Mountain weather can be wild and woolly... check out this video of a hailstorm on June 24, 2006. Temp just before this storm was in mid 80s.
Bear Valley Summer Hail.mp4 (higher quality) - You'll need Windows Media Player 10 or Quicktime 7.1 to play (MPEG4 file).
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Google Video Version (lower quality) - Requires Adobe Flash
If you have a webcam, go ahead and add your image here. Click Edit above, it should be obvious how to add your image.
Also: check the DATE stamp on the image to make sure you're looking at a functional web cam.
Real time Video
NEW NEW NEW
Bear Valley Quaking Aspen Cam streaming video. User and Password is 'public'
Kirkwood Streaming Webcam, completely live, Kirkwood ski area base (requires Windows Media Player)
Truckee Webcam, updated ~5-10 seconds, looking at I-80 (requires Java)
DOT I-50 webcam. Amazing quality. Go here for other highway cams thruout California.
Arnold/Highway Webcam, updated ~3-5 seconds (requires Java)
Real time Image
Web cam on Quaking Aspen Road, same as that found on the Weather page. New and Improved snow gauge markings!
10 feet is at the top of the '10' number.
Bear Valley Resort web cam
courtesy of
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Be sure to check out their new remote control streaming video
cam. You can operate it yourself, zooming in/out, pan left/right... fun.
Current shot from cam
Bear Valley Real Estate webcam... pointing at the parking lot in front of the commercial center, and looking up at part of the Bloods Ridge bluff.
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Bear Valley Real Estate
Bear Valley Snowmobile Webcam
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Bear Valley Snowmobile
Dorrington Web Cams
courtesy of
http://dorringtonwebcam.com
courtesy of
BigTreesTech.com
Arnold/Highway 4 Live Webcam -
Streaming Version (requires Java)
courtesy of
Tim Muetterties Associates
Arnold (Meadowmont) Web Cam
Courtesy of
http://www.arnoldweather.com
Kirkwood Web Cam -
Streaming Version (requires Windows Media Player)
courtesy of
Kirkwood
Yosemite Half Dome Web Cam -
TurtlebackCam. Courtesy of Virtual Yosemite Association. Another beautiful ![[WWW]](http://yosemite.org/vryos/ahwahnee.jpg){kind=small}
Halfdome webcam.
Yosemite Tioga Pass Web Cam.
Courtesy of
Virtual Yosemite Association.
Updated four times daily, webcam images are from Climate Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Angels Camp Web Cam
Courtesy of
http://www.angelscampweather.org
Copperopolis Web Cam (KCACOPPE2)
Courtesy of
http://www.wunderground.com/weatherstation/WXDailyHistory.asp?ID=KCACOPPE2
SierraTahoe Web Cam (Rock Garden)
Courtesy of
http://www.sierraattahoe.com//info/winter/web-cam.asp
Comments:
Note: You must be logged in to add comments2009-01-01 09:47:23 On the snow fall history it says Bear valley got 112 inches for December is that right —TroySpears
2009-01-01 18:19:16 That sounds a little conservative. Accumulative total on the BVXC site, says 120" so far in the 08-09 season. —SusiLewis
2009-01-12 06:30:52 why does it say the base depth is only 36 inches. —TroySpears
2009-01-12 07:53:21 Total Accumulation is a deceiving measure. Sure it measures the snow that falls on a given cycle or snow event, 5" snow + 12" snow + 8" snow = 25" of snow. BUT, it doesn't measure moisture content. The snow we received in December sure was nice to ski on but it was very light, with little moisture content and therefore settles considerably. With this warm weather the snow has compacted down to what is being reported as 36". —BobRynd
2009-01-12 07:55:21 I guess it's kind of like Corn Flakes, "some settling of contents may occur". Corn Flakes are sold by weight, not volume. —BobRynd
2009-01-12 14:00:44 agree with Bob's explanation... turns out indeed that freshly fallen snow settles fast... I've seen it lose 10-15% of it's original height within the first 12-18 hours. —TonyZuccarino
2009-01-16 13:00:37 Bear valley should be getting snow like wednesday night and thursday, is what the forecast says so far. I live in hawaii and I go to BV alot. We are getting a gig swell on tuesday then the storm going to calirornia. —TroySpears
2009-01-24 10:26:10 Hi Troy. I went to High School and College in Hawaii. Where are you located? —EricDavis
2009-01-25 07:09:12 on the Island of kauai —TroySpears
2009-01-29 19:20:00 Bear valley should be getting snow on wednesday night and thursday is what report says now —TroySpears
2009-02-04 06:49:28 They might get a foot to a foot and a half from this storm. —TroySpears
2009-02-05 09:27:50 thanks to Greg and BV Snowmobile... we had some issues with our sleds over the weekend and Greg was over the top helpful. —TonyZuccarino
2009-02-05 11:18:38 And a big thanks to BV who hosted my grandsons 4th grade class. Yesterday was there first downhill run. They get 40hrs of skiing as PE. —EricDavis
2009-02-06 15:42:15 there be more precip coming... it's raining pretty decently here right now in Saratoga. —TonyZuccarino
2009-02-10 08:31:41 The best web site is www.snow-forecast.com/resort/Bear-Valley/6day/top This site tells how many inches they will be getting every 8 hours. —TroySpears
2009-02-10 09:34:39 Troy, that snowforecast link you just typed in...doesn't work. What is missing? —SusiLewis
2009-02-11 08:02:43 Then go to www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/bear valley then look by 6 day forecast then look where it says top and click 2593m the it will show how much it will snow every 8 hours —TroySpears
2009-02-11 08:04:20 then go to www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/bear-valley then look by 6 day forecast then look where it says top and click 2593m the it will show how much it will snow every 8 hours —TroySpears
2009-02-11 08:31:00 see the link on the Weather tab for the right snow-forecast.com page... —TonyZuccarino
2009-02-12 11:13:59 with any good luck, we'll be adding a live webcam link soon... I'd like also to fix the forum to something a little more usable ... —TonyZuccarino
2009-02-13 07:19:33 Its a white out at bear valley right now 7:20AM and the worst of the storm has not hit yet —TroySpears
2009-02-13 08:57:45 Its snowing in angels camp —TroySpears
2009-02-13 09:11:42 Troy, yes, it is snowing down here. We've received about two inches. It's winding down now, though. —KeithWinter
2009-02-13 16:23:58 Just got back from the Bay Area and Forest Meadows has about 4-5' of new snow. Fun for the grandkids. —EricDavis
2009-02-13 17:00:37 Eric, do you mean 4-5" or do you really mean feet? If the latter, all I can say is "Wow!" That's a lot of snow for Forest Meadows! —KeithWinter
2009-02-14 15:15:09 @ 3:08pm; is that Tony's snowmobile stuck in the snow by the snowstake? —BobRynd
2009-02-14 15:53:59 Yes,yes... inches. Got another 3" last night, but it warmed to 34 degrees and some melted. —EricDavis
2009-02-15 11:46:34 Looks nasty up there today. I'm glad to be inside. Sierra Crest reported max gust to 97mph. It's blowing/raining hard in the central valley (work). Imagine the riders in the Tour of California, They're racing from Sac to Santa Rosa today - can you say miserable? —BobRynd
2009-02-15 15:33:41 Pretty solid snow fall, but not too miserable yet. No wind to speak of in the village. Haven't heard of a wind hold at the Mt yet. —SusiLewis
2009-02-15 15:36:44 Thought I better walk outside to check wind (am at museum in village)... uhhh ya...there is some wind, avg 5-10 mph. Just everytime I look out the window, I see no trees swaying. Interesting evening for a Crab Feed !!! —SusiLewis
2009-02-15 16:59:42 Big Wind early this morning , then big snow flakes off and on today. We have some more snow inbound for tonight, maybe 8-9 inches. The Susi L school of snow gauges (railing) says we have about 8 inches left outside. —EricDavis
2009-02-16 16:16:35 driving home today was a bitch, behind all these huge snowmobile trailer/trucks... but I heard Tahoe's I80 drive was really really bad. —TonyZuccarino
2009-02-17 07:01:01 Driving home on Monday, according to the Caltrans hotline, Hwy 4 was closed near Arnold for at least 3 hrs (3pm-6pm) Anybody know what happened? We waited it out in BV till Caltrans website said it was clear. —DianeLundquist
2009-02-17 07:50:48 Diane, I left the ski area about 2:45 and drove down to Murphys. Other than the slow drivers, I didn't experience any delays. Maybe a spinout after I passed through. There were a lot of inexperienced winter drivers on the road. —BobRynd
2009-02-17 08:38:23 Diane.. I have checked all our news sources online, and no traffic incidents were reported at that hour that I can find. Unless it was construction mess down by Angels. Snowline is down to Murphys again this morning. major dumping here! —SusiLewis
2009-02-17 10:49:19 Man these people that want to drive 15mph need to learn how to PULL OVER and let people pass. Some people just let tons of people get stuck behind them and they don't care. I'm just gonna start bumpin next time. —BrianMancini
2009-02-17 12:40:16 I am so addicted to the webcams—thank you Tony :-) Did I see a real estate sign in front of your house? Missed all the big snow and went to So Cal for the weekend and they closed the grapevine yesterday due to snow. so frustrating when you know it was nothing to drive in...had to take 101 —TinaDuncan
2009-02-17 14:04:10 Ya gotta love the sierras. Just a week ago I was looking at the 3ftmark on Tony's snowstake. When mother nature decides it's time to turn on the snow machine, watch out! —BobRynd
2009-02-17 15:51:41 i think some webcams up at avery and brice station winery would be awesome —LukeNelson
2009-02-17 18:00:04 Wish someone had a webcam in Murphys also, considering it was the chain line lately. just finished digging out and moving our 3 cars. The village is still very busy, maybe folks stayed over another day to avoid driving home in this stuff. By tomorrow, we can all take a much needed break from trail packing, car finding and digging out, and go grocery shopping down the hill! IF I have the energy after todays' diggings. —SusiLewis
2009-02-20 07:08:31 The snow is melting fast in dorrington —TroySpears
2009-02-23 14:36:31 We hung out for the rest of the week, so I don't know the cause of the delay, Diane. Wednesday 2/18 was awesome, Maybe some uptight fool like Brian caused an accident. —RobertSchultz
2009-03-01 13:28:52 I'd like to put up a webcam at my place showing the level of Angels Creek but I don't have know-how, and my internet connection at the cabin is only dial-up modem. Tony, Keith, your thoughts? —BobRynd
2009-03-01 14:00:45 hi Bob. Your main challenge is mainly the dialup connection... it's much easier to do webcams with always-on broadband connections. Webcams don't usually incorporate dial up modems. So you'd almost have to have a PC on to upload webcam images... it's sort of messy. Can you get DSL? —TonyZuccarino
2009-03-01 14:26:26 Bob, you should be able to do dsl there. Pretty good rates, and personal help with goldrush server. They are good to me, and always a real person to talk to. If I can get dsl in bv, you should have no trouble, for not much more a month. —SusiLewis
2009-03-01 14:46:39 Bob, I agree with Tony, trying to set up a web cam with dial-up is going to be problematic, although I'm sure it can be done with the right software; if you like, I'll do some research. It's not a given that you can get DSL; it all depends on how far your house is from the centrol office. Suzi and Tony can get DSL in BV because there's a central office nearby; I don't know that that is necessarily the case along Murphys Grade Rd, as the nearest CO may be in either Angels or Murphys, and if that's more than 18000 feet from you, DSL is a no-go. —KeithWinter
2009-03-01 15:07:57 I am right in middle of the service area on Murphys Grade Rd. Getting the phone line installed took a bit of an effort, Murphys CO said it was beyond the end of their line, Angels said the same but I think ultimately the line came out of Angels (736 prefix). I'll check on DSL. —BobRynd
2009-03-01 16:33:47 Have you thought about Satellite?? A little expensive, but faster than Dial up. —GregMontgomery
2009-03-02 08:19:47 Bob, it sounds like you may be out of luck on DSL. You should ask though. Re satellite, its pretty pricey. But it would do the trick. —TonyZuccarino
2009-03-02 13:45:25 A while back, my next door neighbor was looking into high speed connection and tried the satellite route but the technician said that there were too many trees and an obstructive hillside to the southern exposure. I will check with my neighbor as to her solution as well as see about DSL or cable. —BobRynd
2009-03-02 15:33:10 My parents live in Forrest Meadows where there is no DSL service and dial-up is limited to 28.8kbps. I got them connected to Comcast. Service is OK but Comcast is a kind of a sleazy company. I prefer the DSL I have in Arnold. —PaulMoody
2009-03-02 21:05:09 I live in Forest Medows and us Comcast. I is the best I have ever had. 5-6 MB on the download and 750kb going up. —EricDavis
2009-03-03 12:42:05 Bob, if one of you gets Sat, you can all share it with Wifi, obstructions notwithstanding... that is one way to get always on for cheap. My Comcat btw is 22Mbps down, 1.8Mpbs up.. it's the busines Comcast. Goes down frequently. —TonyZuccarino
2009-03-03 12:50:40 I want to see the snow reach the 10' mark on Tony's measuring stick. —TerriRodrigues
2009-03-03 13:25:20 I want to see the snow reach the 10' mark on Tony's measuring stick. —TerriRodrigues
2009-03-03 14:24:45 My bet is, that stake will disappear by next week! We are getting solid snow now. Powdery, light and gorgeous —SusiLewis
2009-03-03 15:45:42 Should we start a bet on when it goes over the 10 foot mark?? My guess is Friday. —GregMontgomery
2009-03-03 16:05:15 My dollar bet is by tomorrow noon! —TonyZuccarino
2009-03-03 16:23:19 Either day.... as long as it tops out! Maybe by morning. I lost my trail... need to go snowshoe pack it. No woodstove, so am already dressed for outdoors. Thank goodness for radiators til my chimney sweeep can come and un clog. —SusiLewis
2009-03-03 21:24:37 I'm going with sometime Thursday. :-) —KeithWinter
2009-03-04 08:21 It's Gone! 6:15 AM Bear Valley Time! —TimLiebhold
2009-03-04 06:45:11 It snowed 28 inches over night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! —TroySpears
2009-03-04 06:49:13 The 10foot pole is covered —TroySpears
2009-03-04 06:54:43 and then some more! we are looking up out our porches. Feels like 8' when you try and take a step with snowshoes. YIKES- take that you drought you. —SusiLewis
2009-03-04 10:05:45 Even us folks at 3,100 feet got 3" . And lots of cold air. —EricDavis
2009-03-04 10:30:56 WOW..is all I have to say!! —GregMontgomery
2009-03-04 11:14:21 Wow is right! That was some dumping yesterday/last night. I missed winning the bet by a whlole day! :-) —KeithWinter
2009-03-04 13:04:50 not merely a stick, the snow gauge is a pressure treated 4x4 about 10 feet long... about two feet in concrete footing. I can see a little bump where the snow is settling around it. Great storm. While there may be a job drought, there won't be a water drought! —TonyZuccarino
2009-03-04 22:25:25 What an amazing series of storms. To think we went from 3 feet on the ground 3 weeks ago to this. Coming up Friday night. Not sure which I am more looking forward to: Bjornloppet or cutting up the powder —SteveTroyer
2009-03-04 23:17:11 sorry the snow gauge is TWELVE feet total with tip of the pole at 10 feet above ground level. —TonyZuccarino
2009-03-05 11:55:39 The panda carpet is gone. Its some where in that powder —TroySpears
2009-03-22 14:04:42 Corrected the broken link to image of Half Dome from Turtleback Dome at Yosemite.org —KeithWinter
2009-03-22 16:29:50 Down the hill we have 5+ inches of snow and it is still coming down. Cub Scout meeting is going on anyway. —EricDavis
2009-04-08 14:15:44 How much Fresh Pow up there?? —GregMontgomery
2009-04-08 19:50:57 Greg, the kids tell me there is a foot of new snow, BV snow gauge says 10" new. —EricDavis
2009-04-09 21:02:13 Does anyone know if the planned snowmobile races are still on?? —GregMontgomery
2009-04-13 18:49:37 tony...I had to ski through your yard past your stick on my way home yesterday...you missed a good one —SteveTroyer
2009-04-22 09:12:43 Any word on clearing the roads in the valley? Also, has Lake Alpine started to thaw yet? —BillSullivan
2009-04-24 06:18:54 Dusting of snow this morning? Where did this come from? I skied/hiked Horse Canyon yesterday in brilliant sun and warm temps. a —BobRynd
2009-04-27 14:11:29 So I'll answer my own questions: Lake Alpine is clear for only a little bit where the creeks run into it. Clearing of the roads has not started, and doesn't look likely to start for at least a couple weeks. —BillSullivan
2009-04-29 14:43:11 the roads broken up yet??? —TonyZuccarino
2009-04-29 21:06:04 not quite broken up enough yet..... but getting there. Where there is exposure, plenty of water flowing. you know the drill... need 24hrs of warmth, melt, and more pavement showing to shave/plow. This early for road clearing, but one day it is favorable, and the next day, NOT. give it another 2 weeks or so. —SusiLewis
2009-05-31 07:43:36 hello all hows it been up there. have they cleered highway 4 to masqueto lakes yet i cant wait to get up there agene this year —GlennMorris
2009-06-01 20:47:00 Highway 4 is clear all the way across the pass and has been for the past three weeks or so. —KeithWinter
2009-06-05 07:23:46 wow its june 5 and there getting 4-7 inches of snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! —TroySpears
2009-06-05 11:47:42 To borrow an expression from my teenager: OMG! it's snowing! (:-) —BobRynd
2009-06-05 13:38:45 I'd to be out hiking or climbing today... —TonyZuccarino
2009-06-05 15:18:48 i just looked at the webcams. If there was any snow, it's all melted now —SteveTroyer
2009-06-07 18:47:37 Yes...we have had it 'all'. snow, hail, rain, more rain, and yet more rain. The 'hills' should stay green and flourish at this rate! We are all a little bit ready for some sun though. Working on getting things going at CG's and day use areas, in full rain gear. Gorgeous to be out there in any form. —SusiLewis
2009-06-14 07:48:48 some news. We have sold our house up in BV. The new owner still wants to operate the weather station and updating real time weather to this site, keeping things the same. I am happy to keep operating ourbv.com as well since I'll be coming up to camp and ski. The DSL at the house is down while swapping accounts, so that's why the weather isn't updating but it should be up by mid June I hope. —TonyZuccarino
2009-06-14 09:23:39 Tony, I'm sorry to hear this news. I wish you well. I'm glad to hear the weather station will stay up and running with the new owner. —KeithWinter
2009-06-14 10:59:33 Geez Tony, That's too bad. Thank you for all you've done with ourbv.com. I'm glad to see you've volunteered to carry on hosting ourbv.com. Hopefully, you can get to BV as often as possible, and I hope to see you out on the trails and on the slopes. —BobRynd
2009-06-14 12:32:40 tony: While I will still see you in both Saratoga and BV...your contributions to BV should be commended. Thanks —SteveTroyer
2009-06-14 21:15:30 Yikes, the place wont be the same. Are you going to the BV Music Fest? I love the Broadway night and have hoped to met you and the rest of the crew up there. You can't miss me. Hyperactive wheelchair, friar tuch hair line and a quick smile. —EricDavis
2009-06-15 06:27:13 bummer about Tony and family selling. But I have high hopes he will still be part of this community that he has so generously benefited. I shall look forward to staying in touch with Tony both here and FB and hopefully in person! He promises to stop at the Ranger St at Alpine when he is up. —SusiLewis
2009-06-15 06:28:28 Eric, hope to see you at the Music tent! I am usually behind the bar...as I manage the concession for the whole festival. Stop by! —SusiLewis
2009-06-16 08:31:29 It's a beautiful day in the mountains. It's cool to watch the Tioga Pass Cam as the page loads. It flips through an image for everyday last winter. You can see the snow days and the bluebird days as the snow accumulates through the months. —BobRynd
2009-06-21 10:16:04 the weather station is back up now looks like. Thanks to the new owner for continuing to run the weather station and PC and providing the DSL connect. —TonyZuccarino
2009-06-22 09:36:52 Hello, I am the new owner Tony mentioned. I am a frequent visitor to the site and am more than happy to continue running the weather station and provide the DSL connect. In exchange I hope you will all share your tips for getting the most out of my mountain escape. —CharlesRead
2009-06-23 06:05:19 Thank you so much, Charles! We love ourbv, and would miss all the links terribly. You will find when weather starts happening, it gets very popular and busy! Welcome to the High Sierra and the best place on earth. —SusiLewis
2009-06-29 09:03:03 Hi Charles, Thanks for keeping up the weather station and DSL. As Susi says, Welcome to the most beautiful place in the Sierras. Hopefully get a chance to meet. —BobRynd
2009-06-30 19:12:07 Thank you ever so much for keeping the weather stasion going. i love to see the snow pack rise and fall in the winter and spring —GlennMorris
