With temperatures in the mid-50’s today, it’s difficult to picture Bass Lake under almost a foot of snow! But that is what we had a few weeks ago, and there are a few patches still left over.
At this elevation of 3500′ we have received almost 72% of our average precipitation this year. Normal years we have an average of 40 inches of precipitation, a year being July 1 through June 30. So far we’ve gotten 28.7 inches, according to Marc Sobel at BassLakeCA.com.
Additionally, the nearby snow pack is about 115% of normal, which is great news for our area. February 1st is one of the dates hydrologists return to several spots to check on the water content of the snow pack, and we all hope that this wetter trend continues.
Weather forecasts by both Weather Underground and the National Weather Service call for the possibility of showers this upcoming weekend, so the skiing at Sierra Summit and Badger Pass should continue to be good. Those traveling to Badger Pass can catch the low-cost weekend shuttle from Oakhurst. Feel free to call Jan or Dolores here at Bass Lake Realty for details and the latest information: 559-642-3610 is the toll-free number.