A White Christmas On The Way With Up To Two Feet At Higher Elevations
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/21/2016 09:00 AM
Bear Valley, CA...The Western Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada Range is ready and waiting for another system that will roll through later this week. Some models have up to two feet of snow and definitely a White Christmas at higher elevations. Today Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain and snow showers in the morning. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations...50 to 60 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph. Tonight Clear. Lows 21 to 36 higher elevations...35 to 41 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph. Thursday Mostly sunny. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations... 49 to 57 lower elevations. Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
A Few More Days of Sunshine Until It Starts Dumping!!!!!!! 100% Of Front Side Open!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/21/2016 10:02 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! It's officially the 1st day of Winter!!!!!! Here we go...............with all of the current back and forth with the forecast models over the last 2 days they are finally coming into agreement and we are going to see some copious amounts of snowfall by Saturday morning but I'll get to that in a minute. Today the high will come in around 43F with ENE winds from 0-6mph. Thursday looks to be a repeat with a few degrees cooler then Friday things take a drastic turn for the better!!! I say better because it's gonna snow for Christmas!!!! Friday's arrival of snowfall will be sometime before noon and we could see 7-11" during the day and another 12-18" over night Friday. Saturday will squeak the remaining moisture out of that system with another 1-3" expected before that system makes it's way East and gives way to a beautiful sunny Christmas Sunday. Winds initially could gust up into the low 40's but by Saturday morning things should settle down as the system blows out East. We are open 7 days week with 100% of the Frontside open so come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned..................
Rudolph Is On Standard Presentencing Terms Says Alpine County Sheriff
Posted by: News_Desk on 12/21/2016 10:35 AM
Alpine County, CA...Rudolph is on standard Presentencing terms. He cannot consume any eggnog, milk or cookies without a doctor's authorization. He is subject to testing for those prohibited substances as well. He is also subject to search of his Reindeer self, sleigh and barn for any prohibited or otherwise illegal substance. Said searches can be performed by any member of law enforcement with or without a warrant at any time of day or night.
Arnold, CA...The SNAC Arnold boys are just having some fun selling and renting hard goods. They're there for you 8a-6p daily(Except Christmas Day) for all your winter play toys, so stop by on your way up the mountain! The store is packed a great selection of just what you and your loved ones need to stay warm this holiday. These guys do it all - they can rent you Skis,Snowboards, Snowshoes and Trail Skis, Wax and tune your gear & give you Free Gift Wrap! Cheers to Winter!
Hey Good People!! Front Side Of Bear Valley is 100% Open Come Up & Play!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/19/2016 11:19 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! 100% of the front side of the Mountain is up and running!!! Today we should see the high come in around 43F and a low of 26F with winds out of the ENE from 5-7mph. As high pressure sets itself in place we'll see sunny days coupled with mid/high level clouds and slightly warming temps. Friday looks to be the next push of snow but the models are currently struggling to come together so more on that as the week progresses. We are open 7 days week so come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned........
Hey Good People!! Another Beautiful Blue Bird Day At Bear Valley! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/18/2016 11:31 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! Another day of beautiful weather is in order with temps in the 34F range for the high and the low 20's for tonight's low. Winds today will increase slightly as the pressure gradient increases as the Dry northerly flow moves past NorCal today. Monday through Wednesday will continue with abundant sunshine and blue skies until Thursday when we could see a return of snowfall. The recent storm event helped create a solid base for us up here and we were able to open up some more terrain yesterday and we will open up some more today also!!! We are open 7 days week so come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned........
Hey Good People!! Bear Valley Is Now Open Seven Days A Week!! Most Of Front Side Opens Today!! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/17/2016 09:52 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! The recent storm left 3-5" of new snow on the Mtn and with temps in the teens last night and the next 3-4 nights snow making will continue and more terrain is slated to open today. The Summit is still thin in most areas so access off the top today will include Mokelumne west, Mokelumne Ridge, Mokelumne via the Kuma chair and Bono's Alley and Hog Back off the Koala Chair. Super Cub will also open for the season today. We are open 7 days week starting Saturday Dec 17th. Come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned........
Hey Good People!! Daily Operations Start Tomorrow!! Come Up & Play!! ~ By Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/16/2016 12:24 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! After almost 4" of rain over 36hrs it cooled down at 4am this morning and we finally picked up 3" of new snow!!!!!!! As the system heads East it should squeak out a few more inches of snowfall this morning and through out the rest of today. Clearing tonight will give way to cooler temps so we'll ramp up the snow making again to supplement the natural snowfall and colder temps. It's going to be a beautiful weather weekend as we start 7days a week operations here at the ski area. The highs for Sat/Sun will come in right around 32F for both days with night time lows in the mid teens. Winds today will be out of the SSW from 10-24mph then shift to the ENE from 7-10mph on Sunday. High pressure returns and looks to effect the West coast/Sierra Nevada Range with sunshine all next week at least until Thursday. The recent heavy wet snow that fell has helped with some great base building so with the coming snow with it will help put us in the right direction for the coming Holidays. We are opening 7 days week starting Saturday Dec 17th . Come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned........
Hey Good People!! More Snow On The Way As Bear Valley Opens Daily December 17th! ~ Mattly Trent
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/15/2016 12:49 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! This has been a back and forth week for weather predictions!!!!! It now looks like more snow than rain is slated for us here in Bear Valley!! With a high today of 43F and winds forecasted in the South direction from 25-45mph decent precip looks to fall today as the pressure gradient tightens and gives the Sierra the much needed precipitation it desires even if it's rain/snow mix initially. The colder air mass we were hoping for is heading towards us so snow levels have once again come back into the mix in the 5-9" range for later today and showery snowfall slated for Friday before the system makes it's way East. 9000' is the initial snow fall elevation but with the cold air now on it's way we could see snowfall down to the 4000' range and lower by later tonight. The recent heavy wet snow that fell has helped with some great base building so with the coming snow with it will help put us in the right direction for the coming Holidays. We are closed this M-F and opening 7 days week starting Saturday Dec 17th . Come on up and enjoy our "Pure Mountain Fun" ethos!!!!!! Stay tuned........
This Storm Wave Bringing Heavy Rain & Up To 15 Inches Of Snow At Higher Elevations
Posted by: thepinetree on 12/15/2016 02:34 PM
Bear Valley, CA...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, rain likely in the morning, then heavy rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow likely in the morning, then heavy rain and heavy snow in the afternoon. Windy. Highs 36 to 50 higher elevations...46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet. Prevailing south winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 50 mph... Except southwest 25 to 45 mph with gusts to around 60 mph over ridges.
