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Get out the umbrella, dig out those galoshes and don’t forget the rain coat! It’s wet out there. It’s only been raining a couple of hours and we already have an inch and a half. But that’s not all…

Mymotherlode.com is calling for snow once again, in the forecast issued yesterday.

Winter Storm Warning Issued For Sierra Nevada — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra Nevada from Friday 5 PM through Saturday 5 PM.

Snow levels will begin around 4500 feet before lowering to 3000 feet on Saturday.

Light snow accumulations are possible from 3000 through 3500 feet. Four to eight inches of snow is likely above 4000 through 5000 feet.

We could really get it this time… or it could fizzle and just give us rain. Only time will tell. (I’m crossing my fingers hoping for snow.)

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With this warmer weather comes fleas and ticks.

Deer ticks

It’s trying really hard to snow right now, in fact it was coming down pretty hard only this morning. There is no telling how much snow we will end up with. Some how, I don’t think it will be enough.

We’ve picked three ticks off our dogs in the past couple of weeks. We used a powder on the yard and a liquid to help alleviate the problem. Then we took the puppies to the vet for some Frontline. I really hate to use that stuff, but the ticks are so bad this year, I don’t know what else to do.

Wherever there are deer, you will find deer ticks. I feel so sorry for the deer. I just wish the ticks would pick somewhere else. Anywhere else. Every single one has been on their face, which makes it kind of difficult to detach. If you haven’t picked up some Frontline, don’t wait. Ticks are nothing to mess with and they can spread disease.

It’s 35° now and it’s going to be a chilly day. I’d be surprised if it gets much above 45°. The sun is out but I don’t think it’s done snowing. If anything happens I’ll let you know.

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Snow Angels

I just love winter! There is nothing like waking up to the crisp, frozen snow. The ice is just starting to melt, the sun is shining, and there are a couple inches of snow on the ground with patches of earth showing through. The snow won’t last long, but it is beautiful while it’s here.

I like to take our little dogs out in the morning at just about day break. It’s a little nippy, but worth braving the cold to take in the sounds of all the birds waking. There is one bird that makes a sort of trill noise. I don’t know what it is but I hear it every morning. I imagine it’s a brilliant green in color with luscious plumes. The reality is probably quite different.

Waking up to the snow has a way of lifting my spirits and helps me put things into perspective. I especially love it when I wake to fresh-fallen snow. I always try to get up really early so I can be the first one to mess it up. With the fresh mountain air it feels like the very first morning – every morning.

The road will be icy in spots, at least until the sun melts it. Those who travel the “seven curves” will want to be especially careful. The road does get sun in a few spots, but there’s always some driver who doesn’t get it and takes those curves at normal speeds. Disaster. So, please slow down.

Take a moment and enjoy the day. Dodge Ridge will be the place to be this weekend.

Powder & Sunny Skies Today!

3/2/12 – 5:45am Yesterday we received an additional 7 in. bringing our 4 day snowfall total to 30 in!!! For Today, we’ll have 27 groomed runs, 60 of 67 trails open, base depths of 18″-22″ & all lifts operating w/ the exception of Chairs 4 & T643.

With Bluebird skies, forecasted temps in the 40′s & 37 groomed runs for the weekend, along with 95% of terrain accessible, all lifts scheduled to operate & a brand new park on Upper Six Shooter, this is without a doubt the best weekend of the season so far!

Don’t you just love our new weather widget? You can see at a glance what the weather will be five days in advance.

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