This post was written by Carolyn Weddle, 2012 Project Specialist.
The dry spell has been broken here in the Mono Basin. On Saturday morning I awoke to a winter wonderland—snow covered the streets and the Mono Lake Committee’s back porch. A Pacific storm hit the Sierra Nevada this weekend and brought with it high winds, rain, snow, and highway closures.
As of this afternoon Tioga Pass is closed (and has been since Tuesday evening). Highways 108, 4, and 89 are all closed. Highways 88, 50, and 80 have chain requirements. The storm is expected to continue through tomorrow bringing approximately 1–2 feet of snow above 7,000 feet and 6–12 inches below 7,000 feet according to the National Weather Service.
You can check the current weather forecast here. For updated highway conditions you can call 1-800-427-7623 or click here.
I hope that this is just the beginning of much more needed snow to come to the Sierra!