There is a saying in CO where I was raised "If you don't like the weather stick around, it will change!" That can be just as true here in the Central Sierras; we have had lovely Fall weather for the "leaf watching crowd" and the aspens on Sonora Pass were exquisite two weeks ago when made a trip over the top. The weather was so nice we didn't need the jackets that we toted along "just in case!" Shirt sleeve weather even in windy Bodie - a gold rush ghost town off of Hiway 395!
The fishermen in Unit #4 this past weekend were commenting that the LAST TIME they were here at this time of the year BIG FOOT had a foot of snow on his head. The Strawberry Store has a carved statue of BIG FOOT decorating their front lawn. Sure enough one of the fishermen had the photo on his phone! That was two years ago when we had an early winter and Dodge Ridge was able to open for Thanksgiving Weekend!! I invited him to come again NEXT MONTH and "bring the snow with you!"
Tomorrow all of that changes when the first of three storms comes through with rain at the Sonora level and turning to snow tomorrow night at Strawberry!! Dodge Ridge actually NEEDS six inches of rain to wet the dirt before the snow comes or it just sublimates instantly and there is nothing to pack down as a base. Hopefully, the snow level will be higher at least to start with.
I have called in the troops tomorrow to remove all of the summer deck furniture before it gets soaking wet. It weighs a ton if it gets wet! I do love the change of seasons.
When we lived in Southern California as newlyweds we would drive up Angeles Crest Highway just to get a feeling of seasonal change both spring and fall/winter. There is beauty in every season if you have "eyes to see" and I love to see that changing time.
Open your eyes and behold the beauty of Creation! Call me to arrange an extended stay at The Rivers Resort to really get the feel!!
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