Bank of the West temporarily closed due to staffing shortage

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bank of the West's South Lake Tahoe branch has had to close temporarily due to a staffing shortage. A representative at the bank's branch in Carson City said it is a COVID-related closure and some staff has been in quarantine as they await test results. This has been a problem at many area banks since the pandemic started.

Once staff can be assembled to reopen safely, expect the doors to the branch at 2161 Lake Tahoe Boulevard to open once again.

Customers can use the ATM and visit branches in Carson City, Truckee, Tahoe City and Kings Beach. Normal hours during the week and until 2:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Call ahead to confirm hours at the branch being visited.