Lake Alpine, CA...Local Caltrans crews have been working hard on getting the passes open for summer. Below are some Caltrans photos from Rob via Sandi Pearce from Sierra Sentry. The blowers have made it to Hermit Valley so they are making very good progress. No word yet on Official Opening Day estimate.
Sonora, Calif. (April 15, 2013)… The Forest Service announced today the Stanislaus National Forest (NF) will open roads seasonally closed. Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM) are available at all Stanislaus NF offices and contain information on type of vehicle use allowed on the roads and motorized trails...
Mountain Ranch, CA, April 9, 2013: More than 100 volunteers and local emergency responders will take part in the second Annual Calaveras emergency exercise on Saturday, 20 April in the Mountain Ranch area. This exercise will test the preparedness and response of local, regional and state agencies should a real crisis occur that has the potential to overwhelm the responders...
Bear Valley Will Party, Pondskim and Race To Close Out a Great 2012/2013 Season
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/08/2013 01:29 PM
Bear Valley, CA. April 6, 2013 ‐ Bear Valley Mountain, the Central Sierra Nevada’s premier family skiing and snowboarding resort, announced today that, weather permitting, the resort plans to close for the winter season following the last day of skiing and riding scheduled for Sunday, April 14, 2013. Several events are planned for closing weekend including the resort’s annual “Reggae on the Mountain”, “Pondskimming” and “Jib Jam” events which are all happening Saturday April 13th, 2013. On the last day of skiing and riding, Sunday April 14th, the resort has more in store, including its annual Season Passholder Appreciation BBQ and the annual “Slush Cup” Giant Slalom, fun race, which benefits the Bear Valley Education Foundation (B.V.S.E.F.). A full calendar of events and times can be found at www.bearvalley.com....
Rain and Snow Today Then Sunny and Windy Skies Return This Week
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/08/2013 09:26 AM
Bear Valley, CA...With some snow at higher elevations Mother Nature is still trying to add a bit to the snowpack totals for this year. After today though it looks like spring will return. 7-DAY FORECAST Today Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 37. North northeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Blustery, with a east northeast wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Tuesday Sunny, with a high near 50. Windy, with a east northeast wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Tuesday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East northeast wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph...
Bear Valley Cross Country Says Thanks For A Fabulous Season!
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/07/2013 10:09 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Bear Valley Cross Country celebrated its last day of winter operations with an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday March 31. We want to extend a heartfelt thanks for a great ski season due in large part to all of you. From Wine Tasting in the Meadow in November to the Sunday Ski Improvement series, Wednesday/Sunday Strider Glider class, Thursday Adult class to record turnout for the 40th annual Bjornloppet and Tour de Bear Valley, great skiing and snowshoeing memories were made here in Bear Valley! You guys ROCK!
Bear Valley Mountain Report for April 6 with Mattly Trent
Posted by: John_Hamilton on 04/06/2013 09:35 AM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People…….Partly sunny today with a high near 47. West southwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. The weather this time of year can change in as little as 1hr. As always, talk to Patrol and we’ll let you know where it’s good. Stay tuned and have a great day! Our daily Bus Schedule has changed: the shuttle bus now runs on the Hour everyday from the Village to the Mountain. Peace out, Mattly
Grab your fiddle! Come join us for a fun afternoon sampling local wines and listening to Jimbly Leg Band on Sat, April 6 1:30-4 PM! $15 donation includes 8 wine tastes. All proceeds go to Calaveras County Search and Rescue
