Yosemite Area Weather

[BGW]

My 'sniglets' have finally climbed out from my pant legs!!!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
I saw the black clouds coming Wolfie. So I let both of the mongrels in.

I had two of the mongrels in.. didnt realise that the third was out getting a bath. thought she was upstairs with Dad. poor thing. she was Soooooooooooo scared.

[Kahlua Kid]

That was the loudest, brightest, longest rumbling of thunder and lightning I've ever seen or heard! Non-stop no-kidding for 45 min-1 hour - saw multiple flashes of lightning within nano-seconds of each other, then the crackle and thunder of thunder, then a second later more multiple lightning - sounded like bombs were going off all around us and gunfire.

Simply unbelievable! And the hail!

We unplugged everything - bolts were hitting only a 1/2 block away - just amazing!

[Surfus]

Ok it is over now! http://www.climatecontrolsystems.org/~davis/

when the sun goes down the heat from earth rises and makes the T storms.
I told you it will be over tonight after the sun goes down.

[Sandman]

It's still snowing/raining here.

[Dodgergirl]

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[Sandman]

It is supposed to last 'til 4AM or so.

I just spoke with someone at Tenaya Lodge. They have A LOT of snow and they said it just wont stop.

[beautiful_mess38]

Cool snow day http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[feelinfroggie]

Brrrr! Anyone want to put up a frog for the night?

[Michelle]

I was gonna show you guys the pictures i took of the hail but ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

guess what I CAN'T....SIGHS..........


bummer but it was nasty....

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Originally posted by feelinfroggie:
Brrrr! Anyone want to put up a frog for the night?

Sorry, but I already have a major invasion of Froggies.
Chased a huge one out of my bathroom the other day.

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[BGW]

Originally posted by feelinfroggie:
Brrrr! Anyone want to put up a frog for the night?

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/xxrotflmao.gif first thought: Is that a frog in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

[monkey]

We got about 9-10 inches of snow at the NGI.
So, today is clean up day so our guests can get out.
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[BGW]

are you in need of an extra shovel?

[Dodgergirl]

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[beautiful_mess38]

Looks like you got snow, I'm coming over to play http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[Dodgergirl]

Nope, no snow yet, the weather service says by this afternoon....just in time for the busses.

[rimalicious]

It's really trying to snow in Oakhurst right now. Any other reports?

[Dodgergirl]

Snowing in Teaford.

[Yosemite Joy]

Snowed in Oakhurst (Elliott) for about 7 minutes.

[Dodgergirl]

Stopped snowing & I can see stars out of my kitchen window.

[BGW]

I just finished installing my new weather detectors! The directions are as follows:

How to forecast the weather:
Go to your back door and look for the dog.
If the dog is at the door and he is wet, it's probably raining.

But if the dog is standing there really soaking wet, it is probably raining really hard.

If the dog's fur looks like it's been rubbed the wrong way, it's probably windy.

If the dog has snow on his back, it's probably snowing.

Of course, to be able to tell the weather like this, you have to leave the dog outside all the time, especially if you expect bad weather.

[Poppen Cherry]

What if you can see the dogs breath?

[Sandman]

It's snowing in Teaford right now.

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[Dodgergirl]

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[jjcheyenne]

Boy, the roads were bad Thursday morning coming home from work! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif They had sanded the roads along road 200 to 225 in North Fork, but driving past the old mill was a nightmare! I spun out going up the hill. I was only going about 20 mph. That was spooky!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Originally posted by jjcheyenne:
Boy, the roads were bad Thursday morning coming home from work! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif They had sanded the roads along road 200 to 225 in North Fork, but driving past the old mill was a nightmare! I spun out going up the hill. I was only going about 20 mph. That was spooky!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shocked.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

i did that back in 98... on hwy 41 just below where the casino now is... it was scarey!

[beautiful_mess38]

rainy today

[monkey]

Been snowing off and on all morning. Real tiny flakes drifting down. It's sticking, but not enough to make a difference or even really tell it's been snowing. That means I don't hafta shovel!!!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_17_8.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[beautiful_mess38]

Really thats cool. does that mean we'll get rain down here....

[SheilaMae]

Been beautiful the last few days, huh? Sunday I saw traditional 1st sign of Spring, but doubted my eyes and now this morning again - ROBINS!! Love the rich true notes of robin-song.

Can you believe I still recall lines from probably the 1st poem I learned in grade school...

We had a secret
Just we three...
The robin and I
And the sweet cherry tree.

[Dodgergirl]

How's the weather?

Absolutely Gorgeous

[BGW]

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
How's the weather?

Absolutely Gorgeous

Today is suppose to be the last gorgeous day for a bit. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

Yep cold spell coming in. Maybe some rain on Friday.

[Ironhorse]

Took advantage and got all my weeding done. It was warm, in the shade, at 10:30 a.m.!!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif It was either weed the garden or mow it, not sure why I did either, they just come back. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

25 degrees this morning - WOW! Hadn't seen the 30's or 20's all winter in the morning... and here we are - going from 42 yesterday morn to 25 degrees today!

[ILuv2Preemies]

The news just said snow down to about 1500ft on Sat. What a change.

Lisa

[oakhurstleaf]

Wow! Snow day in Oakhurst this Saturday? How exciting. That will be a drastic change.

[CatdaBrat]

snow that low? grrrrrrrrrr i cringe to think of icy roads.

we always used to get a one-or-two-week warm spell in january (long enough for people's fruit trees to bloom too early) but this year it seems to have hit in february.

i don't mind driving when it snows, but afterward, when it melts across the road during the day, and then freezes overnight, i HATE it.

[monkey]

I'll be in Laguna Beach for my mom's birthday, so I will miss all the cold, wet & icy conditions. I'll also miss having to shovel!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_30_106.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by ILuv2Preemies:
The news just said snow down to about 1500ft on Sat. What a change.

Lisa

1,500 feet? Really!!!

Yahoo - we might get snow at our place -finally - we've wanted that!!!

[TOT]

i just heard reports of a bunch of snow falling in mariposa....

[beautiful_mess38]

Now
Isolated showers will continue over the southern Sierra Nevada mountains and foothills north of Kings Canyon through 400 PM this afternoon. The precipitation will fall as snow above 3000 feet. Precipitation amounts will range from a trace to a few hundredths of an inch.

[beautiful_mess38]

If it's down that low we'll be getting snow in YLP.

[monkey]

About an inch and a half in Fish Camp, now it's snowing at my house, off 620! I thought this wasn't coming in for a couple of days.

[Dodgergirl]

Snowing at Sears in Oakhurst now

[TOT]

Um... it's snowing at 426 and school road. ColdWolf says it's snowing and starting to stick at Valero.

[BGW]

trying real real hard to stick at my place and i am behind the trading post on the river

[monkey]

Just a few flakes coming down now, I think it's just about over, but it was fun!

[BGW]

Warning Message:The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a freeze
watch...which is in effect from late Wednesday night through
Thursday morning...for the central and southern San Joaquin
Valley. Temperatures early Thursday morning could range from 27
to 32 in many areas.
People with freeze or frost sensitive interests should monitor
later forecast for possible warnings or advisories.

[Patagoniamaniac]

Hey there were some snowflakes comin down at my place today...I'm bummed I'm gonna miss the snow ...tomorrow I'll be in 100 degree weather..thats Hot! hope I come home to snow that would be awesome!

[Dodgergirl]

Started snowing in Teaford, but not really sticking, it's still sunny.

[Dodgergirl]

22 degrees at 11 pm

[jjcheyenne]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif I got some snow today!! It didn't stick for long. I really hope we get some good snow this weekend. I am at about 3200ft. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[Newcomer]

25 degrees this a.m.

[Surfus]

23 Deg here

Just found out that my weather station went down 2/13 @ 6:45 because the batteries were Dead

Ooops

[monkey]

Brrrrrrr!http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_3_7.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[beautiful_mess38]

25 here; I use a kid pool for a water trough for pets. The water in it is frozen.

Guess the cats can iceskate now.

[TOT]

20 at 7am. I have no water, filter froze. Woo!

[beautiful_mess38]

This is for Coarsgold http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif


Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows 28 to 36.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Highs 42 to 52.


» ZIP Code Detail
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 29 to 37.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers. Highs 42 to 52. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

[SheilaMae]

These temps sound like Chicago...lol
Since coming here I've always thought most of y'all were pretty wimpy calling temps below say 45 cold but yesterday morning I dropped the car at Big O for service and walked the short distance from there to work. For the first time since arriving in CA I wished I had gloves. With the wind chill it was cold enough my hands felt like ice. Boss said I've finally acclimatized! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Dodgergirl]

Pipes froze here & at my mobile over on the 222. My daughter's heater broke, so they spent the night snuggled up...

34 currently

[Nascar8Fan]

I am looking forward to any snow that we may get on Saturday. The kids have their sleds ready! It is cold and crisp here right now, but bbbrrrrr was it cold this morning! Thank goodness for that load of wood that was dropped off yesterday! Kept the house warm all night long http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Newcomer]

Strange thing happened this morning. Woke up at 6:30 and took a nice shower and used the sinks and toiletets then 1/2 hour later I tried to turn on the sink again and BAM No Water. I went out to the shed and everything was insulated but no water out of the pressure release valve when I tried it. Seems like the jet pump froze. How can that happen after using water just a short time before it. I tried resetting the pressure switch but it would not kick on the pump and the pressure read 0. I went to Fresno and returned around 11Am and it was working again. Tonight I have a spotlight bulb setup next to it that puts off heat to raise the area temp by probably 5-6 degrees and we will see what happens in the morning. Stay tuned. All the pipes are insulated with the foam wraps but some of the pip joints were not so I covered the areas in canvas painter tarps.

By the way it's already 30 here right now. It's going to be a cold night

[Dodgergirl]

25 currently at my place

[Yosemite Joy]

It feels like outside, inside here. The door is open at 915 at night due to the moving dudes who are bringing my new furniture here, late as ever, but ohwell.

Brrr

[BGW]

Tonight I have a spotlight bulb setup next to it that puts off heat to raise the area temp by probably 5-6 degrees and we will see what happens in the morning.

Newcomer--we keep one of those red heat bulbs on in the pump house all winter and upon occation still wake up to no water. Ours freezes in the pipes though(they run through the attic). Have you also considered a blanket wrap ...if it is feasible that is? I was also going to suggest leaving an inside faucet trickling all night, but that would not apply to your instance. Good luck!

Nascar---I know where my sled is...hint hint!

[beautiful_mess38]

Today
Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet. Highs 46 to 56. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
» ZIP Code Detail
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Snow level 1500 feet. Lows 27 to 37.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and rain. Snow level around 2000 feet. Highs 41 to 51.
» ZIP Code Detail
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow and rain. Snow level 1500 feet. Lows 27 to 37.

[jakobscalpel]

Snowing in Ponderosa Basin at 9:30 AM....

[TOT]

very light snow @ 426 & 427

[monkey]

Little, tiny flakes coming down in Fish Camp.

[Newcomer]

Snowing in Coarsegold Tiny flakes but not sticking 2,500 ft

[Dodgergirl]

After an hour or so of trying, it's snowing in Teaford.

[CatdaBrat]

snowing good flakes at manzanita lake

[beautiful_mess38]

Full Advisory Text
Oakhurst:

Warning Description: Special Weather Statement

Warning Date: 11:40 am PST on February 17, 2006

WarningSum:...A Very Cold Storm System Will Affect The Central California
Interior With Low Snow Levels...

Warning Message:A low pressure system with very cold air...will affect the central
California interior through Sunday morning. The low...which
originated in western Canada is currently located off the northern
California coast and it will send several weather disturbances into
central California over the next 48 hours. Each disturbance will
bring the threat of rain and snow showers. Late Saturday...the main
low is forecast to move into the Bay area and then cross central
California Saturday night and early Sunday. This will bring the
greatest threat of rain and low elevation snow.
Snow levels today will be in the 2000 to 4000 foot range...and by
Saturday night...when the main low comes ashore...they will fall to
the 1000 to 2000 foot range. With air this cold...it is likely that
snow will fall into the lower Sierra foothills...the lower slopes of
the Kern County mountains...the mountains of western Fresno and
Merced counties...and on the Kern County desert floor. On Saturday
night...the precipitation may even mix with snow on the San Joaquin
Valley floor...although no accumulation is expected.
At this time it doesn't appear that widespread heavy snow will
affect the area. However...due to the rarity of snow at such low
elevations and its impacts on travel...a Winter Storm Watch has
been issued for the Kern County mountains and deserts for late
Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
A return to mainly dry and slightly warmer weather is anticipated
next week.

[Kahlua Kid]

WAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I want to be home seeing it snow in Coarsegold for the first time since we moved up here!

[Nascar8Fan]

It's SNOWING!!! It isn't sticking but a few degrees cooler and it will. It is so pretty, this is the first snow here since we have lived in Oakhurst (off of 425B)http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

If you can't make it home KK stop by here.

[Newcomer]

In Coarsegold here at our house 2,500 ft the snowflakes are as big as golfballs and the ground is white. Looks like we are gonna get some that stays http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[tocools]

NC Lacey seen that pic and now she mad she wants snow I told her it will tonight http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

37 here in YLP right now http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

Whats your elevation TC

[MarkB]

does anyone have a good site to find elevation ???

[Yosemite Joy]

Freezing.

[tocools]

Messy we are around 1500 to 1700 feet

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
If you can't make it home KK stop by here.

Thanks BM! But I made it home just now. Ahead of the ice thankfully - gave up on the work function I was supposed to go to tonite til 10:00 pm - did NOT want to deal with ice!

Its 34 degrees out now... so that ice is coming.

[monkey]

So KK, got snow?

[Summer]

OOh smart move KK - you know the ice is coming. I had a friend who wiped out on ice 2 wks. ago when no one even figured it was icy in the a.m. and that was nowhere near what the conditions are today. We have a semi winter wonderland in upper Ahwahnee right now but the worst has not even happened yet. Ya'll be careful out there and enjoy the snow blast that is forthcoming!

[Sandman]

Google Earth shows elevation.

[Sandman]

Google Earth says:

YLP approx. 1,200 ft.
Coarsegold approx. 2,200 ft.
Oakhurst approx. 2,300 ft.
Bass Lake approx. 3,300 ft.
Teaford Meadows approx. 3,500 ft.
Fish Camp approx. 5,000 ft.

[BGW]

It has started snowing here again...I went out and turned on the pool pump!! Almost forgot!

[SheilaMae]

It was so beautiful coming over Deadwood for home when I left work....I wanted to pull over like a tourist and just soak it all in. Wished I had a camera and there was more daylight left...

[Kahlua Kid]

It just started snowing again here in Coarsegold!

YAHOO!!!

[SheilaMae]

Snow falling fast here in Indian Lakes up above the Casino and sticking!!!!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

[Sandman]

Snowing here in Teaford:
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[SierraSnows]

Snowing in Oakhurst and it is sticking. Lots of it. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Snowing in Ahwahnee, at my house now, and sticking. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[BGW]

It done stuck here!!!

Flakes (http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/boowishes/album?.dir=/73e9&.src=ph&.tok=phIDWbEBijjZcPJ8)

[SheilaMae]

SNOWBALL FIGHT - Gotcha 1st!

SPPPPPPPPLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT!!!

[SheilaMae]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
It done stuck here!!!



B- you need to take a pic of your bears out in the snow while you got the chance!

[oakhurstleaf]

Todd headed home at about 9:30 tonight...and the town was covered with snow. It got a little hairy coming home on Hwy 49. Drivers were pulled over on both sides of the road scared as heck to drive thru the pockets of snowshowers. He went ahead going about 20 mph...couldn't see any lines in the road. Could barely see the edges of the road. Pretty dangerous. Lucky to make it home. He was worried how his cook made it home to Nippinawasee.

I'm excited to see what the snow will look like in the morning!

[Dodgergirl]

When I drove home earlier tonite, the plows were not yet out. Passed 4 or 5 cars that had slid off the road, including one truck that went half way over on the curve near 420. No one needed any help, though. I am happy I have a Subaru...
When I got home, we had guests, a friend of Jai got stuck right at the entrance to Teaford. They spent some time with us while Jai made them tea. It looks like we've gotten about 4-5 inches so far...
Got a call from the kids, they were outside at their Condo in Oakhurst playing in the snow!
Saw Sandman pull in earlier, too. Rough ride, huh cutie?
Hope it clears up or at least they have it plowed in the morning, gotta head to Bakersfield early...

[SheilaMae]

Rachel just told me Channel 47 news reported chains required on 41 just 3 miles north of Coarsegold. (I got a set of chains - suppose to fit this car) but don't have ANY idea whatsoever how to use them!

[Dodgergirl]

Originally posted by SheilaMae:
Rachel just told me Channel 47 news reported chains required on 41 just 3 miles north of Coarsegold. (I got a set of chains - suppose to fit this car) but don't have ANY idea whatsoever how to use them!

They should plow in the morning. You really should have a set of cables, a lot easier to put on, but if they're required, usually there's someone there to help you out. (Just tip them well) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif
Check http://www.dot.ca.gov/ in the morning, it's usually up to date with road conditions & requirements. They actually just said on 24 that they expect snow on the Valley floor tomorrow! Hmmm, Do I Really Wanna Drive To Bakersfield??? (I Gotta) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, February 17, 2006 at 23:49 .
SR 41
[SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA]
IS CLOSED FROM 2.4 MI NORTH OF OAKHURST (MADERA CO) TO THE
YOSEMITE NATL PARK BNDRY (MARIPOSA CO) - DUE TO HEAVY SNOW - MOTORISTS
ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE

CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM COARSEGOLD (MADERA CO) TO 0.5 MI SOUTH OF THE
YOSEMITE NATL PARK BNDRY (MARIPOSA CO)

[Sandman]

I drove from Oakland to Oakhurst this afternoon. It was pretty nice weather on Oakland this week, but the drive to the hills was a bit intense. There was a lot of traffic leaving the Bay Area. I hit snow near Mariposa and had a CHP following me the entire way on 49. I think he was using my tracks since he was in a Ford Crown Vic. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif Once I passed the Forks turnoff, I started seeing so many cars stuck all over the place... off the road, over the side, spun out. There were several tow rucks and other 4WD vehicles trying to help. To be honest, I was just trying to get through it so that Kato could get out and pee on a tree. We had been in the car for 4 hours.

I went through the maze of cars and rescue vehicles and made it to the Teaford Turnoff. Well, that was a fun turn. I started to slip off the pavement and had to step on the gas in order to stay on the road... so I hit at it about 35 or so... I guess DG watched this? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif The Jeep pulled through just fine. Kato was happy to play in the snow. He stayed outside for an hour or two.

Later in the night, I drove to Oakhurst to visit with friends and the road was much more covered. As oakhurstleaf described... no lines on the road... hard to see the road. I just took it slow and stayed in low gears. I slipped a bit here and there, but it was all fun and nothing scary. I love my Jeep. The other trucks in front of me were slipping all over the place. The ride home an hour ago was pretty crazy, as well... but I didn't slip once. You just have to know how to drive in it, take it slow and drive a Jeep. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Where are the plows at? Those roads are covered in snow!!! If someone has a plow I can borrow I'll hook it to the front of my Jeep and plow some of these roads.

Don't drive if you don't have to... especially if you don't have 4WD and snow driving experience. Those roads are rough right now.

[Yosemite Joy]

According to 1800 427 road chains are required from Coarsegold to Yosemite still....


it is nearly 9am and snowing off and on...

[Summer]

Is snowing heavily again in upper Ahwahnee (Nip area) and I hear the plows on the 49. Don't think we're going to make it out to casino today. Have to wait and see what its like around noon, but weather calls for thunder and more snow. Also I felt a small quake this morning a little before 8:00 a.m.

[BGW]

Because I am a good "Mom", I just had to take the 'kids' out early this morning to play!!

[Summer]

Oh, too cute! Those doggies look like they're talking and laughing together. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[LindaBo]

Las Vegas is going to get snow http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif at least up in our mountains, but also down to my house, at least 1 inch.....it is so ////Cold\\\\\ http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/smoking.gif

[Sandman]

Are you ready for more snow? Well, here it comes. It's just starting to snow in Teaford (see live camera above) and the weather radar shows a bunch more moving in right now.

[TOT]

Well, the snow here had mostly gone by last night. I woke up to a whole new white blanket of fresh snow. Beautiful, but i have to work at the lake today. Wish me luck!

[CatdaBrat]

been snowing all morning here ... 7 a.m. now and coming down in thick gobs.

yep -- happens every winter!

[Newcomer]

Woke up to snow on ground here in Coarsegold that stuck, about 1.5 inches

[Summer]

Woke up to at least 3 inches this a.m. - maybe more and its still snowing! Beautiful. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Nascar8Fan]

We got a couple of inches here off of the 425B. It looks like a winter wonderland. Breathtaking! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

My first time to wake up to snow at my home in my life! Yahoo!!!

[Kahlua Kid]

Just started snowing again! WOOHOO!!!!

I LOVE IT!!!

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

[Kahlua Kid]

Fogged in now.

[Kahlua Kid]

Sorry - having fun with my pics!

[Nascar8Fan]

Wow, KK your property is SO beautiful!

[Kahlua Kid]

Thanks Nascar - made even more pretty by this snow and in Spring all the wildflowers (My favorite!)

Not so good for my garden that was about to bud out early - Camelias are about to open, Daffodils were popping open, its killing my Alstromerias (they were so full - got to go cover them to protect them!)

[BGW]

Listen to all you lucky ducks....I have just a very light dusting of snow this morning and fell between 3 and 5 am....and nothing new since! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif I hope there is more on its way.

[Kahlua Kid]

There's more BG - Its falling like crazy here right now - so, just give it about 15 minutes and you should have it! (Unless Deadwood is blocking it from coming over and its stalled here!)

[Yosemite_Wolf]

It started snowing on us at the turn off to Oneils. Big huge flakes coming down on the car... snowed on us all the way down the parkway to the house.. but nothing is sticking http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif. its COOOOOOLD too! 32 degrees.

[BGW]

Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
There's more BG - Its falling like crazy here right now - so, just give it about 15 minutes and you should have it! (Unless Deadwood is blocking it from coming over and its stalled here!)

Yea!! it restarted about a half an hour ago!

[Surfus]

sticking here
I have to keep going out and bang the snow off the dish.
Lets go racing

[SheilaMae]

It's gorgeous outside - snow falling heavy - looks like one of those shake it up water globes.

[beautiful_mess38]

It snowed here in YLP.

35 deg. here right now.

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by Surfus:
sticking here
I have to keep going out and bang the snow off the dish.
Lets go racing

Ya, that's a real hazard when it snows! Can't get your Satellite TV - Newcomer's already been out once with the hose to clear the dish and get his reception back!

Still snowing here! Weeeeeeeee!!!

[beautiful_mess38]

Blow up the "big mama" KK. we can go sliding down your snowy hill on it.

[cak]

Snowing off and on in Cedar Valley; we got about 2 inches over night, and the ridgeline (Calvin Crest) is no longer visible. The Radar (http://www.basslakeca.com/radar.html) makes it seem that this will be the last for a while...

Chain control up and down 41, I see!

[Sandman]

Here we go again... snowing pretty hard in Teaford and the radar shows more on and off all day.

http://thesandman.com/security/camera0.jpg

Check out this radar image (http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=zoom&num=6&delay=15&scale=1.000&noclutter=0&ID=HNX&type=N0R&lat=37.31655502&lon=-119.54883575&label=Bass%20Lake,%20CA&showstorms=0&map.x=371&map.y=207&centerx=400&centery=240)

[monkey]

Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Surfus:
sticking here
I have to keep going out and bang the snow off the dish.
Lets go racing

Ya, that's a real hazard when it snows! Can't get your Satellite TV - Newcomer's already been out once with the hose to clear the dish and get his reception back!

Still snowing here! Weeeeeeeee!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hint: If you spray your dish with Pam cooking spray, the snow will slide off much easier.

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
Blow up the "big mama" KK. we can go sliding down your snowy hill on it.

Great Idea!

But... alas, it finally stopped and the hail came along and it melted away. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/no.gif

Posted pics of our short-lived snow here: http://oakhurstforums.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/524108104/m/8561080551/r/#

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by monkey:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Surfus:
sticking here
I have to keep going out and bang the snow off the dish.
Lets go racing

Ya, that's a real hazard when it snows! Can't get your Satellite TV - Newcomer's already been out once with the hose to clear the dish and get his reception back!

Still snowing here! Weeeeeeeee!!! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hint: If you spray your dish with Pam cooking spray, the snow will slide off much easier. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Would never have thought of that! Thanks!

[Sandman]

It's been snowing and hailing on and off all day and more in the way through the night. I just want the roads to be clear tomorrow for the drive back to Oakland... with a U-Haul trailer behind me.

[Kahlua Kid]

Just had a heck of a slushy tiny snowballs - hail? sleet? Snow? Storm.

Don't know what to call it. Looked like little stryrofoam balls.

Half-snow/Half-ice...

Covered everything white again! So pretty!

[cak]

We just came down 41 from Fish Camp. What a mess. Long sections of sheet ice on some of the curves, and people trying to drive it without chains...

[Sandman]

We got that same snow/hail at my house KK. I was in the Softub when it started to come down.

[Michelle]

we were in oakhurst and it was a mix of hail and snow..

hubby called is snail...lmao I thought it was funny.... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

[Summer]

Looks like things are pretty much back to normal as of now but did awaken to another winter wonderland this morning. Of all times not to have a camera! It's verrrry cold but if we have no precipitation the snow is pretty much over - probably for the year. Anyhow it sure was fun while it lasted!

[jjcheyenne]

I got about 5 inches at my place. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif It was beautiful!! There was still a lot of snow on the ground when I left for work at 3:30 this afternoon. It was beginning to snow again too. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif I took a lot of pics, but don't know how to put them on the computer to show ya all. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/no.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

its 0618 This AM.... its only 30 degrees F. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!

[monkey]

Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
Don't know what to call it. Looked like little stryrofoam balls.
I call that "popcorn" snow.
The wind keeps kicking up here pretty good right now.

[Dodgergirl]

42 degrees & the rain is coming down in Teaford

[Summer]

39 degrees and raining in Ahwahnee - boring - if we "have" to have precipitation I wish it was snow. But have to be thankful for the rain, of course. Without it our wells would run dry. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[BGW]

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e119/bgirl64/westcoast.jpg

[beautiful_mess38]

It was windy and raining so hard in YLP we got no satalite signal, had a hard time with servers too. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rant420.gif

[Dodgergirl]

36 degrees, windy & raining


Well, actually, now it's hailing...With some Thunder & Lightening thrown in for effect...

[beautiful_mess38]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lightingzapA.gif cool

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Its sunny now with big white puffy clouds. The dogs are outside on their chains.... "enjoying" the sunshine (really theyd rather be in the house.......)

[Dodgergirl]

Same here, but wunderground predicts snow for tonite at Bass Lake.... We'll see

[beautiful_mess38]

Friday
Rain and snow likely in the morning...then showers likely in the afternoon. Breezy. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches near 3500 feet. Highs 46 to 56. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

[beautiful_mess38]

Friday
Rain and snow in the morning...then rain showers and snow showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level near 2500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 6 inches. Highs 36 to 46.

copied and pasted from weather underground

[Newcomer]

2500 ft? Hmmmm http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif I heard 5000 ft

[jakobscalpel]

Originally posted by Newcomer:
2500 ft? Hmmmm http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif I heard 5000 ft

2500-3000 was the latest forecast from the Hanford weather service office this morning.

[Dodgergirl]

24 just said snow levels at 2000-2500 feet tomorrow.

we'll see...

[monkey]

We have about 4 inches and coming down hard

[TOT]

They were right. Snow at my house. Coming on 426/223 roads are white starting in Teaford. It stopped sticking around PG&E.

Snowing good and hard but not sticking yet at 426 & 427.

Let the cancellations begin.

[Dodgergirl]

YHS just called, a one hour delay for now...

Got lots of snow in the driveway right now, hope the plows come soon.

[Patagoniamaniac]

snowing like crazy at my homestead...tried making several calls to see if school was cancelled...called Kaat radio and the lady just answered .."IDONT KNOW" even before I said hello..she got hundreds of calls this morning to find out if school was cancelled. It would be nice if they had a hotline for this reason...

[Dodgergirl]

they have a auto calling system. I usually get two calls, one for each of the boys. I guess it depends on your last name how early you get called...

[beautiful_mess38]

You can usually depend on snow = school being delayed or cancelled.

[Patagoniamaniac]

husband just called. says chains are required going up 41...

[Sierra Lady]

CHP stopping cars at the curve going up over deadwood right now, my daughter had to turn around and come back home can't get to Coarsegold right now to work. Need 4 wheel drive or chains. Is it snowing heavy in Coarsegold still?

[Yosemite Joy]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
You can usually depend on snow = school being delayed or cancelled.

Wasuma was on time. The bus driver said the school figured this was the end of the storm (that was at 725 when my daughters bus picked her up) and that they were having school as usual. No early pickup/no late start.

Ahhh, drrrr! It just started snowing again....

My husband is going over deadwood now, or attempting to, in his S2000.

[TOT]

seems to have calmed down, at least here. no snow, just a drizzle of rain. have heard roads including deadwood now plowed.

[Yosemite Joy]

My husband just went over deadwood, in a 2 seater sportscar, without seeing a CHP, any one with chains, pulled over for chains, or any such thing.

[monkey]

Well, it's still dumping snow here. I'd say just under a foot now.

[beautiful_mess38]

Updated: 10:00 am PST on March 3, 2006
Snow Advisory in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon...
Rest of Today
Snow and rain late in the morning...then rain and snow showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level near 1500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches. Highs 38 to 48

[Yosemite Joy]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
Updated: 10:00 am PST on March 3, 2006
Snow Advisory in effect until 4 PM PST this afternoon...
Rest of Today
Snow and rain late in the morning...then rain and snow showers likely and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level near 1500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 5 inches. Highs 38 to 48

...baby it's cold outside...

[Newcomer]

Snowing Heavy in Coarsegold now

[rimalicious]

and Oakhurst too .... KK are you home for this one?

[SierraSnows]

Snowing pretty good in oakhurst and sticking right now.

[TOT]

sticking at 426 & 427. oh my.

[beautiful_mess38]

snowing in YLP

[monkey]

ummm yeah, well over a foot now. Anyone wanna come help shovel?http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_5.gif ('http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS')

[beautiful_mess38]

Sorry Monkey I'm looking for a man with just a hat & scarf on http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

[Nascar8Fan]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[Newcomer]

KK is on her way home. I think this one is going to be more than last time.

[monkey]

We have about 2 inches here. Oh wait, that was the guy checking out today! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Newcomer]

LMAO

[beautiful_mess38]

Now Monkey thats funny http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

[oakhurstleaf]

Way more snow than last time! Just keeps coming and coming. Think we've got about 2-3 inches here in Goldside. If it keeps on, Todd better not even attempt to come home...especially when it gets dark.

[megabytebige]

live cam at mms://www.oakhurstweather.com/live

this will be up as long as it keeps snowing

[Newcomer]

Pretty cool


Originally posted by megabytebige:
live cam at mms://www.oakhurstweather.com/live

this will be up as long as it keeps snowing

[Yosemite Joy]

I have about 2 or 3 inches too...

Still snowing...

My daughter just woke up from her nap. She is thrilled. My satellite isn't finding a signal.

[rimalicious]

These 2 "sets" of photos were taken within less then an hour of each other ...

http://community.webshots.com/album/548209297IaQNVm

[Yosemite Joy]

Chain requirements anywhere besides Big Cedar Valley?

[Californee Girl]

Does anyone have word on Deadwood?

[rimalicious]

This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, March 3, 2006 at 15:51 .



SR 41
[CENTRAL COAST]
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.

[SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM BIG CEDAR SPRINGS (MADERA CO) TO 0.5 MI SOUTH OF
THE YOSEMITE NAT'L PARK BNDRY (MARIPOSA CO)

[Surfus]

What is it with banks CLOSING because of snow.
this the the 2nd time this month that Yosemite bank has closed early! I just heard 3 other banks are closed also

[Surfus]

Originally posted by megabytebige:
live cam at mms://www.oakhurstweather.com/live

this will be up as long as it keeps snowing

That is a GOOD CLEAR STREAM OF VIDEO !

[megabytebige]

the live cam is now offline i will post the two hours of video later.

[Dakota Blue]

Deadwood was open with no chains coming home from work this evening, but very slow going (thank goodness)--very slushy in spots. There was snow on the ground from about a mile below the Overlook Hotel (our pet word for the casino).

[Yosemite_Wolf]

coming up 41 they have the CHAINS REQUIRED 20 miles ahead flashing.... before the light at hwy 145.

[Surfus]

Originally posted by Surfus:
What is it with banks CLOSING because of snow.
this the the 2nd time this month that Yosemite bank has closed early! I just heard 3 other banks are closed also
Im still ticked off
I hope I have enough change for the store today.
Vons would not take my business check for change.

Maybe I will just close because it is sunny today. No one needs heat.
LOL

[beautiful_mess38]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif Ask the banks today why they get snow days and the schools dont.

[Newcomer]

Snow Days? What's a "Snow Day" When I was a kid we had to walk 15 miles uphill in bare feet to school throught 12ft snow drifts until our limbs were black & frostbitten. That's the way it was and we liked it. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif SNL

[beautiful_mess38]

Yep in those days it snowed alot in the valley http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif He forgot to mention he walked 15 miles on the freeway http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/jeep.gif

[John @ 3300ft.]

Keep an eye out for small stream flooding!

Winter Storm Warning in effect 'til Tuesday morning for the Central Sierra Nevada.

Rainfall rates reported in the Santa Cruz Moutains Sunday night up to 2 inches per hour caused flash flood warnings to be posted.

[monkey]

Supposed to get over 4 feet of snow in Fish Camp. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/shout.gif

[Coldwolf]

Originally posted by fastnfurious:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">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 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I have a bottle of Mudslide® in my fridge.

[Yosemite Joy]

Rain is fun...

[BGW]

Originally posted by Coldwolf:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fastnfurious:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">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 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>I have a bottle of Mudslide® in my fridge. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Saving it for a rainy day?? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[Coldwolf]

Nah, I'm saving it for...well for nothing really. I don't particularly like it. It doesn't mix well with my friend Sam. I bought it for someone, and that person arrived ...well, she didn't need more to drink.

[BGW]

Originally posted by Coldwolf:
Nah, I'm saving it for...well for nothing really. I don't particularly like it. It doesn't mix well with my friend Sam. I bought it for someone, and that person arrived ...well, she didn't need more to drink.


http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif I keep telling you I don't like that sissy lala crap...it's SoCo or nothing!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[jakobscalpel]

I'll need to see it to believe it, but the forecast for the end of the week mentioned snow levels of 1000ft by late Friday. They made a comparison between the coming late week storm and a similar storm in December of 1998 that brought snow to the valley floor.

[monkey]

The stupid weathermen all said 4-5 feet of snow at 5000 feet last night, so I closed the Inn for a couple of days and told the staff to take the time off. What happened? NO SNOW. So now I gotta call everyone and tell them they have to work. Grrrrrrrrr. At any rate, I'm glad they were wrong, that much snow would be awful to deal with.

[Poppen Cherry]

It is supposed to snow Thurs. Fri & sat and 5000ft

[monkey]

I heard 1500 feet for Thurs, Fri $ Sat.

[Patagoniamaniac]

heard 1000 today

[monkey]

It was snowing about 15 minutes ago at my house off of 620. Didn't stick, though.

[John @ 3300ft.]

Originally posted by monkey:
It was snowing about 15 minutes ago at my house off of 620. Didn't stick, though.
Howdy "off 620" neighbor!
Here's a link to a weather station nearby if you're near the hwy 41 end of 620.
But, seems to be broken today. Maybe hit by lightning?

http://cdec2.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryFx?BTT

[John @ 3300ft.]

For: 5.4 miles northeast of Oakhurst.
Created: March 07, 2006 10:06pm PST

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Northeast wind 9 mph. Low 28.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy. North wind 7 mph. High 44.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Northwest wind 5 mph. Low 33.

Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. West wind 7 mph. High 42.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Snow accumulation 2 inches. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Northwest wind 7 mph. Low 23.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. High 39.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Low 21.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Snow accumulation 3 inches. Probability of measurable precipitation 40 percent. High 28.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Low 22.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. High 30.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 20 percent. Low 20.

[monkey]

Cool! Thanks.

[Yosemite Joy]

I need to buy a radio.

Maybe the batteries are dead in the weather station? That is what happened to Surfus' station.

[beautiful_mess38]

Statement as of 5:15 AM PST on March 09, 2006


... An usually cold weather system to affect the foothills and Kern
County mountains this weekend...

A weather system originating in the Gulf of Alaska, will
move into the region on Friday, and will linger through the weekend.
The airmass associated with this system is very cold and snow
levels will likely fall to lower foothill elevations in the
1000 to 1500 foot range over the north, and the 1500 to 2000 foot
range in the Kern County mountains, by Sunday morning. The snow
will affect major Highways and passes such as Interstate 5 over the
Grapevine, and Highway 58 over Tehachapi Pass. The exact amount
of moisture with this system is questionable, however snow amounts up
to several inches are certainly possible by late Sunday.

By Monday afternoon, the low is projected to move east of the area
and the threat of snow will end.


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

[Patagoniamaniac]

yeah..I'm excited!

[Sandman]

So, how is the weather up there? I'm gonna be driving up the hill tomorrow evening. They are expecting hail and snow in San Francisco, so imagine this is gonna be an adventurous drive for me. Good thing I have a Jeep. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Dodgergirl]

They're saying snow to 2000 ft tonite & 1000 tomorrow, might rain/snow thru next wednesday...

[Sandman]

Wow! This is going to be very interesting. I may buy some chains for the Jeep just in case.

[rimalicious]

Oakhurst:

Warning Description: Special Weather Statement

Warning Date: 6:00 PM PST on March 9, 2006

WarningSum:...An Usually Cold Weather System To Affect The Foothills And Kern
County Mountains This Weekend...

Warning Message:A weather system originating in the Gulf of Alaska will move into the
region on Friday...and will linger through the weekend. The airmass
associated with this system is very cold...and will destabilize if
any breaks in the clouds allow for afternoon heating. This may result
in the development of strong afternoon and early evening
thunderstorms both Friday and Saturday. These thunderstorms may
produce locally heavy rain...hail...lightning and locally gusty
winds. A mix of rain and snow is also possible Saturday...especially
in heavier showers and thunderstorms.
Because the airmass will be unseasonably cold...snow levels will
likely fall to lower foothill elevations in the 1000 to 1500 foot
range over the north...and the 1500 to 2000 foot range in the Kern
County mountains...by Sunday morning. The snow will affect major
Highways and passes such Interstate 5 over the Grapevine...and
Highway 58 over Tehachapi Pass. The exact amount of moisture with
this system is questionable...however snow amounts up to several
inches are certainly possible by late Sunday.
By Monday afternoon...the low is projected to move east of the area
and the threat of snow will end.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio...or your favorite news source...for
further information on this winter weather event.

[Dodgergirl]

Whe it went to 1000 feet last month, I drove over to my moms, (the back way) picked her up and went down to Bakersfield. No chains. Just waited until they plowed... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[Patagoniamaniac]

Originally posted by John @ 3300ft.:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by monkey:
It was snowing about 15 minutes ago at my house off of 620. Didn't stick, though.
Howdy "off 620" neighbor!
Here's a link to a weather station nearby if you're near the hwy 41 end of 620.
But, seems to be broken today. Maybe hit by lightning?

http://cdec2.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/queryFx?BTT </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey thats where I live!

[Dodgergirl]

It's been raining that frozen ice stuff for awhile, looks like cottage cheese. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/freak.gif

[Kahlua Kid]

It just started snowing here (in Coarsegold)! Not ice or hail, Snow!

Its so pretty to watch! Turned on the porch lights -

Was getting ready to hit the hay, and saw the flakes coming down in our landscape lighting out the window.

Will be a winter white when we wake up tomorrow!

[jakobscalpel]

Still rain in Awhahnee at 2200 ft. I'm hoping for some snow...I might get out of work again!

[jjcheyenne]

It was snowing at my house in North Fork when I left for work about 9:30. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif

[TOT]

it's still dark, so i don't know how much, but we definitely have snow here. hoping the snow plows run early so i can get to work...

[jakobscalpel]

Woke up to about 2 inches on the ground.

[monkey]

about 5 inches in Fish Camp

[Dodgergirl]

YHS school on one hour delay
Bass Lake Schools 2 hour delay

We only got about 3-4 inches & the sky is lookig clear currently. Haven't heard the plows yet, but I'm hoping...

[Kahlua Kid]

A couple inches on the ground here - and its still snowing - lightly. I see the clear skies towards Oakhurst, but off the valley, lots and lots of dark, ominous clouds... Wonder if their coming our way?

[beautiful_mess38]

Got a call at 6:30am Rivergold is on a 1 hour bus delay.

[SheilaMae]

As of 7:02am the CalTrans site says chains req'd from 3 miles south of Coarsegold up...

Last week when it said about the same there were no CHP out when I left for work and I made it over Deadwood just fine. Anybody been over Deadwood yet this morning???

[Yosemite Joy]

Yeah it is all plowed and fine.

[beautiful_mess38]

Hailing like a big dog in YLP

[Yosemite_Wolf]

it was hailing.. then it starting down as snow.. now raining

[Kahlua Kid]

Snowing again here - 2,500 feet altitude - in Coarsegold.

I am simply mesmerized by the snow! Its so beautiful!

[monkey]

KK, seing as you love the snow so much, why don't you grab a shovel and come be mesmerized up here! We sure could use the help! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif And why aren't you at work today young lady?

[Patagoniamaniac]

i WANT MORE SNOW...wHERE'S THE BIG STORM???

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by monkey:
KK, seing as you love the snow so much, why don't you grab a shovel and come be mesmerized up here! We sure could use the help! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif And why aren't you at work today young lady?

Love to - but I don't know how to drive in the snow! or put chains on - we have them in the 4x4 so we can tell the officers we're legal - but don't make me put those things on or there might be a free comedy show!(So Cal Girl you know!) http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

I've got 30 vacation days (the max I can carry at work so I cannot accrue anymore until I get down below 30 and I either use them or lose them - so I'm a usin them... )

We're painting my office (or should I say, finishing it finally!) We had it almost done when we moved in... we were painting fools, but then, somehow, we ran out of steam and never cut it in near the ceiling - so today, we're taping and painting!

Onward and upward to the next home improvement - Check item #658 off the list of 19,876,432,567,434 things to do.

[Nascar8Fan]

It's snowing here now! 425B in Oakhurst. Glad I didn't think of taking the kids to school after the 2 hour delay. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[Patagoniamaniac]

yeah!!! here comes the snow!

[Patagoniamaniac]

Originally posted by Nascar8Fan:
It's snowing here now! 425B in Oakhurst. Glad I didn't think of taking the kids to school after the 2 hour delay. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

I know! now I'm worried..shoot!

[TOT]

Originally posted by Patagoniamaniac:
i WANT MORE SNOW...wHERE'S THE BIG STORM???

ah. so you're to blame for this. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[monkey]

I've got 30 vacation days
We're painting my office (or should I say, finishing it finally!) We had it almost done when we moved in... we were painting fools, but then, somehow, we ran out of steam and never cut it in near the ceiling - so today, we're taping and painting!

Does not sound like a vacaation day to me!