Credit: John Daly
The rest of us, meanwhile, slog around. We woke up to several inches of snow in Nevada City, covering the trees and power lines — a Winter Wonderland in March.
Chains are required on I-80 and Hwy. 20 into the Mountains.
The photo from Facebook Friend John Daly’s Facebook page shows the South Yuba at Bridgeport, with raging waters.
It’s going to snow this morning and rain here the rest of the week.
Here’s the weather report:
“Today…Rain and snow showers likely and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 34 to 48. Little or no snow accumulation lower elevations…around 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 2000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.
“Tonight…Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers. Lows 27 to 37. Snow level 2500 feet. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph.
[IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SIERRA NEVADA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW
TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM COLFAX (PLACER CO) TO 7 MI EAST OF TRUCKEE
(NEVADA CO)
EASTBOUND TRUCKS ARE BEING SCREENED AT APPLEGATE (PLACER CO) - DRIVERS MUST
HAVE MAXIMUM CHAINS IN THEIR POSSESSION IN ORDER TO PROCEED - PERMIT LOADS ARE
PROHIBITED
SR 20
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH
SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM NEVADA CITY TO THE JCT OF I 80 (NEVADA CO)
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But hey, the power’s still on…two thumbs up for the 21st century!
Shhh, Michael!! Do not tempt the snow gods!
Hah…I’m on my way home to Truckee from Yosemite this morning, leaving in a few minutes…I’ll let you know how its going!
It’s gotta snow, my fruit trees just started blooming and I just got 2 newly developed Peacotum trees (from Zaiger genetics in Modesto) that are starting to leaf, in time for the cold to kill them!
My Pluot trees had been blooming for the past week, so I’m hoping that something develops.
Gotta love living in Nevada County and try to grow some fruit….
It’s a hit & miss opportunity… LOL!!!
This is a case of better late than never. This summer will be a lot easier with all the extra water. Power is still on here, too. Compared to the 4 multi day outages we had last year, this year has been very easy on the power front. Still, my heart goes out to any for whom this sudden influx of precip and/or cold is a hardship.
Used to love the snow when I skied and was in the ski business. Such a joyful, spiritual sensation when a big storm hits, particularly if in time for Christmas break, which will make or break the season financially for most locals. Still feel the same way for those at nearby ski areas–plus the added issue of summer water supplies which was absent in VT.
BTW, I too have a plethora of fig, plums, pears, hydragneas (sp), roses, lawn and my Zen like garden that have been cared for by my ailing, 78 year old gardener who finally had to call it quits this week-end. As I’ve been on a no physical work order from my PCP for most of the time since I moved up here in ’05, I can’t do the work. If anyone knows of a reliable, reasonable in price person, knowledable in care of above botanicals, would love to hear from you. Did hire a guy during a few month absence of the fellow I just lost, but all he could do was cut the grass and really didn’t understand what was involved in a basic work ethic or communicating with me as to when he felt like not showing up.
Sure wish I could find an outlet for some needy people for all the fruit, as most of it goes to waste. But those figs–the ones I can reach–sure are good.
Cheers and thanks, Ed
Ed, try Gold Country Gleaners at http://www.goldcountrygleaners.org/ to harvest your un-used fruit. They also might take on the pruning in return for the fruit.
Thanks, much. I’ll give them a try.
Pretty cool graphic showing snow pack increase in the Sierra, sad part is its still only 56% of normal.
Image Shows Increased Snowpack in Sierra Nevada
The snow is not only a bonus for skiers, but is also a welcome sight given the severe drought conditions that have developed this winter due to the main storm track staying to the north. Through March 12, the snowpack in the Sierra was only 28 to 36 percent of average this winter. As of March 19, this range has jumped up to 36 to 56 percent of average. A decent bump upwards, but still lagging well behind average.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/weather-news/news/articles/sierra-nevada-snowpack-expands_2012-03-19
(put your mouse over the image)
And while at the same time we are getting this weather, the Eastern 2/3rds are setting record after record with warm weather. Chicago has had about four or five days hitting 80, normal temps are in the mid 50s for this time of year.
So true. I may have posted this before–can’t remember–but I informally track world temps. and except for Moscow and Warsaw, have hardly seen any below 0 temps, except for Anchorage and occassionally some New England places. Even Fargo, by its reputation, has been warm.