Day: January 4, 2008
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Missing Clovis Family Found Safe
A Clovis family reported missing after they left town Thursday morning to “go play in the snow” before being caught in one of the worst storms to hit California in years was found just after nightfall in good condition near Fresno Dome in Sierra National forest. San Jose Mercury News: A Madera County Sheriff’s Department…
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Storm in the Sierra
Just tried to go to Oakhurst via Rt 41, and opted not to complete the journey short of Chinquapin. Rain and high winds are making the road dangerous. NPR reported that I80 is closed west of Truckee due to snow. Back down in the valley itself, it’s pretty calm, with rain.
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Badger Pass Closed due to high winds
Badger Pass just made the call to close today due to high winds. It’s always a tough decision, but safety has to come first. I wish I had a pic for you guys, maybe video would be better, but I’m stuck down in the Valley in the rain. It’s going to be great skiing up…
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Send Us Your News and Photos
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Don’t Go!
If you’re headed up to Yosemite this weekend or next, DON’T. That’s right. I said don’t go. The current weather forecast is for heavy rain, wind and snow for at least the next week. This storm is expected to carry on through next Friday January 11th so grab a good book, your favorite movie and…