Reminder from Calaveras County Re: Snow Removal

Posted on November 26, 2011November 7, 2011 by ALPHA Board of Directors

Winter Season Reminder

Crowding and Berms
Once snow removal operations have begun, Calaveras County snow removal crews will continue to plow snow and push it back to the shoulders within the County right-of-way until removal is completed in preparation for additional storm events. In order to maintain snow-free roadways, it is imperative that there is adequate space on the road shoulder for new snow.

Unfortunately, it is a necessity for the success of every snow removal operation to repeatedly push the snow back (crowd) to the shoulders of the road. The process of plowing and crowding the snow will result in the formation of berms, the pile of snow left in front of all driveways. We will attempt to complete this crowding activity as soon as possible so the creation of additional berms is kept to a minimum. Clearing berms left in driveways is the resident’s responsibility. Please note if you clear the berm by depositing the snow back onto the County-maintained roadway, it will be plowed back into a berm when the snowplow makes its next pass down that road. There is no discernment between fresh snow and shoveled snow into the roadway. Also, be aware that snow may remain in parking areas for hours or days after the snow event has ended.

Parking with in Right of Way
All citizens and business owners will need to follow parking restrictions and commit in order to keep all county maintained rights of way clear during snow plowing operations. The parking or standing of vehicles on the County road, including shoulders, during snow removal operations is prohibited. A member of the California Highway Patrol or Sheriff’s office shall have any vehicles left on the road towed at owner’s expense.

See Calaveras County Code Section 10.28
Sanding – Calaveras County has designated certain roads which will be sanded in order to maintain the main routes for traffic. These routes include school bus routes and major thoroughfares.

For additional questions feel free to contact the Public Works office at (209)754-6402 or visit Public Works Snow Removal website for status information at http://www.co.calaveras.ca.us/cc/Snow.aspx

Unseasonably Cool and Wet Weather in Arnold

Posted on October 5, 2011October 5, 2011 by ALPHA Board of Directors

A STRONG FOR THE SEASON COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY. See more here.

Snow update for Arnold Lilac Park

Posted on March 26, 2011March 27, 2011 by ALPHA Board of Directors

Snow continues to fall. Power is ON, for now.

If power does go off, tune to radio station 92.7, out of Sonora, it has good weather/power updates.

Conditions Update: Friday, 3/25/11

Posted on March 25, 2011March 26, 2011 by ALPHA Board of Directors

Power Status – 3:30pm

Power remains on in Lilac Park. Grace Neurath, ALPHA’s Secretary/Treasurer, and her husband Rene, walked Lilac Park this morning and found several trees down. There was one house with a tree on it’s roof and a deck that came down under the snow load. Both owners already know about it. If we find any other properties with any visible damage from the storm, we will be sure to let you know.

Power Status – 1:15pm

The power is back on in Lilac Park. Received word that a PG & E truck was headed to the top of the hill and an hour later the power was restored. Let’s hope it stays that way.

Conditions

Snow conditions are such that if you’re planning to head up to Lilac Park today, be prepared to dig out / blow off your driveway. Average snow depths are being reported at three to four feet with a berm that’s much deeper depending on where you are.

PG&E Issues Urgent Warning

Posted on March 25, 2011March 25, 2011 by ALPHA Board of Directors

(From CBS13 web site)

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – PG&E is issuing an urgent safety warning to residents, cross-country skiers, snowmobilers, hikers and others who may be visiting mountain areas with snow: watch out for low-hanging live power lines.

Normally these high-voltage lines would be 25-to-30 feet above the ground but with the huge amount of snow that has fallen, in some areas, the lines are now only about 6-to-8 feet above the top of the snowpack.

PG&E is warning people to stay away from the line and do not try to go under or near the lines.

And as the weather clears, PG&E is asking motorists to be aware that their crews may be working on power lines in remote areas.

Click the picture to go directly to the story. (Thanks Lynn!)

Category: Conditions Update