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[eVader]

Rain down here means fresh powder up there, hooray! Also less drought, hooray some more

I hope it does! Storms havent panned out much lately (compared to 10 yrs ago) and Sierras get rain. Any precip is great but want to see several feet of snow in the Sierras.

[Jolene]

Is this just Northern California or all of California? (We're supposed to go to Disneyland during the President's Day week off.)

[folsom500]

My son is considering going skiiing at sierra ski ranch with 4 other 17 year olds on Monday. would that be a bad idea ? Not sure they have much experience driving in the snow.

[eVader]

Speaking of snow -

I'd like to venture to it with the kids - maybe get some sledding / tubing in for a couple of hours this weekend. Does anyone know the best/closest place to stop somewhere along the 50 corridor?

Thanks -

Search for Sledding or snow in the past 30 or 60 days as I believe there was at least 2 threads on the question. On 50 though, you can go to a sledding hill in Strawberry (paid parking) or Echo Summit snow park (very top of Echo Summit before you descend down into South Lake Tahoe) or Sly Park area if snows low enough.

[eVader]

My son is considering going skiiing at sierra ski ranch with 4 other 17 year olds on Monday. would that be a bad idea ? Not sure they have much experience driving in the snow.

if they go Saturday and possibly by midday Sunday they should be fine. They should know how to chain up or have a level head and be super cautious if driving a 4x4...just take it easy and slow. Don't be in a hurry, don't care if the other car(s) are dorks... Snow is great and they will have a blast.

[folsom500]

if they go Saturday and possibly by midday Sunday they should be fine. They should know how to chain up or have a level head and be super cautious if driving a 4x4...just take it easy and slow. Don't be in a hurry, don't care if the other car(s) are dorks... Snow is great and they will have a blast.

that all makes sense- but they want to go on Monday MLK day since no school

[supermom]

Is this just Northern California or all of California? (We're supposed to go to Disneyland during the President's Day week off.)

wait...what?

a week off for Presidents day?


oh, no....please say it ain't so?!!!!

[Bill Z]

that all makes sense- but they want to go on Monday MLK day since no school

I don't think Monday will be a good day to go.

One, the roads will be bad.

two, the skiing will likely be miserable, if the slopes are even open.

[folsom500]

wait...what?

a week off for Presidents day?


oh, no....please say it ain't so?!!!!

Off Topic- but Rocklin HS is also taking the full week off

I don't think Monday will be a good day to go.

One, the roads will be bad.

two, the skiing will likely be miserable, if the slopes are even open.

Thanks- that is what I figured as well.

[SacKen]

I hope it does! Storms havent panned out much lately (compared to 10 yrs ago) and Sierras get rain. Any precip is great but want to see several feet of snow in the Sierras.

Weather trends tend to loosely follow a 10-12 year pattern. The last time we had weeks of rain and significant flooding was '97. So it's about time! This should be the beginning of a couple of really good rain and snow years. Too bad we'll forget and be surprised during the drought years of the late 20-teens.

[chris v]

Remember this forecast is based on Sacramento valley, I've been tracking the systems in the mountains this last week, because we'll be going over the passes this weekend. Expect snow to start falling at about 5500' at noon on Saturday.

[Bill Z]

Remember this forecast is based on Sacramento valley, I've been tracking the systems in the mountains this last week, because we'll be going over the passes this weekend. Expect snow to start falling at about 5500' at noon on Saturday.

care to share your sources? or is that your own forecasting?

Weather channel for Blue canyon shows nothing big until sunday
Wunderground, pretty much the same, 20% on Sat, 100% on sunday starting about 7 AM

[eVader]

Remember this forecast is based on Sacramento valley, I've been tracking the systems in the mountains this last week, because we'll be going over the passes this weekend. Expect snow to start falling at about 5500' at noon on Saturday.

I like your forecast because I am hearing snow level at 6900' during the day and dropping to lake level Sunday.

I too will be up there... taking the sleds (err snowmobiles) out Sunday and Monday. Praying for tons of snow!

[SunshineServices]

Quick Storm Preparation Tips
· Never try to drive through standing water. If you drive through hilly roads during a storm, watch for road hazards (ie: washed out pavement, trees, power lines, mud, etc)
· Check roof drains and down spouts to make sure they are clear of debris.
· Keep children away from creeks and large drains which can be deadly during storms.
· Don't forget your pets.
· Turn off automatic sprinklers.
· Don't store hazardous materials in areas that may be subject to flooding.
· Keep your car fueled. If electric power is cut off, filling stations may not be able to operate.

Jeff

[Robert Giacometti]

Anyone know when the worst is supposed to hit?

I'm wondering if I should try and weather it out in my son't fort on Sunday.

You could make a real fun weekend by playing basketball then weathering out in the fort in between storms?

Sounds like a great father/son bonding opportunity!