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Winter Storm Watch in place for Lake Tahoe Basin; Up to 2 feet of snow expected at passes this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Advisories and storm watch in place this week for the Lake Tahoe Basin though some forecasted snowfall totals have been adjusted.
Business Licenses issued by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 12:53am
The following 31 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the month of November 2019:
11/1
DONGQING YU MASSAGE THERAPIST
11/4
CALIFORNIA BOILER INC
CHADS MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP
11/6
SHANGRILA HIMALAYAN KITCHEN
SIERRA BRIDE MAGAZINE
11/7
EL SAZON DE MI TIERRA
11/8
DL CONSTRUCTION
11/12
JOHN HANDY COMPANY
PHIL'S HANDYMAN SERVICE
THE PATRIOT HOUSE SHARED HOME RENT
11/13
THE HEALTH COACH
11/14
CDI SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CDC #10125
11/15
REYES SINGLE PLY ROOFING MASTERS CO
11/16
PERKINS AND WILL INC
SIMPLE POWER INC
11/18
Billboard to help spread word of responsible recreation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/11/2020 - 11:50am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Everyone has seen the pictures, piles of broken plastic sleds left behind in the snow, trash left behind on the beaches and even pet waste disposal bags left along the trails.
Shared on social media, these photos of irresponsible people enjoying the beauty of Lake Tahoe have spread like runny pancake batter. The reason most visit and live around the Lake Tahoe Basin is for the natural beauty everywhere one looks. The majestic peaks and pine-tree filled mountains, the crystal blue water, beaches lining much of the 72-mile circumference of the pristine Lake Tahoe.
Series of storms setting up to come into Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/10/2020 - 5:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Could the storm door be opening for the Lake Tahoe Basin? A series of weak to moderate winter storms will affect the area, each with widespread snow and wind impacts across the Sierra and western Nevada. This weekend's snowfall will be minimal at lake level.
2020 Snowshoe Cocktail Race series begins at Camp Richardson
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 9:45pm
Event Date:
January 18, 2020 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The annual Snowshoe Cocktail Race series at Camp Richardson begins on January 18, with the second and third races on Feb. 15 and Mar. 21.
The high stepping fun returns as amateur contestants strap on snowshoes and try their luck in the resort’s annual race. This three-part series held on the beach in front of the Beacon Bar and Grill tests participants’ balance, speed, and agility as racers, cocktail trays in hand, navigate through obstacles, and up and down the beach.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/09/2020 - 12:05am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to December 13 - December 27, 2019.
Dec. 13-15
ARRESTS:
31-year-old female arrested for felony resisting arrest, felony child cruelty, misdemeanor domestic violence, and misdemeanor resisting arrest.
34-year-old female cited and released for driving on a suspended license.
26-year-old male cited and released for displaying unlawful registration.
37-year-old male arrested for felony domestic violence and bringing a controlled substance into the jail.
Winter Weather Advisory for South Lake Tahoe starts at midnight
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 7:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin from midnight Wednesday night to 10:00 a.m. Thursday.
Periods of light snow are expected. Total snow accumulations 1-3 inches for Truckee and Lake Tahoe areas, with 2-5 inches at passes including Donner and Mt Rose.
Most of the snow will fall between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Thursday.
A storm coming in on Friday night looks to be part of a busy storm pattern through the Martin Luther King holiday weekend.
Lake Tahoe chain controls in place; expect them to fall this morning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are currently up on some mountain highways around Lake Tahoe. It was windy overnight, bringing in a quick storm that left a dusting of snow at lake level. As things clear out this morning, the rest of Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 39. Southwest winds will continue up to around 10 mph. Tonight, snow is likely, mainly after 4:00 a.m. Low will be around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Drivers stopped for snow play adventures continue to park dangerously & illegally
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many head to the Sierra to experience snow in all forms, from the ski slopes to sledding and building snowmen. With the fun and excitement awaiting, many seem to have forgotten the laws of being safe on the roadway and parking on the highways, and not observing "no parking" zone rules,
Letter: Facts show South Lake Tahoe VHRs not the bad guys
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/06/2020 - 4:36pm
I successfully have been tracking the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Vacation Rental Enforcement for well over a year and it’s a wonder why vacation rentals continue to get a bad name? Yes, there are some issues but ultimately VHR’s are a relatively minor nuisance in the scheme of things.
South Lake Tahoe Forecast: Chance of snow during the week ahead
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 5:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be a dry start to the week with a weak system dropping into the region late Tuesday into Wednesday, bringing a chance of snow to the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra Crest. The next weather system next weekend is system is expected to be colder, wetter, and stronger than recent storms, but still an overall average storm for the region. Impacts will likely include moderate snow totals for the Sierra, lighter accumulations across western Nevada, some travel disruptions possible for aviation and ground routes, and some gusty winds.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/05/2020 - 5:32pm
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 and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Calls Added to Last Week's Report:
12/28
Wind Advisory and chance of snow part of the Lake Tahoe weekend forecast
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:41am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Friday is a day to get out and enjoy Lake Tahoe as the thermometer is expected to reach 51 degrees before a small system comes into the Basin, bringing a 20 percent chance of snow to the region Saturday.
Expect partly sunny skies and southwest wind around 5 mph during the day Friday.
First snow survey of the season: 97% of average near Echo Summit, 90% of average in Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/02/2020 - 2:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted the first manual snow survey of the season at Phillips Station Thursday, and they found 33.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 11 inches. The snowpack at this location is 97 percent of average, with the Sierra as a whole at 90 percent of average.
Seeing clearly in 2020; A look forward to the new year in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/01/2020 - 12:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A we say goodbye to 2019, 2020 is on the horizon with hopes, dreams and a list of wishes for the new year.
Instead of taking a look back at 2019 let's take a look forward to 2020 in South Lake Tahoe. What does this year have in store for us?
2020 starts off with sunny days in South Lake Tahoe after windy end to 2019
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 12:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first week of the new decade looks to be a calm one with some sunny days, but first, there will be some wind and a chance of snow to deal with.
There is a Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 7:00 a.m. Monday to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Expect winds from the east 10-20 mph with gusts 30-35 mph. Waves on the lake should be 1-3 feet.
Chance of a White Christmas in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/23/2019 - 12:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Temperatures will be below average for the rest of the year as the second part of the storm that brought snow Sunday makes its way into the Lake Tahoe Basin to start off the week.
Snow looks to continue for Monday spreading into western Nevada and impacting holiday travel. After a brief break overnight Sunday, precipitation is expected to
increase in intensity once again for Mono County and the Tahoe Basin early Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Snow brings a mess to roads around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 2:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The latest storm hit quickly Sunday morning, bringing snow to South Lake Tahoe area roads and, with those, chain controls, traffic issues and collisions.
Drivers heading west over Echo Summit have been attempting short cuts through Lake Tahoe Blvd., Mandan Street, Sawmill Road and North Upper Truckee, and because of that they are creating a mess with double parking as they put on chains and blocking the roadway.
Winter Weather Advisory in place for South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 10:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been windy in Lake Tahoe since Saturday morning, and the wind was ahead of the next storm which is slated to enter the Lake Tahoe Basin Sunday morning.
A Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS) is in place from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22.
Windy weekend ahead for South Lake Tahoe; Chance of snow Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Holiday travel may be impacted as a storm system is bringing gusty winds to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe this week along with a period of snow on Sunday. Below average temperatures will continue through the remainder of this year, with some weak storm systems possibly producing light snow accumulations and slick roads at times.
Over Snow Vehicle restrictions in place in Hope Valley/Red Lake area
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/19/2019 - 10:31pm
Seasonal restrictions are now in place for over snow vehicles (OSV) in areas inside the Humboldt Toiyabe National Forest including Hope Valley and Red Lake.
Prohibitions are detailed on the attached maps and include bans on traveling on and off forest development roads and trails.
(Web page for Red Lake order and Map HERE)
(Web page for Hope Valley order and Map HERE)
Couple of small storms on the horizon for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 9:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure is building early this week for quieter
weather but there is a weak storm expected Wednesday for a chance of light snow. Below average temperatures will rebound to around average mid to late week, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A stronger storm could impact holiday travel next weekend.
Snow blankets Lake Tahoe and Sierra, chance of sunshine moving in for a few days
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A quick-moving storm made its was over the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Saturday night and Sunday morning, leaving behind a few inches of snow and the beautiful views the region is known for.
Recorded snowfall in South Lake Tahoe was 5" with 7" at Heavenly Mountain Resort and 7-10" over at Homewood. The forecast shows some days with sunshine and cold nights ahead until the next chance of snow on Wednesday and again next weekend.
Meyers multi-use trails won't be plowed this winter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/13/2019 - 10:27pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Due to a lack of viable bids from local snow removal contractors there will be no plowing of the multi-use trails on the lake side of El Dorado County this winter.
In July the Bicycle Advisory Committee of the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Facilities JPA awarded $22,000 to El Dorado County for bike trail plowing in the county for winter of 2019/20. When the project went out to bid they only received interest from Alpine Smith, according to Donaldo Palaroan, P.E., senior civil engineer for the County. Their $48,500 bid was more than double of what was budgeted.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/12/2019 - 10:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin from Friday, December 13 at 4:00 p.m. to Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m.
A series of systems will bring additional rain and snow to the region through Sunday, starting with a relatively warm system Thursday into Friday morning. It will bring gusty winds to western Nevada with rain and very high elevation snow for the Sierra and portions of northeast California, according to the National Weather Service.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Possible rain/snow on Tuesday and weekend
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 9:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There will be a break between storms with a quiet weather pattern in place over the next couple of days, though the potential for morning fog remains at the beginning of the week. A weak weather system could bring light snow showers to the mountains from late Tuesday into Wednesday with a return of another atmospheric river system with high snow levels that could arrive by Friday.
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.
Winter Storm Warning in affect for Lake Tahoe until Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 2:05amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Winter Storm Watch has been ungraded to a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin, Truckee and Donner Pass until noon on Sunday.
Changes from the previous forecast include the added threat for high intensity snowfall and thundersnow Saturday evening.
Lake Tahoe and Sierra roadwork December 8-14
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/07/2019 - 1:51am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow and winter may have arrived, but there is still some work scheduled, weather permitting.
SPECIAL EVENT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): Motorists can expect the eastbound and westbound turn lanes from U.S. Highway 50 at Bedford Avenue and the eastbound off-ramps at Broadway and Schnell School Road to be closed from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday for the annual Placerville Christmas Parade.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Winter Storm Watch in place Friday-Sunday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 1:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More unsettled weather is on the way. A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning for the greater Lake Tahoe area.
Choices for Children holding Winter of Warmth clothing and accessory drive
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 9:30pm
Choices for Children will be able to give away winter clothing and accessories to the youngest and most vulnerable members of the community due to a grant they received from the El Dorado Community Foundation (EDCF) for their Winter of Warmth (W.O.W.) initiative.
Community agencies including child care providers, social workers, and Head Start teachers can soon refer families of children ages 0-5 (not yet in TK or Kindergarten) to get the boots, gloves, socks and snow clothes that they need.
Month full of activities during Heavenly Holidays in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 10:11pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The popular Heavenly Holidays has returned to the Heavenly Village in South Lake Tahoe. This family-friendly event runs until December 31.
LTCC women's soccer blanks Sierra College, off to CCCAA Final Four
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 8:53pm
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - For the second consecutive year, the Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) women's soccer team is headed to the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) State Tournament.
The Lady Coyotes beat Sierra College Monday afternoon by a score of 2-0 in the third round of the NorCal Regional Playoffs at Consumnes College in Sacramento. The game was originally scheduled on the LTCC field in South Lake Tahoe but snow moved it to the valley.
Mixed bag of weather this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 6:23pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow and rain showers will continue in the Sierra with moderate to heavy snow accumulating above 7000 feet through Sunday. This storm will continue to produce a mix of snow, rain, and possibly ice for Sierra valleys and out across western Nevada until Monday. After a breather on Tuesday, more precipitation is on the way for the middle of next week and next weekend.
Rain in the Lake Tahoe Basin; Higher elevation snow and avalanche warning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/01/2019 - 12:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning remains in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until 10:00 a.m. Monday. It is currently raining at lake level and at Echo Summit.
The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Sierra from Yuba Pass to Ebbetts Pass from Sunday morning until Monday morning at 7:00 a.m.
The latest storm system is still over the Sierra with more on the way. With high of 38 and low of 33, expect rain to continue in South Lake Tahoe.
Road conditions at 11:00 a.m. Sunday:
I80
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.
LTCC women's soccer wins, faces Sierra College in round three of playoffs
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) women's soccer team has shutout their opponents so far in the California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Norcal Regionals, blanking West Hills and San Francisco City College in the first two rounds.
The 18-0-2 Coyotes will face the Sierra College Wolverines (19-3) in the third round Monday, December 2 at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento at 4:00 p.m. Sierra College beat Evergreen Valley 3-2 in overtime and Clovis 4-1 leading up to the LTCC game.
Business licenses issued by City of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/30/2019 - 7:00am
The following 43 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of October 2019:
10/1
STATEN SOLAR CORPORATION
10/2
TAHOE DAVE'S SNOW REMOVAL
URIAH KAUFMAN SHARED HOME RENTAL
10/3
PC EXPLORATION INC
10/4
THE ALDER INN
10/6
DK ACOUSTICS INC
L&L INTERIOR INC
10/7
AMAZING HOME BUILDERS INC
BRYANS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
ELITE LIBATIONS
MARKET CONTRACTORS
THE FOREST
10/8
CROWN PAINTING INC
NC CONCRETE CONST.
10/9
BASE LEVEL
DULCE'S MARIA CLEANING
FRANCISCO'S HOUSEHOLD SERVICES
10/10
ASPEN AVE LLC
I80 closed due to multiple spin outs; Chain controls up on US50
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 9:59pm
There have been multiple vehicle spinouts on I80, forcing its closure tonight between Colfax and the Nevada state line. Highway 20 also is closed at Nevada City due to the spinouts. Motorists on I-80 should be prepared for long delays, according to Caltrans.
It is not snowing but ice is a concern.
Chain controls as of 8:45 p.m. Friday:
US 50
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.
I80
Next storm could drop up to 4 feet of snow above 7,000 feet; Rain and snow at lake level
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/29/2019 - 4:07pm
9:30 p.m. update: The National Weather Service has upgraded the storm to a Winter Weather Warning from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 10:00 a.m. Monday. Heavy snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches, except 1 to 4 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting 25 to 40 mph, except 60 to 100 mph over exposed ridges.
Snow is expected to mix with, or change to, rain for Tahoe Basin valleys Sunday, with Donner and Echo Summits possibly mixing with rain Sunday night into Monday.
Sierra-at-Tahoe pre-opening Friday with $10 lift tickets - Proceeds to the Food Bank
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 3:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Thanks to recent snowfall and with the Thanksgiving holiday in mind, Sierra-at-Tahoe will be running lifts a day early, on Friday, November 29, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a pre-Opening Day event.
Lift tickets will be available for purchase at ticket windows for just $10, with half of all proceeds to be donated to the Food Bank of El Dorado County.
Operations will be limited, with Easy Rider Express and Rock Garden scheduled to spin, conditions permitting.
Beautiful Thanksgiving day around Lake Tahoe, more snow expected
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/28/2019 - 12:25pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls over many mountain roads are being lifted this morning as the beautiful blue skies Lake Tahoe is famous for are appearing from behind the clouds.
As of 11:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Caltrans has removed chain controls from US50 at Echo Summit but there is a small pocket from Fresh Pond to Sly Park that requires them at this time.
US50 reopens after 77 cows wrangled after escape from jackknifed big rig
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 7:17pm
10:15 p.m. update: US50 is now open in both directions. The last of the cows were wrangled and removed from the roadway.
77 cows were on the cattle truck when it jackknifed.
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9:00 p.m. update: CHP reports US50 is still closed and they estimate it will reopen by 10:00 p.m.
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It isn't the snow over Echo Summit that is hampering the Wednesday night drive on Highway 50 east of Placerville, its the cows and a jackknifed big rig near Apple Cafe and Carson Road.
Sierra-at-Tahoe plans to open for the season on Saturday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 6:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sierra-at-Tahoe announced today they will begin spinning lifts for the 2019-20 Winter Season this Saturday, November 30, at 8:30 a.m.
After a slow start to November, Mother Nature has turned on the tap, bringing Sierra two feet of snow and counting in the last 48 hours. This, combined with Sierra’s snowmaking efforts, will allow the resort to open for operations. Conditions permitting, Sierra plans to run Easy Rider Express, Rock Garden Chair and two surface lifts, with access to 2 runs and one terrain park.
New storm brewing for this weekend for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 2:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With a Winter Weather Warning in place for Lake Tahoe until 4:00 p.m. on Thanksgiving, another new alert has been issued for the weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe from Saturday at 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Heavy snow with significant travel delays possible Saturday afternoon through early Monday morning.
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.
Chain controls go up as storm hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 4:35pm
5:00 p.m. Update: Expect a snowy night and slow-moving over roads in the Sierra. Chains controls on US50 are now up starting in Cedar Grove, west of Pollock Pines, at Pioneer on SR88, and above Gold Run on I80.
At this hour, traffic is at a standstill on I80 after multiple spinouts and crashes all the way to the California-Nevada state line.
CHP is also reporting some issues on US50 west of Echo Summit with two spots were cars are off the roadway, as well as SR88 near Christmas Valley.
NV Energy prepares for storm heading to Lake Tahoe and offers helpful tips
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 1:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - The incoming winter storm will not only bring with it heavy snow but also wind with gusts up to 115 mph over the crest of the Sierra.
"Safety is our top priorty," said NV Energy Director of Delivery Operations, Brian Costello. He said during these storms there is a concern for both public and staff safety with downed power lines.
NV Energy supplied electricity to the Nevada side of the Lake Tahoe Basin and to the Truckee Donner PUD. Their power lines go over the Mt. Rose Highway into Incline Village and over Kingsbury Grade into the South Shore.
Winter Weather Warning for Lake Tahoe: Up to 18" of snow forecast for lake level
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 9:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin from 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to 4:00 p.m. Heavy snow is expected with total accumulations of 8-18 inches at lake level and 1-2 feet above 7000 feet. Localized totals near 3 feet are possible over the multi-day period along the Sierra Crest. Winds will be gusting as high as 60 mph.
The worst conditions will be late Tuesday through midday Wednesday.
No planned weekend traffic relief in Meyers this winter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/23/2019 - 1:43am
MEYERS, Calif. - Residents attending the El Dorado County Town Hall meeting in Meyers on Thursday didn't hear what they wanted to about the upcoming winter and any plans that could be put in place to alleviate traffic jams in neighborhoods.
As is the case with all meetings concerning traffic in Meyers, there were several audience members with ideas from instituting maximum vehicles allowed in the Lake Tahoe Basin to turn restrictions and road closures during specific hours.
