RECORD SETTING SNOW SEASON
RECORD SETTING SNOW SEASON
The annual precipitation year ended June 30th and it was quite a year in the Lake Almanor basin. Snowfall was the big story of the season, with measurable snow recorded for eight consecutive months from November through June. The final snow of the season was 2 inches received on June 2, bringing the season total on the west shore area to 332 inches or just under 28 feet. That works out to 245% of the annual average.
We marveled at the snowfall from last season (2009-2010), which at 234 inches was the deepest in the past decade. However, this current season surpassed that previous level by a good eight feet. In fact, this current season now stands as the second deepest snowfall of the past century.
Snowfall records maintained by the Western Regional Climate Center near Reno indicate that our heaviest snow season on record was 1951-1952 when the basin received 362 inches (just over 30 feet). The current season takes second place, with 332 inches. The infamous 1992-1993 season comes in third for total snowfall at 295 inches (24.6 feet). What sets 1992-1993 apart is the fact that almost all of the snow arrived in three intense months (December – February), while the snow was more spread out during the other two seasons.
Most of this season’s snow was relatively dry, which made snow removal a less troublesome task. Still, the sheer depth brought considerable moisture to the area and for an extended period. Total precipitation recorded at the Prattville automated site was 1.95 inches in June, more than twice the June average. Annual total precipitation came to 46.58 inches, or 140% of average. That total is the second highest of the past decade, with the 2005-2006 season taking first place due to greater rainfall amounts.
Our cold and wet spring this year postponed the onset of the usual drying out of forest fuels. However, sunny and warm conditions now signal a return of “fire season” in the nearby areas. The basin typically experiences what amounts to be an annual drought during the summer months, with an anticipated return of autumn precipitation in about October.
PENINSULA FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PRIME RIB DINNER
PENINSULA FIREMEN’S ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PRIME RIB DINNER MEETING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14th at Firehouse #2
Social Hour, 6pm -7pm, with dinner beginning at 7pm.
Members and their spouses, significant others or guests are invited to this special holiday dinner. So that we may know how much prime rib to order, DINNER TICKETS WILL BE SOLD IN ADVANCE at our normal price of $10 per dinner. They are on sale starting today at Firehouse #2. Please purchase your tickets no later than Monday, December 6th. We look forward to a great meal and fun evening with all of you who are still around.
Reminder, please purchase tickets before 4:30 pm. Monday through Friday. Thanks, Holly 259-2306
The Fire Sirens’ annual Christmas Luncheon is fast approaching. The luncheon will be held at Fire Hall #2 on Wednesday, December 1st at 11:30 am. Luncheon by Carol Franchetti
Christmas Eve Salad with mandarin oranges, beets, dry roasted peanuts in a tangy vinaigrette garnished with pomegranate seeds.
Luncheon Entree – Cup cake chicken – chicken breast with cheese, wild rice medley, slivered almonds, baked in the oven and topped with a “frosting” of herb cheese.
Dessert – Apple kuchen with bourbon raisins and cinnamon whipped cream. Bread, Coffee & Tea.
Tickets are $15.00 per person (non refundable). Call Peggy Lentz - 259-5478 or Holly Coons 259-2306 (Monday thru Friday) 9:00 – 5:00. Tickets must be purchased by Friday, November 26th. Guests are welcome so if you are not a Fire Siren but would like to come contact Holly or Peggy for tickets.
We will again have our gift exchange. If you want to participate please bring a $10 wrapped gift to put under the Christmas tree.
We are also doing our toy and food drive so bring along some of that too! Hope to see you there.
Marlyne Selk
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Chester Community Chorus presents “Sing We Joy!”
Friday, December 3rd 7:00 pm
Saturday, December 4th 7:00 pm
Sunday, December 5th 3:00 pm
Chester United Methodist Church
Hwy 36 at Glenwood Dr.
Donations appreciated
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service is forecasting some exceptionally cold temperatures during the next several days. The outlook is for one final round of snow tonight (Monday night) into Tuesday AM, and then clearing conditions. With the clearing will come some REALLY cold air. Here are the NWS projections for highs and lows in Chester:
Tuesday high … 29 deg
Tuesday night/Wednesday morning low … 0 deg !!!!
Wednesday high … 25 deg
Wednesday night/Thursday morning low … 6 deg
Thursday high … 32 deg
Thursday night/Friday morning low … 17 deg
Friday high … 40 d
Snow Report ~ Bailey Creek
Snow report:
Bailey Creek received 24 to 30 inches of snow over the weekend. Another storm is forecast for tonight into Tuesday morning. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are forecast to be clear with very low temperatures at night. More rain/snow showers are expected for the weekend. If you are planning to come up for Thanksgiving, be aware that snow berms may be 4 feet high across your driveway.
Peninsula Market is now doing Take & Bake Pizzas
Take and Bake pizzas made per your order. We use all of our fresh toppings: our sausage, our own ground meats, wonderful Canadian bacon, roasted garlic, stuffed crust. Anything you can get at Papa Murphy’s, you can get here! Size is a 16 inch – same as a Papa Murphy’s family size (their largest) and all pizzas are made fresh!
Pizzas start at $10.99 for a cheese pizza.
$11.99 for a one item pizza.
$15.99 is the highest for a Wally World Combo.
Menus available at Peninsula Market
Phone in your order no later than 6:30 PM as the market closes at7 PM. Open 7 days a week.
