Preparing for the Storm It's supposed to get wet, windy and wild over the next couple of days with a major winter storm bearing down on the Mother Lode. (Click here for the latest Doppler Radar.) What better time for another reminder on how to be prepared should the power go out, etc. Got your flashlight? Check. Got batteries in your flashlight? Check. (Duh.) How 'bout a battery-operated radio? Check. And what about extra blankets, bottled water, canned food and a can opener? Check. Check. Check. Check. And then beyond these common sense basics the American Red Cross also suggests the following items that should be a part of any winter emergency and disaster supplies kit: coats, gloves, mittens, hat and water-resistant boots for every person, a first aid kit and essential medications. For more important information and storm preparation tips, visit: Red Cross Winter Storm Page. And most of all, be safe everybody.

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  Low Snow in the Mother Lode Of course, it snowed last night all the way down to Sonora. I don't know if it went any lower than that. But I've got a couple of quick pictures and a video (click below to watch it) for you to check out the snow at the Sugar Pine Realty Corporate office this morning. It really looks pretty. Where ever you're at today (above 2000 feet) I'll bet it looks the same. It's one of the many blessings of living in the Gold Country. We have all four seasons in the Mother Lode. And here are the pictures and video to prove it!

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