Bass Lake Chamber of Commerce

Been a while since we've been able to get some nice aerial views.

The first day of winter weather at the lake. A day of white-out and sunshine, autumn colors and snow.

Let's hear it for Mother Nature! Here are some photos taken Saturday during a reconnaissance flight of the #CreekFire by Operations Section Chief Casey Boesflug... that show snow that fell in the high-country wilderness along the Fish Creek drainage below Pumice Butte on the northeast corner of the fire about 5 miles south of Mammoth. That area has been the most active portion of the fire in recent days. Though it was just a dusting, the snow definitely helped moderate fire behavior in that neck of the woods. It wasn’t a lot of snow and it was really patchy but it was just enough with the higher relative humidity to put the fire to bed, for the most part, said Boesflug. Smoke is still visible in some areas where the fire continues to smolder but fire spread has basically halted. In addition to helping subdue fire behavior, the snow also made for some pretty pictures. More snow is in the forecast Sunday, with forecasters calling for 4-8 inches at the 7,500-foot level and 10-16 inches at higher levels. #FireYear2020 #LetItSnow

Now that's a truly wonderful sight to see at the end of what's been a somewhat crazy week. Thanks to Mother Nature for the rain (only a little so far but more if on the way) and to Janet for the capture/share. Have a great, warm and safe, weekend everyone!

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced that it plans to sell its Crane Valley Hydroelectric Project in Madera County. This includes the dam tha...t forms Bass Lake and PG&E lands on portions of the lake, which are protected by a conservation easement. https://sierranewsonline.com/pge-will-seek-buyer-for-its-c/

Everyone ready for the weather change tomorrow?

A big in the weather change is looking to impact the area this weekend and Yosemite is closing both Glacier Point and Tioga Roads on Thursday evening.

Wow! Christian sure did capture a beautiful early morning scene this weekend. Guess it does pay to be the early bird sometimes!

Join us for the Pines Village Arts & Crafts Fair this Halloween Weekend!

How many Mountain Bike Riders have ridden the Goat Mountain Trails recently? The owners of the new bike shop in nearby Oakhurst, Pedal Forward Bikes & Adventure, shared their ride from earlier this week. https://www.facebook.com/pedalforwardbikes/posts/160869222371922 Yes - part of the SNF is OPEN as outlined in the most recent Forest Closure Order 05-15-00-20-17 issued now almost a couple of weekends ago. It's a little complicated but you can find the order and the exhibits which list the FS roads and the trails that are now open here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/sierra/

Tonight’s virtual meeting update on the Creek Fire.

Making plans for the Thanksgiving timeframe? Sharing some information from The Pines Resort, Bass Lake.

The U.S. Forest Service - Sierra National Forest was issued a modification of the Forest Closure order which opens up a portion of the Bass Lake Ranger District for access.