Hey Good People!!! Bear Valley Closes Out The 2016/17 Season With The Slush Cup!!
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/23/2017 08:51 AM
Hey Good People! Well.............it's out last day of the season and it looks to be another good one! The high should peak around 48F today with SSW winds from 10-16 w possible gusts to 24mph. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday look to be filled with unsettled weather in the form of a rain and snow mix then a return to high pressure by Thursday and sunshine. It's been a great season and we're stoked for all who made it up to play with us! Come on up and check us out and our "Pure Mtn Fun" ethos as we're staying open until April 23rd 2017. Have a great summer and we'll see all ya'll next season.
Camp Connell, CA...Camp Connell "Gold Mine" "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye" Antoine de Saint-Exupery. This quote seemed appropriate because since buying the store in January, many people have come in and met me, and many have said this; "This place is a Goldmine" I was always polite, and never disagreed even once. However, what I didn't realize is that they were not talking about Gold that is connected to money, they were talking about Gold that is connected to the Heart. So many people have shared their stories about the old days at Camp Connell, how they spent their youth there, and some of the great times they have had in the "Backyard".
Angels Camp, CA...GRAD NIGHT is in approximately six weeks! We will be having a meeting tonight (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm in the Learning Center at Bret Harte. There are only two more meetings and there is a lot to accomplish and do before the event. We need your input and help, please come! If you cannot make the meetings and really would like to help, please contact: Linda Ayala - letmecteeth@gmail.com ~ 209.770.6222 Yvonne Heryford - yvonneheryford@gmail.com - 209.768.9880 Please come and help give our kids a safe and fun night to remember their high school years by!
Arnold, CA...It looks like spring will make an appearance starting tomorrow along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today At lower elevations, rain showers in the morning, then rain showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. At higher elevations, rain and snow showers. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations...49 to 57 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...2 to 4 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. At lower elevations, a chance of rain showers in the evening. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow showers in the evening. Colder. Lows 20 to 35 higher elevations...35 to 41 lower elevations. Snow level 7000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Live Music By Grover Anderson At Camp Connell General Store & Tribute to Ray Sutliffe
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2017 12:08 PM
Camp Connell, CA...Hello all - two things I wanted to share - first off - I would like to dedicate this post to Ray Sutliffe. Ray has been a fixture at Camp Connell for many years, helping out with special events in the backyard, and taking recyclables for us (or at least for my sister Donna). He's had a difficult time of late, and well Ray here's to you - our tribute to a local gem! In Ray's honor, and for rest of April, all regular wine will be priced at "Ray's Price" which is $5 per glass. Hope you will join us in tribute! Also, as an extra celebration, Grover Anderson will be playing Friday Night at Camp Connell. No Cover! Oh, and speaking of gems, I found this picture on the wall - Camp Connell Cafe - interesting! I actually remember Thelma's place
Hey Good People!!! 493 Inches Of "Pure Mountain Fun" So Far! Open Through April 23rd
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/14/2017 01:25 PM
Bear Valley, CA...Hey Good People! We've picked up 16" of new snow in the last 48hrs and current winds are SW at 5-9mph. Today we will see mostly sunny skies with a high of 36F and SW winds from 5-9mph. Expect delays on the Lower Mtn as Avalanche Control teams will be doing work down there this morning. As I've mentioned in the last few weeks the models struggle a bit in the spring so the forecasts can change dramatically even a day before or after being given. Stay tuned...... Come on up and check us out and our "Pure Mtn Fun" ethos as we're staying open until April 23rd 2017.
Yes, The Sun Will Shine Tomorrow, Winter Storm Warning Until This Evening
Posted by: thepinetree on 04/13/2017 09:34 AM
Arnold, CA...Along the West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada Today Rain and snow showers. A weather system will continue to bring more snow to the Sierra Nevada and Southern Cascades through early this evening. The brunt of the snow is expected through the early morning hours. Locally heavy snow with lowering snow levels is possible in showers through the rest of the day. Highs 27 to 41 higher elevations...40 to 48 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...1 to 6 inches higher elevations. Snow level 5000 feet. Prevailing southwest winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph.
Lake Alpine, CA...We would like to thank John Michnowicz for the photos from yesterday as Caltrans commenced their work in earnest of clearing Ebbetts Pass for spring & summer. It will be a long and tough task as once the roads are cleaned crews will need to finish any road repairs needed. We have heard that there may be some damage to the roadway over by the Carson River. How much and how long it will take repairs won't be known until the clearing is finished..
