DesertDon Wrote:
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> It appears that the snow levels are dropping a bit
> to about 6000' based on the chain requirments.
> The levels are expected to fluctuate but continue
> to drop to about 4000' as the low approachs. BTW
> 7000' is often used as a "benchmark" of sorts to
> describe the storm potential not necessarily the
> snow level. A good indicator of the actual snow
> level at any given time on the highways is the
> CalTrans road conditions and chain requirements.
>
> Enjoy the storm(s). Looks like we are in a bit of
> a frog choaker this week.

Chain requirement location are not the snow line. Its the point where chains can be put on in a safe location on wet pavement before reaching the snow and ice. Mostly its been at Kingvale which is about 6500. Kingvale is the last pullout before the summit, so if its sticking at the very top, then you have a good drive with chains on wet pavement, thus why I80 looked so bad before they redid the pavement