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Two feet of snow falls on Sierra Nevada

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3 years ago

April 15, 2022

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KRON) — A snowy April storm dusted Northern California’s Sierra Nevada mountains with two ft of contemporary powder inside the previous two days.

On Friday morning, UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reported 24 inches of snow falling inside the previous 48 hours. The lab’s seven-day snow complete recorded 31.9 inches.

“We’re getting a little bit of an plentiful April! Loads extra on the best way with one other 8-16″ (20-40 cm) of snow anticipated over the following 36 hours!” UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab wrote on Twitter.

April’s snowy climate is a giant distinction to the vast majority of 2022’s winter.

A dry spell in January and February prompted California’s snowpack to drop to lower than half of common, in accordance with the California Division of Water Assets.

The snowpack continued plummeting in latest weeks as unseasonably heat temperatures hit the Sierra.

The start of April is often when the snowpack is at its highest.

“(April 1) normally marks the standard peak of the state’s snowpack, this yr’s snowpack doubtless peaked in mid-January within the Northern Sierra,” mentioned Sean de Guzman, supervisor of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Provide Forecasting Unit.

“A lot of the snow accumulation this yr got here from simply two storms in December that had been adopted by the driest January and February on report within the Sierra,” Guzman mentioned.

California’s Northern, Central, and Southern Sierra snowpacks account for roughly 30% of the state’s water provide.

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

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9 hours ago

December 25, 2024

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LETTER: Let’s consider how much growth Southern Nevada can accomodate

Neither of the authors of “Homesteading 2.0” (Dec. 15 Review-Journal) lives in Nevada. Yet, they believe they are qualified to advocate for increased development of our public lands.

To date, much new development has focused on luxury housing and green energy projects, rather than the need for affordable housing. While the authors acknowledge our successful conservation efforts, they fail to mention that current residents are being heavily regulated by the water authority, facing penalties, and pressured to reduce water usage. Lawns are being replaced with desert landscaping, and ongoing development to accommodate growth is contributing to the urban heat island effect. This growth has led to more congested roadways, wildlife encroaching into urban areas due to habitat loss and reduced access to recreational spaces that residents once enjoyed.

One of the defining features of Las Vegas was the open space surrounding the valley, which has long been a unique advantage of living in the Southwest. We must carefully consider how much growth we are willing to support moving forward.

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Nevada City’s 9th Annual Public Menorah Lighting heading indoors due to Thursday rain forecast

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16 hours ago

December 24, 2024

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Nevada City’s 9th Annual Public Menorah Lighting heading indoors due to Thursday rain forecast

Due to rainy weather forecast, the Annual Menorah Lighting in Nevada City has been moved indoors to The Miners Foundry (325 Spring St, Nevada City). Co-sponsored by Chabad of Grass Valley and The Miners Foundry, this special and FREE Chanukah celebration will take place on Thursday, December 26, at 4:00 p.m., and the public is invited to join the fun.

This year, for the first time ever, the event will feature the lighting of a 12-foot illuminated menorah, the largest and brightest in Nevada County. The menorah lighting promises to be an inspiring and memorable moment, bringing the community and our elected officials together to celebrate the message of Chanukah.

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Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc. returns to historic Highway 20 location in newly expanded community hub

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1 day ago

December 24, 2024

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Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc. returns to historic Highway 20 location in newly expanded community hub

Celebrating 50 years in business, Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc. is thrilled to announce the consolidation of their two offices, Broad Street Nevada City and Hwy 20 at Harmony Ridge to its original home on Highway 20, Nevada City, at Harmony Ridge, this December! This move not only brings the company “back to its roots” but also provides the community with a newly expanded and renovated hub for convenience and connection.

The updated building is now home to three unique businesses: Nevada County Properties | Recreation Realty, Inc., Tour of Nevada City Bicycle Shop Outpost, and Harmony Ridge Market, offering residents and visitors a one-stop destination for real estate inquiries, outdoor recreation needs, and a local deli and convenience store all at the entrance to the popular Scotts Flat Lake recreation destination.