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Kudos: Kirkwood serves community at Bread & Broth dinner
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/02/2016 - 4:10pm
On Monday, September 12, Tim Edison, a member of Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s Security Team, spent three hours volunteering at Bread & Broth’s dinner serving folks who struggle with hunger. “Having this opportunity to help the community and the less fortunate, has been an amazing experience,” said Tim. “Bread & Broth sends people away with a full belly and a smile. This is an experience I will always remember and want to do again.”
Dusting of snow at higher elevations
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/13/2016 - 7:36am
During a temporary halt to summer, snow fell on the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada overnight. At Kirkwood, their Cornice Chair camera picked up the first sight of snow in months.
The base of Kirkwood is at 7800 ft, and the summit sits at 9800 ft and a dusting of snow could be seen Tuesday morning around the resort.
But, the wet and cold front is out of the Lake Tahoe Basin quickly and summer sets back in. The first day of Fall is September 22.
Here is the forecase from the National Weather Service:
Kirkwood and Vail Resorts face steep fines for dumping asphalt into creek
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/24/2016 - 8:11pm
Kirkwood Mountain and Vail Resorts are facing steep fines after an anonymous complaint led Central Valley Water Board officials to investigate water quality impacts after it was found that asphalt grindings from parking lots at the resort ended up in Kirkwood Creek during snow removal operations during the 2015-16 season.
It was found during the inspection that the asphalt grindings, commonly spread on parking lots to assist with traction during icy and snowy conditions, ended up in Kirkwood Creek and other sensitive areas.
Kudos: Kirkwood thanked for serving up at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/26/2016 - 2:25pm
Hosting their fourth Bread & Broth “Adopt A Day of Nourishment” dinner this year, Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s $250 sponsor donation fed 92 guests at B&B’s Monday evening dinner on July 18th. B&B’s partnership with Kirkwood has provided so many meals to the food insecure of our community and has helped eased the struggle many face every day to secure nutritious and filling food.
Three local men arrested in connection with theft of 1,100 Heavenly ski vouchers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 07/19/2016 - 6:28pm
An investigation into the March 10 theft of $116,520 worth of Heavenly Valley ski pass vouchers has led to the arrest of three men on suspicion of conspiracy, felony embezzlement, theft and possession of stolen property.
On July 15 and 16, deputies from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office took into custody Tim Jacobsen, 21, of Minden, Nev., Mark Graham, 20 of Gardnerville, Nev., and Angelo Bozin, 25 of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Bail has been set on each man at $10,000.00.
Kudos: Kirkwood thanked for serving up at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 6:58pm
Members of Kirkwood Mountain Resort’s Human Resources team were on hand to help the Bread & Broth volunteers serve the guests at Kirkwood’s sponsorship dinner Monday, May 4th at St. Theresa Grace Hall. Representing their fellow H.R. team members were Becca Hamm, supervisor; Christine Avenett, assistant; Angela Eckhardt, talent acquisitions manager; Eric Davidson, director and Chris Crushkowsky, manager.
Spectator's guide to Amgen Tour of California in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 8:16am
WHO:
Spectators, volunteers, residents, visitors, businesses, sponsors, media, and cycling enthusiasts
WHAT:
Amgen Tour of California returns to Lake Tahoe, May 19:
Men’s Stage 5 races 132.4 miles from Lodi to South Lake Tahoe
Women’s Stage 1 start/finish in South Shore 72.7 mile circumnavigation of the lake
WHERE:
Race headquarters: Heavenly Mountain Resort California Base Lodge
3860 Saddle Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
WHEN:
Thursday, May 19 from 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Countdown to Amgen: Rosters announced
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 4:09pm
All eyes are on California this week as the Amgen Tour of California gets underway in San Diego on Sunday, May 15. One of the most important races on the international cycling calendar, Amgen brings some of the brightest cycling stars in the world to the state as they travel 782 miles in different stages from Southern to Northern California for eight days.
South Lake Tahoe teen named Youth of the Year
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/11/2016 - 5:16pm
Mya Rossi has been named Youth of the Year by the Boys and Girls club of Lake Tahoe because of her outstanding contributions to both the club and her community.
Along with this role she will also be receiving a Heavenly/Kirkwood/Northstar season pass next winter courtesy of the Vail Epic Promise Program.
Rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 9:21am
Outdoor Earth Day festivities in South Lake Tahoe has meant a return of winter in past years, and 2016 will be no different. Good news for the festival is the Friday night snow will make room for a sunny and warmer Saturday before the next system moves in.
A series of storms are headed to the Sierra, the first set to arrive Thursday night/Friday morning.
It is also closing weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort, and they should have a fresh layer of powder for the skiers headed to the slopes. Both Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe are both closed for the season.
Volunteers needed for Amgen Tour's South Lake Tahoe competition
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/11/2016 - 11:02pm
The Amgen Tour of California South Lake Tahoe Organizing Committee is seeking 300 volunteers for the combined stages for men and women on Thursday, May 19, 2016.
The men’s elite race Stage 5 will begin in Lodi, Calif. at 10 a.m., and finish around 3:45 p.m. at Heavenly Mountain Resort’s California Base Lodge in South Lake Tahoe totaling 132.4 miles. The women’s Stage 1 will start at 10:50 a.m. and finish approximately at 2:00 p.m. at Heavenly, totaling 72.7 miles.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 7:43am
As the ski season winds down, this is the last ski and snowboard report for the season. Planned closing dates for local resorts are listed below.
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, April 9, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 49 and a low tonight of
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/08/2016 - 7:17am
As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, April 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 62 and a low tonight of
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/07/2016 - 7:17am
As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, April 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 66 and a low tonight of
39. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 7:01am
As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, April 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 66 and a low tonight of
34. Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 34. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/05/2016 - 7:12am
As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, April 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 59 and a low tonight of
31. Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/04/2016 - 7:10am
As the ski season winds down, this will be the last week for South Tahoe Now's daily report.
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, April 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of
32. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/03/2016 - 8:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, April 3, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of
35. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/02/2016 - 7:40am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, April 2, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of
34. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/01/2016 - 7:12am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, April 1, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 59 and a low tonight of
32. Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/31/2016 - 7:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 31, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 52 and a low tonight of
31. Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 7:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 43 and a low tonight of
27. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 7:24am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 29, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Black Ice Warning from National Weather Service - The late season storm that brought heavy snowfall to the valleys has resulted in many roads being slick and icy this moroning.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 39 and a low tonight of
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 7:18am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 28, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 34 and a low tonight of
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 7:55am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 27, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 7:37am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 54 and a low tonight of
32. Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 7:11am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 25, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of 27. Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/24/2016 - 7:04am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 24, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 52 and a low tonight of 29. Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/23/2016 - 7:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 47 and a low tonight of 27. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Kudos: Kirkwood volunteers at Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 10:49pm
Bread & Broth would like to thank Kirkwood Mountain Resort for their ongoing support of our Monday evening meal program at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall. Kirkwood’s “Adopt a Day” sponsorship provided the funds for the filling and nutritious meal prepared by B&B’s talented volunteer cooks at B&B’s March dinner. That evening, the dinner guests enjoyed spaghetti with meatballs dinner that was served with sauté asparagus, green salad, fruit salad, garlic bread & assorted desserts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 7:05am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 7:29am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 21, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory until 11 p.m. Because of this, lift operations may be affected by winds Monday.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 7:37am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 20, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/19/2016 - 7:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 58 and a low tonight of 35. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/18/2016 - 7:20am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 59 and a low tonight of 30. Today:Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 7:06am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 56 and a low tonight of 30. Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/16/2016 - 7:37am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 16, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 7:46am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesay, March 15, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 21. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 7:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 14, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flood Watch in place until 9:00 a.m. Monday
Wind may affect lift operations today. Follow the links at each resort to check before you head up.
High avalanche warning for backcountry; Expect snow until Monday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:02pm
It is slow going over Echo Summit this morning with reported delays of up to an hour. As you can see on the photos here, once past the Meyers chain controls it is much smoother moving.
As of 11:45 a.m. Sunday:
Highway 50 - Chains or 4WD with snow tires from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers
State Route 89 is closed at Emerald Bay. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from Picketts Junction to Christmas Valley. Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from 5 miles north of the Y to Emerald Bay.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 8:07am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind and weather will be an issue at ski resorts today.
Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in effect from 4:00 a.m. to noon
Winter Storm Warning from in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/11/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 11, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in place until 6:00 p.m. Friday
Winter Storm Watch in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 8:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 10, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind advisory in place until 4:00 p.m. Thursday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 9, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind may be a factor at area resorts today.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 8:57am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 8:39am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning extended until 3/7/16 4:00 p.m.
Winds may have an affect on some lift operations today.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind and weather may be a factor today at area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 8:59am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind Advisory 3/5/16 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.
