NorCal Adventure Conditions Update
A summary of weather, surf and snow conditions around Northern California made exclusively for Urban Diversion of San Francisco.
UPDATED: Wednesday, December 31, 2014, 9:30am
Summary:
Cold and clear conditions have taken hold of Northern California on this last day December. Temperatures are only in the single digits around the Tahoe Basin, but there is some fresh snow on the ground. Down near the coast winds are subsiding, but the chill remains under crystal clear skies. Surf is jumbled and weak at present. Happy New Year!
Around Tahoe:
The small storm that dropped through the region on Tuesday produced high winds and a bit more snow than forecasted for areas east of the Crest. Heavenly picked up around a foot of light, dry powder, a rarity for the Sierra. Northstar picked up a few inches too. Check out the bluebird morning on hand at Heavenly:
The weather will remain frigid and clear for the next two days. As the weekend approaches, expect temperatures to warm up to near normal with highs in the 40’s. The next chance of some snow looks to maybe come in towards the latter half of next week. The models are uncertain, so we’ll just have to wait and see...
For more Tahoe snow details, check out the Tahoe Daily Snow and follow Tahoe Weather on Facebook.
Backcountry Conditions from the Sierra Avalanche Center:
The backcountry is hosting MODERATE danger for all wind loaded areas near and above treeline steeper than 35 degrees. Recent snow and high winds of the past few days has created new slabs that could be triggered by a skier.
Hike and Bike Conditions Around the Bay:
High winds from yesterday will subside throughout the day and be replaced by cooler temps than we’ve seen all season. Frost will be widespread tomorrow and Friday morning, so bundle up if you head out. Highs today will be in the 40’s and low 50’s, tomorrow as well.
Surf Around the Region:
The surf’s looking pretty small over the next few days. Exposed breaks around the area like Ocean Beach are pulling in only knee to thigh high waves. It’s a great time to work off the NY hangover in some cold, mellow water on a long board.
Sunrise/Sunset and Tidal Information:
December 31, 2014
Sunrise: 7:25am/ Sunset: 4:57pm
High Tide: 7:22am at 6.4ft/ 21:06 at 4.4ft
Low Tide: 12:42 at 2.0ft/ 14:18 at 0.0ft
Have a great New Year and don’t forget to get outside and enjoy all of the beautiful playgrounds that NorCal has to offer!
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