Over Two Feet of Snow Above 6,500 Feet Expected From Next Warmer Storm
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/29/2019 02:29 PM
Arnold, CA...Another storm is inbound and it will be slightly warmer than the last one. If the snow level stays low enough it should be just what the ski resorts need as a heavy base of Sierra Cement for the season. This last storm while a great way to start the season was a bit too powdery for a great base. Following The detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada is the Mother Lode forecast and the Winter Storm Warnings...
Storm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,000 PG&E Customers Locally
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2019 08:15 AM
Arnold, CA...The Storm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,000 PG&E Customers Locally. Most of these are in Amador County but Calaveras and Tuolumne have some pockets of darkness as well. The maps are below...
Thanksgiving Day & Weekend Weather! Winter Has Arrived Right on Schedule
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2019 10:06 AM
Arnold, CA...Winter has arrived with a vengeance. Following are forecasts for the Western Slope and Mother Lode regions. The detailed forecast for West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada. Today Snow showers. Breezy. Highs 20 to 35 higher elevations... 32 to 40 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 8 to 14 inches. Prevailing southwest winds 10 to 25 mph decreasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 40 mph. Over ridges...prevailing southwest winds 15 to 35 mph. Tonight Snow showers likely. Colder. Lows 9 to 24 higher elevations...21 to 33 lower elevations. Snow accumulation of 3 to 8 inches. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph.
Several Thousand Still Without Power As PG&E Crews Play Whack a Mole on Outages
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2019 12:46 PM
Arnold, CA...Several Thousand Still Without Power As PG&E Crews Play Whack a Mole on Outages. The outage locations changes but the numbers still show 2 - 3k without power at this time.
Traffic Update...Jackknifed Big Rig Hwy 4 East of Murphys & Road Conditions Update for Hwys 4, 26, 49, 88, 108 & 120.
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2019 10:16 PM
Arnold, CA...Traffic Update...Jackknifed Big Rig Hwy 4 East of Murphys & Road Conditions Update for Hwys 4, 26, 49, 88, 108 & 120. This highway information is the latest reported as of Wednesday, November 27th, 2019 at 10:09 PM.
Sen. Borgeas Announces December Mobile Office Hours
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2019 12:09 PM
Sonora, CA...Senator Andreas Borgeas (R-Fresno) will host Mobile District Office Hours throughout the month of December. Mobile District Offices provide expanded constituent services to those who reside in the 8th Senate District. Constituents will be able to meet directly with district staff for assistance regarding the state government or its agencies. Staff can help constituents with issues dealing with Employment Development Department, Department of Motor Vehicles, Franchise Tax Board, and other state related concerns.
Caltrans To Close Mountain Passes in Advance of Winter Storm
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/25/2019 11:32 PM
Arnold, CA...Caltrans is scheduled to close Ebbetts Pass/Route 4, Monitor Pass/Route 89 and Sonora Pass/Route 108 in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend due to a strong winter storm forecast for the Sierra Nevada. Planned closures are as follows (subject to change depending on conditions): • Ebbetts Pass/Route 4 (Alpine County) at 12 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. • Sonora Pass/Route 108 (Tuolumne, Mono and Alpine counties) at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. • Monitor Pass/Route 89 (Alpine and Mono counties) at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
