November 05, 2015
A few pictures tell the story.
The layered clouds indicate strengthening mid level winds in the pre-storm environment.
November 01, 2015
November 03, 2015 The storm clouds swirl then clear.
November 04, 2015 California is quite excited about their early snow.
November 01, 2015 Again, before the storm 
November 03, 2015 And then after, … runoff. California’s new liquid gold.
Thanks to the Yosemite Conservancy for their many windows into this extraordinary park.
Rainfall in Yosemite Valley was 3.37 in October, and 2.57 the 1st 4 days of November, that is 5.94 in 5 weeks.
Normal for the period is near 2.72, …so above normal rainfall in California where they need it and no disasters. Enjoy it! But don’t get used to it. No disasters that is. The real rainy season hasn’t even started yet.
Despite a wintry scene from 7500 feet looking across the high Sierra, no snow accumulation visible at 4000 feet in the valley.
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Wild Bill