County: The closure for Westbound State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass has been shifted back to the SR-4/SR-89/Monitor Pass junction due to a mudslide. This is expected to be a long-term closure, due to the location of the slide, the weather and the difficulty in accessing the roadway where the slide took place.
Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival At Bear Valley
Posted by: News_Desk on 01/09/2017 01:37 PM
Bear Valley,CA...Join the Nickolay Dodov Foundation for a night of comradery, avalanche safety awareness and films! The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival will show at Bear Valley Mountain Resort on January 21st. This screening is hosted by Nickolay Dodov Foundation with all proceeds benefiting the Know Before You Go Avalanche Safety Program.
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.
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.
