This is the 33rd spring snowmelt season we've experienced since moving to Tahoe. We've seen several big years. This beats them all.
The South Fork of the American River is just one of many rivers that carry snowmelt from the Sierra. However, it is unique in that it flows very close to a highway (50) for many miles. Driving down the mountain the other day was an eye-opener.
The river was a continuous roaring torrent of whitewater. Pretty to look at, deadly cold if you did much more than stick your toe in it.
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