Those making their way up the mountain will want to be extra careful tonight. The winds have really been playing havoc today.
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the Sierra Nevada from 10pm this evening through 10am Saturday morning.
Winds of fifteen to thrity mph are expected with gusts reaching forty-five to fifty-five mph.
We saw a really neat van yesterday in Sonora, but frankly, I would hate to have to drive it today in all this wind. It was a sharp looking van by Airstream that was like a mini-motor home, they call it The Airstream Interstate Touring Coach. The one we saw actually had a very large carrier on the top, which appeared to be made especially for the Interstate Touring Coach. All I know is it looked to be very top heavy.
I have to laugh at all the wind we are having today, because when we saw the nifty van, I commented to my husband that I would hate to drive that across the Altamont Pass. It was a sweet looking ride though. My advice to the driver, stop and get a room somewhere. :)
Drive safe and have a wonderful weekend.
Twain Harte, CA