ski conditions
CHP advises motorists to not travel to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 1:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stories of 10-15 hours to get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area on Friday were not isolated, and many of the repeat reports are occurring on Saturday.
Epic ski conditions have beckoned visitors to the mountains over the three-day holiday weekend, but what created those ski conditions has also caused local roads that aren't passable and clogged highways with frequent closures.
Standstill on South Lake Tahoe area highway and streets; Groups looking into solution
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's almost a perfect storm for traffic in Lake Tahoe: extra visitors in town for the holiday weekend and epic ski conditions with snow and chain requirements over US50 and Echo Summit.
On Monday, locals and visitors alike were part of that storm, leaving motorists stranded along US 50, Lake Tahoe Blvd., and all surface streets in Meyers that have a link to the highway over Echo Summit.
National focus on South Lake Tahoe's snowpack during Operation Sierra Storm
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/30/2017 - 2:24pm
The annual television meteorologist's conference, Operation Sierra Storm (OSS), couldn't have happened at a better time to bring the national spotlight to early January's storms fondly nicknamed Snowmageddon and Januburied.
Jim Cantore and Paul Goodloe, leading correspondents at The Weather Channel, both broadcast live from Heavenly Mountain Resort and showcased South Lake Tahoe’s powder-filled ski conditions for two days, eight hours each day during the historic snowfall January 10-13, 2017.
Heavenly Holiday activities wrap up with fireworks and gondola ball drop
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 3:42pm
Heavenly Holidays wraps up 2016 with a lot of activities, all at either top or the bottom of the Heavenly Gondola in South Lake Tahoe.
Besides the fresh snow and great ski conditions, there are sleigh rides, free outdoor concerts, and the unique gondola ball drop on New Year's Eve with fireworks.
Recent storms leave behind fresh powder at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/07/2016 - 11:30am
Though not as strong as many predicted at lake level, the storms that came through Lake Tahoe this week left behind plenty of powder on the slopes.
The National Weather Service in Reno said little additional snow is expected through Friday but another series of weak to moderate storm systems is likely to bring more snow to the Sierra from Saturday through the middle of next week.
Here is their forecast:
LTN tidbit 12: One-stop reading for daily ski conditions
Submitted by admin on Sat, 05/12/2012 - 2:02amTahoe ski conditions ideal in time for 10-day Winter SnowFest
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 1:13pmIt just doesn’t get any better. March came in like a lion, with a series of storms leaving 4 feet of new snow at North Lake Tahoe ski resorts’ upper elevations. The National Weather Service is predicting that the weather will change Friday with sunny, clear skies for the weekend.
Ski report: Storm is getting closer
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amSki report: Storm is getting closer. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 17th, 2012 | no responses. Don't stop dancing now. A few more steps are needed to ensure the storm system really d...
Ski report: Celebrate MLK Day
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 11:39amSki report: Celebrate MLK Day. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 16th, 2012 | no responses. If you have the day off, thank Martin Luther King Jr. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-cel...
Ski report: Be safe on the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 6:00pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 14th, 2012 | no responses. National Ski Safety Week begins today. Know the code. Here is the Jan. 14 ski report. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-be...
Ski report: Be safe on the slopes
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/14/2012 - 10:34amSki report: Be safe on the slopes. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 14th, 2012 | no responses. National Ski Safety Week begins today. Know the code. Here is the Jan. 14 ski report. – Curti...
Ski report: Beat the crowds
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/13/2012 - 6:17pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 13th, 2012 | no responses. A lucky day to be on the slopes before the masses arrive for the long weekend. Here is the Friday the 13th ski report. – Curtis ...
Ski report: Groomers and more groomers
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 10:33pmSki report: Groomers and more groomers. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 12th, 2012 | no responses. Make sure your edges are sharp. Here is the Jan. 12 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the Guy f...
Lack of snow not a total loss for outdoor enthusiasts in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 12:04pmHe hits the few open slopes early in the morning at the Tahoe resort to take advantage of the best ski conditions. Then, on Thursday, he put on shorts, boots and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../lack-of-s...
Heavenly Mountain Resort takes questions on conditions and snowmaking
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 3:52pm
Heavenly Mountain Resort answers questions for Tahoe South, the website of the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, about ski conditions, snow making and more. The resort has pumped more than $6 million into snowmaking technology over the years, the most of any resort on the West Coast. There are 22 lifts running and 25 trails open.
Ski report: Wind likely to pick up
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 1:11pmSki report: Wind likely to pick up. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 7th, 2012 | no responses. Get out early because it may become windy as the day goes along. Here is the Jan. 7 ski repor...
Ski report: Look for deals
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/07/2012 - 2:35amDon't look on the ground at lake level to know what the ski conditions are like. Resorts are making snow most nights. Plus, most places are offering deals on ...www.laketahoenews.net/2012/01/ski-r...
Ski report: Get up early for corduroy
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/05/2012 - 2:13pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 5th, 2012 | no responses. Keep those edges sharp to carve turns on the hardpack. Here is the ski report for Jan. 5 . ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-repor...
Ski report: Sun and people
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 3:56pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on January 2nd, 2012 | no responses. A little wind, a little snow, a little sun, and lots of people — all on the slopes of Lake Tahoe. Here is the Jan. 2 ski report. ...
Ski report: Wind and more wind
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/31/2011 - 12:46amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 30th, 2011 | no responses. Windy is the all-day forecast and wet is the afternoon forecast. Snow could fall above 7500 feet. Here is the ski report for De...
Ski report: Patience is the word of the day
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 1:27pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 29th, 2011 | no responses. It's going to be crowded on the slopes. Know the skier-boarder code and be responsible. Here is the ski report for Dec. 29....
Ski report: Slopes will be full
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 9:47amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 26th, 2011 | no responses. Expect the resorts to be busy today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 26. – Curtis Fong, the Guy from Tahoe. Facebook Twitter · ...
Ski report: Winter has arrived
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:06pmSki report: Winter has arrived. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 22nd, 2011 | no responses. Winter is here and the days are getting longer. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-winter-...
Ski report: Find a wind protected resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 3:39amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 21st, 2011 | no responses. Wind may be a problem some places. Bring the sunscreen. Read Lake Tahoe News on Dec. 22 to learn about some of the upgrades at ...
Ski report: Find a wind protected resort
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/21/2011 - 10:27pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 21st, 2011 | no responses. Wind may be a problem some places. Bring the sunscreen. Read Lake Tahoe News ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-find-a-win...
Ski report: Ride with the wind
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/19/2011 - 4:10pm... in Ski Conditions on December 19th, 2011 | no responses. Wind making operations on some higher elevation chairlifts a problem. Villages starting to have that holiday feel. Here is the ski report f...
Ski report: Know the rules
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 12/18/2011 - 11:06pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 18th, 2011 | no responses. Early season conditions continue. Be sure to know the Skiers' Code — as in the rules of the slopes. Here is the Dec. 18 ski...
Ski report: Weather system moving in
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 8:01pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 11th, 2011 | no responses. Cloudy skies may bring snow tonight and into tomorrow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-weather-...
Ski report: Snow still in the forecast
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/12/2011 - 12:55pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 12th, 2011 | no responses. Forecasters are still saying some white stuff may fall this afternoon in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Here is the ski report for Dec. ...
Ski report: More skiable terrain opens in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/10/2011 - 10:00amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 10th, 2011 | no responses. Alpine Meadows and Diamond Peak start the 2011-12 ski-snowboard season today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 10. – Curtis Fong...
Ski report: More fun in the sun
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/09/2011 - 12:25pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 9th, 2011 | no responses. Skiers and boarders have more terrain to choose from. Mount Rose opens today. Here is the ski report for Dec. 9. – Curtis Fong, ...
Ski report: Groomers doing their job
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 4:29pmSki report: Groomers doing their job. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 6th, 2011 | no responses. It's looking like it will be a beautiful ski day. ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-rep...
Ski report: Groomers doing their job
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/06/2011 - 9:01amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 6th, 2011 | no responses. It's looking like it will be a beautiful ski day. But it time to do a snow dance so some freshies start falling. Here is the...
Ski report: Cold and sunny
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 12:28pmSki report: Cold and sunny. Posted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 5th, 2011 | no responses. It's another bluebird day in Lake Tahoe. Dress warm and ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ski-report-...
Ski report: Cold and sunny
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2011 - 10:13amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 5th, 2011 | no responses. It's another bluebird day in Lake Tahoe. Dress warm and bring the sunscreen. Here is the ski report for Dec. 5. – Curtis Fon...
Ski report: Plenty of sun, plenty of cold
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/03/2011 - 4:55pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 3rd, 2011 | no responses. It's a bluebird day in Lake Tahoe. The problems, so to speak, are the biting cold temperatures along with a bit of wind. Her...
Ski report: More wind, more cold
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/02/2011 - 6:25pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 2nd, 2011 | no responses. With wind in the forecast for today, lifts are likely to be affected. Here is the ski report for the Lake Tahoe area for Dec. 2....
Ski report: Winds are howling
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 2:49pmPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on December 1st, 2011 | no responses. Heavenly Mountain Resort will not open today because of high winds. The blustery weather is likely to affect operations at other...
Review Something was missing from Bush concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:48amOn top of the decent ski conditions after wind delayed Heavenly's opening by 24 hours, Bush came to town. After disbanding for nearly a decade, the British band reunited for its first North Amer...
Ski resort: Lots of sunshine
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 11/26/2011 - 10:37amPosted by admin in Ski Conditions on November 26th, 2011 | no responses. Time to bring out the sunscreen if you are headed up to the mountains today. Here is the Nov. 26 ski report. – Curtis Fong, the...
Ski report: Expect snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 11/25/2011 - 12:24pm... in Ski Conditions on November 25th, 2011 | no responses. It is shaping up to be a great white Friday. Kirkwood is starting operations with three days this weekend and next. Here is the ski report ...
