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Some road controls remain as small weather system moves through Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 11:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A taste of what is to come in the next week hit the Lake Tahoe Basin Saturday. The overnight system is moving out with the next one due Sunday afternoon.
Heavenly reports 2" of snow overnight, Sierra-at-Tahoe 3", Kirkwood 3", Mt. Rose 1" and Squaw Alpine 4".
Road Conditions as of 10:45 a.m. Saturday. US50 over Echo and I80 over Donner controls have been lifted at this time.
SR88
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on CA-88 from mile post 66.7 in Amador County to mile post 19.2 in Alpine County in California.
Chain controls up around Lake Tahoe as new storm system moves in
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/13/2020 - 10:17am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Weather Advisory starts at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, but now has already begun to fall and road controls are up on roads around Lake Tahoe. The advisory is in place until 4:00 a.m. Monday, and before that time, total snow accumulation of 2 to 6 inches below 6500 feet and 8 to 16 inches above 6500 feet is expected.
Road controls as of 9:00 a.m. Sunday, December 13:
US50
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
First storm of the season drops snow around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/08/2020 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement has been busy this morning with vehicles stuck in the snow around Lake Tahoe and on the surrounding mountain passes. Meyers is reporting 12" of snow, South Lake Tahoe 9.5", Genoa 7", Alpine Meadows 7" and the Gardnerville Ranchos up to 14".
This is a good day to stay off the roads. If driving, follow all controls, give yourself distance from the car in front of you, and take your time. The storm is moving out of the area but there will be some lingering snow until around 1:30 p.m.
Chain controls in place on Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/25/2020 - 8:21am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Weather Advisory in place until 10:00 a.m. Wednesday. Expect snow to fall in Lake Tahoe for another day as the latest in a series of small storms passes through.
For Wednesday: Snow likely before 11:00 a.m., then snow showers after 11:00 a.m. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunny skies over Lake Tahoe Tuesday, many road controls remain
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 9:13am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is still a chance of snow all week in Lake Tahoe, but the sun is now out, allowing people to catch up on shoveling out driveways, parking lots and roads.
As of 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, the following road controls and closures are in place:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 14.0 in Carson City County to mile post 5.4 in Lyon County in Nevada.
Lake Tahoe clearing out after quick snowstorm, clear holiday weekend ahead
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/17/2020 - 8:53am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Storms for the winter of 2019/20 haven't been prolific, but this week's one-day storm left behind up to two feet of snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts and about a foot around South Lake Tahoe.
Chain controls remain on mountain roads Friday morning but expect them to be dropping as the forecast calls for partly sunny skies and a high of 35. Saturday and Sunday will be partly to mostly sunny and in the mid-40s.
Road controls as of 7:45 a.m. January 17:
US50
Snow blankets Lake Tahoe after wet storm passes through
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 12:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road controls are dropping on many of the Sierra's highways as the latest of storms passes through. Rain prevailed for much of the weekend, but not before ski resorts received a foot of new snow.
Heavenly Mountain Resort reports 12" of new snow, Sierra-at-Tahoe 14", Kirkwood 12" and Squaw Valley 16" in the last 24 hours. The West Slope experienced an afternoon and evening of heavy rain, thunder and lightning, and fog. Lake Tahoe is forecast to receive some of that freezing fog on Sunday night.
Big rigs not allowed on I80 or US50; Chain controls in place over Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 9:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavy traffic over Donner Summit on I-80, an incoming snowstorm and slick conditions have led Caltrans officials to not allow any commercial tractor-semitrailer combinations on the highway from Applegate to the state line. They estimate this will be the case until Monday morning.
Many of those big rigs were coming over US-50 and Echo Summit, but no longer. The commercial semis 65-feet and longer are no longer allowed over the summit. It is unknown at this time when they will be allowed.
A foot of snow blankets South Lake Tahoe; Heavenly opens and road controls in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 10:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is one word to describe Wednesday: SNOW! Winter made its appearance in the Lake Tahoe basin Tuesday and will continue this week as one storm exits and another stops by.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed for the day. The college will reopen at its normal time after the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on Monday, Dec. 2. The City of South Lake Tahoe offices are open.
Road controls in place around Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/23/2019 - 8:55am
The Winter of 2019 just doesn't want to let spring make its entrance and another series of small storms will be in the Lake Tahoe and Sierra all week. Snow levels dropped about 500 feet lower than anticipated in heavier precipitation bands with snow currently falling down to 4000-4500 feet this morning.
1-6" of snow has fallen in the Sierra overnight and chain controls remain in effect as of the time of writing. While lighter snow will continue this morning,
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 10:20am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Happy International Women’s Day! Mostly Cloudy Skies and Great Snow Conditions! Plenty of Fresh & Machine Groomed Powder… Get After It Today! Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Road Controls posted on most Highways… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a chance of snow showers. Highs: 29F-39F (19F-29F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:30am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Winter Weather Advisory will expire around noon… At least a Foot of Fresh Snow in the upper elevations… Upper Mtn. Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Road Controls posted on all Highways…Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 10:37am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
A Break before the next storm… Winter Storm Watch posted for late Friday thru Saturday afternoon… Resorts are Digging Out and preparing their Lifts & Slopes to open, but continue to expect Delays with Snow Holds & Wind Holds on Upper Mtn. Lifts as lingering Snow Showers continue today… Road Controls posted… Mt. Rose Hwy Closed from Tahoe Side, Emerald Bay Rd. remains Closed… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 10:36am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Storm Warning still in effect thru Thursday morning… with somewhat of a break today… But, Strong Winds are continuing to impact upper mountain lifts… Call Ahead! Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Diamond Peak is Closed due to Power Outage… Call Ahead … Road Controls posted on All Highways in and around Lake Tahoe with I-80, Hwy 88, Mt. Rose Hwy & Emerald Bay Road CLOSED… Back Country Avalanche Danger is HIGH… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:38am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
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Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 10:05am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Powder to the People reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Weekend Sunday Funday… Expect delays in lift openings… Winter Storm Warning in effect for continued snow showers and light to moderate winds thru 7 pm tonight. Road Controls – Chain Restrictions posted on All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Ski or Ride with a Buddy if go off-piste… Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 9:32am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Day Weekend… Resorts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Storm Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. Road Controls Posted for all roadways with chain restrictions posted. Hwy 88 & Emerald Bay Road Closed… Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!
Closures on I80, SR431 and SR88 - Road controls on all Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 10:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The predicted winter storm is in full swing around Lake Tahoe, with feet of snow in the forecast through Sunday.
Moving about is not an easy task with snow plows attempting to keep up with the falling snow.
Here is a look at road conditions as of 9:00 a.m. Friday:
US50
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 14.0 in Carson City County to mile post 29.4 in Lyon County in Nevada.
Roads a mess through the Sierra tonight, I80 closed
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 8:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tonight is an excellent time to stay off the roads around Lake Tahoe. As of 7:20 p.m. I80 remains closed from the CA/NV state line and Applegate. US 50 over Echo Summit was closed at 7:00 p.m. for avalanche control and SR 88 is closed from Peddler Vista to Red Lake Creek/the Carson Pass. SR 267 at Northstar is closed as is the Mt. Rose Highway, SR 431.
SR 89 around Emerald Bay has not opened since the storms last week and remains closed.
On the roads that are open, vehicles stuck in snow and accidents have been reported.
Chain controls in place around the Sierra as first phase of storm hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 9:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road controls are up around the Sierra roadways as the first phase of weekend storms comes through Lake Tahoe. A Winter Storm Watch is in place until 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.
There will be a break in the snow this morning with activity forecast to start again at 1:00 p.m.
Road controls in place all around Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 9:40am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Fresh snow is covering all of the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, leaving and foot and above on local roadways. Here is a list of all road controls in the area as of 8:30 a.m.
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 43.9 in El Dorado County to mile post 52.5 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 7.6 in Carson City County in Nevada.
Sunday update: Controls on all mountain roads; blizzard conditions possible through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the middle of a four-day storm in the Sierra with all mountain roads impacted by the snow. There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday with the next wave of it expected to hit Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Road controls up on all Lake Tahoe area highways
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 11:15am
The first wave of a several-day storm in Lake Tahoe was mostly rain on the South Shore overnight but it was a different story on the North Shore and south near Kirkwood.
Road controls as of 10:00 a.m. Saturday:
US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from milepost 59.8 in El Dorado County to milepost 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from Spooner Junction to Douglas Carson County Line in Nevada.
SR88
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Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 10:25am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Tuesday to Get Out on the Mountain… Fresh snow and Machine Groomed Corduroy… Respect All Patrol Closures… A Few Road Controls posted. Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 35F-40F. (25F-30F on the slopes) East winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows: 14F-24F. Light Winds.
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
If you’ve been Dreaming of Powder for your Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day, Mother Nature delivers… 12-18”+ Reported at Resorts… Expect Lift Delayed openings and Wind Closures… Respect All Patrol Closures… Drive with Care… Road Controls posted on all Highways… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Partly Cloudy. Chance of Snow Showers. Highs: 28F-33F. West winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph in the morning.
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 10:28am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
POWDER TO THE PEOPLE! Lots of Fresh Snow to Smear Turns in today… Expect Delayed openings of lifts & trails… Resorts Digging Out in preparation for the MLK Weekend… Road Controls are dropping… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER:Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a Slight Chance of snow & Rain. Highs: 37F-42F. (27F-32F on the Slopes). South Winds 11-15mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Lows: 127 to 37F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:59am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Road controls going up around Lake Tahoe as storm hits Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 12:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are up on Sierra highways as what is the first stage of what is being called a "major winter storm." A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for South Lake Tahoe by the National Weather Service in Reno for Tuesday with a Winter Storm Watch going into effect Wednesday.
It’s already snowing in South Lake Tahoe with moderate to heavy snowfall anticipated tonight through Thursday. For up to the minute few of all highways through the Sierra, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads and https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads.
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:03am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Weather Advisory continues thru 9:00pm this evening… A few inches of Fresh Snow reported at all resorts and should continue to fall thru out the day… Winds are affecting the operation of lifts with Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth to start the day. Call Ahead… Some road controls posted… buckle up and drive safely! Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:31am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Freshies Galore! The Day the Locals take back their mountains… Winds are impacting operation of upper mountain lifts, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting this morning… Wind Holds reported at some resorts this morning and some resorts opting not to open… Lift operations will change thru out the day as this weather system moves east. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 10:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Powder to the People! Freshies Galore! Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing with the next weather system coming in by late morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds at some resorts this morning… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 10:56am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Snow… Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Road Controls posted on all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle up and Drive with Caution… Heavenly to open Stagecoach on Friday… Homewood & Tahoe Donner now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Snow Showers in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs: 30F-35F (20F-25F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Storm leaves behind challenging road conditions and cold temps
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 10:40am
The latest storm to hit the Lake Tahoe area has left behind a few inches of snow around the lake but will leaving the area overnight.
Road controls remain up this morning, no matter where you are in the Reno/Tahoe area. The storm hit the Reno-Sparks, Carson City and Carson Valley areas much more than expected Tuesday night, prompting school delays and roads remain challenging there today. A Winter Storm Warning remains in place until 10:00 a.m.
The forecast for Wednesday:
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Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 11:02am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… Partly Cloudy to Mostly Clear Skies… Plenty of Freshies and cold temps on the mountain. Sierra at Tahoe opens West Bowl & Kirkwood has 50 trails open. All resorts have opened more trails… Road Controls remain in effect this morning… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather:Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 27F-32F (17F-22F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows: 3F-13F. Light Winds.
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 10:55am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Pow with the Winter Storm Warning continuing in effect through 3pm this afternoon. All Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… More Lifts & Terrain open at Resorts… Road Controls posted and subject to change, so buckle up and drive with care… Don’t Miss Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” tonight at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe…
Today’s Weather: Expect Snow… Snow accumulation of 3-9” with 7-13” above 7000 ft. Highs: 27F-32F (17F-22F @ 8000 feet). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph.
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 10:54am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A little break in storm action… Get out on the mountain! More Fresh Snow reported and Resorts are firing up more lifts & opening more terrain… Sierra at Tahoe & Sugar Bowl are opening today. Winter Storm Warning posted tonight thru Saturday afternoon. Road Controls posted and subject to change, so buckle up and drive with care… Don’t Miss Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” tonight at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe…
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy skies with scattered snow showers. Highs: 31F-36F (21F-26F @ 8000 feet). West winds 10-15 mph.
A look at the roads around Lake Tahoe for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 9:53am
Road controls are still up on Lake Tahoe roads as the two day storm that dropped 45" of snow at Heavenly moves to the east. There is a chance of scattered snow showers in South Lake Tahoe with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 31. Winds will be from the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight, isolated snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunny and 36 on Sunday!
Jackknifed big rig and collision closes Highway 50 over Echo Summit temporarily
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/15/2018 - 4:21pm
Both lanes of Highway 50 over Echo Summit were closed at times Thursday afternoon after a westbound big rig truck jackknifed near the Sierra at Tahoe turnoff.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the truck slide on the highway at 2:14 p.m., prior to chain controls going up. It jackknifed and ended up in a ditch. A person driving a Toyota 4-runner, also westbound, was slowing to avoid the truck and was rear-ended by a Hyundai that could not be stopped in time.
Lake Tahoe digging out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 9:24am
The trip to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 Friday was not a pleasant experience for most drivers. Multiple accidents, road closures and heavy snow greeted them throughout the day and night. A winter storm warning is in effect for South Lake Tahoe until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
It is a cold start to the morning Saturday with 13 degrees at 8:00 a.m. The forecast high for the day is 27. Expect snow showers after 5:00 p.m. with scattered snow showers during the day with an additional 1-3" possible, and another 1-3" possible overnight. Winds 5-10 mph.
Holiday traffic and slick roads keeping tow trucks and law enforcement busy
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/19/2018 - 4:50pm
North Upper Truckee and Sawmill Road have become parking lots Monday afternoon, reminiscent of 2017's problems of ill-equipped vehicles on snow covered back roads.
The California Highway Patrol and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office have spent Monday responding to several calls in the Meyers area of cars stuck on side roads as they attempt to circumvent the backlog of traffic on Highway 50.
Along with those issues there have been several accidents and as of 3:30 p.m, State Route 88 may have to close due to a crash
Layer of snow covers South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 8:41am
"Pray for Snow" dances worked as snow is covering the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Snow showers are tapering off this morning, but now before the weather system dropped 1-2" of snow at lake level and 7-11" at the ski resorts.
Chain controls up as storm moves out of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/20/2017 - 9:54am
A Winter Weather Advisory is up for Lake Tahoe until 1:00 p.m. Snow overnight and this morning have left for slight conditions and road controls, so use caution as you drive in the area. There is still a 40 percent chance of lingering snow showers this evening.
Road information at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California (Pollock Pines to Meyers).
Chain controls go up in Sierra as Winter Weather Advisory issued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 7:29pm
Lake Tahoe is seeing the winter that keeps on giving into spring. It has been snowing in South Lake Tahoe since about 3:00 p.m. and conditions on area roads are not good for travelers over the Sierra.
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 9:25am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, April 13.
Road controls up around Lake Tahoe; SR89 around Emerald Bay closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 8:06am
Snow is covering roads around the Sierra, bringing chain controls and road closures.
Here is a look around the lake at 8:00 a.m. Thursday:
Highway 50
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI EAST OF KYBURZ TO MEYERS (EL DORADO CO)
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES REQUIRED OVER SPOONER SUMMIT FROM STATELINE TO MILE POST 4.5 IN CARSON CITY.
SR89
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 9:23am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, April 8.
The Winter Storm Warning continues to be posted till 5:00pm. Snowing and Gusty Winds reported at most resorts… Upper Mountain Lifts are being affected by Winds at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine… Other Resorts on Delayed openings after Snow Safety… Call Ahead! Grab the Fat Boards… Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed… Road Controls posted on roadways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle Up, Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 9:25am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is April 7.
A Winter Storm Warning continues to be posted thru Saturday. It’s FAT BOARD FRIDAY with Fresh Snow reported on Summits of most all Resorts… Upper Mountain Lifts are being affected by Strong Gusty Winds at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine. Mt Rose & Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Other Resorts on Delayed openings after Snow Safety… Call Ahead! Grab the Fat Boards… Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed… Road Controls posted on roadways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle Up, Have Fun & Be Safe!
No traffic back up in South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/12/2017 - 2:54pm
Traffic is moving smoothly in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers today without the backup that has been seen on previous Sundays.
Gone are the chain controls, closed I-80 and storms, and their place are sunny skies, no road controls or closed highways and no backup in Meyers on Highway 50.
This week, City, County, Caltrans, fire departments and law enforcement got together to discuss the backup that has delayed travelers up to eight hours, and prevented locals to navigate easily through the community.
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 9:22am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 23.
MORE FRESH SNOW IS REPORTED AT RESORTS SO FRESH POWDER CONDITIONS CONTINUE… LAYER UP AND DRESS WARM!
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
CARRY TIRE CHAINS AS ROAD CONTROLS ARE POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND THE LAKE AND TWO HIGHWAYS ARE CLOSED FOR AVALANCHE MITIGATION.
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER.
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 9:33am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 22.
A WINTER STORM WARNING EXPIRES THIS MORNING AND THERE’S PLENTY OF FRESH POWDER…
MORE FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND THERE’S SOME BLUE SKIES THIS MORNING.
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
