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Live Weather Data from Bear Valley


[WWW]Real Time weather data updated every 3 seconds from a Davis Vantage Pro2 weather station, located on Quaking Aspen Road, Bear Valley. Click on the Webcam button to see the snow gauge. Note: The rain gauge is accurate only above freezing temps and that melting snow (in the rain bucket) will show up as rainfall. For snowfall, check out the snow gauge on Webcams, which has a red line for every foot. The 10' mark is at the top of the '10' and the other depths are just below their numbers.
NOTE: for Bear Valley residents, note that the above Real Time weather page gives you three temperature indications from three separate temperature sensors: [WWW]Forecast and Detailed Weather Data Updated every ten minutes automatically, you can find all the details you want about current weather conditions.
The weather station is now feeding live data into NOAA's Mesonet network. You can also find NOAA reporting this weather station at [WWW]Bear Valley CW4253 NOAA
and if you look in the Bear Valley vicinity of this [WWW]NOAA surface observation map you'll find the Bear Valley weather station there as well.
[WWW]Bear Valley Ski Resort hourly conditions as reported from weather instruments on the Mountain at Bear Valley Ski Resort. Useful for snowfall rate in the winter, though data updated hourly, at best... it's not unusual for this to be down for days at a time, esp during the winter when it's useful. Check [WWW]here for a great page on bearvalley.com about their weather instrumentation.

Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) 8700' elevation weather [WWW]weather
Snow Depth at [WWW]Bloods Creek.

[WWW]Caltrans Hwy 4 Conditions Check here before heading up Highway 4.

Weather Data from NOAA, NWS, misc


[WWW]Wunderground weather... real time data coming from this Bear Valley Wiki weather station.
[WWW]SNOW-FORECAST.com 0-3 days out most accurate forecast of snow vs rain ... see other snow-forecast links below
Official NWS Forecast for [WWW]Bear Valley. More pinpointed forecast than in Detailed Weather Data link up above.
[WWW]Intellicast radar analysis. Integrates snow level vs precip... take a look.
[WWW]Sierra Avalanche Center report, from Truckee Ranger Station.
[WWW]Short term and current conditions from Sacramento office.
[WWW]24 hr Jetstream forecast. Useful to see if it's a warm or cold storm.

Satellite Goodies: New NOAA Ridge Radar snaps (really improved graphics): Current graphics for NOAA national [WWW]precipitation forecast and [WWW]fronts/baro pressure.

Probability of SNOW > 4" in next [WWW]24 hours and in next [WWW]48 hours.

[WWW]Sierra Crest (near Lake Tahoe) at 8700 feet, hourly weather data.
[WWW]Squaw Valley (High Camp) at 8200 Ft, hourly weather data.
[WWW]Reno Atmosphere wx data vs altitude, find altitude of freezing temps. Click Text for easier reading.

Forecast [WWW]discussion from NOAA forecasters in NWS Sacramento. The snow-forecast.com site is now usually more accurate (for snow levels/amount) than the NWS itself.
Forecast [WWW]discussion from NOAA NWS Reno, NV
Forecast [WWW]discussion from NOAA NWS San Francisco

[WWW]Climate Prediction Center from NOAA - National Weather Service - Long range forecasts

[WWW]Forecast from snow-forecast.com and [WWW]Snowfall forecast from same. Hit the play button to see the rollout of snow events from today to 3 days from now. The site used to have a red dot for Bear Valley but seem to have lost it, again.

Links


Weather in [WWW]Saratoga (add your city here)
Weather in [WWW]Angels Camp
Want to learn more about weather... here is one of the [WWW]best web sites on all things weather.

NRL satellite images courtesy of [WWW]Naval Research Lab in Monterey, CA. For more images and edu-info, see [WWW]satellite meteorology.


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2009-01-01 23:53:13   yep, dweeb does talk about the Jan thaw in week two... so maybe week 4 will be a good snow event??? —TonyZuccarino

2009-01-02 08:10:36   woke up to a nice little dusting. Hope the 3-7 they predict, actually is 7. —SusiLewis

2009-01-02 17:18:41   Looks to be about 4+ inches at the five o'clock hour. Nice little freshening up layer. —SusiLewis

2009-01-04 09:45:10   Susi, thx for the updates. Now it looks like you might be in for a stretch of warm weather... —TonyZuccarino

2009-01-05 17:00:11   Got maybe an inch today...and some drizzle. Now, I will get out the summer deck chairs again, and catch some rays. —SusiLewis

2009-01-06 15:02:36   Wow. 51 right now (3:00pm) in Bear Valley and it's 44 down here in foggy Angels Camp. The fog was one of our few hesitations about moving down to this elevation, but it sure beats shovelling snow. —KeithWinter

2009-01-09 12:11:55   as usual Saratoga is it's own microclimate... with the sun out today we had frost all over this AM, and as of noon it still is nippy the sun notwithstanding. Hope this weekend warms up! High pressure ridge (strongest since 94 says dweeb) to remain in place till 20th, at least. —TonyZuccarino

2009-01-10 16:23:30   Tony, yes, the current eastern Pacific weather pattern does not look good, not good at all... —KeithWinter

2009-01-11 09:19:14   Though the days are nice, the snow forecast through the 20th is bleak. I skied yesterday and snow is getting thin in many spots. It's time for another storm cycle - couple of 2-3 foot storms. —BobRynd

2009-01-12 14:01:27   and don't forget evapotranspiration, a fancy word for snow converting to gas form due to warmer than freezing temps. Just disappears into the blue sky. —TonyZuccarino

2009-01-19 02:34:47   Just read the Dweeb again and not much forecasted. The evented forecasted for later this week looks weak. Hopefully, though, this opens the door for more snow in the last half of January. I'll be ready. —BobRynd

2009-01-19 22:27:23   It looks ok coming into Feb. Let's have hope. It isn't all about snow, economics, or such. Oh ya.... it is. Hanging the one thread of the Dweebs.........change in the first week of Feb. I am so used to SPRING now, not sure I want it, but know we sooooo need it. Pray to want to be shoveling again. hmmmmmm —SusiLewis

2009-01-21 09:37:48   Dweeb is more optimistic about incoming weather. Starting Wed/Thurs with high snow levels, 9000' and little accumulation, BUT Sat/Sun looks to be colder witha fair amount of snow. Oh Boy, and I have the time off work! —BobRynd

2009-01-22 07:24:17   Bob, I won't be seeing you on the chairlift this weekend unfortunately. Temps seem to be steadily dropping as of one hour ago... it's funny how they totally missed the size and length of this storm only days ago... —TonyZuccarino

2009-01-22 11:42:40   3" new- only rained for a little while. BIG, fluffy flakes. —SusiLewis

2009-01-23 09:37:41   An inch and a half of rain? That sucks. I'm staying home unless it turns to snow. And I want to try the snow cat skiing on Sunday. —MichaelShorts

2009-01-23 09:41:53   temps are supposedly dropping later today. Forecast says 3-7 inches of snow and more tomorrow. It should work out ok! —SusiLewis

2009-01-23 11:11:57   It IS snowing finally! let's hope it stays snow....bye bye rain. —SusiLewis

2009-01-23 11:54:41   Thanks for the update Susi. Just poured here in Murphys. storm total: 2.25". —BobRynd

2009-01-23 16:31:18   That's a good amount of rain, Bob. I went up to Arnold today and it was pouring the farther up the hill I went. Down here we've had just a bit over an inch from the storm so far. Edit: Now up to 2.4" in Angels as of noon Saturday. —KeithWinter

2009-01-24 10:29:04   And this morning it was doing the "cats and dogs" thing in Forest Meadows. —EricDavis

2009-01-24 20:35:04   The snow at Bear was like wet cement. I should have stayed home. —MichaelShorts

2009-01-25 18:21:44   That wet cement is perfect layer to plaster the rocks on grizz and will give great spring skiing though I agree that it is best to watch it come down rather than try to ride in it. The next cold storm should be nice on top of that layer. —BillDiehl

2009-01-27 15:02:35   Michael, Saturday was indeed cement, I skied two hours and called it a day, Sunday was better. Monday though, was pure fun. The Bluebird sky revealed what the fog had obscured on Griz on Sunday. I skied untracked, lap after lap , Hari Kari & Haliakala all day in the sun! —BobRynd

2009-01-29 17:54:11   long range weather forecast are hinting for a return to stormy weather - just in time for the telemark festival! —AaronJohnson

2009-02-03 14:11:37   Looks good for new snow Friday and Saturday. Aaron, I may have to shed the downhill planks and give the freeheal a try. Do you think you could teach an old dog with bad knees some new tricks on tele skis? —BobRynd

2009-02-03 17:42:43   I'm a fledgling old dog with matching knees and I love tele, especially in soft snow. It would be great to have you onboard - HA! —AaronJohnson

2009-02-05 11:21:51   Tony, any idea when BV's snow gauge is going back on line ? —EricDavis

2009-02-05 12:08:34   FYI.... one whole inch at this point. hoping for more this afternoon. —SusiLewis

2009-02-06 08:42:18   Eric, no I don't know... I'll have to see if that is still the right link. —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-06 09:59:04   Susi's snow gauge say: 6" new at this hour. Got up to 4", so it is coming at a pretty good clip, even with the on and off again pattern —SusiLewis

2009-02-06 12:04:51   Thanks Susi. Nothing beats the live, up to the minute, updates. Looks nice up there. —BobRynd

2009-02-09 10:10:53   Oh boy...winter is back. 16" new, and it keeps coming at this hour. —SusiLewis

2009-02-10 08:18:27   How can I say this? Monday was absolutely EPIC!, If you missed a chance to ski on Monday you missed the best day of the season. Better than the day after Christmas. 15" of new, ultra dry powder with the sun peeking out made for incredible "face-shots" all day. The first run, I was skiing behind a friend, watching him float down trackless, Monte Wolfe. I was laughing with glee, so hard, I couldn't help but inhale volumes of ultra light snow "dust". What a Blast! —BobRynd

2009-02-11 08:24:20   Another new 9" overnight. Agrees with the Mt's measurements. This is more like it! —SusiLewis

2009-02-12 01:54:44   This is more like it! Major dumpage. 11 inches btw 4:00pm and 11:00pm on the BV hourly report. Susi, What's your deck survey this morning? —BobRynd

2009-02-12 08:07:41   Bob, you're killing me!!! I'll drive up Fri nite to pick up the powder scraps you leave us.... —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-12 08:16:30   Tony: Friday and Saturday -> Another low pressure system moves in with significant snowfall Friday and through Satuday morning. A fairly strong southwest flow aloft will help churn out. A very strong low pressure system moves in overnight, with heavy snow mainly starting early Sunday. —BobRynd

2009-02-12 08:18:04   I think there will be plenty of powder to go around this weekend. I'm skiing Friday and back to work Sat. & Sun —BobRynd

2009-02-12 10:34:27   Bob, thanks for cheering me up :) Sad I won't see you on the slopes and do some runs together. —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-12 12:37:52   Definitely at least a foot. couple more incles today.... with a little cell blowing on us now and then. —SusiLewis

2009-02-12 15:25:50   thanks Susi... —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-13 08:16:14   go check out dweeb report re possibility of a ten foot storm... —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-13 08:26:58   It's snowing pretty heavily here in Angels Camp, so you guys up there must be getting buried! —KeithWinter

2009-02-13 09:34:53   Wow snow in AC! 2" or ? That will make folks appreciate global warming. Yes, we are in basic white out mode. Forgot to clear my rail, so not sure how much new. —SusiLewis

2009-02-13 09:58:23   it's moving fast tho... should clear out by noon is what the radar snaps seem to indicate. —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-13 10:28:33   just listening to the scanner off of www.mymotherlode.com, there are spinouts all over the place. Also, many tie ups up and down hwy 4... CHP is urging people to NOT go out if can help it. —SusiLewis

2009-02-13 10:32:44   Susi, yes, about 2" down here in AC. It's all over now, though, and is melting fast. —KeithWinter

2009-02-13 15:47:20   you are bound to get more later today. Still cold enuf! Pretty slick on our parking lots, after they clean em. Treacherous! —SusiLewis

2009-02-16 06:43:11   looks like the front is parked out west such that all the precip is over the Bay area, and very little is hitting the Sierras for the last 12 hours. —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-16 14:51:12   Nothing overnight, but it started this morning and about 8-10 inches so far; still coming down hard. —DianeLundquist

2009-02-17 09:00:45   "FYI - Highway 4 as of 4:15 is closed 1 mile east of Arnold due to an accident." found this on www.bigtreestech.com blog. It didn't show up on CHP logs. So there is the answer of yesterdays delay. —SusiLewis

2009-02-19 17:56:08   Sounds like water coming our way in the next pattern. Snowshoes or kayacks? Finally getting our trail to stay packed, it has taken some work. Nice to see snow walls again. —SusiLewis

2009-02-22 10:04:23   It is hanging in there with snow not rain at this hour. Nice 3" so far. I am watching the temps just hovering at freezing. —SusiLewis

2009-02-22 10:13:20   Susi, thanks for the report... wasn't sure if it was snowing or not... can't make it up this weekend. —TonyZuccarino

2009-02-22 15:31:23   Still snow, not rain at this hour. Not much accumulation as is sooo wet. So it is adding a nice layer of 'cement' before the drier stuff comes again. It tis falling steadily, but doesn't 'stack up' for much depth. —SusiLewis

2009-02-28 19:21:23   It's time to get excited about the weather again. The forecast is for heavy precipitation, starting with high snow levels: 7500'. By Monday it should get colder. I've read varying reports of multiple feet predicted! Power of the mind: think COLD!! Think Tuesday & Wednesday Powder days! —BobRynd

2009-02-28 23:08:01   Great! I thought no one cared anymore. About wx or anything. Thank you Bob for saying something, anythingl. Wx is back and something to look forward to again. yayayyyyy. I may regret this after having to shovel out/snowshoe out,/dig. But bring on the water and get cali out of this drought pattern. —SusiLewis

2009-03-01 08:45:20   I too am excited for the powder coming this week! Anybody want to babysit my adorable girls this Tue. or Wed.? —AaronJohnson


2009-03-01 09:17:26   Susi, I'm always interested in the happenings. I've been on a work binge and though I haven't commented, my mind is always on the mountains. Hey, let me know when the rain turns to snow. Aaron, my daughter Melissa "Mel", lives accross the street from you, she has Tuesdays off - Babysitter? —BobRynd

2009-03-01 09:20:19   By the way, I'm up in Yuba City right now and it's raining pretty good here. Work should be complete by this afternoon. —BobRynd

2009-03-01 12:05:21   NO rain.... tis snowing. Hard to believe, but it is snow at these temps! —SusiLewis

2009-03-01 17:01:34   From snowforecast.com: "The good news is, it does not matter because very heavy, epic snowfall is coming, especially Monday night and through Wednesday morning. It is in this time frame that snow levels drop to between 5,000 and 3,000 feet. At the same time we have a very strong jet stream right overhead, very strong mid level instability, strong orographics thanks to perfect wind directions, and gobs of moisture as strong low pressure stalls out in a good spot for us. Break out the snorkel because you may need it." —BobRynd

2009-03-02 08:31:41   Thx for posting that, Bob, I had read their report for real predictions. But, why in the world after holding a snow pattern all day, did it have to turn to rain late last night? YUCK. more weird layers to deal with. It is trying to turn to flakes at this hour....but it is a struggle. had a good 8" before the water came. —SusiLewis

2009-03-02 13:38:50   Yeah, Susi, I watched as temps held below freezing, and then got a bit warmer. Batten down the hatches though, I think the forecast will hold true for heavy precip(snow) this evening thru tomorrow. I'll be up tomorrow with some work buddies with Minnesota roots. I'd like to show them a good sierra storm. Think cold! —BobRynd

2009-03-05 17:56:51   Well, that storm cycle was some kind of wonderful. Epic powder. Wednesday was as deep as it gets. Today Griz opened with sunshine and powder - it doesn't get any better! On Weds. I watch my friend literally disappear in the deep snow, only to see his head come up between turns. Snow flying off his face like a boat wake! —BobRynd

2009-03-06 21:16:53   Tony...something wrong with your weather station. Keep getting error loading message. How cold is it there? —SteveTroyer

2009-03-07 17:43:28   weather station PC is down.. I am trying to get somebody up there to reboot it. —TonyZuccarino

2009-03-08 10:14:46   Temps have been cold at night:teens to 21 last night. Currently 28, should warm up to low 30's. Clear bluebird days! —SusiLewis

2009-03-08 10:53:42   wx station PC back online.. thanks Jeff G! —TonyZuccarino

2009-03-10 12:56:47   Well, How long is this high preasure going to stay around? Chance of snow on the 14th/15th(maybe). I hope we get a couple more "two foot" storms before winter lets out. —BobRynd

2009-03-18 18:52:28   hear hear. SNow now.... not later, when even we want spring and dirt and grass. The yearnings are already starting, each time we hike out on punch hole trails. Need snow now, not later. —SusiLewis

2009-03-19 04:01:12   OK, Here you go: "Saturday and Sunday -> A pretty strong storm moves into the western US, with snow showers developing on Saturday and continuing through Sunday. We expect heavy snow across all areas, best just south of Lake Tahoe due to the projected path of the low pressure system." from snowforecast.com. We MUST get some more precip. The spring runoff, our water supply, needs it desparately. Late starts to winter, early end of season; yikes! Is there something to this global warming? —BobRynd

2009-03-20 04:42:05   Hopefully 16-20" of snow by the end of the weekend. —BobRynd

2009-03-20 11:07:25   So I see. We need it! but, soon, I will be so over winter. —SusiLewis

2009-03-21 15:33:05   NWS has up the snow fall for next 24 hours to 24 inches in Tony's front yard. —EricDavis

2009-03-22 08:21:19   13" of fresh. The mt site is way off. Are supposed to get more today. Made it purty again- all the way down to almost Murphys. —SusiLewis

2009-04-04 14:35:09   The weather has been fantastic for Spring skiing. The 12:00 - 2:00pm sun exposed slopes have been excellent. Take a hike or ride the lift, get on some of the fantastic spring corn before its too late. —BobRynd

2009-04-04 22:00:41   Glad everyone had a great experience enjoying the Spring sking. Tony, lovely to see you today. Thanks for stopping in to the museum. You are a champ and I love your daughter. So happy you love BV as much as I. —SusiLewis

2009-04-07 18:26:29   Wouldn't you know. Things are starting to look like spring and it is snowing down to Arnold. And just droped to 36 degrees in Forest Meadows. —EricDavis

2009-04-08 05:46:21   Your right Eric. I was just getting settled into spring. But.... he,he,he, It looks like one more powder day for this year! I'm going skiing. —BobRynd

2009-04-08 06:37:59   and I'm going to work....lol. —TonyZuccarino

2009-04-09 09:46:19   And the NWS just issued another alert for 5-7 inches of snow for you and snow levels to drop to Arnold. Well we need the water and my kids and grands will love . —EricDavis

2009-04-15 07:56:50   Nice new 3" layer. Is this the end? It hasn't snowed on the dogwoods yet though. —SusiLewis

2009-04-15 16:17:08   If it hasn't snowed on the dogwoods, it ain't over. :-) —KeithWinter

2009-04-16 18:56:20   true, true. Cold overnight temps, and blustery days lately. Felt a bit of warmth finally today. True Spring- is a bit flakey. —SusiLewis

2009-04-16 23:58:07   I have one Dogwood tree (in Murphys), it is has bloomed. I proclaim that Spring is here! Actually, it's nice to get this "easing" into spring as the "April Showers bring May flowers". It seems like last year we kinda skipped spring and went straight to summer. —BobRynd

2009-04-19 16:19:52   Shorts & T-shirt weather. Bye-Bye Winter. —BobRynd

2009-04-21 20:02:59   the snow is disappearing fast! —TonyZuccarino

2009-04-28 13:22:36   How's the melt/freeze cycle going? I've noticed night time temps have been a bit cooler and day temps have warmed a bit since last week. The bottom line: is it good for spring corn snow and hike/ski? —BobRynd

2009-04-28 15:54:38   Not sure how good... but you are right the nite temps hold cold. But, in spite of the wind chill today, my side porch roof ice/snow chunk finally broke loose and unloaded. Should email Phil Davis, he would know. —SusiLewis

2009-04-30 00:45:01   Thanks Susi. Looks like winter isn't giving way to spring just yet... expecting about a foot of snow Fri-Sat. MAS and BVMR will be firing up the snowcat for Powder! That'd be fun but I'm going to miss it. I'll be sailboat racing in Santa Cruz ya know —BobRynd

2009-04-30 21:24:40   It sounds like you guys may be getting some spring snow up there this weekend. Winter is not letting go just yet... —KeithWinter

2009-05-01 08:19:03   I put my order in for rain only, am rather fond of parking closer these days on the frontage rd. Do I have to move it before tonight? Always the dilemma! —SusiLewis

2009-05-01 08:55:17   This is a warm system with tropical origins. I think you'll be OK on the frontage rd. provided you don't have to drive until Sunday. I think what does fall will melt very quickly - by Sunday afternoon. —BobRynd

2009-05-01 18:25:40   I need to leave sometime tomorrow, but am sure the warm up/turning to rain again will help the getting out. Sure is pouring right now! I have missed the sound of rain on the roof. Hope no flooding occurs down under. —SusiLewis

2009-05-02 08:22:30   couple inches of VERY wet snow. No powder this time. Aaron cancelled the cat tour. Snain this late, does it do much good? Am sure the trees and meadows are happy, but they are robbing the run off. —SusiLewis

2009-05-03 08:53:01   Anyone know where they are with plowing the pass? I know Memorial Day is usually the goal, but some years has been earlier. Time to get serious about the Death Ride training... —DianeLundquist

2009-05-03 16:12:27   They have actually punched through the pass, and are doing some road repairs. That was before this weather, but doubt the snow will stay very long up at the highest altitude. They have May 15th as their goal, and I am sure they will make it, if not a bit before. —SusiLewis

2009-05-04 06:36:09   bv grapevine says pass will open on the 8th. but, definitely check with sheriff's office first. —SusiLewis

2009-05-04 07:07:21   Thanks for the update Susi! Will check before finalizing any plans. —DianeLundquist

2009-05-05 16:52:35   Also checked on new sub roads.. they will start shaving/prepping Sat/Sun night, and begin plowing the first of the week. Checked with the Sheriff's office today. —SusiLewis

2009-05-07 08:07:38   thanks Susi.... —TonyZuccarino

2009-05-09 07:13:20   In case you missed hearing the news, or just crawled out from under a rock: Ebbetts Pass is OPEN!!!! Can't wait to take a drive and see all the waterfalls. —SusiLewis

2009-05-09 12:01:30   Hey, that's great. Opens up hiking/skiing possibilities. I was at the closure gate the other day wondering when they'd get the pass open. Wait no more. —BobRynd

2009-05-09 18:00:54   It opened at 1 pm yesterday. I got back up here today to see widening dirt spots, receding snow banks, especially on the south exposures. My friend told me tonight they went skiing up on the pass today. Opportunitys are there! Whatever you want to do..... this is the tight window for the next 2-3 weeks. —SusiLewis

2009-05-10 08:29:20   They are starting to plow/open BV subd roads this coming Monday. Even my dirt road is 3/4's clear! This has to be one of the earliest openings???? —SusiLewis

2009-05-12 11:40:23   Are the roads clear now? Susie: how does the snowpack look on the North faces? Trying to figure if a little late backcountry trip is still in order —SteveTroyer

2009-05-12 12:02:01   Steve, I hiked/skied down into Horse Canyon(basically north facing) from upper BV parking lot last week and it still had excellent coverage. It was alot of fun. I'm planning to do so more hike/ski this weekend and I'm pondering which north facing slope to try out. Any Ideas? —BobRynd

2009-05-12 12:38:48   bob...thanks. Sounds like you had fun. I am actually planning a climb/ski of north face of Lassen. If it's good enough in and around BV it will be great there! —SteveTroyer

2009-05-12 12:48:53   now that the pass is open, though, I am told that Tryon Peak is pretty awesome. I have never done it myself but perhaps someday —SteveTroyer

2009-05-12 17:34:16   North faces are holding. But, who knows what it will like with the heat rush coming late this week. Would be hard getting back into Tryon, as Highland lakes road is probably not clear yet. That road is up to the county, and they usually wait as long as they can - before campgrounds are wanted/needed up there. —SusiLewis

2009-05-13 11:45:43   Good call Steve. I heard there are a couple of parking spaces (4) at Ebbetts Pass. May check it out. —BobRynd

2009-05-28 13:16:22   radar echoes now showing a pretty harsh little Tstorm up there... —TonyZuccarino

2009-05-30 14:01:19   nice t-storm going on right now... thunder and lightning are ongoing —TonyZuccarino