i was do a cool lawlation and we've -- calculation, we've bought two and a half miles of that. it's very expensive. sometimes i think it would be cheaper to staple one-dollar bills to the side of the float. >> reporter: it's not about dollars. it's go bet getting it done -- getting it done. not much time left. claudine wong, ktvu channel 2 news. >> and you can watch the a ride height here. our -- a ride right here. our coverage begins at 6:00 p.m. this saturday. >>> sierra ski resorts got a welcomed site yesterday. some new snow. the storm that brought rain to the area dropped a covering of snow to the mountains. they say this is good for business. >> when skiers and riders see new know, that's when they come out. the die-hard ones will come out no matter what. we're just happy to put out a good product for them. >> forecasters say sky is in the sierra will be clear. and interstate ate ate 0 is open -- 880 is open with no chain controls. >>> snow up in the sierra and snow here in the bay area. always a very nice site, a very special treat to show -- to show you. looking out tow