Yosemite Area Weather

[Nascar8Fan]

did you take your kids?
Originally posted by Patagoniamaniac:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">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! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

[oakhurstleaf]

Fickle weather, we have.

I did take the kids to school with the 2-hr delay...school was going to be dismissed at regular times. At 10 am, snow was melting and it was sunny with large patches of blue sky. By 11, in town, it was looking threatening and I'm thinking....I better load up on some groceries (got someone to cover for me at work)...by 11:50, as I'm leaving Vons, it's snowing. 1 hr later, it's sunny again...ah, what a day! Now it's looking threatening again.

I'm glad the kids did have school today...I like to grocery shop alone. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif

[BGW]

Just lots of teflon snow (no-stick) here today. I am cuious to see what the next few days bring. We did rearrange plans to stay closer to home as I am not a whiz with chains. Tho-I can always count on Smiley helping me out if I am heading north on 41

[rimalicious]

I stayed home with the kids today. Didn't know what the day would bring and didn't want to have to worry about it all day at work.

[Yosemite Joy]

Wish it would snow like mad.

[beautiful_mess38]

Me Too http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Messy.. i walked the lake two loops today with Topaz.. let me know if ya can walk tuesday AM or thurs AM.

I bet Sammy is drooling over the new dog pen.....

[Kahlua Kid]

And here it goes again! Was sunny for a little while... now back to the white stuff tumblin' down.

And, yup, it was quite a vacation day! At least every time I looked out the windows it was snowing til a couple hours ago.

[Dodgergirl]

26 degrees & it just started snowing again

[Yosemite Joy]

getting my wish http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

[monkey]

Channel 30 was in town reporting snow in Oakhurst.

[Dodgergirl]

Just talked to a friend driving in, he said theres a lot of rain in Merced, so it should hit us soon.

[Yosemite Joy]

My husband can not see the road. He is just getting to the Chevron outside of Fresno. The hail is so heavy that cars are swerving around, out of their lanes, because they can not see the lines.

Crazy. He's pulling over for a minute, just got the **** scared out of him.

[beautiful_mess38]

Wow that is nuts. Hope he makes it home ok. Keep us updated YJ.

[Yosemite Joy]

His windshield wipers stopped working after the hail built up. He had to pull off the road, blind.

I think he is okay now. Not answering his cell phone.

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
His windshield wipers stopped working after the hail built up. He had to pull off the road, blind.

I think he is okay now. Not answering his cell phone.

Oh my goodness! How scary!

[Yosemite Joy]

41 is completely closed from Coarsegold to Oakhurst. for at least 2 hours. No traffic allowed.

[beautiful_mess38]

This highway information is the latest reported as of Friday, March 10, 2006 at 19:08 .



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

[SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA]
IS CLOSED FROM 1.6 MI NORTH OF COARSEGOLD TO THE JCT OF SR 49
/IN OAKHURST/ (MADERA 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 BDRY (MARIPOSA CO)

[Newcomer]

Big Cell just hanging over area
http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode...ax=9999&avg_off=9999 (http://www.wunderground.com/radar/radblast.asp?zoommode=pan&prevzoom=zoom&num=6&frame=0&delay=15&scale=0.330&noclutter=0&ID=HNX&type=N0R&showstorms=0&lat=37.21290588&lon=-119.73072815&label=Coarsegold,%20CA&map.x=400&map.y=240&scale=0.330&centerx=451&centery=509&showlabels=1&rainsnow=0&lightning=0&lerror=20&num_stns_min=2&num_stns_max=9999&avg_off=9999)

[beautiful_mess38]

Loud thunder in YLP

[Yosemite Joy]

All alone hoping the power doesn't go out.

crap.

[Yosemite Joy]

according to my MILs scanner police are reporting up to 3inches of snow at Ave 15. Yes. Thatis what I said.

[beautiful_mess38]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif in YLP

[Kahlua Kid]

I hope everyone who has to travel tonite in the snow will be ok.

Its still going here - can't see nothing but white everywhere... not the road, not the patio, nothing...

Monkey: I think we need you to come show us how to shovel snow! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Husband stopped by the Broken bit. Can't call no cell coverage... just enough to be able to text message. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[Californee Girl]

My husband just called to say that he would rather attempt Deadwood without chains than go back through Coarsegold. This is me completely panicked.

[beautiful_mess38]

its snowing and sticking in YLP, Can't imagine driving in this.

[Yosemite Joy]

about 4-5 inches here. still snowing. husband still stuck in traffic.

accident on gabbys corner.

[Dodgergirl]

Talked to my friend, he had to turn around at Coarsegold & go up the 200 to teaford.
We still have lots of snow coming down & the kids have about 6 inches at the Condos in Oakhurst.

[Yosemite Joy]

I wish my husband would get home. It has been 2 hours now that he has been stuck in coarsegold.

[Yosemite Joy]

He thinks they are making everyone go back to coarsegold.

power off twice now.

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
He thinks they are making everyone go back to coarsegold.

power off twice now.

I'm so sorry YJ, this must be awful for you! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[TOT]

well, looks like everyone's wishes for a big snow paid off. i'm glad to be home, i must say that. more snow here than i've seen in quite some time. and it's still coming.

was told deadwood is closed (ya'll already knew that) and that they might be closing more roads. over a foot of snow (no idea how much tho) at bass lake.

ya'll are in my thoughts.

[Yosemite Joy]

DH refuses to turn around until a guy with a badge and gun tells him too. He has an infant and a pregnant wife at home after all! With no dry firewood, though I have chains and know how to use them, if I have to, to leave here.

[Yosemite Joy]

Well just as I pushed enter the phone rang and he tells me that he had to turn around.

There are ******* snow plows sitting in front of my husband, and they wont plow and alow cars to go behind them? what the hell?

**** my power just went out again.

im gonna cry

[Yosemite Joy]

ok i wanted a couple inches.

these cal trans people have obviously never lived in north dakota. we drove on ice there.

they have 41 closed both directions from 200 on. my husband cant get to fresno, cant get to ylp, what is he supposed to do? idiot cal trans.

i want my tax money back.

[Yosemite Joy]

my power just went out two more times.

i heard a tree fall. crack, BOOM someplace across the street.

[rimalicious]

WOW - this is from the CHP website

No Time Type Location Area
0998 10:14PM Traffic Collision - No Details SR41 AT ROAD 222 Mariposa
0991 10:06PM Traffic Collision - No Details SR41 AT GABBYS CURVE Mariposa
0984 10:01PM Traffic Collision - Ambulance Responding MCKINLEY AV JWO POLK AV Fresno
0981 9:57PM Traffic Hazard ROAD 415 JWO SR41 Mariposa
0980 9:54PM Traffic Hazard MODOC RD AT PICAYUNE RD Mariposa
0979 9:53PM Traffic Hazard SR41 AT DEADWOOD MOUNTAIN RD Mariposa
0977 9:51PM Traffic Collision - No Injuries SR165 JNO SR140 Merced
0970 9:45PM Traffic Collision - No Injuries TEGNER RD AT AUGUST AV Merced
0960 9:40PM Traffic Collision - No Injuries EB SR180 TO SB SR41 CON Fresno
0955 9:37PM Traffic Collision - No Details SR49 AT GOLDSIDE Mariposa
0908 8:56PM Traffic Collision - No Details SR41 JNO YOSEMITE LAKES PK Mariposa
0906 8:48PM Traffic Collision - No Injuries SR41 JNO ONEALS TURNOFF Mariposa
0853 8:00PM Traffic Collision - Major Injuries AVENUE 7 1/2 AT ROAD 9 Madera

[Dodgergirl]

We've got over a foot here right now. YJ, hope your husband make sit home safely tonight. Do you have heat? You said something about no firewood, the woodstove is our only source of heat, I'm wondering about you. Jack came home up road 200 & around to Teaford, but theres no way the 426 is passable now.

[Yosemite Joy]

hes stuck in coarsegold. chp said give it up until tomorrow. I have propane heat too, and i turned it up to 85 in case the power stays out.

there is no way keith can get home. his little sports car isnt going to make it around (620) without seriously putting his life in jeopardy. He has chains on. Going to sleep on the side of the road after he finds a gas station with electricity.

Coarsegold has no electricity.

[jakobscalpel]

Watch out for falling trees everyone. I just went out for a walk and saw one fall across the street, plus a couple assorted limbs from another big oak in our yard.

[Yosemite Joy]

i think somehting fell on my house oh my god a huge branch just fell off the tree on to my propane tank right next to my house

i wish my husband was here

[Yosemite Joy]

yeah so the branch fell on the propane tank and six feet away it fell on my power lines so they are on the ground

i have to call pge before my power goes out.

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif this is kind of scary

i jumped on the baby (who is asleep) when i heard the crack, it sounded very close was afraid it was goingto come through the roof. the tree has large limbs over the house, but luckily it was one about 6 feet away from the house.

oh my god

[Yosemite Joy]

called pge

[Yosemite_Wolf]

no satalitte signal.. and I heard a branch creak REALLY loud when i went out to let the verra wet doggies inside.

[Yosemite Joy]

scared. snowing again.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

YLP has electricity (knock on wood). The CHP were turning cars around at Oneals turn off. YJ, your hubby should go back down the hill to Fresno or maybe get a room at Mama Lolys. Hes gonna freeze his tush off in that car! I couldnt believe it coming up the hill. .there was LOTS of snow on the road between ave 12 and 15.
then it stopped til i got to 1000 feet elev.

[ginpole]

the snow plows can't clear the road if the flatlanders don't stay out of the way. my partner and i got stuck behind a solid 1/2 mile of people with out chains stopping in the middle of the road south of rd 416. sat there 45 minutes. no reason to drive up in the mountains with out chains!!

[Yosemite Joy]

the rest of the tree just fell on the house

oh my god i am scared

[Yosemite Joy]

snowing again... i am freaking out

[SheilaMae]

YJ - Can you go to your in-laws???

[SierraSnows]

There seems to be so much drama going on here tonight!! I am sure this will be all over with soon. I lived in Vermont for three years and this is nothing! Trees fall and power goes out and we all survive.

[Yosemite Joy]

I was born and lived in vermont for years. i also lived in north dakota for a few years.

I realise this is essentially "nothing" but to a pregnant woman who is alone with a one year old, and her husband is stuck on the other side of the mountain with trees falling on her electrical lines next to her propane tank and on her house.... it sure as hell doesn't feel like "nothing".

I can not leave. I am afraid that if I leave I will get stuck with an infant in the snow.

[SierraSnows]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
I was born and lived in vermont for years. i also lived in north dakota for a few years.

I realise this is essentially "nothing" but to a pregnant woman who is alone with a one year old, and her husband is stuck on the other side of the mountain with trees falling on her electrical lines next to her propane tank and on her house.... it sure as hell doesn't feel like "nothing".

I can not leave. I am afraid that if I leave I will get stuck with an infant in the snow.

Dont you have friends or neighbors to help you in your situation? If I had power lines down around my house and was afraid and alone and pregnant I would have called someone to help me out instead of being on this forum. If it is that serious get someone to help you! Geez dont just sit there helplessly!!

[Yosemite Joy]

Uh okay. Yeah, let's see.... my husband is at Texaco in Coarsegold. Stranded there because he can't get over Deadwood.

My mother in law is about 2 miles down the road, with snow all over the road, and I think it would be pretty stupid to go driving and risk getting stuck, getting hit by another moron, or whatever with an infant in the car.

I am on the forum because what else am I supposed to do? My power is so low I can't turn on a television, I don't have neighbors I can go traipsing through the snow and woods, and falling trees with an infant to go see.

Oh, well let's see. I called PGE, 911, Roma. Nothing. No one can get here, there have been numerous accidents by morons who put tires on the front wheels when they have RWD.

Oh geez well if I were you I would spend less time judging other people, especially ones who are defensive and very independent and intelligent and more time shutting the hell up. Who am I supposed to call? I have called everyone. I am willing to bet you are not pregnant, don't have children, nor a clue of what you are talking about.

Who the hell is going to come here and rescue me? 911 wont even come. Or at least they haven't yet. What an assholish thing to say to someone.

[SierraSnows]

Tires are supposed to go on the front wheels.

I am not judging you any more then you are judging me. I have two children and no I am not pregnant. But I am a single mom and My soon to be husband is stuck in fresno also and I do know what I am talking about. I just do not over react this will all pass and that is what I was trying say. There is no reason to attack me and try to have a little faith and everything will be ok. You really need to calm down and everything will be ok. This is a forum and please refrain from telling me to shut the H*** up. That is uncalled for.

[Yosemite Joy]

Ahh, not if you have RWD and one set. Duh. And that is what happened to one moron in front of my husband.

Yeah, well when a tree falls on your house, no one can help you, you can't really do much but hang out on the other side of the house and wait.. come talk to me. Otherwise maybe you shouldn't be judging me.

I do believe that telling me that I was doing something wrong or terribly irresponsible by staying in my house, was pretty inappropriate as well. If 911 told me to go venture into the woods I may of taken their advice. Some stranger named Michelle on a forum? Nah, don't think so.

Thanks though. Have a nice night.

[Californee Girl]

Im here with ya YJ. My daughter is having a sleepover, and my husband ended up in Fresno for the night. Want me to come over? Want me to add you to my IM and keep you occupied? I dont know about you, but I dont sleep so well without him at least in the house with me.

[SierraSnows]

Maybe you meant chains in your post.
but you put tires.

I did not say you were irresponsible or doing something wrong but from your posts it sounded rather serious like it was a hazard to be in the house..
I did not know you lived in the the woods and had no neighbors. I just thought maybe you could get some help from someone who was close to you.

[Yosemite Joy]

Originally posted by Californee Girl:
Im here with ya YJ. My daughter is having a sleepover, and my husband ended up in Fresno for the night. Want me to come over? Want me to add you to my IM and keep you occupied? I dont know about you, but I dont sleep so well without him at least in the house with me.
That's very nice of you. My husband just got home, and I am okay now. The tree is competely on my house though...it is crazy outside!! It looks unreal, the tree I mean. I hope PG and E comes soon to check out the power line, I am grateful as hell that the power is on enough that I was able to use my internet all night.

I hope you fare well tonight without your husband CG.. I do not recommend that you go driving, anyone, because my husband just drove 49 up to here and he says cars were all over the place, and it is snowing like a.. well.. its snowing like nuts.

I am finally going to bed. I have been up since 6 am, and if anyone reads my myspace you know what kind of day I had before all this happened.

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

Thank you for listening my friends. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[civic accord honda]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
Uh okay. Yeah, let's see.... my husband is at Texaco in Coarsegold. Stranded there because he can't get over Deadwood.

My mother in law is about 2 miles down the road, with snow all over the road, and I think it would be pretty stupid to go driving and risk getting stuck, getting hit by another moron, or whatever with an infant in the car.

I am on the forum because what else am I supposed to do? My power is so low I can't turn on a television, I don't have neighbors I can go traipsing through the snow and woods, and falling trees with an infant to go see.

Oh, well let's see. I called PGE, 911, Roma. Nothing. No one can get here, there have been numerous accidents by morons who put tires on the front wheels when they have RWD.

Oh geez well if I were you I would spend less time judging other people, especially ones who are defensive and very independent and intelligent and more time shutting the hell up. Who am I supposed to call? I have called everyone. I am willing to bet you are not pregnant, don't have children, nor a clue of what you are talking about.

Who the hell is going to come here and rescue me? 911 wont even come. Or at least they haven't yet. What an assholish thing to say to someone.


You did say morons that put tires on front wheels of RWD. Don't all cars have front tires?
I have never seen a car without front tires.

[jakobscalpel]

What a surreal night. Between watching limbs fall down, moving my son to another room to sleep because his room is under an oak tree, watching about 4 episodes of Lost - season 2, drinking several beers, and trying to figure out how I was going to get 2 miles down the road to YJs house if she needed help, this has been a night unique in my life.

Damn, another tree just went...

Tomorrow will be an interesting day.

[jakobscalpel]

Originally posted by fastnfurious:
You did say morons that put tires on front wheels of RWD. Don't all cars have front tires?
I have never seen a car without front tires.

What, exactly, were you trying to accomplish with this post?

[civic accord honda]

Originally posted by jakobscalpel:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by fastnfurious:
You did say morons that put tires on front wheels of RWD. Don't all cars have front tires?
I have never seen a car without front tires.

What, exactly, were you trying to accomplish with this post? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Well actually it sounded sorta funny about the tires.. I was not trying to accomplish anything. It seems everyone is angry tonight and very jumpy. I am not out to anger anyone sorry if everyone thinks so.

[BGW]

I hope everyone made it safely home and through the night. It is absolutely beautiful out right now. But I am also aware there going to be lots of folks needing assitance today. Those of you with older nieghbors...please don't forget about them. while out playing with kids today check on your neighbors and their homes.

There are going to be a lot of trees down and lot of people without heat or power.

YJ - I am happy your Hubby made it home in one piece. How bad is the tree damage? Me I get all freaky during fire season. I understand your fears during the night.

I still have power, heat, water thankfully...but trees and limbs are going to be coming down all day so who knows. I will walk my road later. A tree usually falls and blocks the road during storms like this.

Myst--

I am glad you have a back-up plan for today...but this beauty today can only be reflective of a beautiful bride!!

[Nascar8Fan]

Very good point BG. I think I will walk up the hill and check on the nice old man who lives alone. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif That's why we live in the mountains because we are caring, down to earth people. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/yes.gif
Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
Those of you with older nieghbors...please don't forget about them. while out playing with kids today check on your neighbors and their homes.

[Dodgergirl]

OK, just read this all the way through. The forums are a great place to come for advice, but, I, too, have come here when I was upset, just to have some company, or release my anxieties.
YJ, you were in the right place. If you'd of really needed someone there, one of us would of found a way. WE ARE NOT just a bunch of avatars on a site,

WE ARE A COMMUNITY.
WE PLAY NICE
WE DON'T CALL NAMES

Anyone can come here when they're feeling lonely or vulnerable & YJ, if we kept you sane while you were starting to freak, then we did what we're here for. Just try not to fall into it & call names, OK?

Mat is off line for a couple days & Surf is in Salt Lake, and I really don't want to close this topic, so be good, OK, kids? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif

Remember, this is the How's the Weather thread, if someone wants to start a thread on tires, tire chains, tires on cars, etc., Go For It!

Oh, and it's sunny currently in Teaford, 26 degrees & we ended up with about 18 inches of snow.
More is supposedly in it's way, so prepare.

[Dodgergirl]

This highway information is the latest reported as of Saturday, March 11, 2006 at 09:46 .



[SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA]
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 BDRY (MARIPOSA CO)

IS REOPENED FROM 1.6 MI NORTH OF COARSEGOLD TO THE JCT OF SR 49
/IN OAKHURST/ (MADERA CO) 0942 HRS ON 3/11/06


And from The National Weather Service

CAZ093-120800-
MARIPOSA MADERA AND FRESNO COUNTY FOOTHILLS-
935 AM PST SAT MAR 11 2006

UPDATED FOR SNOW ADVISORY


SNOW ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING

REST OF TODAY
NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. NEW SNOW
ACCUMULATION UP TO 5 INCHES. HIGHS 34 TO 44. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 80 PERCENT.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS.
LOWS 23 TO 31.

SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW
LEVEL 1500 FEET. HIGHS 36 TO 46.

SUNDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN
THE EVENING. SNOW LEVEL RISING TO 2500 FEET. LOWS 26 TO 34.

MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. HIGHS 42 TO 52.

MONDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN.
LOWS 29 TO 37.

TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 50 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS
44 TO 54.

TUESDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 31 TO 39.

WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. HIGHS 47 TO 57.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 32 TO 40.

THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. HIGHS 48 TO 58.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN
SHOWERS. LOWS 34 TO 42.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A 40 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN. HIGHS
48 TO 58.

&&
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
MARIPOSA 40 25 41 / 80 40 30
OAKHURST 39 22 41 / 80 50 30
=

[monkey]

All I can say is wow. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[Dodgergirl]

Just started snowing again...

[CatdaBrat]

Yep, snowing like mad in NF again.

[SierraSnows]

Snowing pretty good in Oakhurst again.

[monkey]

I was clearing off my hot tub so I can use it later and saw an ambulance off the road at my driveway. So, I went to help dig it out and then I cleared my driveway. Of course, now it is snowing again. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif At least the ambulance was not on a big emergency call, someone that lives across the street that slipped and may have broken her ankle.

[rimalicious]

I just got the pics from yesterday and this morning posted. There are some pics from last weekend's snow here too.

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

[oakhurstleaf]

Yep, it's snowing good in Oakhurst...well, out here in Goldside anyway. Had a power outage in the early morning hours lasting till about 7:30, and another one about 9 ish lasting less than an hour. Hope there's no more! Have had a few quick zip-outs. No power outage in downtown Oakhurst...we were worried about the briskets! Todd's is open! But may close a little earlier if it gets too much...Free Ribs for anyone with 4WD or chains who'll drive Todd home (kidding or maybe not http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/wink3.gif).

Up to 5 in of fresh snow expected from 4 to 10 pm in Oakhurst and other southern Sierra Nevada foothill locales. Whoa...on top of what we already have. Guess my brother from Cypress won't be able to make it in tonight...I don't think he'll even be able to get over the Grapevine if there's snow there too!

[BGW]

Wow! I don't think I have ever seen it snow like this in Oakhurst. I am stocked up on everything and ready to stay home for awhile http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[Summer]

Wow! I don't think I have ever seen it snow like this in Oakhurst. I am stocked up on everything and ready to stay home for awhile
Bgirl, how long have you lived in Oakhurst? We've lived here for 6 yrs. and this is the most snow we've ever seen here. BTW, I'm using your idea of filling buckets of water for the toilets, also filled the tub. I pre-made coffee, sandwiches and soup so we can heat on the wood stove. We were out of electro all night long until 11:00 a.m. today. It has been snowing steadily for about 2 hrs. now and looks like at least 4 inches of new snow - and supposed to last into the night! Undoubtedly the electro will go off again and we'll probably be in snow drifts up to our thighs!

[BGW]

Summer! funny you should ask how long I have lived here! It was 10 years ago this very weekend that I followed the snow plow over the William Sells bridge on 49 and on in to Oakhurst....yep in the moving van! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

[Summer]

Well Happy 10th anniversary Bgirl!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[oakhurstleaf]

One of my brothers has lived here for almost 15 years...he said it's never snowed like this in all the time he's been here. His home's in Yosemite Forks...and they've gotten good dustings before, nothing that lasted long or required plowing or shoveling in 15 yrs...he thinks this is very unusual, maybe a once in 20-yr thing.

[allsierra123]

Hey of he is stuck and needs a way home,I will be out creeping around helping people oout of the snow tonight.So Let me know.I will check in periodicly.

[Dodgergirl]

Still snowing heavily up here, I was told when we bought the place that about 5 years ago Teaford was 'snowed in' with 3 feet of snow for 3 days.

[BGW]

This is kind of obvious at this point. Talked to Coldwolf a little while ago..he says the roads are clear so far. He hasn't been down my road yet!!http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif


Snow Advisory In Effect Until 10 Pm Pst This Evening...

Warning Message:The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Snow
Advisory for the southern Sierra Nevada foothills...which is in
effect until 10 PM PST this evening.
Snow will increase in coverage and intensity by this afternoon.
Additional snow accumulations of up to 5 inches are possible.
The impact on travel of any snow accumulation in this area is
significant.
A Snow Advisory means that periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties.
Be prepared for snow covered roads...limited visibilities...and
use caution while driving.

[BGW]

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
Still snowing heavily up here, I was told when we bought the place that about 5 years ago Teaford was 'snowed in' with 3 feet of snow for 3 days.

That is the same time Bass Lake was snowed in and w/o power for 4 days. I had power heat and water during that time too and ended up with a house full of friends and coworkers. Was actually kind of fun.

[MtnBreeze]

Hasn't snowed this much recently but I moved here in 1973 and it snowed 4 feet in 4 hours that year in February or March...at least I think it was that year..or 74....but power was out for 2 weeks in North Fork (We lived in Cascadel Woods) The snow level was down to Fresno that nite and we commuted from there...made it to South Fork and walked the rest of the way up to Cascadel in like 4 to 5 ft of snow. Hahaha what an adventure. Heres my rental looking from my front door this morning!!!

[monkey]

Nice job shoveling . Bet you could make big bucks renting yourself out. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

Power went out in YLP at 1am. woke up to tree branches falling and a tree fell on my nieghbors house. dont think thier home though. Power finally came on at 4:30pm.
There are alot of fallen trees and branches in ylp.
And yes home alone with 3 little kids, but I'm not the type to panic until I have too. and luckly in YLP we have nieghbors I have 2 very good friends on each side of me 1/2 mile away. No biggie really.

However did get the tree trimmed where the branch was so heavy with snow it was at my bedroom window. Had it broke off would have landed in bed with me. So thats taken care of if it snows again tonight.

Wow what a storm.

[Kim]

Am I gonna be able to get home tonight, or am I stuck in Fresno for another night?

[monkey]

Power is out in Fish Camp and PG&E has no idea when they will be able to even look for where the problem is. They said we are low priority and there are so many other issues due to the storm. I bet it will be a couple of days http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

Originally posted by Kim:
Am I gonna be able to get home tonight, or am I stuck in Fresno for another night?

Kim if you can make it to YLP stop at my house. I have a guest room. You have my numbers dont you?

[monkey]

I just looked at the satelite and it looks like it's over for now.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

I couldnt get over Deadwood earlier at 1230. but its not snowing now. you should be ok... just dont try to get gass in Coarsegold cos ppl were stocking up and filling up all of their gas cans. Took me 20 min to fight for a pump at shell in CG. My house is open to ya too Kim if ya need a bed.

[Kim]

Thanks Messy and Wolfie...it would beafter 10 because we have to go watch the Falcons kick some more ***...I have your numbers Ms. Messy but I'll do my best not to wake you uphttp://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Kim... sling a kiss to #27 for me http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif woo hoo!

and link to my snow pics: YLP Snow pics (http://community.webshots.com/user/yosemite_wolf)

check em out http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Summer]

Great pics YW. And I can't believe how much Delaney looks like Mommy and Grandma!

[beautiful_mess38]

Here's a link to my snow pics

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPh...7466&security=TPhypp (http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=548467466&security=TPhypp)

[Yosemite_Wolf]

great pics!!!!!!

[Kahlua Kid]

OMG! I've never been in snow like this in my entire life - never lived in it, never walked in it, never drove in it! Have been to the snow, but usually on a nice sunny day to ski - (Keep laughin, yup, SOCal girl!)

We've been without power since Friday night around 10:00 p.m. - saw a transformer blow near us - big flash of light, and a pole was down too. just got power back last night around 11:00 p.m.

I stood outside, in Beau's stall with him - he was freaking out, Friday night for about an hour to try to calm him down. The full moon was making everything glow -even through the thick snow clouds. But I couldn't see or make out where the moon must have been. But I could see where I was walking with a faint glow and dark gray shades.

I listened to the quiet, interupted every 2 minutes with a crackling, and snapping and whishing sound of giant oak limbs falling all around me - and our Neighbors' Eucalyptus grove was completely fallen over and broken down. He has over 200 eucalyptus trees in there - (That's what was freaking Beau out). Sounded first like gun shots. It was a sound I'll never forget.

My elation with the snow had been lost when these grand oaks were being taken by this seemingly harmless snow. 100 year oaks losing the battle for their limbs. All over our neighborhood limbs are broken off and even some trees 20-30 feet tall completely fallen over roots up.

Thankfully we've only lost a few limbs. But one of our 100 year + Oak has given up 3 giant limbs and it now looks deformed. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cry.gif

We were out Friday night at 11:00 p.m. when we noticed our Dogwoods, Redbuds, Pears, Live Oaks were so laden with snow they were bent to the ground, many lying flat, we shook them free - a cold, frostbitten endeavor, but I think it saved our trees! Couldn't shake our 60 foot oaks though... no saving some of their limbs.

Our neighbor who has lived here in his house for 16 years said this is the heaviest snow he's seen since being here. Last heavy snow was sometime around 1997.

Another neighbor told me this snow rivals a 1968 snow - the last time Coarsegold received this much snow.

No more snow please... no longer mesmerized! The Oaks just can't take it.

Although, looking outside, dark gray clouds rolling in again this morning and a very light snow starting.

Our Upper Pasture:

[Kahlua Kid]

I took a boatload of pictures... will need to post later when have time. Need to work on Mystee's wedding pix today too!

But here are just a couple...

Our backyard:

[Mr. Man]

I know what you mean. It's sad when the Old Oaks give way and one of their arms fall off. I have about 2 feet of snow here in North Fork. I've only seen some small branchs breaking so far. Not as bad as the snow 4 years ago, power was out for 5 days here.

[Kahlua Kid]

Our 4-Runner - covered... THe Live Oaks behind usually are perky and standing up - not laying down or pushed down to the ground or on the 4-Runner.

I expected Oakhurst and Deadwood Pass/Thornberry to have way more snow than us - we're behind the Bohna Rodeo Grounds... But we got double what they got judging from the rooftop accumulations.

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by beautiful_mess38:
Here's a link to my snow pics

http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPh...7466&security=TPhypp (http://community.webshots.com/myphotos?action=viewAllPhotos&albumID=548467466&security=TPhypp)

I love Delaney and CJ sledding! Way too cute!

[beautiful_mess38]

Snowing again in ylp 28 deg. It was 22 when I went to bed last night.
I wonder how much we're going to get today.

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
Kim... sling a kiss to #27 for me http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif woo hoo!

and link to my snow pics: YLP Snow pics (http://community.webshots.com/user/yosemite_wolf)

check em out http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

I love the Gypsy Interpretive Dancing! Dakota as usual looks beautiful!

[Kahlua Kid]

The sun just peeked through! Maybe we'll get some of this white stuff melted!

[beautiful_mess38]

No sun and still snowing here.

[oakhurstleaf]

No new snow here. Yesterday about 5 after a a couple hours of no snow, we drove out on 49 toward Nippinawasse...the sky was clearing and sunny from the west and it eventually cleared over Oakhurst. Almost full moon last night.

The snow is not melting here. Yet. The sun peaked thru for a little while...but now it's cloudy and I can see dark clouds to the North (Yosemite way) and overcast Deadwood way.
What to expect? The snow advisory yesterday that was in effect from 4 until 10 pm was obviously dead wrong for our area.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

It was snowing here 20 min ago... big white fluffy flakes. really really pretty this morning.

[Dodgergirl]

Hazardous Weather Outlook
For: 8.4 miles northeast of Oakhurst.
Created: March 12, 2006 09:01:59 PST

Today: Numerous snow showers. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. South wind 18 mph. High 32.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Southwest wind 8 mph. Low 19.

Monday: Partly cloudy. East wind 7 mph. High 38.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow. Probability of measurable precipitation 30 percent. Southeast wind 9 mph. Low 23.

Tuesday: Snow. Snow accumulation 4 inches. Probability of measurable precipitation 70 percent. Southwest wind 9 mph. High 35.

Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. Low 26

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
Hazardous Weather Outlook

Tuesday Night: Scattered snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 inch. Probability of measurable precipitation 60 percent. Low 26

More snow!!! Wow!

The sun keeps peeking through, but there are more gray clouds than sun. Still very light now.

Maybe we'll be snowed in and I won't be able to get to work! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Mr. Man]

I've had enough snow. I'm glad I stocked up. But I still want to go to the store. I haven't lost power, or my Dish network, or Sirius radio the whole weekend. It's beautiful, but time to melt.

[Dodgergirl]

Originally posted by Mr. Man:
I've had enough snow. I'm glad I stocked up. But I still want to go to the store. I haven't lost power, or my Dish network, or Sirius radio the whole weekend. It's beautiful, but time to melt.

We've been fine, too. I'm gonna stay home until tomorrow morning when I leave for work at 6, Hope the 426 is clear.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

KK.. maybe we can write each other "snowed in"excuses for work! I need one for tonight. LOL. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rofl5.gif

sometimes its a pain having all wheel drive! But at least the city folks dont realise that Subarus and Jeeps get through most anything!

[Dakota Blue]

There's icicles outside my window here in downtown Oakhurst. There was quite a bit of snowmelt yesterday afternoon, but now we're in a deep freeze. I woke up at 3AM to a very strange sound--it sounded like someone was pushing a wheelbarrel by my window and dropping big rocks along the way. I heard it again a bit later, and got up to see what it was; it was the sound of ice sheets cracking under the weight of vehicles going in and out of the complex. I'm a bit spooked about driving to work tomorrow over Deadwood down to Fresno due to the ice. If anyone's gone over Deadwood this morning I'd be very interested in hearing how it went.

[oakhurstleaf]

Here's a pic of me, my BIG cat Milo, Todd and our son Dillon in front of our house, roadside, yesterday morning about 8 am. Sorry it's huge...I don't know how to reduce it (my Dad took it).

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f182/oakhurstleaf/Lots_Snow_7_AM_3_12_016.jpg

[BGW]

I love the photo Leaf!! I am going to pretend I am over my cold today and venture out and play myself! Got my snowman kit all put together...I'm ready!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

now i know what Oakhurstleaf looks like!
we ARE doing tuesday lunch at Todds right? cos I have a Yosemite Sun copy for Alice..... Im bringing my camera to lunch too!

[Dodgergirl]

Just started snowing again in Teaford

[oakhurstleaf]

It just started snowing here too in Goldside.

[SierraSnows]

snow in oakhurst

[oakhurstleaf]

And you got to see me for the first time in my jammie pants no less! You've held on to that paper for me? Thank you! I'll see ya on Tuesday if everything works out.

Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
now i know what Oakhurstleaf looks like!
we ARE doing tuesday lunch at Todds right? cos I have a Yosemite Sun copy for Alice..... Im bringing my camera to lunch too!

[rimalicious]

no snow at my house all day

[rimalicious]

Originally posted by rimalicious:
no snow at my house all day
I spoke too soon ... light snow now

[oakhurstleaf]

It stopped here soon after I posted...so there must be some little snow cells floating around.

[beautiful_mess38]

Sun here in YLP but I see the dark luminous clouds behind me.

[Sandman]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
And before you say another word, I have a laptop and wireless. My cordless phone is not working any longer, it says "out of range" but my wireless has just enough juice to give me a yellow bar. My lights are so dim they could be candles. But at least I have lights. And it is 75 degrees in here thank God, because I pumped the heater up to 85 three hours ago.

Man what the hell did I do to you? It isn't like I am dying. I was afraid. I haven't ever dealt with trees falling. They don't do that often when you live in an area where you get sufficent snow every winter to sustain the stronger limbs and sacrifice the weaker ones. So **** you.

Yes ban me if you want. I am exhausted, been crying, and scared for hours. Yeah, I have been weak and alone, and worried for my husband out there with the morons who think they can go 50 mph with chains on.

The name calling will not be tolerated on the forums. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/no.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

I apologize for the name calling.

My god that is a huge cat. How much does it weigh?

We still have a tree on our house. And the pump went out due to the low electricity we believe. We have stayed in hotels the last couple nights.

Fun. But free dsl, so it is okay.

The weather is colder than a.. oh which reminds me. Had to go to Coarsegold today, and in front of Coarsegold elem a PG and E truck had broken down. A Michelen tire truck was there, to change the tire on the PG and E (I guess?) and the guys made a snowwoman. How do I know it was a snowwoman? They made boobies, complete with stones for the umm.. Needlesstosay, very appropriate for being in front of an elementary school (*rolls eyes*)!


Yeah, so cold weather. Very cold.

[jjcheyenne]

I got snowed in for 3 days! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/annoyed.gif I have a very steep driveway. I got about 1 foot of snow. I put cables on my jeep, put it in 4 wheel drive and started up the driveway. That darn jeep only made it about 1/2 way up, then just sat there and spun the tires. I couldn't go any farther. I thought I would be able to get out for sure with the cables plus the 4 wheel drive. Maybe I did something wrong? Anyone got any advise on how to get up a steep driveway in the snow? I finally made it out today, but it is suppose to snow again this week. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/tongue.gif

[Dodgergirl]

Um, Shovel It?

[oakhurstleaf]

YJ - Last time I weighed him, he was 25 lb. He's very big...once a passerby, asked me if he was a cat...the guy wasn't sure, thought he might be a dog! Milo's a big boned, tall cat and while he's a bit overweight, he carries it well. He's a gentle giant...he's neutered, but no cat or dog would want to mess with him due to his intimidating size. Milo loved the fresh powdery snow. He was half running/leaping through it like it was the best thing ever.

JJ-My brother's long steep driveway which is almost like a private road had to be shoveled...don't have to do the whole thing, just two skinny paths for the tires to roll through. Probably harder to do it now after last night's freeze.

[Newcomer]

I love your cat! He must have a jumbo sized cat box LOL

[monkey]

Originally posted by Dodgergirl:
Um, Shovel It?

Are you talking about a driveway, or Leaf's big catbox? http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[civic accord honda]

sun sun and sun http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/cool4.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

[Patagoniamaniac]

till tomorrow http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/anxious.gif http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Surfus]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
Wish it would snow like mad.

YOUR WISH CAME TRUE!
and the snow was mad at you.

Hope everything is working out at your home.

BTW just got back and it was cold in Salt lake and we had no car had to walk or take a shuttle everywhere.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Originally posted by oakhurstleaf:
And you got to see me for the first time in my jammie pants no less! You've held on to that paper for me? Thank you! I'll see ya on Tuesday if everything works out.

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
now i know what Oakhurstleaf looks like!
we ARE doing tuesday lunch at Todds right? cos I have a Yosemite Sun copy for Alice..... Im bringing my camera to lunch too! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Jammie pants rock!! gotta live in jammie pants in the mtns! My jeans or other clothing is changed to jammies or sweats as soon as i make it thru the front door!

[BGW]

I too loved the Jammies pants!! My first thought was, "Hey! I'm not the only one!!" Why miss a chance at a little fun just cuz you are still in your jammies!!

[jakobscalpel]

Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
Jammie pants rock!! gotta live in jammie pants in the mtns! My jeans or other clothing is changed to jammies or sweats as soon as i make it thru the front door!

I'm the same way. I call them my "Mr. Rogers" pants because I change as soon as I get home. Slippers too, of course.

[TOT]

snow level above 4000 my rear.

(coming from north fork to oakhurst via 223/426) it's snowing in north fork, pretty good through teaford, and the lake, back to sprinkling rain at john west.

[Summer]

Here we go again.....8:15 in Ahwahnee and it is heavily snowing and sticking like crazy. Grass is almost completely covered. Gotta start for work before I get snowed in again!

[Yosemite Joy]

aaaahhhh!

[Patagoniamaniac]

It is really snowing hard at my house right now..huge flakes! I love it!

[Yosemite Joy]

Got nothing here. Not even raining right now. Quiet before the storm?

[TOT]

Originally posted by Yosemite Joy:
Got nothing here. Not even raining right now. Quiet before the storm?

by the looks of the radar, i'd say yes.

[jakobscalpel]

4 new inches of snow on the ground in Ponderosa Basin.

[Patagoniamaniac]

My Husband's out that way( towards Mariposa) Had to pick up some plans from the building department and said it was snowing so hard that he hopes he will make it back...

[PinkRoses]

Anyone know if Deadwood is open? My college class was cancelled for the evening due to snow in Oakhurst...just wondering if I should attempt the market before long...?
Pinkie

[TOT]

roads on 223/426 are pretty well covered starting around john west.

couple more inches, i think, at my house.

i wouldn't be surprised if they close deadwood.

[Summer]

As of right now Deadwood is open and clear. No snow yet, just rain every now and then.

[Yosemite Joy]

Drove up 420 until I couldn't go anymore.. very snowy. Deadwood snow not sticking on road.

As of an hour ago.

[Sandman]

Sunny here in Oakland.... in the 60's. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

Originally posted by bgirlsworld:
I too loved the Jammies pants!! My first thought was, "Hey! I'm not the only one!!" Why miss a chance at a little fun just cuz you are still in your jammies!!

As all of you know I wear my jammie pants out in public.
My apricot outfit is actually jammies. hehehehe
Heck I'm old, I don't care if I'm to sexy for my body anymore.

[beautiful_mess38]

Expires 9:00 PM PST on March 15, 2006

Statement as of 12:22 PM PST on March 15, 2006


... Another winter storm heading this way...

A storm system originating in the Gulf of Alaska will track
southeastward during the next two days and bring colder
weather and snow to the higher elevations Friday into Saturday.

Precipitation will move into the central California interior
Thursday night from Fresno County north... then spread southward
into Kern County during the day Friday. Snow levels will start
out between 4500 and 5500 feet Thursday night... lower to 3000
to 4000 feet Friday... and bottom out between 2000 and 3000 feet
early Saturday morning.

While this storm will not be as cold as the storm last weekend...
it has the potential to bring several inches of snow above
3000 feet by Saturday morning and up to a foot or more of new snow
over the Sierra summits.

In the Kern County mountains... there is a possibility of a small
accumulation of snow and ice over the Grapevine Friday night
into Saturday morning. Furthermore... strong and gusty winds
may hamper travel through and below the mountain passes Friday
through Saturday.

Additionally... as a cold and unstable airmass moves into central
California... isolated afternoon thunderstorms may occur in the
San Joaquin Valley Friday and Saturday.

[Patagoniamaniac]

WOW!...thats awesome...I think...

[monkey]

it's been snowing up here since 6:45 this morning.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

rain http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

I want sun and warmth and dry roads!!

[monkey]

about 4 inches so far.

[monkey]

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/28/28_4_6.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS)

[Yosemite Joy]

I have rain. It is warm.. 40 degrees or so. Not cold enough to snow.

[thank goodness]

[TOT]

http://basslakeca.com/camera1a.html

i do believe that's snow at the lake

[monkey]

I do believe you are correct.

[beautiful_mess38]

Look at the Yosemite cam its snowing hard in the valley. You can see the flakes.

I can't see any snow flakes at Bass Lake.

[Ironhorse]

I don't want it to snow anymore. I want to be able to come home on time this week. Haven't been able to do that for the las 3 weeks because of heavy rain storms, hail and/or snow. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/bonk.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

I drove up 41 until the Hwy Patrol were in the road. Kids wanted to see the snow. I didn't want to keep going in the off chance that chains would be required even though I have 4WD. I was eating a BLT.

However, if you drive up that way, please be careful and wary of the idiot tourists stopped about a half mile before the CHP (about 2 miles past Cedar Springs). These people were stopped in the road because snow was barely sticking on the ground, and getting chains out of the trunk. I told them to move it, and that up the road a half mile there were men waiting to help.

Idiots.

The rain is still drizziling. And I have tv still, surprise surprise.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

I guess the world is full of Idiots and Morons.

[Yosemite Joy]

Originally posted by Yosemite_Wolf:
I guess the world is full of Idiots and Morons.

I didn't say they were morons.

Blah.

[monkey]

It just started snowing againhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_9_9.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008_ZNxmk278CVUS)

[beautiful_mess38]

lol Poor Monkey is tired of shoveling http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/snowflake2.gif

Looks like its going to rain here anytime.

[Kahlua Kid]

Has a nice hail storm around 3:00 today... was 38 degrees. Then it cleared out and a nice evening.

Bring on the sun - I'm ready for Spring!

[Patagoniamaniac]

its snowin like crazy at my house right now!WOW!

[Yosemite Joy]

Had no idea it was supposed to snow today. That is what I get for not watching the news anymore. Snowing like crazy.

[Patagoniamaniac]

I mean...It is REALLY snowing here ..and sticking..THe first day of spring...go figure..it's still so pretty and I'm not complaining...

[oakhurstleaf]

Yep, it's snowing like crazy...this was not in the forecast.

[Newcomer]

about 1 inch so far here 2500 ft

[megabytebige]

live web cam is now online at mms://www.oakhurstweather.com/live

[oakhurstleaf]

First day of spring and we've got snow here in the lower 'tudes? Does this mean we're going to have a late spring or no spring at all? This is weird...I'm not complaining, just in awe. For being below the "snowline", we've sure been getting a lot of snow this year. Is this weird like in all the hurricanes last fall was weird? Are things just getting weird?

[CatdaBrat]

snowing like mad at 3000 ft. in north fork ... started to stick immediately.

[Michelle]

snow ...snow ...snow....

i can't believe it is snowing the first day of spring.....

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

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Rain and 40 degrees F here in YLP.

[Californee Girl]

Tot is stuck on Deadwood. Does anyoneknow if theyve closed it or not?

[Yosemite Joy]

Oh no!

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Yes, it is confirmed, deadwood is closed.

[Patagoniamaniac]

whoa..this is weird..hope Tots ok... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/confused.gif

[monkey]

The news just said there are about 150 people stuck on Deadwood

[Patagoniamaniac]

oh crap...not good

[Ironhorse]

There's about 2" at the bottom of Deadwood in China Creek Condos and it's still coming down pretty good in big fat flakes.

[monkey]

The news just said about an hour to an hour and a half until Deadwood opens http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sad3.gif

[Ironhorse]

I heard that too, the snow has stopped here right now, so maybe they'll get it open. Hope so for all the people stuck up there.

[beautiful_mess38]

Originally posted by megabytebige:
live web cam is now online at mms://www.oakhurstweather.com/live

I cant get it to come up.

[jakobscalpel]

Has anyone been on 49 between Oakhurst and Mariposa? We have 4 inches on the ground in Ponderosa Basin and I don't really feel like driving home if it is that way all the way to Oakhurst.

[beautiful_mess38]

They do have snow in Ahwahnee

[Kahlua Kid]

Thankfully there always is Spinelli - cut up Spinelli from the 41 rather than get stuck in Coarsegold proper coming home...

Thought about cutting through YLP - but took my chances I could make it to Spinelli.

My car did pretty dang good! Didn't start spinning tires til trying to get up our driveway! Good thing it had started raining and turning the snow to mush.

32 degrees out now - watch out for ice!

[Summer]

At least 4 in. in Nip (between Ahwahnee and Ponderosa Basin and still coming down. Already I am stuck for getting out to Hwy. 49 (without chains or snow tires or 4 whl dr. that is). This was a surprise, wasn't it? It's about 30 degrees - ice is going to be a killer. Be careful everyone.

[Yosemite Joy]

Well I certainly hope that schools are either delayed or cancelled for tomorrow.

It seems like it is letting up (I am in Ahwahnee, we have about 3 inches), everything sounds like it is melting, which is strange because my thermometer says 30 degrees.

Husband has to pick up a stranded employee at the Blackhawk lodge, he has a hybrid, and you can't put chains on them..

Hopefully deadwood will be plowed soon, or already.

[Patagoniamaniac]

They probably will be..closed...I'll let you know if I get the phone call...

[Ironhorse]

It's coming down again pretty good at the bottom of Deadwood on the Oakhurst side.

[mtowne]

I hear Deadwood is now R1. Hopefully everyone can get home soon.

[Yosemite Joy]

So is that it?

[Kahlua Kid]

hail just started coming down here again real hard! Coarsegold 2,500 feet.

[Kahlua Kid]

Snowing now like crazy!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/rolleyes2.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Really snowing here too... Deadwood is open, or at least it was 30 mins ago.. DH home.

[Dakota Blue]

Left work at 4:30 p.m. in Fresno--just got home to Oakhurst. Thank you to the Angel who helped me put my chains on.

[Yosemite Joy]

Snow stopped in Ahwahnee.. I see stars...

[candyappleisland]

My turn for sans husband tonight. Of course the silly goose worked till 9:30. Said there was 8-9 inches in Ponderosa Basin. Maybe we'll see him around spring thaw.

[Ironhorse]

No snowing here now. I've got a good 3 inches, maybe 4 here at the condos. Power has sputtered a couple of times, but came back on after a minute or so.

[MtnBreeze]

Well I'm not cleaning my walkway again cause done it 4 times since 4 and it is now covered in snow again LOL

[Ironhorse]

Someone walked across mine and left their messy old footprints ruining all that pristine beauty, the nerve of them!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif I just heard on the news that Bass Lake got 8" of snow.

[BGW]

How much more snow did we get in the hour before the power surge? All my foot prints are recovered out in the drive way again! Reading everyones posts...I am fairly proud of my driving home on 49 this afternoon!! Never did see a CHP but there were hardly any cars moving North on 49 between 5 and 5:30 pm and then we started seeing groups of vehicles pulled over and stopped in front of the schools and the Hitching Post parking area was full of people waiting to get elsewhere. My biggest excitemnet was the tiny little blue car in front of me for a good part of the way.....YJ, you can appreciate this: the car kept stopping in the middle of the road for no aparent reason other than...oh...it was snowing? At least, the Arizona license plate was a dead give away and as soon as I was able (get this) I passed her! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/stickdance.gif

[Yosemite Joy]

Hahahaha... silly tourists!
Then again, I had never heard of using tire chains before I moved here. Uh, snow tires and 4WD, and heck engine block electric cords... but not snow chains.

Everything is so quiet here.

I saw on the tv that there are chains required from Coarsegold to Yosemite, and Oakhurst to Mariposa. Hmmm, but then again, I am sure the roads are plowed, Fresno is always behind.

More to come over night. Would like to see a winter wonderland that husband can't drive through tomorrow.

(I know, my own selfishness... I miss him though..)

[rimalicious]

This highway information is the latest reported as of Monday, March 20, 2006 at 23:12 .

SR 41

[SOUTH CENTRAL CALIFORNIA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI SOUTH OF COARSEGOLD (MADERA CO) TO 0.5 MI SOUTH
OF THE YOSEMITE NATL PARK BDRY (MARIPOSA CO)

[Surfus]

oakhurst this 3/21/06

[Michelle]

hubby and the kids went to the store last night and they were stopping people in coarsegold right at the mountain air company and not letting anyone thru unless chains and or 4 wheel drives over deadwood.
anyways everyone please becareful driving....

I am happy I have to stay home on icey days like this

and Surfus awesome picture ... http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/applause.gif

[SheilaMae]

Beautiful, Surf!

Went to Fresno yesterday, ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL day and evening. Had left from my friend's home in YLP and when we got back sometime after 10pm my car was a popsicle - doors froze shut and had to chip away the crust from the windshield and windows - came off in chunks and sheets. Timidly - I drove home to Indian Lakes - everything was slick on 41 and 417 was icky, icky, icky to drive from Modoc on. 2 inches of fresh snow at my house when I got here. What HAPPENED to the first day of Spring?!?!

[beautiful_mess38]

I have actual ice slivers on my deck. At first glance it looks tree blossoms.
Like Sheila I'm going to have to chip my way into my jeep.

[Dodgergirl]

After getting drenched in fresno yesterday afternoon, I drove home from fresno last night over deadwood, it had just re opened, dropped off the daughter & hit a storm coming home up the 426.
First Day Of Spring, Hhhmmmm...
The the boss calls at 5:30 am to see if I can be there at 6:30, yeah, right...

[monkey]

Wow, this was a really heavy snow. Trees are bent down to the ground that have never looked like that since I have lived here. I don't think I lost any though. Ok, gotta pick up the shovel and get out there. (again)

[Kahlua Kid]

Originally posted by monkey:
Wow, this was a really heavy snow. Trees are bent down to the ground that have never looked like that since I have lived here. I don't think I lost any though. Ok, gotta pick up the shovel and get out there. (again)

You poor thing. You need a sling to keep that shovel near at all times!

We had trees bent over at our place in the last storm (this pic is of our neighbor's Eucalyptus grove that stands about 40 feet tall - they have over 200 trees - they usually are all standing as tall as the one to the right... Eucalyptus and snow don't mix! Many broke, but after the snow melted, they stood back up - amazing nature's resilience) - we got over 1 foot that night - unbelievable!

But last night, just about 3-4 inches. But this morning, ice... waiting for it to thaw before I can get our driveway and on to work!

[Michelle]

my truck door was frozen shut this mornng when hubby was getting in to get something...
hope it melt enough so i can drive the kids to the bus don't wanna slip on crutches.....LOL

[monkey]

You need chains for your crutches http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Michelle]

http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif yeah I need to put studs in them like the snow tires...

that would be funny... what really sucks is coming in the house when the bottoms are wet and your crutch slides... kids think it is funny in a way....

KK awesome picture.... i love snow but this is the most i have seen and had since we moved here 12 years ago.... it is beautiful when it snows and it is outside but driving is not for me....

becareful out there everyone who has to drive to work. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Ironhorse]

Well, it's starting to melt here I see, got about 3-4 inches. Lost power last night about 11:15 or 11:30 and it didn't come back on till 3:08 a.m. Glad I don't have to go down to my son's today this week. Will be going down tomorrow, so travel should be lots better and I don't have to leave till 9:30 a.m. http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[oakhurstleaf]

I'm not sure we can really truly believe anything weather forecasters say...but it looks like we will be heading into warmer, dryer weather right quick. That'll be very nice...especially since we've only had maybe 4 days of nice (as in sunny and dry) weather this whole month! Not to mention, Little League's Opening Day is this Saturday...and with all this wet and frosty weather, the kids have barely gotten any practice time in!

[BGW]

I will be happy if I can get my lawn mowed this week http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/lol.gif

[beautiful_mess38]

Dakota has only gotten in one practice.

[Michelle]

I hope the sun shines for the rest of the week.. my puppies need to be outside during the day... enjoy the outside.....I wanna open all my windows and air the house out... i am feeling the wants to paint the inside of me house.....

and it needs to be warmer.......i am freezing....plus crutches don't do well when it is wet outside...

[beautiful_mess38]

32 deg. here. But yes a nice sunny day will help air out the house of woodstove smell and get something cleaned up outside.

[monkey]

Hey, finally got a day with no snow! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

Just one word for today.... GORGEOUS! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/sunny.gif

[monkey]

You betcha!

[monkey]

They just said 6,500 foot snow level with this next storm. That means rain will wash away some of the snow!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[LindaBo]

it is going to be in the 80s this Saturday http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

[Yosemite_Wolf]

i hope its 80s here on sat. I hate riding in the rain

[beautiful_mess38]

supposed to rain here on Sat.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

I wonder if the sky god would be willing to consider a bribe NOT to rain? I wonder how much he/she would demand in order to hold the raindrops back. Ok.. ok.. it can rain, but AFTER 2 pm.. .but it cant even rain then cos the "poker run" is having its after party OUTSIDE at Harleys parking lot tomorrow.. and Im suppose to go there. (BGW, you would just LOVE it).

[Kahlua Kid]

Stop raining on my parade!

I want to be outside in the sun this weekend!

Last night was our first time since Winter started that we really didn't use our heat... felt great!

[beautiful_mess38]

It was great to have the windows open today.

[Yosemite_Wolf]

It was great to have the windows open AND the dogs outside!!!!!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/runningdog.gif

[Nascar8Fan]

What a beautiful day it was! I actually felt "normal" again!

[Yosemite_Wolf]

oh cr*p.. now weather channel says 100 % chance of rain.. i think the rain gods HATE me!

[Summer]

Yep, its definitely going to rain. YW, I love your Avatar. I need to get me a new one.

[Kahlua Kid]

Woke up to rain... no no no - Where is that glorious sunshine?

[oakhurstleaf]

Ah the sun will be back tomorrow...it just wanted to put a monkey wrench in a lot of pre-planned outdoor festivities today.

Originally posted by Kahlua Kid:
Woke up to rain... no no no - Where is that glorious sunshine?

[Michelle]

Nascar I totally love your icon..that is really cool....


yeah rain rain rain....blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[monkey]

Originally posted by oakhurstleaf:
Ah the sun will be back tomorrow...it just wanted to put a monkey wrench in a lot of pre-planned outdoor festivities today.
Hey! Neither I nor my wrenches had anything to do with the weather http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif!

[Ironhorse]

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 oakhurstleaf:
Ah the sun will be back tomorrow...it just wanted to put a monkey wrench in a lot of pre-planned outdoor festivities today.
Hey! Neither I nor my wrenches had anything to do with the weather http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif! </div></BLOCKQUOTE> http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/laugh.gif

[Nascar8Fan]

Well, thank you http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif

Rain, rain go away....please don't come back until a next winter day...
Originally posted by *Michelle*:
Nascar I totally love your icon..that is really cool....


yeah rain rain rain....blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[BGW]

Tee Hee! I got to miss most of the rain today!! I just kept driving towards the sunshine and viola!

[Ironhorse]

Where wasn't it raining???? I see we have a couple days of sunshine now, then rain Tuesday and Wednesday, then, gasp!, all the way up to 67 on Friday!!!!!!! http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/eusa_dance.gif And at least the nights are "warming up". http://oakhurstonline.com/icon/happy.gif I can deal with rain, just NO MORE SNOW!!!!!!! (Geez, and my grand daughter envies me because we had snow and she didn't, KIDS!)

[Ironhorse]

Latest weather advisory:

Expires 3:00 PM PST on March 26, 2006

Statement as of 3:47 AM PST on March 26, 2006


... Another significant storm headed for the central California
interior Monday night through Tuesday...

A developing storm in the eastern Pacific will bring increasing
precipitation chances Monday night. This initial round of
precipitation will be in the form of sub-tropical moisture... and
snow levels will be relatively high... in the 7000 to 8000 foot
range. The main storm will move through Tuesday afternoon and
evening. As the colder air arrives... snow levels will lower to
4000 to 5000 feet during the day Tuesday. Significant amounts of
lower elevation rains and high elevation snow will be possible.

While it is still a little early on just how much precipitation
will fall... in general a half to one inch rain is possible for the
valley and adjacent foothills... with 2 feet or more of snow in
the southern Sierra at and above 7000 feet. Even in the Kern
County deserts... rains could be briefly heavy at times Tuesday.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite news source for
possible watches and warnings on this developing winter storm.

[beautiful_mess38]

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am
PST Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Winter Storm
Warning for the southern Sierra Nevada north of Kern
County... which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 am PST
Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet will be possible over the
higher elevations at and above 7000 feet through Tuesday night. In
addition... strong and gusty winds will cause considerable drifting
and blowing of snow.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...
sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.