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Homelessness is a housing issue in South Lake Tahoe and beyond
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/01/2017 - 12:33am
Homelessness isn’t just a South Lake Tahoe issue. It isn’t just an El Dorado county issue. It isn't just a California problem, though the state ranks 49th in housing units per capita.
And it isn't a problem that is going away any time soon and will take a change in the way the problem is currently being addressed to be solved. For every 100 people who are added to the population of California there are only 32 housing units built to house them.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 27-Sept 2
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/26/2017 - 7:28am
The following is a list of the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the week.
EMERGENCY PROJECT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of the year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Cast of "Modern Family" in South Lake Tahoe for filming
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 12:15am
If you were hanging around Camp Richardson Thursday you may have caught some extra activity on the pier as the comedy series "Modern Family" was being filmed. Reports say the popular show's annual vacation episode is taking place in South Lake Tahoe.
Cast and crew have been seen a local spots enjoying dinner, including Edgewood Tahoe and star Sofia Vergara and the show's children actors, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez and Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, have all posted on Twitter and Instagram about their Lake Tahoe adventures.
AAUW- South Lake Tahoe Branch September 9th Meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 08/15/2017 - 2:25pm
Event Date:
September 9, 2017 - 10:30am Please join us for our September AAUW-South Lake Tahoe Branch general meeting on Sept. 9th at 10:30 AM in the Aspen Room at LTCC. We will be welcoming back our selected Tech Trek campers with their families. They will be presenting some information on their camp experience this past July. We look forward to greeting members and any guests who are interested in the mission of our organization. This program will provide an opportunity to see our work in action. Part of our mission is to support girls' interest in the STEM fields. Come and be a part of our active South Lake women's group!
Location
Lake Tahoe Community College - Aspen Room
1 College Drive
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
40° 42' 36.2484" N, 89° 30' 34.8156" W
See map: Google Maps
Boys Scouts host 4th annual Car and Truck Show in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 2:07pm
In their 77th year of providing scouting opportunities to boys in the Carson City and Carson Valley area, Boy Scout Troop 33 is hosting their 4th annual Send A Scout to Camp Car and Truck Show on Saturday, August 12 at Fuji Park in Carson City from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Participants can either pre-register or sign up the day of the event. Cost is $40. Each participant will get a T-shirt, one lunch meal ticket, and a dash plaque.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows closes for season; Latest date in history
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 3:11pm
After a historic winter that saw more than 60 feet of snow fall on the slopes, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has made another notch in the history books with staying open until July 15, the latest date in their history.
They were open 200 days during the 2016/17 season, more than a month more than the average of 174 days.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 10:02pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore from Tahoma to South Lake Tahoe. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
7/9
5:17 a.m. - Bears - Little Bear Lane - BEAR BROKE INTO A RESIDENCE AND RANSACKED THE KITCHEN.
8:09 a.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - 35-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED.
9:22 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 63-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
Hundreds join in search for missing 5-year-old; Found safe after night in the woods
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 11:22pm
A 5-year-old boy was found safe and in good spirits Sunday morning after spending the night alone in El Dorado County.
On Saturday, two boys, ages 4 and 5 were camping and riding quads with their father when the dad's motorcycle broke down. The kids did not notice dad was no longer with them.
The 4-year-old was located immediately but the search for the older boy went into the night. Over 100 volunteers from 16 counties joined in the search on off-road highway vehicles, air support, K9 Teams and ground searchers and worked all night to locate the child.
Holocaust survivor to speak in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/03/2017 - 10:24am
Event Date:
July 13, 2017 - 7:00pm Holocaust Survivor Dr. Jacob Eisenbach will be the special guest speaker at Chabad at the Ski Run Marina in South Lake Tahoe on July 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Jacob Eisenbach was born in Poland in 1923. Nicknamed “Kuba” by his father, Eisenbach grew up in a loving household with all of the hopes and dreams of any family… he was to be a doctor, his brother Sam, an author… his sister dreamed of a career as a pharmacist. That all changed when Hitler’s army invaded Poland in 1939.
Location
Chabad at the Ski Run Marina
900 Ski Run Blvd
United States
38° 56' 57.8904" N, 119° 57' 33.156" W
See map: Google Maps
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/02/2017 - 12:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
6/25
2:25 a.m. - Death Investigation - Rubicon Trail - DEPUTIES ASSISTED THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL IN INVESTIGATING THE SCENE OF A VEHICLE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT. DECEASED MALE 49-YEARS-OLD, DRIVER A 27-YEAR-OLD MALE SUSPECTED DUI.
Caltrans turns off crosswalk light at Camp Richardson through holiday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 4:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans has temporarily turned off the pedestrian hybrid beacon at Camp Richardson after backup in the congested area became a concern to both motorists and other agencies.
The light on State Highway 89 at Camp Richardson was turned off on June 27 and will remain off through the upcoming weekend and July 4th holiday.
Keys Cafe opens satellite summer location at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 8:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Locals and visitors can now enjoy the signature coffee, smoothies, and baked goods of Keys Cafe at both ends of the bike trail with the addition of a satellite location in Camp Richardson's Coffee & Confectionery shop located on Highway 89.
We really saw this as a great opportunity and a synergy between our two businesses,” said Jeremy Gilpin, co-owner of the Tahoe Keys Café. “With such diverse menus we were able to come together and not cross, but be an added benefit to the resort.”
The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe - "A hole in one experience"
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 12:08am
The Lodge at Edgewood Tahoe was a vision that began 25 years ago when the late Brooks Park and now General Manager Bobby King were talking about a complete experience for golfers who could also stay after a round of golf.
Park's grandfather David bought 571 acres of pastureland at Lake Tahoe in 1896. The property included the historic Friday's Station where the family operated it as a way station and butcher's shop for those crossing the terrain from 19818-20.
New deputy sworn in for Douglas County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/19/2017 - 9:41pm
MINDEN, Nevada – Spencer McLaughlin has been sworn in as a new deputy with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.
Surrounded by family and friends, McLaughlin joined the department and started a new career in civilian law enforcement. Deputy McLaughlin was a military police officer for five years, spending most of his time on the base SWAT team in Japan and at Camp Pendleton near Oceanside, California.
$100 million later, Edgewood Lodge opens to the public
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 8:30am-
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They broke ground on the new Edgewood Lodge at the south shore of Lake Tahoe in October of 2015, but plans and environmental improvements began years before that in preparation for the new 169,000 square-foot hotel and spa with dining, shopping and adventures options along with 154 rooms.
Western Nevada College announces Dean's List honorees
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/07/2017 - 12:16pm
Western Nevada College has named 267 students to the Spring 2017 Dean’s List.
Those chosen to WNC’s Dean’s List must complete at least 12 academic units during the semester and accumulate a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.
Honorees include:
Carson City
Spring into Summer event to highlight recreation services in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/31/2017 - 2:51pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2017 - 10:00am
Summer programs offered by the City of South Lake Tahoe Parks & Recreation Department will be the focus of a kick-off party on Saturday, June 3 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Recreation & Swim Complex.
They are gearing up for another summer season full of adventure, learning, fun and great memories. The event is free and designed to highlight summer programs, introduce recreation instructors and provide tours of the complex in a fun and festive environment.
Tahoe summer camps offered in robotics, backpacking, art and more
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 11:38am
Tahoe Summer Camps is offering a wide variety of unique adventures for youth. Their out-of-the-box camps are all based at the north end of Lake Tahoe and reach the adventurous, artistic and maker-spirit of children. Some camps are all day long while others are overnight adventures around the lake.
Tahoe Summer Camps is proud to offer wide a range of camps to satisfy any child’s adventurous spirit. Broken down into art camps, high-tech camps, wilderness camps and lacrosse camps, below are just a few of the options available to children:
Newly-retired quarterback Tony Romo an early favorite to win in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 10:05am
Tony Romo returns to Lake Tahoe for the 28th annual American Century Championship golf tournament, his first since 2012.
The newly-retired quarterback from the Dallas Cowboys is an early favorite at the sports book, sharing the 3 to 1 odds of winning with two-time defending champ Mark Mulder. Romo has yet to win, but now that training camp doesn't start at the conclusion of the tournament, who knows what can happen this year?
Outdoor screening of Smog of the Sea in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/22/2017 - 5:35pm
Event Date:
June 16, 2017 - 7:30pm Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe on June 16 as they show the Tahoe premiere of The Smog of the Sea, a new documentary featuring a seafaring expedition of citizen science and discovery that delves into one of the modern threats to the world’s oceans: plastics.
Location
Basecamp Hotel
4143 Cedar Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 57' 36.6444" N, 119° 56' 40.1208" W
See map: Google Maps
Dirty Cello to perform at Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 10:32pm
Event Date:
June 21, 2017 - 7:30pm
Dirty Cello will be part of the Valhalla Art, Music and Theatre Festival when they perform at the Boathouse Theater on June 21 at 7:30 p.m.
From China to Italy, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a
high energy and unique spin on blues and bluegrass. Led by vivacious
cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman, Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never
heard before. From down home blues with a wailing cello to virtuosic
stompin’ bluegrass, Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and
your toes tapping!
Man biking across the country to raise awareness of Tahoe's homeless struggles
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/18/2017 - 4:59pm
Daniel Deemer is biking across America on his "Bike for the Homeless" tour from Big Sur, California to Ocean City, Maryland to bring awareness to a social issue he is deeply passionate about.
In partnership with Tahoe Youth and Family Services, Dan is using the trip in an effort to raise funds for the agency and increase awareness of homelessness.
Dan will be leaving Big Sur on May 22, 2017. He has no predetermined route, but will be passing through the Sierra Nevada on SR-88, and through South Lake Tahoe.
Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 12:01pm
Event Date:
June 10, 2017 (All day)
After an absence in 2016 due to construction on the campgrounds at Camp Richardson, the 25th anniversary of the Valhalla Renaissance Faire returns to the South Shore for one weekend, June 10-11, 2017.
A weekend of Olde England style merriment and celebration will take place through seven acres of woods in the historic Camp Richardson, taking people back to Elizabethan times, complete with the "Queen" herself.
This year's festival takes on a renaissance, fantasy and pirate theme from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m on Sunday. T
Volunteer at a California State Park in Tahoe and get free camping
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/10/2017 - 5:09pm
There are two opportunities for people to help prepare Lake Tahoe campgrounds for the upcoming busy summer season. The California State Parks work days will be on May 20 at Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine and on May 21 at D.L. Bliss .
People may volunteer for one or both days. Tools, training, lunch (and high fives) are included. As a special treat, volunteers are also invited to tent camp too.
Ed Z'Berg Sugar Pine Point State Park
Saturday, May 20, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
D.L. Bliss State Park
Sunday, May 21, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 3:10pm
Snow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.
The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.
Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.
Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:
64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)
Squaw Valley attempting to keep one lift open all summer long
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 1:45pm
For the first time ever, Squaw Valley will operate past July 4 and is now planning for an "endless season." They will attempt to keep one lift open on Saturdays to take advantage of the over 714 inches of snow that fell this winter.
Viewing guide for Amgen women's races around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 9:00am
On Thursday and Friday, May 11 and 12, over 120 of the world's elite cyclists will descend upon Lake Tahoe for Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women’s Race empowered with SRAM. The race presenter AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company, created routes that will challenge these top female cyclists. They will vie for the coveted jersey during the four-day race. After Lake Tahoe they head to Elk Grove on May 13, and the finale in Sacramento on MMay 14.
Annual Gambler's Poker Run - 4X4 Event
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/25/2017 - 9:53pm
Event Date:
August 19, 2017 (All day) Join in the Annual Gambler's Poker Run hosted by Lake Tahoe Hi Lo's on August 19, 2017.
Registration - Main Camp are located 25 miles south of So. Lake Tahoe near
Markleeville, Calif., at junction of Hwy 4 & Wolf Creek Road on the east fork of the Carson River. Enjoy beautiful Toiyabe National Forest, in the heart of the Sierras, with free dry camping.
The Run -This is a guided, slow moving 4-wheel drive trip through the Deer Valley trail area, with BBQ and raffle afterwards. Limited to properly equipped vehicles.
Location
Junction of HWY 4 and Wolf Creek Rd, Markleeville
United States
See map: Google Maps
New business licenses issued in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 12:53pm
The following 59 businesses took out business licenses with the City of South Lake Tahoe during the month of March:
3/1
ELAINE NOELTNER RIDESHARE
FOR MODERN MAKERS
MH CONSTRUCTION
MOTIVE PERFORMANCE STUDIO
3/2
1074 CHONOKIS RENTALS
811 MODESTO APARTMENTS
RALPH BRIGANTINO RENTALS
3/3
1039 WILLIAM APARTMENTS
EXCLUSIVE WIRELESS INC
TBWB STRATEGIES
3/4
DEEDEES DUPLEX
3/6
EMMA'S APARTMENT RENTAL
L&H AIRCO LLC
3/7
LAKE TAHOE ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS
LINA LIU MASSAGE THERAPIST
NEW HEIGHTS LLC
SPEC PRODUCTIONS LLC
3/9
DELORES QUAN RENTAL
3/10
Kudos: Special Olympics thanks all for Skate Night
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 6:51am
A heartfelt thanks to the heroes of the Heavenly Ski Patrol and Tahoe Ice Arena for sponsoring Skate Night at the Tahoe Ice Arena last Saturday for the Special Olympics. Athletes, family and friends enjoyed a night of ice skating and pizza donated Base Camp Pizza. It is inspiring to see the Ski Patrol making inclusion a reality for our athletes by working with the disabled population.
Kudos: Tahoe Chamber thanks all for successful Go Local Business Expo
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 2:43pm
The GO Local: Business EXPO returned to the South Shore with huge success thanks to attendees, vendors, volunteers, and sponsors! Over 1,300 locals and visitors gathered inside the Harvey’s convention center, Friday, March 31, as Tahoe Chamber Member businesses showcased their latest programs, products, and services.
The night was highlighted with live entertainment from Heavenly Resort Mountain and The Loft Lounge, vendor giveaways including a raffle of two cruisers bikes courtesy of South Shore Bikes, and tasty food and beverage samples from all the generous restaurant vendors.
Ancient mega-droughts in the Lake Tahoe Basin and beyond
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/04/2017 - 7:04am
Event Date:
April 25, 2017 - 7:00pm Dr. John Kleppe, Professor Emeritus, University of Nevada-Reno, will be the speaker for the Lake Tahoe Historical Society's Spring General Membership Meeting, Tuesday, April 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the historic Camp Richardson Lodge. The topic is Ancient Mega-Droughts in the Lake Tahoe Basin & Beyond.
Location
Camp Richardson Lodge
1900 Jameson Beach Rd
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 3.9948" N, 120° 2' 26.9304" W
See map: Google Maps
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/03/2017 - 8:07am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is April 3.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful FUNDAY MONDAY with Spring Conditions… Don’t forget
the Sunscreen! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs: 46F to 56F. Northwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the northeast in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/02/2017 - 8:26am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, April 2.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful SUNDAY FUNDAY with Spring Conditions… Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” today… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce this 2nd annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs: 50F to 60F. Light winds becoming north around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 9:13am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, April 1.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day with 24” of Fresh Pow… April Fools Day… Spring Weather Returns today with Sunny Skies and warmer temps… Get out and enjoy your April Fools Day… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this today & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/31/2017 - 9:26am
Good Morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, March 31.
Mostly Cloudy with Scattered Snow Showers with Strong Ridge Top Winds this morning and Clearing by late in the day. Upper Mountain Lifts on WIND HOLD… Call Ahead! Spring Events kicking in this week… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this Saturday & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 8:36am
Good Morning skiers and riders and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, March 30.
Escaped Carson City inmate found after crashing stolen water truck
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 6:16pm
An inmate who walked away from work detail at the Stewart Conservation Camp in Carson City on Tuesday has been arrested after crashing a City water truck that he allegedly stole.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) was contacted on Wednesday, March 29 about the attempted theft of a vehicle in northern Douglas County. The reporting party was working on the roof of the Sprint Store on Hwy 395 when he saw the attempt. The suspect was chased away by witnesses, running north towards Fuji Park in Carson City.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 9:37am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, March 29.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful HUMP DAY to hit the slopes! Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Packed Snow, Turning Spring Like with Softening with day time temps… Spring Events kicking in this week… Heavenly is hosting Gunbarrel 25 this Saturday & Sierra at Tahoe hosting “Dual on Dynamite” on Sunday… Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce these annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/28/2017 - 9:04am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, March 28.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Tuesday to hit the slopes! Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Spring Events kicking this week… Heavenly Hosting Gunbarrel 25 this Saturday. Come out and hits the bumps and join me as I announce this annual event… Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 46F to 56F. East winds up to 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph in the morning.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 8:57am
Good Morning skier and riders, and if you’re visiting, Welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, March 27.
Shaping up to be a Freshies Funday Monday to hit the slopes with Fresh Winter Conditions… Slight Chance of Snow Showers… Dress with your Gore-tex Jacket or Shell… Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier/Rider Packed Snow. Take the Orange or Rose tinted Goggles today… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 9:49am
Good morning skiers and riders! If you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, March 26.
Shaping up to be a Sunday Funday to hit the slopes with Winter Snow Conditions… Chance of Snow & possibly Rain in the Afternoon… Dress with a Goretex Jacket or Shell… Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier/Rider Packed Snow. Take the Orange or Rose tinted Goggles today… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 10:38am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe skiers & riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, March 25.
Shaping up to be a Great Day to hit the slopes with Fresh Snow and Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies with lingering Snow Showers… Winter Conditions with Fresh Powder and Machine Groomed… Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly Cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the morning. Highs: 40F to 50F. Southwest winds around 10 mph..
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows: 19F to 29F. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:33am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders, If you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, March 24.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru tomorrow morning… Snow and Gusty Ridge Top Winds are affecting the operation of Upper Mountain Lifts at Heavenly, Mt. Rose, Squaw & Alpine… Dress for Stormy Conditions… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/23/2017 - 9:06am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, March 23.
Blue Skies and Fresh Powder and a break in weather for a Beautiful Day of Spring Skiing & Riding. Winter Conditions with Powder & Machine Groomed Packed Powder! Cut work and hit the slopes today. Don’t forget the sunscreen and ski & ride with a buddy if you go off-piste. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 42F to 52F. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 10:36am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, March 21.
FRESH SNOW REPORTED ON THE SUMMITS OF MOST RESORTS WITH RAIN/MIXED PRECIPITATION AT THE BOTTOM. GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MTN. LIFTS, SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… SURFACE CONDITIONS VARY FROM POWDER TO WET PACKED SNOW… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF PISTE.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 8:16am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, March 20.
WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2017… EXPECT MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS! UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS MAY BE AFFECTED AND SUBJECT TO WIND HOLDS… SPRING CONDITIONS CONTINUE WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW… SOFTENING WITH DAY TIME TEMPERATURES. TAKE SOME RUB ON WAX TO HELP YOU SLIDE… WEATHER IS PREDICTED TO CHANGE BY TUESDAY WITH SNOW IN THE FORECAST.
Lt. Brian Williams retiring after 30 years serving the South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/19/2017 - 5:05pm
As he reflects back on 30 years in uniform for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Lt. Brian Williams knows the dates that will be forever etched into his memory. 12/29/1986, 6/10/1991, 1/29/1997, 10/25/2005 and 8/26/2009.
December 29, 1986: Brian starts with SLTPD and heads off to the Police Academy in Santa Rosa.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/19/2017 - 8:18am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, March 19.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS! UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS MAY BE AFFECTED AND SUBJECT TO WIND HOLDS… SPRING CONDITIONS CONTINUE WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW… SOFTENING WITH DAY TIME TEMPERATURES. TAKE SOME RUB ON WAX TO HELP YOU SLIDE… WEATHER IS PREDICTED TO CHANGE BY TUESDAY WITH SNOW INF THE FORECAST.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 9:09am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, March 18.
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS PREDICTED FOR TODAY! ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL BE OPERATING WIND PERMITTING… SPRING CONDITIONS CONTINUE WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW… SOFTENING WITH DAY TIME TEMPERATURES. TAKE SOME RUB ON WAX TO HELP YOU SLIDE… DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN TODAY…
