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Some trucks and boats on trailers cannot pass through Cave Rock tunnel
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/22/2016 - 8:20am
With construction started in the U.S. 50 Cave Rock tunnel, travelers need to know restrictions now that both lanes of traffic go through the eastbound tunnel.
Because of the slope of the interior to the tunnel, no oversized vehicles or oversized loads are allowed (wider than 8'6" and taller than 14'6"). Most buses and RVs are smaller than these restricted sized, and have been able to travel through the tunnel safely according to Meg Ragonese, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) Public Information Officer.
Wind, rain and snow in the forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/20/2016 - 11:35am
May in South Lake Tahoe is always unpredictable, with the only thing weather watches can count on is change. This weekend is no different.
The National Weather Service forecast for the area calls for winds, rain, a trace of snow for the next seven days.
Friday - Scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Benko Art Gallery celebrates with 2nd grand opening
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/19/2016 - 9:26pm
Event Date:
May 21, 2016 - 6:00pm
The Benko Art Gallery is back for seconds, hosting its second Art Contemporary Art Opening on Saturday, May 21 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Great viewing spots throughout South Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 8:40pm
Event Date:
May 19, 2016 (All day)
Not only do people around South Lake Tahoe get the opportunity to watch international stars of men's cycling on Thursday, they also get to watch the women as the Amgen Tour of California features both races.
There will be a Lifestyle Festival in the parking lot at Heavenly California Base Lodge from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is the starting and ending point for the women's race, as well as the finish for the men, so a great viewing spot, but there are other opportunities to watch the cyclists as they zip by all through town.
New community health nurse hired for Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/02/2016 - 9:59am
Catherine "Cat" Fuller has been selected for the Community Health Nurse/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) position at the Douglas County Community Health Clinic.
After a nationwide recruitment, Carson City Health and Human Services along with Douglas County selected Fuller which included an interview process which began in February, 2016 and included a panel of nursing, social services, and administrative leadership from the Carson City and Douglas County Community Health and Social Services agencies.
A Mother's Day Gift of Song
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 8:43pm
Event Date:
May 6, 2016 - 7:30pm Give mom the gift of song this year and attend the Tahoe Choir and Lake Tahoe Community College Chorus concert, A Mother's Day Gift of Song. There are two opportunities to watch this special show over the weekend.
On Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m., they will perform in LTCC's Duke Theatre, and Sunday, May 8 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Church located at 1041 Lyons Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
Location
St. Theresa Catholic Church
1041 Lyons Avenue
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 27' 50.0472" N, 98° 18' 17.9532" W
See map: Google Maps
Pet of the Week: Gilroy
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 11:38pm
This week's Pet of the Week is Gilroy, a super sweet one-year-old boy. He may be a little shy at first meeting.
Gilroy has already been at the shelter in Placerville and was relocated to South Lake Tahoe to improve his chances on finding a loving home.
Please visit Gilroy at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
Don’t forget all animals come spayed or neutered, with all vaccinations and a microchip! For Spay-Neuter services and other support, call the Lake Tahoe Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at 530-542-2857.
Barton Health brings 'A Taste of Hawaii' to Lake Tahoe Golf Course
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 6:59pm
Event Date:
June 3, 2016 - 8:00am
Join the Barton Foundation for the 22nd annual Tiki Tee Off Golf Tournament on Friday, June 3, 2016 at Lake Tahoe Golf Course. The shot gun scramble starts at 8:00 a.m. and the day gets started with breakfast at 7:00 a.m.
All proceeds go to support the Community Health Endowment to benefit the health and wellbeing of South Shore residents.
“The Tiki Tee Off is a fun way for people to come together for a common cause,” said Dr. Daniel Norman, a gastroenterologist and golf enthusiast. “Participants experience a little flavor of Hawaii in Tahoe while supporting our community’s health.”
STHS student's senior project shows him how to give back through sports
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/21/2016 - 6:25pm
Seniors at South Tahoe High School must pick something to do for their senior project, a requirement of graduation, one that pushes them to do something different and unfamiliar. Some students learn to play a guitar, while others do stand up comedy. And some students like Ethan Strain, learn how to give back to their community and work with children.
The students must select an advisor for their project, someone who knows the chosen subject and can guide the student to a successful completion.
Lake Tahoe's clarity drops five feet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/20/2016 - 7:03pm
Warmer water led to a loss in clarity of Lake Tahoe in 2015, according to data released Tuesday by the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency. The average annual clarity (measurements from both summer and winter) is at 73.1 feet, a 4.8 foot decease from the previous year.
This isn't all bad news though, the clarity is still over nine feet greater than the lowest recorded average of 64.1 feet in 1997.
Researchers lower a 10-inch wide disk called a Secchi into the lake, and researchers measure the depth of its visibility.
Stand up paddle shop moving into old winery with new wine and coffee bar
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 2:41pm
It was down to the 11th hour, Chris Brackett had to be out of his South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle location and had no place to go with all of his boards. He was in the same situation as Rude Brothers, the bagel and coffee shop that shared the same location. With the building sold and all tenants given notice to move, both businesses needed to relocate.
Fast moving storm to bring rain and snow to Lake Tahoe; back in 60s by Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/13/2016 - 8:56pm
A relatively weak Spring storm is headed to Lake Tahoe, bringing with it modest rain and snow amounts as it moves through the Sierra and western Nevada on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Snow levels will be down to around 4500 - 5500 feet. Although it will be cold enough for widespread snow showers, there won't be much in the way of snow totals with this storm though the West Slope should see more than the Lake Tahoe Basin and Reno. On Wednesday, the NWS in Sacramento forecast 4"-8" for the higher elevations.
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
Lion King opens on the Tahoe Valley stage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/06/2016 - 5:18pm
Simba, Mufasa, Scar, Nala and Rafiki and their friends have shown up in South Lake Tahoe along with dozens of other characters from the Lion King.
Tahoe Valley Elementary School's elaborate musical stage production of Disney's Lion King Kids opens Wednesday night for a two-night run, but they have already treated classmates and visiting students to early performances.
Learn how to play Pickleball at SLT Recreation Center Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/02/2016 - 7:54am
Event Date:
April 2, 2016 - 2:00pm
Pickleball, one of the fast growing games in the world, has made it's way to the South Shore, and everyone can get in on the fun Saturday, April 2 at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.
The epidemic now sweeping the United States because everyone can play, both young and old. This is the one sport where men and women play equally, and it is a year round sport with very little financial burden.
Sierra snowpack ends season at 97% of average
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 5:04pm
A "Miracle March" never materialized in the Sierra Nevada in 2016 and current snowpack shows that it would have been necessary to get totals above average, something needed to combat the drought in California.
In the last official snow survey of the year at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the snow was 58.4 inches deep with a water content of 26 inches, just 97 percent of the long-term average in that location.
“While for many parts of the state there will be both significant gains in both reservoir storage and stream flow, the effects of previous dry years will
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.
Storm bringing cold temps, wind, some snow; 60s by next weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/26/2016 - 6:46pm
Easter Sunday brings with it pleasant temperatures along with a lake wind advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Expect southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Waves on the lake may be 2 to 4 feet with the east and north shore getting the highest ones. Small boats will be prone to capsizing and should remain off the lake until conditions improve.
Things change Sunday night and Monday morning when a slider quickly moves through the Sierra and Western Nevada.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Spring Slider passing through Lake Tahoe late Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/25/2016 - 6:42pm
A 'Slider' storm is expected to move into the Reno/Lake Tahoe area Sunday night through Monday.
Snow accumulations are likely above 5500 feet and possible down to the lowest valleys including Reno and Carson City and could affect their morning commute on Monday.
Daytime high temperatures will drop around 20 degrees between Sunday and Monday, with freezing temperatures possible overnight on Sunday.
Tahoe Tot Spot changes owners, celebrates with St. Patrick's Day party
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 9:25pm
A South Lake Tahoe couple has taken over the ownership at Tahoe Tot Spot, a place where the younger set can enjoy activities, interactions with other kids, crafts and more.
Julie Pardysz was relocating to Colorado and had the business up for sale. The Tot Spot was on the verge of having to close as no buyers were coming forward. At the last minute, Jen and Chris Bloch made an offer to keep the doors open.
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.
Pets of the Week: Spike and Trinity
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 8:17am
We have two "Pets of the Week" this week, Trinity and Spike. They are a 7-year-old brother and sister pair and we want to keep them together.
They are declawed on their front paws. They have lived with dogs and other cats.
Spike is a little shy whilst Trinity is more of a player and cuddler.
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.
Jamie Anderson wins Big Air Snowboarding title in China
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 1:14pm
South Lake Tahoe's Jamie Anderson won the big air title Sunday at the TTR Pro Snowboarding/WSF World Snowboard Federation’s World Championships of Snowboarding in Yabuli.
Anderson, who is fresh off a win at the Burton US Open in slopestyle, won the world title with a pair of 720s (Cab and frontside) in the two-run format.
St. Patrick's Day DUI checkpoint in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 8:08pm
With St. Patrick's Day being one of the biggest holidays centered around partying, the South Lake Tahoe Police Department is having a DUI Checkpoint as well as extra patrols on the roads to help lower deaths and injuries.
The checkpoint will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on St. Patrick's Day, March 17. The location has not been disclosed.
Pet of the Week: Pepper
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 11:17am
Pepper is a super sweet 18-month-old who loves children and babies. She walks nicely on leash and loves to play with other dogs. She also does well keeping the cats and squirrels out of the yard so she does need to be in a cat free home.
Please come visit sweet little Pepper at The El Dorado County Animal Services, 530-573-7925.
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.
Jamie Anderson wins third consecutive U.S. Open Title in Vail
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 11:15pm
The American slopestyle snowboarders reigned supreme at the 35th edition of the Burton US Open on Friday. Kyle Mack (West Bloomfield, MI) scored his first major slopestyle win and fellow Michigander Eric Beauchemin (Grand Blanc, MI) finished right behind him in second. On the women’s side Jamie Anderson (South Lake Tahoe, CA) took home her third-consecutive US Open title and Karly Shorr (Milford, MI) took second.
Active weather pattern heading toward Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 7:35pm
After a month of temperatures close to record breaking and very little precipitation, South Lake Tahoe will see a series of storms heading to the Sierra starting Thursday, March 3.
The active weather pattern actually begins this weekend as a series of moderate to strong atmospheric river type storms impact the Sierra this weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service.
There is a 30 percent chance of rain on Thursday and Thursday evening which would be mostly in the form of rain due to a high of 52 degrees and a low of 32.
South Lake Tahoe City Council sets parade policy; Votes for City to host future 4th of July parades
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 10:47pm
It was a very short South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda Tuesday, but one that brought out passionate comments on the dais, and what one witness called "bickering."
The lone new business item was for the creation of a City policy where local parades are concerned, an item requested to be placed on the agenda by Councilmember JoAnn Conner.
What's happening in Reno? Soccer, new bridge, revitalization
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 9:06amMountain Resort Television reporter Meghan Burk highlights developments and ongoing projects in the "Biggest Little City." Virginia Street Bridge Rebuild with Britton Griffith-Douglass, The Basement with Adam Sayre, and the announcement of Reno's newest professional soccer team.
NDOT dismantles boulder that fell on Highway 50 between Glenbrook and Cave Rock
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 6:25pm
On Tuesday, February 23, 2016, Nevada Department of Transportation crews started the dismantling process of the large boulder that fell onto Highway 50 northeast of the Cave Rock tunnel Saturday night.
The large boulder rolled onto the roadway, causing damage to the road and guardrail, but no injuries or vehicle damage, at approximately 6:30 p.m. February 20. The size of the boulder is estimated at nine feet wide by six feet high.
UC Davis bringing Science Fair to South Lake Tahoe; Volunteers needed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:43pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2016 - 4:45pm
The UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Education Research Center (TERC) is expanding their successful Science Expo program to South Lake Tahoe through funding they were awarded last week by Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe.
Through a partnership with the Lake Tahoe Unified School District, TERC will host three days of the expo March 30 through April 1 at Lake Tahoe Community College.
During the day the expo will be presented to students in South Lake Tahoe and the community is invited to a public session March 31 from 4:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Legendary Tower of Power to headline 2016 Concert Under the Stars benefit for Greenhouse Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:25pm
Soul and funk supergroup Tower of Power will headline the 2016 Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for the Greenhouse Project in Carson City. The concert outside of Cafe at Adele’s, will be July 14. Ticket sales will be announced soon, said Adele’s owner Charlie Abowd via his Facebook page.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 8:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 39 and a low tonight of 15. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.
Hopeful Henry: What to do when you find, or lose, a pet
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 8:39am
With lots of snow we are getting lots of visitors to the slopes around the basin, and a lot of these visitors bring their dogs to enjoy the vacation with the family. Sadly some of these pups get lost which is extra stressful as they are not in a familiar location. We recently have had two visiting dogs who went missing for over a week, one was found, injured but is going to be okay, while the other was found but the extreme outside conditions got the better of his and sadly he passed the night he was found.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 8:11am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 2, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 31 and a low tonight of 13. Today: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunrday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/24/2016 - 8:36am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, January 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Help needed for UC Davis 2016 Science Fair in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 9:38am
The 11th annual Science Expo is just around the corner and they are looking for volunteers to help facilitate the exciting and fun activities on five days (Monday through Friday, March 14-18) at eleven different 2 hour and 15 minute sessions:
Monday, March 14 / 9:15-11:30 am
Monday, March 14 / 11:30-1:45 pm
Tuesday, March 15 / 9:00-11:15 am
Tuesday, March 15 / 11:05-1:20 pm
Wednesday, March 16 / 9:30-11:45 am
Wednesday, March 16 / 11:45-2:00 pm
Wednesday, March 16 / 3:45-6:00 pm
Thursday, March 17 / 8:45-11:00 am
Thursday, March 17 / 11:05-1:20 pm
Friday, March 18 / 9:45-12:00 pm
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 8:43am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Saturday, and Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Storm could drop almost two feet of snow over the Sierra this weekend
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 9:26pm
A new storm is headed to Lake Tahoe, making its first push into Northern California and Nevada with rain and snow on Friday. Even though the storm should be a moderate sized one, significant shadowing will keep the precipitation along the Sierra crest westward, with little if any spillover from Lake Tahoe eastward.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/21/2016 - 8:36am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, January 21, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 48 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Tonight: A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 8:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A lake wind advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m..
Two storms headed to Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 6:32pm
As one weather system leaves Lake Tahoe, the next one is waiting off the coast of California and heading to the Sierra overnight. The National Weather Service says upper elevations will see more snow that the past storm, with rain for the valleys. South Lake is at an elevation that rests in between rain and snow.
Most snow impacts will be confined to areas above 7,000 feet, a rain/snow mix around 6500 feet and all rain in lower valley locations will create slick road conditions. The highest elevations can see a foot of snow, with 1 to 4" above 6,500 feet, and one inch around the lake.
Winter weather advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Sunday-Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 7:23pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin will see more rain and snow with the next system moving in Sunday night.
Forecasters have had difficulty nailing down this system as their forecast guidance has been all over the board, according to the National Weather Service. Currently, the main core of moisture and best storm dynamics are expected to be over the southern Cascades of Oregon and the front range of Northern California. Still, decent moisture will stream into the Northern Sierra Sunday afternoon into Monday.
Cinderella at South Tahoe High School
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 1:21pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2016 - 7:00pm
Snow got in the way of school in South Lake Tahoe today, but the show must go on and opening night of Cinderella is on.
Skies clearing, leaving behind fresh snow and avalanche warning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 10:36am
The ski resorts are welcoming new snow as a storm that passed through left behind up to 15 inches of it behind on the slopes. Crews are cleaning up the roads around the lake with many controls in place.
There is an avalanche warning for slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Human triggered avalanches are likely and natural avalanches are possible according to the National Weather Service.
As of 9 a.m., chain controls are up on Highway 50 over Echo Summit, requiring all cars to have chains unless 4WD with snow tires on all four wheels from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers.
