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MCMWTC is located on California Highway 108 at Pickel Meadow. The center is 21 miles northwest of Bridgeport, California and 100 miles south of Reno, Nevada. The center occupies 46,000 acres of Toiyabe National Forest.
Elevation:
MWTC BASE - 6765 feet
BASE HOUSING - Approx. 5200 feet
Weather:
MWTC BASE - Winter (October - April) snow accumulation can reach depths of six to eight feet. Severe storms can deposit as much as four feet of snow in a 12-hour period. Annual temperatures range from -20 degrees to +90 degrees Fahrenheit.
BASE HOUSING - Normal snowfall in a 24-hour period averages 6 to 8 inches. Annual snowfall could reach as high as five feet but melts quickly. Road signs are posted by Cal Trans when weather conditions require snow chains.
If you plan to travel over the mountain passes, check with Cal Trans Toll Free Number for road conditions- 1-800-427-7623, enter the Hwy# you are planning to travel for a current road condition report.
Small general stores are located in both Bridgeport, CA and Walker, CA. The nearest supermarket is located in Gardnerville, NV. The nearest major shopping center is in Reno, NV, approximately 100 miles from the Base and 75 miles from Base Housing.
Directions:
You may use the interactive Mapquest form on the right side of this page to get driving directions to Bridgeport, CA from your specific location.
