March 2nd, 2009 Webmaster
Great news… a warm storm set packed with moisture has arrivred. As the storm progresses the temperatures are expected to drop a bit.
Currentlly light rain in South Lake Tahoe. There is a winter storm warning in effect from 10am – 4am Wednesday morning in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The winter storm warning is extended till 10am for Bear Valley and Mammoth.
Today’s Forecast:
Windy with rain and snow. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches…with 6 to 12 inches above 7000 feet. Highs 39 to 49. South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 100 mph.
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March 1st, 2009 Webmaster
According to an article I saw in USA Today, Schwarzenegger Issues state of emergency…
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency Friday because of three years of below-average rain and snowfall in California, a step that urges urban water agencies to reduce water use by 20%.
Looking back at water info dating back to 2006…
- 2006 was an above average year and saying it that is understatement. 2006 was huge which and left California with full reservoirs going into the 2007 winter season.
- 2007 was a pretty bad winter leaving California with something like 50% or less in some areas.
- 2008 wasn’t all that bad… with 80% – 95%.
- 2009… some are estimating that California might end up with an 80% year.
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February 20th, 2009 Webmaster
Posted yesterday in the SacBee
Last Piece purchased for South Fork American River Trail
The American River Conservancy has been fund raising for several years now for purchase land along the South Fork American to connect Coloma and Folsom Lake via a hiking / mtn biking trail.
This is great news that they have acquired the last piece of land and trail work to finish the final four miles is scheduled to begin in April of this year and be completed in 2010.
December 15th, 2008 Webmaster
So far this storm has proved to pack more punch than anticipated and it isn’t over yet. It is officially ski and snowboard season in California is all major resorts are now open and each has a fresh layer of champaign powder. Today’s forecast for most resorts is chilly… with highs in the mid 20’s and more snow.
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October 3rd, 2008 Webmaster
I recently received word that Middle Fork American River rafting season recently got extended.
Due to the ongoing re-licensing studies that have been taking place on the Middle Fork American River as well as some other factors, PG&E will continue to release 3 hours of flow on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 AM to 12 noon through at least October 19th. It is possible they will go one weekend beyond that to the 25th and 26th.
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