If power does go off, tune to radio station 92.7, out of Sonora, it has good weather/power updates.
Snow update for Arnold Lilac Park
Snow continues to fall. Power is ON, for now.
Category: Arnold
Information about the Arnold area.
Conditions Update: Friday, 3/25/11
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
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From CBS13 web site)
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!)
Weather Radar
Some serious weather moving in. Are you prepared?
Power Outage Update
Power restored, Comcast service down
Attention Lilac Park Homeowners,
Power has been restored to Lilac Park as of 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 22 – it went out on Sunday, 3/20 around 11:00am), but Comcast service to much of the area remains non-operational. No ETA has been given as to when it will be restored.
We will keep you up-to-date via posts here on the ALPHA site and by e-mail.
Winter Storms Continue to Dump Snow
More snow is forecast for the Sierras and Arnold is expected to get more in the coming days. As always, please be prepared for winter driving conditions and carry chains. Be sure to check the road conditions (view ‘Road Reports’ to left) before heading into the mountains.
To view the Winter Storm Warning, click HERE.
More winter weather on the way.
According to the National Weather Service, there will be some snow falling in Arnold this weekend. It doesn’t look like we’ll get as much as we did during the last series of storms, but snow is on the way.
Weather forecasts are calling for 8 – 10 inches of snow down to 3000′ with accumulations of up to 2 feet above 7000′. Be prepared!
Click here to visit the storm advisory, then scroll down to “Winter Storm Warning.”
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Facebook 101
Come learn the in’s & out’s of Facebook at the next social media workshop on March 30th from 2pm-5pm at the Frogeteria. If you don’t yet have a Facebook page and aren’t sure how to get started, come at 2pm and we’ll get you going! At 3pm we’ll dive a little deeper into Facebook applications that can help business. BRING A LAPTOP! We will have wi-fi for all!
Click the graphic above to visit the Facebook site promoting the event. A Facebook account is required to view the page.
Murphys Irish Day
Saturday, March 19, 2011 – 10am to 5pm
Fun for the whole family! Admission is FREE!
One of the premiere annual events in the Mother Lode is Murphys Irish Day. Each year thousands of people from Northern California and beyond gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys to honor its Celtic heritage and to celebrate as only the Irish can. Its picturesque Main Street is filled with booths offering hand crafted items, original art, photographs, tasty food, wine, and other beverages.
Click here for more information.
Chili Cook Off in Murphys
Take It To Heart Chili Cook-off
Take It To Heart Chili Cook-offSaturday, February 19, 2011 Murphys Historic Hotel
♦ Registration & Set-up 8:00 am.
♦ Chili prep begins @ 9:00 am.
♦ Celebrity Judging 11:00 am.
♦ Chili Tasting 12 Noon ~ 3:00 pm.
♦ Awards: 3:30 pmCountry Western/Salsa Music.
♦ Cash Awards & PrizesContests for: Best Judged Chili * Best People’s Choice Chili.
♦ Best Costumes/Décor * Best Chili Sides/Condiments.
For more details and entry form, visit the Soroptimist International of Calaveras County.
Chili Cook-off Proceeds Support SICC’s Take Women To Heart Free Cholesterol Screening Program in April & May 2011.
Winter Explosion! at Bear Valley
Winter excitement at Bear Valley on Saturday, January 15th. Come join us for an evening of fun for everyone! There will be fireworks, torch light parade and live music.
- 4:00 PM: Games and a movie for the kids
- 5:30 PM: Great food for everyone
- 6:45 PM: Torch parade down the mountain
- 7:00 PM: Fireworks begin
Dinner tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for children. View the flyer for the event.