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
Bear Valley Quaking Aspen Cam streaming video.
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.
courtesy of
Bear Valley Real Estate
Bear Valley Snowmobile Webcam
courtesy of
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/DSN/wwwyosemiteassociationorg/Content/Webcam/sentinel.jpg){kind=small}
Halfdome webcam.
Yosemite Tioga Pass Web Cam.
Courtesy of
Climate Research Division at UCSD.
Updated four times daily, webcam images are from Climate Research Division, Scripps Institution of Oceanography.
Info from CRD:
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Tioga Pass camera is off-line
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Images are currently not being transmitted from Tioga Pass.
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Our field team is up in the Tioga Pass area now (August 8, 2010). They report
the phone line is still out — a repair request was issued by park staff in June.
They also report that the camera has some blown fuses. They will work to repair
this so that once the phone line is restored images can be sent.
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Once images return they will be posted here.
Angels Camp Web Cam
Courtesy of
http://www.angelscampweather.org
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 comments2009-11-12 08:59:24 I check the cams this morning and I see snow!!! 3 inches down and about 120 inches to go(at least). —BobRynd
2009-11-12 09:04:18 I actually got my ruler out...4" Bob. and yes, 120 to go. I haven't even heard the plow out yet. —SusiLewis
2009-11-13 10:04:12 I see BV is making snow this morning. Perhaps they have confidence in temps staying cold and no warm moist systems coming in. Perhaps some limited skiing Thanksgiving weekend? Snowmaking seems to me to be a roll of the dice. I alot of time, effort and money can be wiped out overnight with the one warm, wet storm. I'm glad I'm a customer and not an owner of a ski resort. —BobRynd
2009-11-20 19:00:46 Ok kids, Those rascals at NOAA think BV will get 4 " of the white stuff. Only 116" to go. No rush yet. —EricDavis
2009-11-21 08:33:07 love that first snow... this is cool... prev seasons we didn't see snow until well into Dec. Dweeb keeps talking about active El Nino. —TonyZuccarino
2009-11-25 19:02:31 web cam stopped? —TonyZuccarino
2009-11-27 13:56:31 Lets see if this little strom can generate a snow flake or two. We need it for my kids and grandkids who are coming up for Christmas Fun, I think. —EricDavis
2009-11-30 19:54:55 All, the weather computer at the house on quaking aspen is down. I have attempted to restart it remotely but it is not responding. It is likely to be a week or two before I can get back up to BV to fix it. Sorry —CharlesRead
2009-12-02 07:47:22 Charles, it's always a challenge to keep a remote computer up and running. We appreciate that you maintain it for everyone's benefit. —KeithWinter
2009-12-02 07:52:03 The Copperopolis web cam has been down for nearly two months. I've tried to contact the weather site owner but have not had any response. For the time being, I've removed that web cam from this page. If the cam comes back up, I'll reinsert it in the list. —KeithWinter
2009-12-03 09:33:25 Looks like there was a power outage in BV last night that cleared what ever was hanging up the weather computer. It is back on line now. Weather and webcam should be updated on this website shortly. —CharlesRead
2009-12-05 09:17:08 Yes, the power went out for no 'apparent' reason last wednesday eve. Goofed up settings on my pc too. Since there was no wind,rain,snow etc... I didn't have warning to shut down before it went off. Lovely! —SusiLewis
2009-12-05 15:49:40 Sue, it is time to get a UPS for your computer. "Uninteruptable Power Supply" is easy to install and keeps you PC, Monitor,etc up and running when the power goes off. I have mine programed to shut everything down if the power outage is over 5 min. The little guy I have is good for ab out 15 min. of power and cost about $50.00 —EricDavis
2009-12-06 07:39:56 Charles, can you change the Weather Display sw to add the temperature data back on to the text overlay for the webcam picture above. Somehow it got unchecked I think.... —TonyZuccarino
2009-12-06 11:14:12 I have added the temperature back to the webcam overlay —CharlesRead
2009-12-08 06:42:56 We're off to a great start with the snow from yesterday! Latter part of the week should bring more! —MartinFollis
2009-12-08 06:46:01 Just introducing myself since I visit the Wiki Often. My primary residence is in Santa Clara, however, my secondary residence is in Arnold. This is the most snow fall I have seen this early in the year in the 7 years I have been coming up to Arnold and Bear Valley. Wow! —MartinFollis
2009-12-08 07:26:17 24 degrees in Angels per Keiths Angels cam, That's cold. But what a beautiful day shaping up. Sun, clean, clear and Cold. —BobRynd
2009-12-08 08:38:23 I wish there was a cam/Wx station in Murphys.... anyone know of one? would love to have it on our web cam page. Then the whole corridor would be covered. oh, and one at Hathaway Pines would be nice, too. —SusiLewis
2009-12-08 10:27:22 Bob: yes, cold here early this morning, but warming up nicely, albeit slowly. A beautiful sunny day is on tap. Susi: no web cams in Murphys nor Hathaway Pines, AFIK. Both have weather stations, but no cam. —KeithWinter
2009-12-08 10:29:40 Welcome, Martin. You'll enjoy it here. :-) —KeithWinter
2009-12-08 10:37:42 Bear Valley Road and access to cabins currently open with narrow, snowy roads. Snow phone indicated roads will close for the winter as of the next storm....presumably Thursday. Meanwhile some folks have traded their SUVs for snow mobiles during this transition as there is enough snow on the roads to do so. Mountain opens this weekend. Too bad it's not today as it would have been a glorious start to the season. —TiaPlough
2009-12-08 19:25:29 Tia, which snow phone are you referring to? (209) 753-6155? It's making no mention of the subdivision road status right now, just saying that wednesday december 9 will be a "no move day" for the parking lots. —AndrewHarwood
2009-12-09 08:29:53 Yes Andrew, that's the number I called. As we know the message changes as weather conditions change. The BIG plow that clears the parking lots came through yesterday after my post which dramatically improved road conditions for car traffic and snowmobiles now not so much. We'll see what the next storm brings.... —TiaPlough
2009-12-09 08:41:17 just called the snow phone this morning- today is last day for sub roads to be open for vehicle option. Do NOT park overnight Thursday into Friday !!! I am in old sub, so are already doing 'over snow' travel. —SusiLewis
2009-12-09 19:54:57 Martin, welcome to the SLOG (better than a BLOG). In Forest Meadows we hit 19 degrees two nights running. Of course one of the fun things was the back to back power failures. We do love our gas insert. —EricDavis
2009-12-11 07:19:07 Charles, Looks like cam photo isn't updating. The text overlay is correct but the cam picture is showing bright sunshine this morning and everywhere else it's overcast. Of course, it's always sunny on Quaking Aspen! —BobRynd
2009-12-11 07:35:42 yes camera appears to have locked up again. Website always shows last available picture. I'll be up to the house Saturday morning and will try to fix. —CharlesRead
2009-12-11 07:49:16 3-4" at Tollgate road in Old Sub. *8 am is 'get your car out of new sub' deadline, after today, no plowing, just grooming. —SusiLewis
2009-12-11 07:53:01 and is still snowing. Tis hard to tell from the cam views. —SusiLewis
2009-12-11 12:22:02 FYI- the power went out around 830 and just came back on at 12:15 noon. Fun & Games! —SusiLewis
2009-12-11 13:53:07 It's kind of hard to tell by looking at the cams, but is there additional snow accummulation today Susi? —BobRynd
2009-12-11 15:27:25 Yes, it looks like Charles' web cam is down again; his weather data is updating. I was up in Arnold early this afternoon and they are just getting rain at that elevation. It's a pretty warm storm up to this point. —KeithWinter
2009-12-11 18:15:32 couple more inches... hard to say, as it is heavier snow. But... good stuff, nonetheless! It is still coming down at a decent clip, after a little break. —SusiLewis
2009-12-12 10:28:14 Charles, it's good to see your web cam back on line! —KeithWinter
2009-12-12 10:28:28 snow hasn't stopped, and i know it is supposed to get more intense. Too bad our Winter Sports History PRogra, honoring Paul Petersen is tonight. Hard traveling for us all, IF folks even come out. 2-3 inches per hour? uh oh. —SusiLewis
2009-12-12 10:41:31 looks like a great weekend... and the start of a great season. Glad to see temps are staying down. —TonyZuccarino
2009-12-12 10:42:38 Charles, part of your duty as owner of the ourbv.com weather station is to go out every hour and clear off the snow from the numbers on the pole... lol. —TonyZuccarino
2009-12-12 13:26:22 Tony, you are such a kidder. The owner should modernize and install an electric de-icer on the pole. NOAA says BV will get another 2 feet of snow over the next day and a half. Added to BV's reported 3 feet, this looks good. Of course have Susi look outside is even better. —EricDavis
2009-12-12 17:19:01 Electric De-icer? I like that idea. I was also thinking some LED lights to make the markings more visible in the shade and at night. But since I don't have either of these I guess I'll head outside with a broom. I didn't know this was going to be such a tough gig. By the way I have connected the camera to an outlet I can control remotely so next time it hangs up I can force a restart. Let's see if that helps keep the camera up. —CharlesRead
2009-12-12 19:01:36 Charles, I really like the LED idea... that would be fun to rig up... —TonyZuccarino
2009-12-13 08:01:17 another foot this morning, one foot plus yesterday at least. I lost track..as new snow is on old snow- as I was busy organizing the History Program yesterday and last night. Woke up to PF again... I think the stake should show more??? —SusiLewis
2009-12-15 13:13:36 Wrap some Christmas lights around the pole with attention to the foot markers. Susi, maybe someone with a brom has compacted the snow around the pole —EricDavis
2009-12-26 14:10:00 NOt that I am scanning often, but when I look at the BV quad chair webcam, I never see as much as one skier... the mountain is open right? Are there people up there? —TonyZuccarino
2009-12-26 18:12:42 Yes.. there are skiers up there... NOW. It has been a bit sparse before Christmas. From now on, it is busybusybusy. THe bomb went off in town today.... meaning suddenly- great amounts of people everywhere. I imagine the MT is the same. Or, that camera just clicks at all the wrong times! —SusiLewis
2009-12-28 14:09:04 Tony...it was our own private resort til today. lots are packed. minor lines but they opened Bear so no major delays.... —SteveTroyer
2009-12-28 22:22:23 I forgot how 'busy' it can be. So glad am in the Old sub.... Too much of everything all of a sudden in our poor village. Be careful what you hope for! I still have trouble figuring out where all the cars will park once our lots are gone. On the same token, I heard Paul PEtersen said " I would like to see a parking lot problem"...meaning busy is good. Well, today showed it! —SusiLewis
2009-12-29 11:13:46 Yep; busy busy, this time of year. BV has a good crowd, the village is busy. Murphys, Main Street is also been busy. I wish the all the local merchants well. Lord knows they need it. Next week it will back to a more normal, weekend crowd. —BobRynd
2009-12-29 15:50:45 Bob R. is correct. Murphys needs the business and it is busy today. I hope it continues. But the Kids & Grandkids visiting Forest Meadows is down this year. Just not enought extra money and the Bank of Dad is on vacation. —EricDavis
2010-01-07 18:10:57 I'm watching the snow melting around Charles' snow stake, showing three feet. Forecasts have some good storms coming in mid January. My question to all: When will Charles' snow stake be completely buried? What Day? I'll toast a beer with the one with best/closest guess. I will go out on a limb and say by President's weekend, Feb 14. —BobRynd
2010-01-08 12:12:26 @Bob, I guess that the stake will be buried on April Fools Day. —MichaelShorts
2010-01-08 13:49:54 March was lucky last year. I believe the stake was buried then even if only briefly. I'm going with March 15th. —CharlesRead
2010-01-08 14:32:38 OH FUN! I will really go out on a limb- January 31 !!! Jan was huge in 83 - maybe due again. As long as we get more snow, I hope one of us is right!!! —SusiLewis
2010-01-08 15:18:20 Bam! all of a sudden it started to snow, BIG flakes. Wish this storm was bigger. THis kind of snow coming down is looking good! —SusiLewis
2010-01-08 20:30:00 On March 16, 2006 the 10 foot stake went under. In that year on January 13 of 2006 the level was at 3 1/2 feet. I only know this because I have the WebCam shots. By the by ,Tony still had snow in June of that Year. If I figure out how to post them I will on the front page . —EricDavis
2010-01-08 22:14:50 It's probably pessimistic, but I'm going to say that it will be no earlier than 3/1. I hope I am wrong.... —KeithWinter
2010-01-09 06:47:05 I like your optimism Susi. I hope you're right. —BobRynd
2010-01-11 13:30:21 Hello everyone, I am a new user on here but I have been coming here for the last two years. I thought it was finally time to register. So anyway, I am really going out on a limb here but looking at the forecast for next week, I bet the stake gets covered on Jan 20th. —JeanBlanchette
2010-01-12 05:35:55 Welcome, Jean. How are things at the store? Covered by 1/20? It's going to take some serious snow storms to get seven feet in eight days! —KeithWinter
2010-01-12 07:35:32 Hi Jean, You may not be too far off. From snowforecast.com: Long range forecast / discussion...January 18 to 21 —We have a week of strong and wet (snowy) storms from off the Pacific pushing through as the jet stream consolidates, with a long fetch across the ocean (no change). Some classic heavy Sierra Nevada dumps of snow (multi-foot, to 4+/ 5 feet in one day) are expected Monday through Wednesday (18th - 20th). Late that week (21st - 24th) we are expecting moderate to heavy snow each day. You will not see the sun much, just a lot of epic powder. —BobRynd
2010-01-12 07:58:28 Hey Keith, all is well at the store. How have you guys been doing? And yea it is going to take some serious snow for sure to get that stake covered this early but its in the forecast and I sure hope we get it because we need it. —JeanBlanchette
2010-01-12 08:30:10 I don't see it snowing in BV< while in other webcams I see snow coming down... ? —TonyZuccarino
2010-01-19 17:21:26 Hi Kids. Just back from Carmel. Wet, warm and windy. Food is always great and the Carmel River Inn wasn't bad at all. If the stack is going to get 5 more feet it won't be until Friday night or Sat. Morning. Hi Jean. —EricDavis
2010-01-19 18:18:57 Hello Eric, and I agree with you. The stake is not going to get covered before this weekend at the earliest. These storms did not pan out like they should have, hopefully tomorrow gives us a good dumping. —JeanBlanchette
2010-01-19 18:36:51 What happened to the 10 feet we were supposed to get? As Jean says, the storms haven't panned out as hyped by the TV weather guessers...no big surprise there. —KeithWinter
2010-01-19 19:01:42 Here is what NOAA has to say.
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/forecast/wxtables/index.php?lat=38.46864331036051&lon=-120.05722045898437&table=custom&duration=7&interval=6 —EricDavis
2010-01-19 19:32:47 The media always over hypes these storms. I think the snow may come close to covering the stake but I'll be happy to see it close to the top. Remember, Jean said Jan 20, Susi said Jan 30. I'll be glad if either are correct! —BobRynd
2010-01-19 22:25:34 I think Susie may have nailed it this time, but like you said, the Media always to seems to over hype the storms. But I do think we are going to see a major storm for tomorrow. —JeanBlanchette
2010-01-20 07:42:15 seems like alot of precip down here in the Bay area. Should have translated into at least 5 ft so far, from past experience. —TonyZuccarino
2010-01-20 07:44:06 Tony, we don't seem to be getting the level of precipitation up here that the Bay Area is getting; the storms seem to be falling apart a bit. I only picked up a bit over 1" on Monday and only 0.9" yesterday. —KeithWinter
2010-01-20 08:52:36 post in the Forum about Monte Wolf's cabin... wth USFS??? —TonyZuccarino
2010-01-20 08:56:32 The 'storm a day' routine is over rated. It is tough on us living in it, to have to find/pack trail numerous times a day, day in and day out. I love getting the depths, just not without a break now and then! —SusiLewis
2010-01-20 10:00:26 If you click on the link I left above, you will see that NOAA would like you to have another 2 feet of snow. Looking good for the snow pack. Anyone figure out the snow level report for BV on the main weather page. Looks like it is behind 25 hr. or the clock is off. —EricDavis
2010-01-20 14:32:34 Eric, go to this link for hourly snow.
http://store.bearvalley.com/bear%20Weather/public_html/weather/internal/internal.html —BobRynd
2010-01-20 15:52:06 Thanks Bob. —EricDavis
2010-01-22 14:27:38 The snow stake is at 7', just three feet to go! A few more good storms, or one big one, and it will go under. So, who had Feb 15? —KeithWinter
2010-01-22 16:51:23 I called Feb 14th, but there's more to come next week. I have my hopes up that Susi may have nailed it with her prediction of an '82-'83 style January. —BobRynd
2010-01-22 17:36:34 Here is a odd bit. Last night it look like 2 or 3 inchs for Forest Meadows. But, using the Susi sure fire snow measuring tool, (ruler on the deck rail) we have 7 1/2 inches. —EricDavis
2010-01-22 21:11:41 Eric, that's a good amount of snow for Forest Meadows. Right now (9pm Fri) chain controls are at Murphys on 4 and, it's hard to believe, but at the Standard Junction east of Sonora! That's some low chain controls. —KeithWinter
2010-01-22 22:56:28 you all are so kind. It will Ma Nature/El Nino who will call the shots. MY bro... famous Bob Schimke, say.........this is the winter just like we used to know. Watch out cuz we may just have folks moving out cuz they can't take it. —SusiLewis
2010-01-22 22:58:28 oh dear. I was very sidetracked while writing that. So many typos. but... mean what I say —SusiLewis
2010-01-23 15:48:22 Susi, your sidetracked script is just fine! The Yosemite webcam really looks beautiful this afternoon. —TonyZuccarino
2010-01-24 18:44:18 Agreed, Tony... The Yosemite webcam is my favorite. Such an awesome view, andyesterday when the sun (?) came out.... priceless. I think this is going to be a long winter....buried. Not sure I am up for it! I love it, but it is so much work...wow I forgot! —SusiLewis
2010-01-24 20:06:31 regarding the snow stake, it's also not a good way to measure snowfall because the snow compacts quite quickly. I have noted over the years that 12 inch of snow becomes 6-8 inches after about 6-24 hours depending on type of flake that fell. If initial heights would hold, I would think the pole would be well covered by now. —TonyZuccarino
2010-01-24 20:39:00 Well Tony, I have been around to long that I pictures of your 8 ft. pole going under and then the 10 footer also. Did you see this one from Dave Harqus in Arnold?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkymkucyZN8 —EricDavis
2010-01-24 22:06:39 Thanks for the utube Eric. I have been addicted to this wiki for the past 2 years! Thank you to Tony, Susy, Bob, Eric and others who provide such great info in your comments. We are "weekenders" at lot 10 on corner of Quaking Aspen and Fremont. The house with lots of people and "the hot tub". 4 families own it, thus the place is always busy. Stop by anytime, especially if you see us outside in our "snow" firepit. —TinaDuncan
2010-01-25 11:48:31 Tina, you are welcome. I am glad this site is so helpful to us all. I know exactly where your cabin is... I walk past it every time I go to the village etc. I am in the old sub, but access our trail off of Fremont, down past the Phone building. I shall stop by next time you are there. —SusiLewis
2010-01-25 11:50:48 Tony I agree with you and the 'settling' of snow. It is hard to get a correct 'snowfall' measurement, as well cumulative count. I totally agree, that stake got buried !!! I can tell from my railing measurements, although that too, is probably not very accurate. And... I lost count!!! —SusiLewis
2010-01-25 13:07:12 Welcome Tina. I have a vision of Susi showing up in her bikini ready to party (or not). And yes snow does settle, that is why the measure the snow "pack". But, Tony's pole has been and will be our bench mark. —EricDavis
2010-01-26 08:16:15 Copperopolis web cam is finally back on line so I inserted it into the web cam display. —KeithWinter
2010-01-26 09:16:42 thanks Keith... nice shot of Copperopolis... —TonyZuccarino
2010-01-26 13:02:04 The Copper view is very nice. His camera was down for many months; it's good to see it back on line. —KeithWinter
2010-01-27 12:20:36 It's nice to see the sunshine. —BobRynd
2010-02-05 16:33:37 Yes it was good to see the sun but its good to see some more snow now. —CharlesRead
2010-02-06 19:55:00 Snowing... the norm now. for the last few days... 5 inches every 8 hours. At this rate- fill those dams slowly, but surely. I like the low pressure of maintenance too. No feeling of being buried and lots of time to deal. —SusiLewis
2010-02-07 17:50:12 Nice Sunday Susi. More snow should start up again tomorrow. Not a lot but steady. Still won't get to top the pole off but still trying. PS Michelson Elem. 4th & 5th graders spent all day Thursday at Bear. They loved it and that includes my grandson Eric who lives with me. —EricDavis
2010-02-09 10:25:35 Thanks to the folks who keep this website going. We use it all the time. —SandersLaMont
2010-02-11 17:11:13 It seems that my Mid Feb prediction of the buried snowstake will not happen. Maybe by early March? —BobRynd
2010-02-11 22:19:32 Bob, it's looking like even my pessimistic prediction of 3/1 is not going to happen... Where are all of the storms? —KeithWinter
2010-02-11 22:28:51 it is the famous February thaw. keep the faith. but, by the time we get El Nino back, I will be done with it. Not that it matters. Seriously.... March is still ahead of us. —SusiLewis
2010-02-13 09:01:54 still have not been east of the 5 freeway this season... —TonyZuccarino
2010-02-13 09:55:13 Tony, you better hurry and get up here before all the snow is gone... —KeithWinter
2010-02-15 21:53:19 Tony... that is completely unacceptable. Get thy self up here to the wonderful SIERRA. it misses you. No matter the season or the weather, it is always a good place. —SusiLewis
2010-02-16 09:41:15 Susi, it was nice finally meeting you in person at the museum on Friday. Thanks for the book about the history of BV. —PaulMoody
2010-02-21 09:40:15 Well Drat, looks like you will get enough snow to get back to the 7' mark on "THE" pole. Just wait till March. —EricDavis
2010-02-23 18:13:34 8 foot mark morning of the 28th. Me thinks. —EricDavis
2010-02-23 20:50:19 still don't know when I am going to get up there... now it's looking like 2nd half of March.... —TonyZuccarino
2010-02-23 22:27:49 Tony .... whatever you can do. the Sierra is waiting. We feel a little sheepish enoying it without you. —SusiLewis
2010-02-24 09:29:28 Eric, I think the 8' is going to happen by weeks end. Tony, you better get up, it's a great season so far, better get up soon. Drop me a line and we'll go ski! —BobRynd
2010-02-25 14:43:09 Bob. I think you are right. NOAA shows a foot of new snow over the next couple of days. —EricDavis
2010-03-03 12:59:20 looks like it's snowing hard. 6 inches from this morning when I looked. Almost to the 9' mark. It —BobRynd
2010-03-03 13:48:05 yesterday it was 7' and it is snowing even down in Forest Meadows. The railing says 1 1/2 inches in the last hour. —EricDavis
2010-03-03 15:19:39 We have about an inch and a half at our house in Hathaway Pines. Too bad my 3 year old is sick, he has been standing at the back window all day —JeffMitchell
2010-03-03 15:25:45 Jeff, sorry the little one is under the weather. I am raising one on my grandkids and he loved walking home to day. The bus won't come in here , so the kids are dropped off at Hy4. —EricDavis
2010-03-03 15:28:34 Tony, time to delete some history on the page. Goes back to June 2009. —EricDavis
2010-03-03 15:29:00 It's coming down hard here in Angels, so you up country folk are going to get a lot more snow pretty soon. Maybe the pole will go under today? If not, probably on Friday, if the predicted storm comes in. —KeithWinter
2010-03-04 07:06:46 Cleaned up some of the comments to the beginning of Winter; to my comment of only 120" to go. Well, this morning call it 12 more inches to go. Honestly, I thought I'd wake up and see that darn stake covered this morning.d —BobRynd
2010-03-04 07:24:54 Thanks for clearing out some of the old comments, Bob. I've been thinking it was high to do that, but hadn't done it yet. I thought the stake might have gone under by this morning, too, but a couple more storms like those the past few days and it will go under. —KeithWinter
2010-03-04 22:43:02 Hey Keith, I would love to see that stake get covered too but it does not look very good for the next week to ten days. A lot of splitting systems and cutoff lows that just wont get the job done. We probably won't see much precip until the last part of the month when I hope for the last significant storms of the year. —JeanBlanchette
2010-03-09 08:39:56 What a glorious looking day! a few new inches, sun out, everything is sparkling. Man, I wish I could be there —BobRynd
2010-03-21 07:49:28 The level is down below 7' now. It looks like we're not going to see it go under this year. :-( There isn't any significant weather out there in the Pacific to help us out. Dweeb report says long range models indicate a big storm at the end of March, but that's too far out to believe. Time to start thinking spring, I guess; the vernal equinox occured yesterday at 10:33am, so it's officially spring now. —KeithWinter
2010-03-25 17:20:15 Yea it does not look likely but we do still have a chance. We are suppose to start getting some big storms again next week and it may continue until mid April. If that happens then the stake may go under after all. —JeanBlanchette
2010-03-29 07:48:56 ...the calm before the storm today. Preparing to batten down all hatches. —SusiLewis
2010-03-29 17:25:21 Yea you guys are going to get hit pretty hard up there, lots of snow and some very high winds. —JeanBlanchette
2010-03-29 18:25:53 Yep, so far just a breezy day in the 50's. Will be interesting to see when the changeover begins. i am ready, but not thrilled with the wind advisory. The nice Wx of the last couple weeks have us spoiled. —SusiLewis
2010-03-30 09:12:38 Susi, I expect all of you full-timers are pretty much done with snow for this year, especially after a week of spring-like weather. —KeithWinter
2010-03-30 12:33:15 Well look at the positve side, you get a couple feet of new snow, the pack gets thicker and their is water for the farmers this summer. Or is it golf courses? —EricDavis
2010-04-03 16:44:34 Snow in April. 4" for Forest Meadows and a Foot for Susi L. This is good. Next thing you know, some wag will worry about Global Cooling and the next Ice Age. —EricDavis
2010-04-04 07:36:49 "They" are saying 20"-24" by tomorrow night in the high country. If that turns out to be the case, the pole would almost be covered. —KeithWinter
2010-04-04 12:25:24 Keith, you may be right. NOAA has us set for 7-9 inches of snow and we are at 3,200 FABS. —EricDavis
2010-04-04 17:34:43 So who had April 5th as the day the stake went under? —JeanBlanchette
2010-04-04 20:52:22 looks like Winter 2009/10 will come and go and I won't have made it once to ski or see snow period. —TonyZuccarino
2010-04-05 06:43:27 Wow, you guys got a dumping last night! It looks like just another 5"-6" and the pole will be buried. How much did you pick up in Forest Meadows, Eric? Sorry to hear you won't make it up this season, Tony. The snow may last well into spring, however, so there's still a chance for you to see it. —KeithWinter
2010-04-05 07:36:50 Wow, It did snow last night. It didn't seem to rain that much down on Murphys Grade Rd. Maybe I was sleeping. —BobRynd
2010-04-05 07:47:16 We picked up 1.5" here in Angels, Bob, so you probably had a similar amount. —KeithWinter
2010-04-05 07:49:34 19" overnight is impressive. I was skiing over the weekend, including yesterday when it started to snow. "They" predicted this but I was skeptical. Wow, great to be wrong! —BobRynd
2010-04-05 07:52:36 That is one stubborn pole... seems like we've had more rain this year than other years in which the pole was buried. But the precip was more spread out and the snow settled around the stake preventing it's burial. —TonyZuccarino
2010-04-05 11:24:15 We have about 7-8" on the back deck. It just quit snowing and we are seeing signs of the sun. NWS says high today 41 and Wed. it will be 66. Now that is a warming trend of the first order. —EricDavis
2010-04-10 20:08:21 OK.... one last blast of the white stuff. I spent a week down in Murphys, and got really spoiled- walking in grass, smelling flowers, seeing blossoms. I know... I shouldn't do that to myself. Cuz when you come back to slush and postholing, it just gets old. —SusiLewis
2010-04-11 14:06:00 based on the amount of rain we are getting down here, I'll bet the stake goes under before this storm peters out. —TonyZuccarino
2010-04-12 10:02:34 Hmm, I just don't think it's going to make the top of the stake this year, even though it's been a relatively "good" year. The storms were well spaced and it isn't until just now that we have a good snowpack. —BobRynd
2010-04-12 19:46:59 "the' Stake HAS gone under many times.... we just don't get to witness it. Believe it..... i have shoveled it, seen it pile up, and dug out my car way too many times to NOT believe that stake drowned... OK???? It has heat tape on it.... it doesn't like where it is... it is not a true indicator. On a light note? this is pretty nice pack. but I may stilll evacuate soon. —SusiLewis
2010-04-14 13:31:54 That gave me a good chuckle Susi! I guess us low-landers forget while we pray and dance for snow that some folks are getting buried under it! It would have been a good April Fools Prank to dump a bunch of snow on it though... —TinaDuncan
2010-04-14 17:14:53 I feel for you Susi. Seems like a lot of effort to be up in the snow, blazing trails with every new snow. This time of year elev 2000' (Murphys) is just beautiful. You should migrate with the spring bloom. Then in late May head back up to 7100' for that spring bloom —BobRynd
2010-04-18 12:36:43 Nice to see snow in SusiL's future. Might even get a flak or two down here. And I do have the cam pic's of the pole going under. Both the 8' and the 10' . —EricDavis
2010-04-19 07:11:42 I do escape often, have a place in Murphys, and yes it is the perfect place this time of year. It is nice out in BV too, but the postholing wears ya down. About this time of year I am tired of hauling things in/out with hand drawn sled. —SusiLewis
2010-04-19 07:15:05 I would move out for the month, but an aging cat, and meetings keep me bouncing back up here. I go back to work May 24, so any play time I get, has to be before then. —SusiLewis
2010-05-02 14:34:33 I know it's early yet, but is there any word on opening the roads in the valley or Hwy 4? —BillSullivan
2010-05-11 13:10:08 Bill, if it keeps snowing like this - who knows? I see snow on the lawns in Arnold —BobRynd
2010-05-11 13:12:18 Charles, looks like your weather station is hungup on 5/8 @ 9:10, Can you remotely reboot? —BobRynd
2010-05-12 09:53:27 Yes weather computer is down. I have tried to revive it remotely to no avail. I am afraid it may be down until I can get up to the house. The PC is on it's last legs so I think I will need to migrate to a new one. —CharlesRead
2010-05-12 09:55:45 by the way the streaming video still works so you can always use that link to get a look. —CharlesRead
2010-05-19 16:58:33 My thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends and the Bear Valley community.. —GregMontgomery
2010-05-29 07:34:52 Finally sun! Let the melt begin. had another foot Wed/Thur. We are done! —SusiLewis
2010-05-30 22:14:35 Highway 4 is open, the sun is out, it's Memorial Day weekend...time to get the road in the valley cleared! Plow, baby, plow! —BillSullivan
2010-05-31 20:26:35 thank you for the sentiments and good sympathy GM. It has been a tough couple weeks. And it still is. —SusiLewis
2010-05-31 20:28:43 Road opening; the last storm and cold temps mostly are contributing to putting off clearing the sub. in a few more days, the shaving will commence, and then the plowing. the budget has us to be careful and do it ONCE at the end. —SusiLewis
2010-06-01 08:42:46 Hi All - wondered how the dirt road is leading into upper Sherman Acres. Want to drive in and start de-winterizing, but can't tell if we can drive up the box trailer or not. Help? Thanks! —LauraPattillo
2010-06-03 07:07:06 Laura, I doubt any road in S.A. is passable yet. I have an inquiry out to Thea. I am in old sub, and there is quite a bit yet. It just doesn't warm up enough to cause a faster melt. Of course, it varies from open space to shady spots. —SusiLewis
2010-06-07 05:24:52 Has anyone seen Highland Lakes Rd lately. We are trying to get up there for Father's Day —KaareMartin
2010-06-07 07:10:56 Unless some brave 4 wheelers start punching through later on, the prognosis for HL lakes to be open any time soon is looking grim. I wish the county had money to grade it this year, but I doubt it. If it stays warm, the melt will speed up. Yesterday I swear our snow sunk a foot. Will keep an eye on it... my co workers and I often ride up that far on our run. No campgrounds are exposed yet, other than a bit of the front at Hermit. —SusiLewis
2010-06-07 08:29:06 I was up at Ebbetts Pass on Saturday and though I didn't checkout Highland Lakes Rd. past the highway, I'm sure it's a week or two away from being open. Pacific Valley Rd. was very snow-covered still. With the daytime temps of the last few days and predicted weather, the snow is melting very fast. —BobRynd
2010-06-10 09:29:17 Anyone checked out Spicer or Utica/Union? —KristinRossi
2010-06-10 16:48:10 Spicer is open, I don't know about Utika or Union. Last weekend Lake ALpine was perhaps 65-70% ice and snow covered but it was thin cover and melting fast —BobRynd
2010-06-14 07:17:57 Has anyone seen the camp grounds at lake alpine, want to head up there this thursday 6-17-10 —RobinMcCord
2010-06-16 12:47:57 I drove past Lake Alpine on Sunday and the lake appeared to be completely clear of ice. I can't say about the campgrounds, however, as I didn't venture into them. —KeithWinter
2010-06-17 13:24:22 According to Bill Reynold's fishing report in thepinetree.net Lake Alpine is clear of ice and has been stocked! Fishing is hot! but he did go on to say that the campgrounds were NOT open yet. Susi should have the latest updates on campgrounds. —BobRynd
2010-06-18 12:34:00 Any update on Campground openings? Has anyone checked out Highland Lakes Road yet? —DylanGonsalves
2010-06-19 10:44:25 Charles, it's great to see your web cam and site back up! —KeithWinter
2010-06-19 13:35:43 yes site was down for quite some time since we haven't been able to get up for a while. By the way for those interested in conditions around some of the lakes I can tell you that we hiked around the back of lake alpine today. Still a lot of snow covering the trails —CharlesRead
2010-06-21 20:32:54 we are coming up to camp in BV sometime this summer and would be good to know when the snow is done with. Seems like it went really fast from the house this year. —TonyZuccarino
2010-06-24 06:01:29 Well, since you really aren't allowed to camp 'in' BV...where are you thinking of? It is slowly becoming exposed in more areas everyday... shady spots slower, but dry dirt everywhere else. The higher up , the slower the melt, but lately- it is going faster than ever!!!! Two cg's at alpine are pretty clear and open: West end, and Silver tip. Hermit is clear, as well as most of Bloomfield. —SusiLewis
2010-06-25 23:17:24 hi susi, ideally we'd like to camp in the lower campground, I think it's an overflow area. I know there is a ground water pump, which has the most amazing cold good tasting water coming out of it... !! As yu go east on 4, it's on the left side before you get to BV ski area exit. —TonyZuccarino
2010-06-26 14:35:39 Copperopolis web cam has been offline again for some time, so I removed it. If it comes back online, I'll add it back. —KeithWinter
2010-07-25 10:04:41 Visitors, beware of a new revenue generation scheme the forest service has come up with. They are ticketing at Utica for "impeding the roadway" when you are parked off to the side of the gravel road. The fact that you are not blocking traffic does not matter, they just decide you are in the roadway and slap you with a $175 ticket. It is unfortunate the forest service wants to drive people and their tourist dollars out of the Bear Valley area. —DianeLundquist
2010-07-27 13:34:41 Diane- It sounds like the CHP ticketing cars for all kinds of frivilous ideas @ the Lk Alpine snow park parking area. It's criminal because they could be out looking for real crimes. The small businesses are suffering enough as it is. —MikeAmerica
2010-08-02 07:30:24 Diane, I was at Utica a few weeks ago and saw the same thing - parking tickets on cars that may have been in the roadway. It's kind of hard to tell the "roadway" though, when it is a dirt road with no white lines. —BobRynd
2010-08-08 18:49:39 sometimes... it is hard to get any kind of rig through, and turn around. It is all about safety issues. I have heard horror stories, of our rec crews not able to get through to service the restrooms. It does become an issue, if folks are not off the side enough. Same at Alpine... there is not enough clearance half the time, for two cars to pass, with the cars parked along side sticking out. IT makes for an accident waiting to happen. —SusiLewis
