Yosemite Area Weather

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[BichonLover]

NC,

I never thought I'd see a cloud I didn't like, but they sure look nasty... http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/wow1.gif
Is your friend a "storm chaser" or did he just happen upon these photos in some wild weather?

[Mibrew]

Spectacular pictures Newcomer http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[Newcomer]

They were sent to him from a storm chaser I think. He said he would never risk getting this close on purpose to this these types of storms.

[concerned]

Conclusion after seeing photos. Stay out of texas.

[LindaBo]

Newcomer----Beautiful Pictures http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/stretch.gif It,s going to be in the 100s this weekend in Vegas http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/sick2.gif

[cak]

Nat'l Weather Service continues to have flood warnings for the Merced; they're talking about triple digit temps in the central valley this weekend.

I have to wonder - how's Lewis Creek doing? Must be high, too...

[Mibrew]

Its getting hotter, high 70's, Saturday high 80's, Sunday 90's

[Yosemite Joy]

I got back from sunny, mild Baltimore... to hot, hot, hot Oakhurst.


I hate summer.

[beautiful_mess38]

At 4:30 it was 95 here in YLP

[Yosemite Joy]

Yuck. In the summer I don't leave much, unless it is to go straight from my air conditioned vehicle to an air conditioned store or a body of cool water.
I can't think of anything worse than 85 degrees Farenheit or higher, unless that is 85 degrees + humidity. Give me cold North Dakota winter anyday.. at least then I can layer up and keep warm..

I hate summer.

[Newcomer]

Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve the heat. Hate the cold. Summer is good for my muscles, Winter makes them hurt. I am sure Sandman knows what I mean. On a hot day nothing better than swimming in a cool creek or being under a waterfall in a cool pool swimming. It's just getting there that poses the problem now http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/stretch.gif

[simplicity]

The Lake is Beautiful right now. There aren't very many people here and it is so nice. It's probably about 72 degrees.

[Raider]

Enjoy it while it last, the lake will be crammed full of people in a few days.

[concerned]

I would rather have temperatures in the 60's that the 88 and 90 degrees we have been getting. When i arrived up here in Aug. 1980 it wasn't badbut the following May it hit 100% in May and never let up until September. I was sore tempted to quit the new job and hightail it to someplace cool. But when it did cool off it did so with a vengeance. It started snowing in October and left 6 inches of snow on 41 through town. I lived in a place a 1/4 mile from a paved road and it was 2 days before I could get to town and to work. So be careful what you pray for.

[Mibrew]

Originally posted by Raider:
Enjoy it while it last, the lake will be crammed full of people in a few days.

How true http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[simplicity]

Thanks for the warning. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/stretch.gif I most likely won't be going out of the house this weekend. Too many people.

[beautiful_mess38]

at 3:00pm is was 102 here in ylp

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Originally posted by Newcomer:
Lovvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvve the heat. Hate the cold. Summer is good for my muscles, Winter makes them hurt. I am sure Sandman knows what I mean. On a hot day nothing better than swimming in a cool creek or being under a waterfall in a cool pool swimming. It's just getting there that poses the problem now http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/stretch.gif

Newcomer.. Im with ya. Love summer! cos ya can always jump in the creek or lake to cool down.... I too get all crampy and achy with the cold. Give me 90 degree days at the lake!

[beautiful_mess38]

not me i can't stand the heat. takes all my energy and i need all the energy i can get.

you can dress for the cold weather but not for the heat.

and i love to have the fireplace going, cost to much money for the ac.

[Summer]

Well, summer took its time getting here but I think it is here to stay now. I love the cooler weather but my body has ceased loving it. So although I'll be sweaty and icky my old bones will be happier! My very fav time is Fall when the days are warm and nights chilly.

[Dawn]

I think the weather has just been awesome the last few days.

[Yosemite Joy]

I think the worst feeling is being sweaty the minute you get out of the shower or the minute you walk outside. I like summer nights though.

[BGW]

O.K.,

Which one of you guys washed your car yesterday???? Come on!, fess up!!! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/umbrella.gif

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[TOT]

HA! i was going to just to bring the rain. it's just a little sprinkle, just enough to settle the dust. i like it http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/yes.gif

[BGW]

Yep, think I'm gonna work in the yard anyways!!!

[Californee Girl]

didnt wash the car, but I did just pack up all the winter clothes last night. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/annoyed.gif

[Ironhorse]

I didn't wash my car, but I was praying for rain so I wouldn't have to wash it. http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/happy.gif

[Newcomer]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
O.K.,

Which one of you guys washed your car yesterday???? Come on!, fess up!!! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/umbrella.gif

http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/laugh.gif

Hi I did both trucks yesterday. complete details. Would be my luck . They had not been cleaned in months http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/sad3.gif

[BGW]

I knew it wasn't me!!! I washed only half my windshield at the gas station last night!! http://oakhurstforums.com/icon/bonk.gif

[simplicity]

It is kind of rainy at my house this morning.

[Sandman]

from http://www.wunderground.com/

Expires 2:00 AM PDT on September 19, 2005

Statement as of 8:03 PM PDT on September 18, 2005

... Wet weather possible Monday and Tuesday...

An upper level low pressure system is developing off the central
California coast. This low has the potential to draw tropical
moisture into the central California interior from the south over
the next couple of days.

This tropical moisture could bring an increasing chance of showers
and thunderstorms to the mountains and deserts Monday through
Tuesday. For the central and southern San Joaquin Valley... the main
threat will be from any showers and thunderstorms that drift north
from the Tehachapi Mountains. Any storms that drift over the valley
floor could produce local rainfall amounts of a few hundredths of an
inch or more.

People with rain sensitive interests should monitor forecasts and
the latest conditions. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your
favorite news source... for later statements on this developing
weather pattern.

[Yosemite Joy]

I washed my truck last night, so it is all my fault. Sorry.

[TOT]

oh good. hmmm... my laundry on the line won't be thrilled but oh well

[TOT]

It's raining!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Mibrew]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

Remember the new State Law if your using your windsheild wipers, it is now State Law that you must have your lights on.. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

and NO!! Bush has nothing to do with it http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Mibrew:
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif

Remember the new State Law if your using your windsheild wipers, it is now State Law that you must have your lights on.. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

and NO!! Bush has nothing to do with it http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

My Jeep turns the lights on when my wipers are on. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[Mibrew]

Our jeep does the same thing sandman, does it also have an auto wiper that turn on when it senses water/rain? I also like the feature that gives you the tire pressure on your display, I wish I had those on my trucks.

[BichonLover]

We've been having huge showers in Orange County off and on all last night and today with thunder and lightening throughout...strange weather for mid September...they keep showing the storm moving north so watch out for more rain on the way possibly in Oakhurst and surrounding areas.

[Kahlua Kid]

Thunder and Lightning all evening... bits of rain in Coarsegold.

[Keith]

It's like Thunder and Lightning, the way it makes me feel is frightning, think I better Knock, Knock, Knock on Wood, oh Yeah... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

(Yeah I know, put it in the music Thread) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

[Mibrew]

Same for here last night, but its over this morning, and we expect a nice day today http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

Talking Bay Area

[John @ 3300ft.]

Got about a 1/2 inch of rain (up near the Mountain House) last night.

[BGW]

About the same at my place..1/2 inch. Big thunder abd lightening show too!!! There are even puddles out on the patio! My apples are going to be extra good now

[beautiful_mess38]

It was raining so hard last night coming home from the INXS party I couldnt see anything driving down the parkway. My front yard was already a lake. And I couldnt get satalite reception til about 10:00pm

[Mibrew]

Howdy Messy,

Hope you guys had a blast http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif I wish I could have been there, but its a long drive from the Bay Area http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

I would have like to seen you guys when they said who won http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

Luv ya

[beautiful_mess38]

oh it was the total open mouth face drop with our hands holding our heads. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sick.gif

[SheilaMae]

Don't know what the overnite low temp here was but I'm thinkin' it's almost time to put away my shorts for 'round the house wear in the am's and get out the sweats. I swear I have frost on the windshield and car roof (though the sun will get it before I hafta leave for work). Where is that scraper anyway?!?!?! Thank God for indoor plumbing!
-Sheila

[beautiful_mess38]

7:30am in my jeep was 39 degrees. there was frost on my roof this morning too.

[Sandman]

Statement as of 4:47 AM PDT on October 12, 2005

A cold storm system originating in the Gulf of Alaska will approach from the northwest on Saturday... bringing an increase in clouds and a slight chance of showers to the foothills and higher elevations north of Kern County. This storm will bring much cooler and potentially wet weather to the region Sunday through Monday. There is also the potential for significant snowfall over the higher elevations of the southern Sierra. Tuesday will remain cool and unsettled as the storm moves into the Great Basin.

If planning travel in the southern Sierra Nevada this weekend... keep abreast of the latest statements and forecasts.

[Mibrew]

Thanks Sandman, I'll keep a breast http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

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[Kahlua Kid]

Wow - snow already! Cool!

[ArcticFlier]

http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalStd.asp?loc=usc...rodnav=none&pid=none (http://www.intellicast.com/Local/USLocalStd.asp?loc=uscact175&seg=LocalWeather&prodgrp=Forecasts&product=Forecast&prodnav=none&pid=none)


AF http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/comp26.gif

[BGW]

I wonder if this will be the last few days of Tioga Pass?

[beautiful_mess38]

Dakota has a 8am soccor game on saterday have to be there at 7:30. I got out the winter duds yesterday and washed them. Have my starbucks coffee money ready and the kids hot chocolate.I also have my wood ordered.
I told the kids this might be the last day they can wear shorts to school.

[Dodgergirl]

Just had 2 cords delivered, getting 2 more. gotta go cover it in the morning, nothing worse than wet, frozen wood. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

The weather is BOO-utiful!

in the 60's yesterday, on and off light rain and then sunshine. Was really a pretty day!

Today clear blue skies and a light breeze~

[Dodgergirl]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sunny.gif

Beautiful

[SheilaMae]

I'm a full moon freak - been standing outside watching the most beautiful sight...directly over my roof from my front yard I can see the full moon through a hole in a cloud and surrounding it is a full ring filtering through the wisps of the cloud edge making a rainbow - moonbow???? It's soooooooooooo bee-yoo-ti-full!!! (I can't get a pic to share but I did call an ace photographer who just might...)
-Sheila

[Kahlua Kid]

Not quite an Ace...

Tried to get the shot SheilaMae- but I can either get the face of the moon no moonbow... or the moonbow and a white blob for a moon - can't find my tripod (I hardly ever use it) and I've got to finish up work for tomorrow's day to get me started on the right foot - will check out our results tomorrow - if worthy - shall post!

It is pretty! Thanks for pointing it out!

I don't see any clouds though from our vantage point.

[SheilaMae]

Thanks for trying, KK! Really was pretty and different. In northern IL in winter time you see rings around the moon alot...used to say that meant there'd be snow...but they had no color - just either sharp or fuzzy white.
-Sheila

[Yosemite Joy]

Rainbows in the morning, sailors take warning! Rain comin'.

[BGW]

Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
Not quite an Ace...

Tried to get the shot SheilaMae- but I can either get the face of the moon no moonbow... or the moonbow and a white blob for a moon - can't find my tripod (I hardly ever use it) and I've got to finish up work for tomorrow's day to get me started on the right foot - will check out our results tomorrow - if worthy - shall post!

It is pretty! Thanks for pointing it out!

I don't see any clouds though from our vantage point.

Just looked at my pics of last nights moon...I too got a few great 'blob' shots http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

I am ready for it to cool down a lil' more. Low 70's with a breeze would be nice.

[Kahlua Kid]

I couldn't get the ring without it just looking like a bunch of light... and then when I'd speed the shutter to try to get the "blob" from appearing, all I could get was this (with no ring because it was shutting down the amount of light it was exposing) Sorry Sheila!

BG - I like how you silhouetted your trees in front of the moon!

Moon shots are so boring usually - that gave it more interest and appeal!

[Kahlua Kid]

I know - I could PHOTOSHOP it!!! : )

[SheilaMae]

PHOTOSHOP is legal...after all, we did SEE it!

Love both yours and bgirls pix...thanks for posting you two!
-Sheila

[BGW]

I'm no great photographer, but I had some good luck with moonshots using a decent SLR (Nikon) and "program mode" so that the camera controls the shutter open time. 400ISO, a tripod, cable release, and no wind.


http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif Oh!!! I get it now!! Can I borrow your camera????? My little Canon just can't complete http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif

It is better at the type of photo below

[Yosemite Joy]

The Tstorm is too frikkin awesome. I can't sleep, so I turned off all the lights in the house and opened the curtains so I can watch it... I hear Fresno/Clovis got no power.. haha!

[TOT]

my parents didn't hear the unbelievably loud thunder and crackling and heavy rain.... did i dream it?

No, not a dream. It was incredible..

OOPs, I edited instead of replying, sorry...
It's been a crazy morning...

[BGW]

There were a couple of times last night that we joked about PG&E spending the day getting the power turned back on instead of changing over the power poles....if the storm knocked out any power lines that is.

It was a beautiful storm. I just hope there aren't too many lightening caused fires.

[Mibrew]

Lightning Knocks Out Power in Valley

October 25, 2005 -
Lightning knocked out power to thousands of people in the Central Valley last night. As of this morning, PG&E said 2,000 people still didn't have electricity.

As many as 35,000 people in Clovis, West Fresno, Tivy Valley, Pine Flat Lake, Kingsburg and Kings Canyon National Park were in the dark late last night.
PG&E says there were 42 outages and all were lightning related.

Clovis and Kingsburg had the power back on at about 1:00am this morning.

[monkey]

Cool pic, Brew. It was a great show from my home too.

[oakhurstleaf]

Brrrr. Freezing last night. Everything iced up. My kitty's outside waterbowl was frozen solid.

[Kahlua Kid]

Didn't think to check the birdbath! It got down to 26 degrees last night here - 31 this morning.

Brrrrrrrrrrr back at ya!

[beautiful_mess38]

YEA winter is finally here.

I keep a kiddie pool full of water for our livestock.

[BGW]

I know winter has finally arrived when I wake up in the morning with a live thermometer in my bed! When the semi-feral kitty comes all the way into the house and is snuggled up in my comforter instead of her usual rag box in the mud room...it's cold outside

[Carrot-Top]

Rain is expected tomorrow night, so that may warm things up a bit.

[beautiful_mess38]

Snow level 7-8000 ft. snow accum. 33-36 inches. For Thurs. & Fri.

[Newcomer]

Rain really coming down in Coarsegold.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

It must be raining.... cos coming home today at around 3pm there was a major accident just above the 22 mile house. They diverted traffic to the pissy narrow road around and up to rd 211 to Oneils then back to 41. It had just happened cos the CHP were just screaming on scene when I got there.

[Summer]

Oh, that's what happened! I was looking out my window today and the traffic buildup going up Deadwood was stopped for about 1 hour. We figured it must have been an accident. Man, it was a mess! Right now it is raining, raining and raining - one of those non-stop storms. Waiting for the power to go out as it undoubtedly will do. Sure wish I had invested in that generator I've been threatening to do for oh about 5 yrs. now!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

that musta been another one... cos this one was right at 22 mile house.

[John @ 3300ft.]

Looks like we're gonna get nearly 3 inches of rain today at Yosemite Forks:

[jjcheyenne]

So far as of 9:30 pm when I left for work, I got 2 inches of rain just today. It was still coming down hard when I left. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

This storm total was 3.7 inches in 9 hours at Yosemite Forks.
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[beautiful_mess38]

It was 34 degree's when I woke up. Had to go outside in my nightie t-shirt to get more wood. brrrrr

[Yosemite Joy]

Frikkin Cold.

[Kahlua Kid]

Nice layer of frost over everything here this morning... bRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[Summer]

Yup, the frost was pretty - but still waiting for SNOW!!

[John @ 3300ft.]

I think my place is at the perfect location. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif
I'm always warmer than the cold Oakhurst valley floor in the Winter, yet I get way more Snow.
I'm above the towns fireplace smoke layer and that weird fog bank that appears now and again.
I'm always cooler in the hot Summer too. Usually have a nice breeze when when town is sweltering in the dead air doldrums.

[Summer]

And......might this be at 3300 Ft.? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif
Actually this sounds higher than that, say maybe like 4,000?

[John @ 3300ft.]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif
Between 3200 and 3400...
I'm not exactly sure. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif
I wish I was a little higher, many times the snow level is just a tad above me.

[Summer]

I know what you mean. We're at 3100 and get snow once in a blue moon, but lots of dustings. If we were just up a little higher, like 500 ft. I think I would be happily snow fulfilled!

[Summer]

Snow is a tricky thing. It has to be cold enough but with moisture in the air. But for there to be moisture in the air it needs to be warmer, so there's a fine line where snow is possible. Usually if there is rain and temps drop suddenly down to 35 degrees it will become snow. Shoot, I sound like a weatherman and I have no idea what I'm talking about. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/clown.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

I bought a Garmin eTrex GPS, so I'll soon be able to see if I'm really at 3300ft.

[jakobscalpel]

I'll be curious to see your results, since I'm thinking of getting one myself. I borrowed an older one from my boss and our reported elevation varied by as much as 100 meters over the course of just a few hours. I thought they'd be a bit more accurate than that and hopefully the newer ones are.

[John @ 3300ft.]

I bought the cheapy $100 one, but it has verything I need for now. Checked the accuracy vs. a topo map, with local benchmarks, and it's within the 12ft accuracy it's capable of. Depends on how many sat's it locks onto.

[Keres77]

Ohh I have a gps, use it for geocaching http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

I heart propane and hot coffee.

[SheilaMae]

Whenever I think I'm cold - without cranking on the heat and the temp in the house falls to 50's - I just remind myself, "you're not in Chicago anymore!" http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

I heart thick, cozy socks, sweaters and soft, warm sweatshirts right outta the dryer!
-Sheila

[Kahlua Kid]

We're 62 inside (no heater), 30 outside this morning! Frost again - only heavier this time!

And Newcomer was making snow (left the sprinklers on last night for the lawn!) Come on over and build some snowmen - wait - it will be melted by the time you get here! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

Originally posted by jakobscalpel:
I'll be curious to see your results, since I'm thinking of getting one myself. I borrowed an older one from my boss and our reported elevation varied by as much as 100 meters over the course of just a few hours. I thought they'd be a bit more accurate than that and hopefully the newer ones are.
It varied about 30feet plus and minus. Within the accuracy
that it was reporting at the time. I think I was tracking less
than 5 Sat's then. I used the coordinates to check my location
on TopoZone.com and it took me to within 100feet of the actual
location on the map. I don't know which one is more accurate, the
GPS, or the drawn location of the roads on the map.
I was impressed that the GPS was reporting my exact speed while driving in my car, and the trip distance matched my car odometer reading over a 180 mile trip. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

(Oh yeah, I really am at 3300feet http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif)

[John @ 3300ft.]

Back on topic...
Three inches of rain here for the storm so far.

[BGW]

Here comes the sun.....

[MtnBreeze]

where?? hahaha I want sunshine http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif
OMG there it is..... peeking thru the clouds here http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

its gorgeously sunny here

[Summer]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
Back on topic...
Three inches of rain here for the storm so far.
And......you are where?

[John @ 3300ft.]

Originally posted by Summer:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
Back on topic...
Three inches of rain here for the storm so far.
And......you are where? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Here's my weather station:
http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryF?BTT

[jjcheyenne]

Anyone think we are ever going to get any snow this year?

[MtnEagle]

Originally posted by jjcheyenne:
Anyone think we are ever going to get any snow this year?

Well if you mean this year as in 2005, that is probably a no. If you mean this winter, then you should see something in January and February.

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[MtnEagle]

Looks like you all will be getting some rain pretty quick!

[Dodgergirl]

Eagle, we have the snow caps, and snow at 7000, with more expected later today. Our place is cold enough at night, but still too warm in the day.

[LindaBo]

Well it was nice today in Vegas 68 and in some places it was70 convertable weather http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Ok so is it War of the Worlds or am I seeing crazy lightning?

[Summer]

Yes, major lightening show! It's not coming from only one direction either. I kinda see like two different storms. Is that possible?

[Kahlua Kid]

Lightning strikes all around! WOW!!! Bolts hitting the ground not too far from us.

Thunder and lightning - right over us right now.

And its so warm out - wow! 60... wierd! Even Hail - but its 60 degrees out!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

Ok I know I need to get off the computer and shut it down - but I have to Christmas shop!!! Internet style - no lines!

[Goddesschyyld]

Hey KK - Newcomer said you weren't feeling well; hope you feel better. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

Thanks - the cold everyone has had going around for 2-3 weeks finally caught me and hit me like a ton of bricks today. I'm going to bed shortly - just had to wrap up last minute Internet Christmas shopping - done!

Still gotta go wrap 3 more gifts for our work Christmas gift exchange and then I'm really done.

Thankfully - I feel like crudola.

Take care and run, run as fast as you can from anyone with this lousy cold!

[BGW]

and now...strangely silent

[Yosemite_Wolf]

its sunny and 69 degrees F.... is it nearly yuletide?

i hope the good weather holds so i can get good pictures in Morro Bay this next monday.

[Summer]

Wah......you are such a lucky wolf! Morro Bay at Christmas - or heck anytime!!! My heart is defintely with ya YW, take some awesome pictures and I will be with you in spirit! Let's make a cheer "to the Rock!"

[Summer]

Man, this weather is nasty! It has been raining so hard with no let up and wind is terrible. Just checked the forecast and there's 100% chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. Flood warnings, too. Ya'll be careful driving tonight - wherever you're going and unplug your puters! Happy New Year!
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[BGW]

Rain gauge says almost four inches so far. Gonna need rafts and canoes to get around tonight...and 'wellies' too!

[Dodgergirl]

Yeah, I've got about 4 inches in my garage. The neighbor boys came over to help mine dig trenches, our french drain system sucks...but I'm bot as bad off as my neighbors.
I think my neighbors back yard is gonna come sliding down soon, it's fully saturated.
The other one has a fully running river going through his yard (and house?) from what I'm told.

Still looking for sandbags.

[BGW]

My next door neighbors old redwood came down. A lucky fall though...missed the house, fence, flower beds, garage etc. Almost magical.

The rain run-off tends to head straight for my garage and storage shed. Thankfully, I dug a drainage trench across the entire driveway the other day. It has helped a lot.

[Kahlua Kid]

Our trenches around the stables had been doing their job the last few rains, but today, the rain was pounding and flying in from all directions with the wind - was really cool to watch it swirl from all directions as heavy as it was. So now, everything is soaked and we now have a small pond in the back yard. Always wanted a pond!

Anyone got any Koi?

[Sandman]

WOW! Over an inch of rain per hour for the last 5 or 6 hours! I have a river on both sides of my house. Most of my driveway has washed down the street. Dodgergirl probably has some extra gravel in her driveway now. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[Dodgergirl]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[BGW]

I hope this link works for every one. I took these from the back yard and from my bridge. My Mom wouldn't go with me down to the bridge. She was askeerthttp://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

My Back Yard (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/boowishes/album?.dir=/21dd&.src=ph&.tok=pheCcLEB3kzCneC1)

[Newcomer]

Wow! There's gold in them there creeks.

[BGW]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/greedy.gif

[BGW]

Thought I should post a normal shot of the fresno River as it runs thru my property as a reference!!

[TOT]

The high point of the creek last year - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/TypeOTori/creek1.jpg

today - http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/TypeOTori/Other/Creek123105.jpg

needless to say, i'm trapped at home. hope no one got too much water damage from this storm!

[Mysteefied]

whoa, crazy! I'm lucky, I'm up pretty high.

[SierraSnows]

I would rather be trapped than having a mudslide in my kitchen.

[beautiful_mess38]

wow Tot, more rain is expected today too

[electroman]

...needless to say, i'm trapped at home...
Well, it looks like you can still travel on foot - or canoe http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Big storm comin'

[Summer]

That's pretty scary bgirl! Hope your house is far enough from that river. Is this the highest its ever been?

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Still raining..... I now have a lake in my front yard.

[Goddesschyyld]

I'm so bloody sick of the rain....

[BGW]

Originally posted by Summer:
That's pretty scary bgirl! Hope your house is far enough from that river. Is this the highest its ever been?

The worst was in 1997 during El Nino. The water never receeded (well not for weeks anyways). I lost about 15 feet of my back yard (heighth and width). Where there was once a gentle slope with a cool beach area in now a sharp drop-off. I am curious to see what the new configuration will be!!

The house sits about an acre away from the river on the highest piece of land....thank goodness!!

This is a one way in and the same way out road with a bridge of sorts crossing the river. During the El Nino year the river broke its banks down by the bridge and came close to taking out the road. So far, it hasn't risen quite that high.

[Yosemite Joy]

Rain rain rain... loving it as long as I don't leave my house.

[cak]

If you can get out, it's worth driving up to the middle trailhead for Lewis Creek Trail (just past the 4000' chain-up area on 41) and walking down to Corlieu Falls... wow.

[beautiful_mess38]

cant beleave you people, enjoy the rain while we have it. we need rain we need water. i get sick of 100 degree days for 3 months. remember rain brings much needed water.

[beautiful_mess38]

the weather driving to sac. airport yesterday was so bad. not only was it raining buckets but it was very very windy. a levy broke in southwest sac, where they had to evacutate people. they also had to evacuate people in marysville.

the planes were arriving and leaving late. the turbulence was so bad you would actually get airborne in your seat. was so glad to get above the clouds.

[BGW]

I love the rain! I'll be out in it with my camera shortly! It is the things like the big branch that just crashed into the roof (knock on wood--no damage), and the bridge or the road washing out that I don't particularily care for!!

[BGW]

Originally posted by cak:
If you can get out, it's worth driving up to the middle trailhead for Lewis Creek Trail (just past the 4000' chain-up area on 41) and walking down to Corlieu Falls... wow.

This sounds like fun.

Messy- I was in the Sacto-Metro area on Friday. It appears to have been one of those blessing in disguise that I was called home! If plans had been kept i would have been driving home later today!

[oakhurstleaf]

Rain is good. It's nice when it takes a break...like the next few days. If we get the kind of rain lke last year, we'll get the greater than usual amount of wildflowers in the spring...that's a good pay-off. And the native and foreign wildlife will have plenty to eat...the fields will be greener sooner and longer. We definately should be thankful for the rain even though it can create some immediate, but temporary complications in our daily plans.

[Yosemite Joy]

How about that wind? Crazy! Trees are blowing around and all of my windows are soaked... needed cleaning anyhow.

[oakhurstleaf]

I feel bad for the Dalmation who lives next door to me...his only shelter is his Igloo and he's not using it much. But with the heavy rain and wind, maybe the Igloo's interior isn't very dry. He's old and maybe senile...but I sure feel bad for him when I see him laying in the mud up against the house. He's in his backyard all day long. His owners only bring him in at night when they're home.

[BGW]

satellite image:

eye of the sorm (http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?ID=HNX&region=c1&lat=37.33892822&lon=-119.64588165&label=Oakhurst%2c%20CA)

[Dawn]

all the rain is making me depressed

[Newcomer]

Rainfall since Jan 1

The Bullseye in the red/purple area is Coarsegold

[MtnBreeze]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
satellite image:

eye of the sorm (http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?ID=HNX&region=c1&lat=37.33892822&lon=-119.64588165&label=Oakhurst%2c%20CA)
I'm glad it's only a sorm cause if it was a storm ..I'd be skeered http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif
Thanks for the link ..hehehe

[oakhurstleaf]

Be careful! Those wind gusts can cause some damage and injury. Two roofing sheets tore off of our patio roof....and Todd told me the ornamental ball from the tip top of the tall street sign blew off, fortunately landed on the mail box...and not someone's head or car windshield. If this keeps up we could expect some weak oak branches and trees to go...they're all swaying good. Don't stand near any oaks.

Neighbors came home and pput dog in garage...thank goodness for that.

[Kahlua Kid]

Huge Bullpine over on Road 400 - blocking the entire road - had to go "off-road" to get around it. But the worst part - its fallen right around a blind corner - so if someone is flying - they are not going to have enought time to stop - it reminded me of a Video Game we have, ExtremeSports - only your on a bike when you come around a corner and see the fallen tree.

Yup - be careful out there. Our trees are doing pretty good thus far - and the water is running where it should be... but our empty doughboy pool - well... the wind is pushing its sides in... not good!

[TOT]

I'm expecting a power outage if this keeps up! Seems to have been calm the last half hour, so we'll see. Of course, i have our front door locked right now, and will keep it locked when we have no patients scheduled - the wind keeps blowing it open!

Oh, and part of the trail by the park is under water. Neat.

[Ironhorse]

The power is out up on Mountain Lakes Road, up past where the 7th Day Adventist Church is. My dad just called me on his cell phone. Has been out since 11:30 a.m. or so and when they called, it said it won't be back on till 7 or 9 pm tonight.

[BGW]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
I hope this link works for every one. I took these from the back yard and from my bridge. My Mom wouldn't go with me down to the bridge. She was askeerthttp://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

My Back Yard (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/boowishes/album?.dir=/21dd&.src=ph&.tok=pheCcLEB3kzCneC1)


I added a couple more and a couple of the same views just for comparison.

So far only small branches down on my road

[MtnBreeze]

Here's a picture of Hidden Falls on Highway 41 about an hour ago....the quality isn't all that good and it was pouring down rain but gives u the idea
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d140/MtnBreezeeezeWolf/hidfalls2.jpg

[BGW]

What a cool shot. thanx for stopping to get it!!

[Kahlua Kid]

WOW!!!

There are quite a few homes along those falls - I wonder how they are faring.

There is a really large nice home at the bottom there - I wonder it they are getting extra "rain" from the falls... that would freak me out to be so near so much water with my house.

Like you BG - I'd think it pretty, but would worry about it overflowing and flooding... I hope you are far enough away to be safe!

[MtnBreeze]

I have been to the house at the bottom when it's normal runoff (only to front door) and the roar of the water is quite deafening then, I can't imagine what it's like today. If you take Hidden Falls Road off 222 (if you dare cross the bridge http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif )you can get an idea of the sound once you get close. The road is naorrow and winding and it isn't easy to turn around (just fyi)
The lower part of the falls is way wider than normal. I was going to try to get close (cause I know how) but I don't know the people who bought the property recently so decided against it. Plus it was pouring pretty hard and I didn't want to take a chance on getting stuck.
I took that picture from The road to Oakhurst rocks so I was pretty far away.

[BGW]

might go see it tomorrow tho-- its on the way to lewis creek!!

I am also curious to see the old wooden bridge that is still under the William Sells bridge on the way to Mariposa.

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by MtnBreeze:
I have been to the house at the bottom when it's normal runoff (only to front door) and the roar of the water is quite deafening then, I can't imagine what it's like today. If you take Hidden Falls Road off 222 (if you dare cross the bridge http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif )you can get an idea of the sound once you get close. The road is naorrow and winding and it isn't easy to turn around (just fyi)
The lower part of the falls is way wider than normal. I was going to try to get close (cause I know how) but I don't know the people who bought the property recently so decided against it. Plus it was pouring pretty hard and I didn't want to take a chance on getting stuck.
I took that picture from The road to Oakhurst rocks so I was pretty far away.

Exactly what I was thinking - I've driven down that road one time when a house was for sale down there - to check it out - and it was too tight for comfort - I felt claustrophobic and just thought, what would you do in a fire here? And the falls WERE loud, like you describe!

Beautiful though to have that in your backyard (when its not threatening to overflow).

[MtnBreeze]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
might go see it tomorrow tho-- its on the way to lewis creek!!

I am also curious to see the old wooden bridge that is still under the William Sells bridge on the way to Mariposa.
Are you going to Corlieu Falls??????? When? Would you like company if I can make it?
Hehehe..I used to take 49 alot way before they built the Sell bridge....would be interesting to see it...haven't for a while.

[SierraSnows]

Finally getting snow in Fish Camp..

[BGW]

Originally posted by MtnBreeze:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
might go see it tomorrow tho-- its on the way to lewis creek!!

I am also curious to see the old wooden bridge that is still under the William Sells bridge on the way to Mariposa.
Are you going to Corlieu Falls??????? When? Would you like company if I can make it?
Hehehe..I used to take 49 alot way before they built the Sell bridge....would be interesting to see it...haven't for a while. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


Would love to have you come along

[John @ 3300ft.]

Here's the creek behind the Schools, near the RV park. There is normally a waterfall here, drops down about 15 feet, but now it's just raging water...

[Summer]

Unbelievable! Hey, get that dog away from the edge - or else put a life vest on him! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

He's wearing an electronic collar, and not that close to the edge... Trust me.

Had a nasty hail storm on New Years Eve, 2:45pm.
Some stones were over 1/4 inch in diameter.

[jjcheyenne]

Did anyone in North Fork get any snow? I think when I left for work about 9:30 pm, It was trying to snow. It was just going from rain to a slushy white. It didn't stick or anything at that time. I am at about 3200 feet. I am still at work, so I don't know yet if it turned into snow or not.

[Dodgergirl]

nope, no snow here

[BGW]

Here's the creek behind the Schools, near the RV park. There is normally a waterfall here, drops down about 15 feet, but now it's just raging water...


And you didn't stop by my place? Maybe the path was flooded out?? Does explain why my dogs were going nuts tho-

[Yosemite_Wolf]

its a totally gorgeous day out today. Driving home from work this am was sooooo beautiful with all the snow on the mtns. (well worth slushing thru the rain all weekend), I must go down to the creek at the enterance to YLP... cos our "creek" is raging!

[Summer]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
He's wearing an electronic collar, and not that close to the edge... Trust me.

Just kidding. Oh, I am so sure that doggie is in the best of hands and no harm will come to him! He is soooo cute. If I ever find him I'm gonna steal him John http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[BGW]

Spent yesterday afternoon with MntBreeze on a camera excursion. We had fun! I've uploaded a few photos and MtnBreeze has some good one to upload too!!

Chasing Waterfalls (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/boowishes/album?.dir=/fab2&.src=ph&.tok=phj5pMEBA9jvSWus)

[MtnBreeze]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
Spent yesterday afternoon with MntBreeze on a camera excursion. We had fun! I've uploaded a few photos and MtnBreeze has some good one to upload too!!

Chasing Waterfalls (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/boowishes/album?.dir=/fab2&.src=ph&.tok=phj5pMEBA9jvSWus)

Here's some of mine http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

http://community.webshots.com/album/536537713LQuUqR

[beautiful_mess38]

Those are great pics you gals. Wolfie and I were going to go out last Saterday, but the weather was to bad.

[BGW]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

Does the Old Meets New photo count as a member spotting??!!http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

Loved the photos!

[BGW]

It just started sprinkling that nice light sprinkle associated with snow and the clouds have that suspicious glow.......

[MtnBreeze]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

Does the Old Meets New photo count as a member spotting??!!http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

Loved the photos!
Hmmmm if it does count it's my spotting...hahahaha. Thanks. Was a fun day....we needa encore...maybe go to Yosemite....
It's misting outside and I'm in heavy fog up here...oh I mean low clouds...fergot we don't get fog http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

Here's a good link if you're going to drive to the valley:

http://sat.wrh.noaa.gov/satellite/satloop.php?wfo=hnx&type=fog&size=2

[beautiful_mess38]

This morning it's very foggy in YLP

[civic accord honda]

Originally posted by SierraSnows:
I would rather be trapped than having a mudslide in my kitchen.
i had a mudslide in my comp room and it got all my books wet http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/angry.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

and lots of roadkill on the highway. but the fog didnt stop a-holes from passing in the wrong parts of 41.... thats prolly what happened to the coyotes!

[beautiful_mess38]

Is this Jan. or April? I don't remember a winter this warm up here.

[Ironhorse]

Down in Fresno, at my son's house, his irises are already bloomed!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

The funny thing is hearing all the frogs croaking at night... Don't they know it's the middle of Winter!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Yeah.. the snow is melting faster than the wicked witch of the west.... and the frogs are HUGE! Not the lil tiny things like last yr.. i chased a big ol bastage out of my bathroom the other day.

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
The funny thing is hearing all the frogs croaking at night... Don't they know it's the middle of Winter!

Not with this wacky weather!

My plants don't know to bloom or go dormant. They are all confused! My Paperwhite Narcissus have bloomed already - hoping it won't mess them up for a March bloom - but probably will!

And my geraniums, roses, and other plants are still growing and blooming!

Even a couple Oaks are starting to leaf out already.

If a hard frost comes, its really going to wreak havoc on these poor tender shoots!

And tonite I put out a centipede... Never had a frog in the house yet! A few little ones in the garage though.

[jjcheyenne]

I WANT SNOW!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/angry.gif

[Dodgergirl]

Suppossed to rain Tuesday nite/Wednesday morning, forecast is for snow at about 6000 ft.

[jjcheyenne]

I am only about 3200ft. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif

[feelinfroggie]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
The funny thing is hearing all the frogs croaking at night... Don't they know it's the middle of Winter!

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif Sorry, didn't mean to be such a bother.

[simplicity]

They keep promising snow for the mountains, but i don't see it. I guess I'd better leave the cave and forage for food & wood to tide me over just in case they're correct.

[John @ 3300ft.]

Slight chance of snow this weekend:

For: 2.9 miles northwest of Oakhurst.
Created: January 12, 2006 00:07:46 PST

Rest of the morning: Partly cloudy. East wind 5 mph. Low 34.

Today: Partly cloudy. East wind 5 mph. High 56.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. East wind 6 mph. Low 36.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. East wind 6 mph. High 59.

Friday Night: Chance of rain. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. Southeast wind 8 mph. Low 45.

Saturday: Rain. Probability of measurable precipitation 80 percent. High 52.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. Low 34.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 52.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Low 32.

Monday: Partly cloudy. High 55.

[jjcheyenne]

OOOOHHHH! Northwest of Oakhurst, does that include North Fork?? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[BGW]

John -- NOAA is one of my favorite sites. It is a good place for kids to research info for school papers and such too!

[monkey]

It's supposed to snow up here Saturday. Anyone wanna come help shovel?http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_5.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[BGW]

ME ME ME Pick ME!!!!

[monkey]

Can't pay anything, but it sure is a good workout! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/12/12_6_17.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[BGW]

As long as long as flying snowballs are part of the deal.....I don't mind. The work out aspect was what I was thinking about. Fun and aerobic!

[John @ 3300ft.]

Been a few years since any decent snowfall.
I'm ready...

[John @ 3300ft.]

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HANFORD CA
230 PM PST THU JAN 12 2006
MARIPOSA MADERA AND FRESNO COUNTY FOOTHILLS-
SIERRA NEVADA FROM YOSEMITE TO KINGS CANYON-
230 PM PST THU JAN 12 2006

...DRAMATIC COOLING FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AND
THE KERN COUNTY DESERTS OVER THE WEEKEND..

COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE THROUGH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA WILL OCCUR EARLY
SATURDAY. THE COLDER AIR BEHIND THE FRONT WILL RESULT IN
DRAMATICALLY LOWER TEMPERATURES FOR THE PERIOD FROM FRIDAY TO
SUNDAY FOR THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS AND KERN COUNTY DESERT AREAS OF
INTERIOR CENTRAL CALIFORNIA. RAIN WILL OCCUR AT ELEVATIONS
GENERALLY BELOW 4000 FEET STARTING VERY LATE FRIDAY THROUGH
SATURDAY. SNOW LEVELS WILL LOWER TO 4000 FEET FOR SOUTHERN SIERRA
NEVADA MOUNTAIN AREAS

[Sandman]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
Been a few years since any decent snowfall.
I'm ready...

Very nice John! Too bad your not my neighbor. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/jk.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

A neighbor used to plow my driveway with his Ford tractor. He moved away. I bought the plowblade... No real snow since.
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

~~~~~~~Globalhttp://oakhurstonline.com/icon/evil.gifWarming~~~~~~~~

[Sandman]

Global Warming. Yikes. It sure is a warm winter.

http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=93604#WIN

Expires 5:15 AM PST on January 13, 2006

Statement as of 9:07 PM PST on January 12, 2006

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Friday evening through late Saturday night...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the southern Sierra north of Kern County... which is in effect from Friday evening through late Saturday night.

A Pacific storm system will move into the region Friday night... rain and snow are expected to develop over the Sierra after midnight. Initially, snow levels will be above 6500 feet however colder air will arrive during the day on Saturday. Snow levels will fall to as low as 3500-4000 feet by late Saturday afternoon and evening. Heavy snow is possible and significant accumulations exceeding 15 inches are possible at elevations above 5000 feet. Gusty winds will accompany the snow. The storm will move east of the Sierra by late Saturday night... ending the threatof widespread accumulating snow.

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio... or your favorite news source... for further information on this potentially dangerous winter weather event.

[beautiful_mess38]

Cool where's the rain, I'm ready.

My poor friends in or. and wa. are getting soaked and flooded. we're getting nothing.

[SierraSnows]

Rain / snow...where???

[LAZYBOY]

It sure does not look like snow

[beautiful_mess38]

Let us know when it start snowing..http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[Summer]

Oh please, please, please let it snow!

[motherof4]

Wow I have to say this is my first thread I started that went longer then the first page. 23 pages. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

Congrats Motherof4!

That's a feat - its a fun thread! I like to hear when they are getting snow at Fish Camp or Teaford Meadows... or when fog down in YLP - cause just 15 minutes away from your place the weather can be so very different!

[motherof4]

Yea thats what I like bout up there.I hope it snows for the super bowl cause here I come.

[BGW]

Sounds like the wind is starting to pick up pretty good

[Yosemite_Wolf]

its just starting to rain now

[monkey]

Coming to work, it started snowing at about 4000
foot level, but not sitcking there. Definately sticking up here at the NGI at 5000 feet.http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_8.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[Surfus]

it will go away in an our or so and come back to night

[monkey]

promise????

[Kahlua Kid]

Raining and 41 degrees out there in our part of Coarsegold - darn!!! I want to see snow here - I know its a rare occurence... but I want to!

I heard the last time they saw snow here in our neighborhood was 3 years ago - just before we moved here.

I've given up on snow here this year, its just been way too warm!

[BGW]

Monkey--do I need to bring a shovel up yet?

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
Raining and 41 degrees out there in our part of Coarsegold - darn!!! I want to see snow here - I know its a rare occurence... but I want to!

I heard the last time they saw snow here in our neighborhood was 3 years ago - just before we moved here.

I've given up on snow here this year, its just been way too warm!

you shoulda been here in jan of 98.....I Had 2 feet of snow at Indian Lakes (Delaware Rd) for 2 weeks.......
there was very little snow in YLP.... only up on North Dome.

[BGW]

It is too warm to snow but i am seeing big fat wet flakes mixed in with the rain right now

[monkey]

We have about 4 inches of snow, but I think it's mostly done for the day, just like Surfus said!

[Michelle]

Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
Raining and 41 degrees out there in our part of Coarsegold - darn!!! I want to see snow here - I know its a rare occurence... but I want to!

I heard the last time they saw snow here in our neighborhood was 3 years ago - just before we moved here.

I've given up on snow here this year, its just been way too warm!

you shoulda been here in jan of 98.....I Had 2 feet of snow at Indian Lakes (Delaware Rd) for 2 weeks.......
there was very little snow in YLP.... only up on North Dome. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>


I remember when it snowed like that in 98 I lived off of chinook road in indian lakes..
the kids had so much fun... i have to find a picture... never mind can't post it...darn...anyways I wish we had snow like that here I don't like in indian lakes but close though.... right off 417... how fun would that be snow again....wish wish wish wish
http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Summer]

Right now in upper Ahwahnee it looks like snow coming down but actually its a wet snow - so I guess its rain! I'm just using wishful thinking I guess but I think if it goes down maybe a few more degrees it will happen. Maybe I'm just gonna have to drive up to it to get my snow fix!

[BGW]

Hailing here right now

[beautiful_mess38]

YLP is about to get blasted

[Dodgergirl]

Small hail in Teaford

[beautiful_mess38]

hailing in YLP

[oakhurstleaf]

We had a few long loud rumbles of thunder and a few minutes of hail out here near Goldside. Boy, was that exciting!

[Dodgergirl]

Thunder in Teaford

bye!

[rimalicious]

Hail and major thunder and lightening in downtown Oakhurst!!

[Newcomer]

All I can say is "Holy C R A P !!! God's Paparazzi just stopped by. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

[SheilaMae]

So much hail on the ground here in Indian Lakes, it reminds us of a light snow dusting back in Chicago. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif (drove home to the tune of lightning and buckets of hail from Oakhurst - nothing like being under the Von's Gas canopy when it's hailing and the wind's whipping!)
-Sheila

[Sandman]

Major hail and thunder up here in Teaford Meadows. We just had a power surge.

Here is a live pic....
http://thesandman.com/security/camera0.jpg

[beautiful_mess38]

That was awesome. Thunder shook my house and scared the chit out of CJ.
Hail, rain, wind, thunder & lightening all at the same time. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

Had one power surge, have to go reset clocks

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Hey Sandman.. whats that new ding on the left bumper. ( http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif just kidding). I didnt know that my Chow was out in the dog pen. I went out to rescue her and she was scared chitless... shakin in her furry black pawboots.

[beautiful_mess38]

I saw the black clouds coming Wolfie. So I let both of the mongrels in.

[Sandman]

It's snowing here now.

Surfus told me this storm was over when I talked to him earler today. Boy was he wrong. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif