This is nothing compared to what they have gotten in snowfall up at Running Springs and Big Bear.
We've had this much snow before but I think by tomorrow it will be the most snow we have received here since we moved in 2013 to the mountains. so it will be a first for us.
The pics I put up were taken around 9:00 a.m. and it's still snowing and i'm watching the snow pile up even more on the power lines so not sure how long I'll have power. It seems like this is as big or bigger than the thanksgiving snow event where people lost power up to seven days but thankfully we have power right now.
Just like PG&E (central and northern california power company) our electric company Edison probably didn't keep up like they should have with trees near electrical lines in past years, so now they are playing catch up.
When we got home yesterday about 5:00 p.m. after a nice Christmas day down the mountain there was very little snow. At 2:00 in the morning I woke up to a snow plow coming by but nothing since then and the conditions are now R3 up here which means everybody needs chains on,, even four wheel drive jeeps, etc. So for now we are stuck which is fine.
Since these were taken probably 2 to 3" more has fallen and another 3 " more tonight and through the night.
What's good though is Edison before the snow started staged trucks in various areas up here on the mountains so there won't be a repeat of the Thanksgiving blackout. We only went about 3 hours with our power out this morning.
Feeling lots of gratitude for these Edison workers who are on stand by. The big parking lot over at the lake is where the trucks hang out and they have like what fire fighters probably have - a whole kitchen set up under canopies to feed the workers. They actually have been doing this for several weeks because the workers have also been involved with cutting trees away from power lines for the last month.
it's really a beautiful scene though and with power on and the house warm and food available we can just sit it out and be cozy.
Our area for years is only at about 5000 feet so we don't deal with near as much as the higher mountain towns...and I'm really happy about that.
We've had this much snow before but I think by tomorrow it will be the most snow we have received here since we moved in 2013 to the mountains. so it will be a first for us.
The pics I put up were taken around 9:00 a.m. and it's still snowing and i'm watching the snow pile up even more on the power lines so not sure how long I'll have power. It seems like this is as big or bigger than the thanksgiving snow event where people lost power up to seven days but thankfully we have power right now.
Just like PG&E (central and northern california power company) our electric company Edison probably didn't keep up like they should have with trees near electrical lines in past years, so now they are playing catch up.
When we got home yesterday about 5:00 p.m. after a nice Christmas day down the mountain there was very little snow. At 2:00 in the morning I woke up to a snow plow coming by but nothing since then and the conditions are now R3 up here which means everybody needs chains on,, even four wheel drive jeeps, etc. So for now we are stuck which is fine.
Since these were taken probably 2 to 3" more has fallen and another 3 " more tonight and through the night.
What's good though is Edison before the snow started staged trucks in various areas up here on the mountains so there won't be a repeat of the Thanksgiving blackout. We only went about 3 hours with our power out this morning.
Feeling lots of gratitude for these Edison workers who are on stand by. The big parking lot over at the lake is where the trucks hang out and they have like what fire fighters probably have - a whole kitchen set up under canopies to feed the workers. They actually have been doing this for several weeks because the workers have also been involved with cutting trees away from power lines for the last month.
it's really a beautiful scene though and with power on and the house warm and food available we can just sit it out and be cozy.
Our area for years is only at about 5000 feet so we don't deal with near as much as the higher mountain towns...and I'm really happy about that.
me maravilla, ver esata imágenes de la nieve, cuando hoy en mi ciudad hemos tenido temperaturas primaverales, en las horas centrales del día.
ReplyDeleteMe encanta la nieve, pero tengo poca probabilidad de verla, porque declino viajar en invierno a lugares en que haga demasiado frío.
Besos
Wow, that is a lot of snow. I hate those days when power is out. Usually, it takes the whole day to bring power back.
ReplyDeleteIt's magical with all snow and the trees are wonderful!
Gorgeous pictures but I hope you keep your power. I'm wondering how long you were without power at Thanksgiving? I must catch up on your news. It sure is beautiful there and I guess as long as you can cocoon in, with no emergencies, it's a wonderfully cozy place to be.
ReplyDeleteHi there - we've had a few more power outages in the last day ...And several more inches of snow but all is well - power is on and sun is out. Dewena - power was out for seven days over Thanksgiving week. People were not happy - we only experienced about three days of it because we were at the coast during part of it. We did have a lot of big branches come off of the trees and some uprooted. We've spent a lot of time on clean up. Hard to tell but I don't think we have had near the tree damage but some are bent over -and drooping - the softer wood trees.
ReplyDeleteJust from viewing the photographs only, I would say this is a winter wonderland! When you have power, food and are comfortable, I am sure it is so beautiful to look at while feeling warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteIt sure is a white world … fabulous photographs, but I hope your power will be ok.
ReplyDeleteTake Care
All the best Jan
Wow, I love the photos, but know that snow like this can be scary. Good luck with the storm.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are so beautiful! But I still do not miss the snow and power outages! I hope conditions have improved for you.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a gorgeous Winter Wonderland. Terrific photos.
ReplyDeleteHope you keep your power and stay dry, warm and cozy.
I love seeing the pictures but have to admit I really don't want to live in it.
Happy New Year to you and yours.
That is a lot of snow! I had read in the paper about the snow in Southern CA but I had no idea that it was that much. Good that your power came back on, to be without heat wouldn't have been exactly fun. We had a lot of PG&E power outages this year and it never was convenient (can it ever be?)
ReplyDeleteThat is a LOT of snow! Hope you are "dug out" now and enjoying clear weather. The photos are just beautiful. Makes me really miss Oklahoma, where we had snow every winter. It's a rare occasion here. :(
ReplyDeleteIt is pretty to see. I'm sorry you had to deal with power outages though. I hope things are all good for you there now. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and wishing you a happy New Year.
ReplyDeletethanks everyone - will be visiting you all soon - i will NEVER TAKE electricity for granted again.
ReplyDeleteGlad your electric company was their to help with the holiday snow ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteGreat photos ~ be warm, safe and cozy ^_^
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