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Weather system to bring rain and snow to Lake Tahoe and Sierra by midweek
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 11:11pmUPDATED: A storm system will move over the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Tuesday night and Wednesday bringing light to moderate rain and snow to the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Gusty winds will arrive ahead of the storm Tuesday into Tuesday night and Wednesday, bringing light to moderate rain and snow to the Sierra, mainly near the crest, along with stronger ridge top winds.
Saturday was Heavenly at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/09/2013 - 7:24pmWith up to 26 inches of snow falling earlier this week around Lake Tahoe area ski resorts, officials at Heavenly Mountain Resort report solid conditions for March ski and boarding.
"With the US Freestyle National Championships March 29-31, and Shaun White’s High Roller Hold ‘Em April 6, followed by the Gunbarrel 25 on April 7, it’s going to be an amazing spring," said Heavenly spokesman Russ Pecoraro.
Tahoe's storm drain pipes catch League's attention
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 6:36pmRaising the level of discussion about dozens of storm drain pipes entering Lake Tahoe is one of the goals of a volunteer program recently established by the League to Save Lake Tahoe.Nine volunt...
Lake Tahoe weather: Winter storm could bring foot of snow by midweek
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/04/2013 - 9:04amTAHOE/TRUCKEE - As much as a foot of snow is possible by Thursday of this week for the greater Tahoe/Truckee region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.A developing storm system in t...
Several inches of snow possible for Lake Tahoe, Sierra with storm system arriving Tuesday
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/02/2013 - 4:27pmA weak weather system will move into the Sierra beginning Sunday with a wetter system expected to bring some much-needed snow accumulation for the Lake Tahoe region from Tuesday through Thursday, the National Weather Service reports.
For the remainder of the weekend, expect rain and high elevation snow across the Sierra and Western Nevada, with snow accumulations up to a few inches possible for the higher terrain above Lake Tahoe.
Presentation by the League to Save Lake Tahoe about Pipe Keepers
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/27/2013 - 12:52pmEvent Date:
March 13, 2013 - 6:00pm
The League to Save Lake Tahoe will be giving a presentation on the evenings of March 13-14 about Pipe Keepers, a new volunteer monitoring program.
Pipe Keepers is a volunteer based monitoring program that examines turbidity (clarity) of water that enters Lake Tahoe and its tributaries through storm drains.
Created in response to a resident’s concerns about a neighborhood storm pipe discharging dirty looking water directly into Lake Tahoe, Pipe Keepers began in the Fall of 2012 with trained local volunteers sampling outflow from storm drain pipes throughout the Tahoe Basin.
Snow and cold weather could return to Lake Tahoe and Sierra next week
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/14/2013 - 4:51pmWhile the Presidents' Day holiday weekend will be dry with above normal temperatures, a change to a colder and wetter weather pattern for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra is becoming more likely next week beginning Tuesday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
The image above shows a model projection by next Tuesday afternoon for the location of low pressure and cold front, with 500 mb heights shown by the green lines and core of upper level jet stream shaded in yellow and orange.
NYC, New England brace for 1 to 3 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 3:09pmBOSTON - A storm that forecasters warned could be a blizzard for the history books began clobbering the New York-to-Boston corridor Friday, grounding flights, closing workplaces and sending people ...
US airlines to halt Northeast flights
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 2:53pmMost airlines were giving up on flying in and out of New York, Boston and other cities in the Northeast Friday as a massive storm threatened to dump snow by the foot on the region.Airlines were gen...
Forest Service issues decision on proposed William Kent campground project
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 02/08/2013 - 10:26amThe U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit released the Environmental Assessment and decision for the William Kent Best Management Practices (BMPs) Retrofit and Administrative Site Redevelopment project. The proposed project now enters a 45-day decision appeal period.
Don Q's weekly fishing report for Feb. 6-12
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/06/2013 - 4:55amHere is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 6-12.
Boogie Nights: The Ultimate '70's-80's Dance Party Swings Saturday at Lake Tahoe's MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/25/2013 - 3:41pmBoogie Nights, the ultimate ’70s and ’80s dance party that’s taken the nation by storm, is coming to MontBleu Casino Resort and Spa to launch the re-opening of Blu Nightclub beginning Saturday, Jan. 26.
Text of Gov. Jerry Brown's 2013 State of the State Address
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 01/24/2013 - 11:17amCalifornia Gov. Jerry Brown today delivered the 2013 State of the State Address. Here's the prepared text:
Weather systems unlikely to produce large snow amounts
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/23/2013 - 2:29pmA weak low pressure system will pass through region tonight, helping to increase winds and mix out valley inversions as well as bring light snow showers to the foothills and Sierra, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Snow levels could drop between 5,500 feet to 6,500 feet with slush snow accumulation of about two inches possible above 6,000 feet through Thursday, said Jessica Kielhorn, meteorologist technician with the weather service.
Change in air for blizzard of winter weather terms
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 10:56amCHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Ever hit a mental whiteout pondering the difference between a winter storm watch and winter weather advisory?The National Weather Service is looking at the idea that less is m...
Nobel Prize team winner featured speaker at Lake Tahoe weather conference
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 2:16pmChris Field, a 2007 Nobel Prize team winner and lead author of the study on the effects of global climate change will be the keynote speaker at Tahoe South's Operation Sierra Storm Meteorologist Conference, Jan 10 at South Shore Lake Tahoe.
Storm blows through East; 200K in dark in Arkansas
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/27/2012 - 5:41pmCONCORD, N.H. - A muted version of a winter storm that has killed more than a dozen people across the eastern half of the country plodded across the Northeast on Thursday, trapping airliners in sno...
Alpine Meadows ski patroller caught in slide dies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 4:06pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Two local men died from injuries suffered in avalanches that occurred Monday at two Tahoe-area ski resorts, a day after a major storm system dumped more than 4 feet of heavy snow th...
Alpine Meadows ski patroller caught in slide dies
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 4:06pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - Two local men died from injuries suffered in avalanches that occurred Monday at two Tahoe-area ski resorts, a day after a major storm system dumped more than 4 feet of heavy snow th...
Kirkwood celebrates seven feet of snow and 40th anniversary New Year's Eve
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 12:10pmWith seven feet of new snow in the past four days, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is living up to its reputation for the deepest and driest snow around Lake Tahoe and is well on its way to exceeding its average annual snowfall total of 600 inches.
So far the 2012-13 season snowfall total for Kirkwood is 210 inches, and more is on the way with storms heading into the New Year in time for the mountain's 40th anniversary.
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice after storm dumps more than 4 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 4:47pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe ski industry received the ultimate Christmas present by way of a large storm that dumped upward of 4 feet of snow this past weekend at many locations throu...
Lake Tahoe ski resorts rejoice after storm dumps more than 4 feet of snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 4:47pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. - The Lake Tahoe ski industry received the ultimate Christmas present by way of a large storm that dumped upward of 4 feet of snow this past weekend at many locations throu...
Storms knocking down Nevada drought rating
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 11:30amWith a seventh major storm in progress. Western Nevada drought conditions in Douglas County are showing signs of improving, according to the U.S. Seasonal Outlook issued on Thursday.December, Ja...
Another storm expected for Lake Tahoe on Christmas Day
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/24/2012 - 7:59amSnow on Christmas afternoon is in the forecast prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.
An area of low pressure will drop into the Sierra and Western Nevada Tuesday bringing 10 to 15 inches above 7,000 feet with 5 to 10 inches in the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the weather service. The highest amounts will be along and west of Highway 89.
Wrestling team hopes for strong season
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 12/22/2012 - 6:00amThis year's wrestling team is turning into the perfect storm. "This is what we've been waiting for. To have a team that's four or five strong in every class," coach Ken Robbins said. "That's wha...
Snow storm closes I-5 in Northern Calif.
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/21/2012 - 10:13amMOUNT SHASTA, Calif. (AP) - Officials have closed a section of Interstate 5 in Northern California after a storm dropped heavy snow and led to cars and trucks sliding on the slippery roadway.The Ca...
Lake Tahoe, Sierra brace for winter storms to arrive as Christmas travel period begins
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 12/20/2012 - 7:16pmA series of strong winter storms will arrive in three waves and when it is over, anywhere from 2 to 5 feet of snow will have dropped above Lake Tahoe, at ski resorts, on highways and throughout much of the Sierra in time for Christmas.
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service is in effect through Monday morning for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra as a strong series of systems moves into the region.
Periods of light to moderate snow will begin Friday and intensive early Saturday morning with moderate to heavy snow Saturday through Sunday night.
Winter storms through the weekend, Christmas holiday to bring feet of snow to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 4:36pmArriving in time for the Christmas holidays, a series of winter storms are headed for Lake Tahoe prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Storm Watch.
Snow amounts of 18 to 30 inches are expected above 7,000 feet and around a foot at lake level Friday through Saturday, according to the weather service.
Opaque Instagram ad policy change riles users
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 12:31pmNEW YORK - Instagram, the popular photo-sharing service that Facebook bought this year, is the target of a storm of outrage on Twitter and other sites after a change in its user agreement hinted th...
High winds, mountain snows hits Northwest
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 11:42amSEATTLE - The strongest Northwest storm of the season blew in early Monday on winds that gusted to more than 80 mph on the coast, knocking out power in places and creating blizzard-like conditions ...
Storm systems line up through next week for Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/15/2012 - 11:54amA weather system is moving into northern California and will continue to push into the Lake Tahoe Basin, Sierra and western Nevada by Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Larger systems are on tap through at least Tuesday.
Accumulations Saturday will be fairly light with 1 to 3 inches in the Sierra, 1 to 2 inches in northeast California and western Nevada above 5,000 feet and up to an inch on valley floors.
Big fish caught at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 12/12/2012 - 11:55amBelow is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Dec. 12-18. We want to note a big fish caught by Eric St. Denis of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., pictured above. Eric caught a 28-pound, 9-ounce Mackinaw trout at Lake Tahoe on Dec. 9, at 10:30 a.m. Photos courtesy of Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters.
The Lake Tahoe record for Mackinaw Trout is a 37-pound, 6-ounce (44 inches in length) trophy caught by Robert Aronsen, way back in 1974. To date, only a handful of Macks have been caught that have weighed 30 pounds or more.
Prescribed fire set for Tuesday on south and east shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 12/10/2012 - 5:43pmExpect smokey skies Tuesday ahead of a storm system as the U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews will hold prescribed fire operations in the High Meadow area near South Lake Tahoe and above State Route 28 near Skunk Harbor Tuesday, Dec. 11. Crews expect to burn two acres at each location, weather permitting. Operations will continue as weather and conditions allow.
More snow on the way for Lake Tahoe and Sierra beginning Wednesday
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/09/2012 - 4:11pmIt looks like cold weather and snow are on the way for Lake Tahoe and across the Sierra by mid-week, the National Weather Service in Reno reports. How much snow associated with the storm, which is dropping out of the Gulf of Alaska, is unclear but there are a couple of scenarios that may play out according to the map above.
Kirkwood, Heavenly open expanse of new terrain
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 12/07/2012 - 6:00amOn the heels of a winter storm that left four feet of snow in its wake, Kirkwood Mountain Resort is set to become the first resort in the Lake Tahoe region to open 100 percent of its terrain Sat...
Editorial: Officials deserve praise for storm preparations
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/06/2012 - 2:00amTahoe ski resorts report 2 to 4 feet of snow from recent storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:05pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - A day after most regional officials and residents were breathing a collective sigh of relief that forecast of major flooding in the Truckee area didn't pan out, Tahoe ski resorts ar...
Tahoe ski resorts report 2 to 4 feet of snow from recent storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 4:05pmTAHOE/TRUCKEE - A day after most regional officials and residents were breathing a collective sigh of relief that forecast of major flooding in the Truckee area didn't pan out, Tahoe ski resorts ar...
Colder storm blunts Truckee River flood threat
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:39amRENO, Nev. (AP) - After an all-out effort by residents and business owners to prepare for a possible flood on the Truckee River in Nevada and California, the threat was declared over on Sunday a...
Third storm in less than week drenches NorCal
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 11:25amSAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Residents of Northern California endured the brunt of another powerful storm that drenched the area with yet another round of pounding rain and strong winds, but damage from th...
Lake Tahoe under Winter Storm Warning as storm blows into region
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 12:30pmAs rain turns to snow in the Sierra a Winter Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Snow levels are rapidly dropping as cold air associated with this latest storm drops into the basin.
Snow is expected below 7,000 feet this morning with periods of heavy snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulations of 10 to 16 inches are expected above 7,000 feet with 4 to 8 inches at lake level. At least two feet is expected above 8,000 feet.
Below is the latest video briefing from the National Weather Service.
Winter storm warning means rain turning to snow in Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/02/2012 - 9:49amDouglas County prepares for next wave of storms; sandbags available at Zephyr Cove firehouse
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 2:12pmUPDATE 11:10AM: The Douglas County Emergency Management has implemented a precautionary action plan for this weekend’s weather event. The Management team met this morning and discussed the event thus far. The major event has been a downed tree on Centerville Road, but has since been removed.
Lake Tahoe resorts prepare as series of winter storms begin
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 11/28/2012 - 1:58pmThe ever-changing forecast for a series of winter storms is calling for several feet of new snow between now and Monday as the first round of this Sierra storm has hit Lake Tahoe. Thanks to the highest elevations in the Sierra, it is currently snowing at Heavenly, Kirkwood at Sierra-at-Tahoe, the resorts report.
Here's the latest from the National Weather Service in Reno. Click on photos to see the illustration:
Heavy rain; high elevation snow expected
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 5:54pmA series of wet winter storms is expected to drop lots of rain, and snow at high elevations, through the weekend in the Sierra Nevada."A fast moving storm system will bring a period of wet weather ...
Prescribed fires planned Wednesday for east and west shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 5:05pmAlong with prescribed burns today at South Shore, the U.S. Forest Service has similar plans Wednesday near Secret Harbor on the East Shore of Lake Tahoe and in the Ward Canyon area south of Ward Creek on the west shore.
Crews expect to burn as many acres as possible before the predicted rain storm moves into the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations in Ward Canyon are expected to last one day, weather permitting.
Series of storms lined up to bring snow to Lake Tahoe and Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 11/25/2012 - 5:33amA series of weather systems are due to arrive later this week that could bring significant snow amounts to Lake Tahoe area ski resorts and surrounding Sierra.
The weather changes are due to arrive beginning Wednesday with a quick-moving storm expected to bring a few inches of snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.