Traffic
Four car crash at Cave Rock Thursday; One injured
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 7:05pm
Nevada Highway Patrol and Douglas County emergency crews were called Thursday afternoon to the westbound lane of Highway 50 at the Cave Rock tunnel for a crash involving four vehicles.
The crash was reported at 2:40 p.m. One injury was reported and all vehicles were said to be on their wheels, according to first responders at the scene. Westbound traffic was blocked for a time. Motorists experienced some delays at the time.
No other information was available at this time.
Expect lane shifts on Highway 50 near Spooner Junction in Carson City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/29/2017 - 7:17pm
March 30 update: Due to weather, lane shifts will take place on U.S. 50 near Spooner junction in south Carson City beginning the evening of Sunday, April 2.
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Travelers on Highway 50 near Spooner Junction in Carson City will see lane shifts for the next two months as the Nevada Department of Transportation prepares for the future freeway.
Novasel holding South Lake Tahoe/Meyers meeting to discuss traffic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/25/2017 - 5:52pm
Event Date:
April 6, 2017 - 6:00pm
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel is inviting all county residents to join in the continuing discussion about traffic congestion in Meyers at the next Traffic Congestion update meeting in Meyers on April 6 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. She will be leading the discussion that was started at the first meeting on February 13 when about 100 people attended.
El Dorado County looks at Traction Control Ordinance for Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 9:47pm
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel and her fellow supervisors have taken the first steps to create a Traction Control Ordinance for Lake Tahoe. During their meeting on March 21, approval was given for the concept of an ordinance that, once created, will be back before the Supervisors in April for final adoption.
In coordination with the Community Development Agency, Transportation Division (DOT) and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO), Novasel presented the item for vote to create safer roads during heavy snowstorms in the Lake Tahoe area.
Kings Beach improvements focus of summer project
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 3:56pm
Improvements at the community of Kings Beach on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe continue. Placer County will begin work on the Kings Beach Commercial Core Improvement Project this summer, and officials are also connecting with the community members to see what else they'd like to see.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 11:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 169 calls between March 15-20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/15
Warrant in the 900 block of Tallac Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
3/16
Resisting in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Bld
Unlicensed Driver at Tamarack and Bowers Avenues
3/17
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
DUI in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 10:33am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders, If you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, March 24.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru tomorrow morning… Snow and Gusty Ridge Top Winds are affecting the operation of Upper Mountain Lifts at Heavenly, Mt. Rose, Squaw & Alpine… Dress for Stormy Conditions… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Reno man charged in threats against Carson City judge after matching DNA confirmed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 6:16pm
The man believed to be responsible for shooting at and attempting to firebomb the home of a Carson City judge and sending him a threatening Christmas card in the mail has been formally charged for the crimes, officials announced Tuesday.
Carson City District Attorney Jason Woodbury announced Reno area resident Jason Aston, 74, is charged with fourth-degree arson, aggravated stalking and discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. His bail is set at $250,000 cash.
Nevada law enforcement focusing on impaired drivers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/21/2017 - 2:01pm
Between 2011 and 2015, 369 lives were lost in Nevada in alcohol-related crashes, one of the deadliest and most often committed of crimes on the road. Impaired drivers have consistently been the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes resulting in injuries and deaths in Nevada which is a serious safety epidemic.
There is someone injured in a car accident every two minutes, and someone killed every 53 minutes in the United States involving an impaired driver. This is a preventable crime, and lives can be saved by following some simple steps.
Creating transportation infrastructure key to getting locals, commuter and visitors out of cars
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 10:41pm
Lake Tahoe must improve its internal transportation systems before they can expect visitors to the region to get out of their cars and use different, and better, ways of getting around. That was the message during last week's Tahoe Talks presentation by Lake Tahoe transportation partners, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and El Dorado County.
Lake Tahoe license plate program trying new ideas to spur sales
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/18/2017 - 7:05pm
The Lake Tahoe license plate has been around for 25 years in California, one of 12 special interest plates people can choose from when registering their vehicles.
Funds collected from sales are allocated to the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) who is required to support “preservation and restoration projects in the Lake Tahoe area” and for “establishing and improving trails, pathways, and public access for nonmotorized traffic.”
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 8:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 189 calls between March 8-14, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/8
Other Misdemeanor in the 1700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Transient / Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Fraud in the 2200 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Spousal Abuse in the 900 block of Modesto Ave
3/9
Warrant in the 3800 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Transient / Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Colorado marijuana law expert trains Nevada's rural cops to catch stoned drivers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 3:41pmCARSON CITY -- Former Colorado prosecutor Chris Halsor stands before a room filled with prosecutors and cops and asks them a simple question: How many of you can visually identify an ounce of marijuana?
After a momentary pause, a few confident responses and a few slowly raised hands, a young Nevada Highway Patrol officer mutters with a chuckle, "I'd know more than an ounce of marijuana."
Guest Columnist: Working together to improve Tahoe’s transportation system
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 2:30pm
As a national treasure offering world-class recreation opportunities, Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California and Nevada. And sometimes, being popular has its challenges.
Tahoe’s limited roadways become congested during times of peak visitation, when thousands of people who live in nearby metropolitan areas get in their cars to drive up to our small mountain communities. Suddenly, a road system designed for 55,000 residents must handle four to five times that many cars on an average busy day.
Informed drivers one way to prevent Sunday gridlock in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 3:28pm
Many drivers plan ahead when planning their travel along highways in interstates across the county. Want to miss rush hour? Don't hit that city in the morning and late afternoon. Mad dash to Santa Cruz on a warm Saturday? Leave early in the morning or go the night before to miss the backup of traffic.
Smooth travel over Highway 50 in the Sierra requires the same planning or one will get stuck in heavy traffic on Friday evenings heading to Lake Tahoe, or Sunday mornings leaving Lake Tahoe (or the day after a holiday).
Kudos: A Thank You from South Shore’s Hardy Pedestrians, Cyclists, and Bus Riders
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/13/2017 - 8:05pm
A big thank You to the City of South Lake Tahoe, the County of El Dorado, and the businesses and residents of Tahoe’s South Shore for clearing the snow from your sidewalks and paths.
Even during these big storms, you have made sure the multi-use paths and many sidewalks on the South Shore are passable. And after two feet of snow overnight, you made the roads and paths safe enough for 500+ locals to take to the streets by 11am on Jan 21st for the Women’s March. This is a big and welcome change from the previous years of sidewalk and bike path "freshies". Let’s save those for the slopes.
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.
Daffodil Hill opens for the season March 17; Coincides with Dandelion Days in Jackson
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 4:23pm
The annual announcement of spring's arrival in the Sierra Foothills is the blooming of over 300,000 daffodils covering the hills of Volcano, Calif.
The yellow and white covered flower farm, Daffodil Hill, is slated to open on Friday, March 17 at 10:00 a.m. according to an announcement on their Facebook page. Snow has not only affected the upper elevations around Lake Tahoe, but also at the farm which lies at the 3,000 foot level. The daffodils were covered with snow during the Feb. 26 storm and owners had to hold off the opening date announcement.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/11/2017 - 1:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 199 calls between February 28 - March 6, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/28
Unlicensed Driver at Aspenwald and Pioneer Trail
Warrant in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Tallac & Riverside
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Warrant in the 700 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Complete loss after roof collapses on Kingsbury Grade condo
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 3:09pm
The roof over a South Shore condominium collapsed Friday morning, destroying one of the units and damaging the other.
Tahoe Douglas Fire Department (TDFD) responded to the March 10 incident on Kingsbury Grade on the lake side of its intersection with South Benjamin Drive.
"Looks like a total loss as the only thing still standing is garage, but even that ceiling is damaged," said Tahoe Douglas Fire Marshall Eric Guevin.
City, County, State and law enforcement officials meet to discuss Tahoe traffic jams
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 1:50am
Sunday traffic heading west from South Lake Tahoe has been a major problem from the city to Meyers all winter long. Last week, on March 5, there were reports of travel time on the 9.3 mile route along Highway 50 from Stateline to Meyers taking eight hours, and from the Y to Meyers, four hours for the 4.3 mile trip.
Designer on board for new Sierra Boulevard Project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2017 - 10:02pm
Sierra Boulevard is about to get a whole new look that will include a better experience for bicyclists and pedestrians, streetlights and water quality improvements.
During Tuesday's South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting, NCE, Inc. was awarded a contract to design the project which will run from Barbara Avenue to Palmira Avenue. They will be paid up to $610,110.
I-80 closed again, heavy traffic on Highway 50 and other Lake Tahoe road info
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 9:07am
I-80 has been closed again from Baxter to the Nevada state line due to poor visibility and snow.
SR-88 is closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Lake to Kirkwood through the Carson Spur, and from 2 miles east of Kirkwood to 5 miles west of Picketts Junction over the Carson Pass. Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires on all other portions of the road in the Sierra.
Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires on Highway 50 from Meyers to Camino. Expect heavy traffic as it is the only road currently open over the Sierra.
Heavy traffic in South Lake Tahoe; City advising motorists stay in town longer
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 3:26pm
I-80 just reopened at 2:15 p.m., but the remnants of the westbound traffic that came south to go through South Lake Tahoe and over Highway 50 remains. That situation combined with heavy snow, chain controls and a lot of skiers and riders in town to enjoy the resorts, has created a traffic issue on the south shore.
The City of South Lake Tahoe has advised motorists that it is currently taking drivers four hours to travel from the Y to Meyers, a drive that normally takes under ten minutes.
"Consider leaving tomorrow or this evening," the City released in a statement.
Snow creating travel issues in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 10:52am
Closed highways and chain controls are hampering travel on Lake Tahoe area roads as the throngs of weekend skiers attempt to make their way home.
As of 9:45 a.m. Sunday, I-80 remains closed in both directions from Colfax to the Nevada state line due to hazardous driving condition. It has been closed since Saturday evening when the recent storm hit the region.
Lane and road closures next week with new freeway signage installation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 9:10pm
March 6 update: NDOT has adjusted the times of the roadwork due to this weekend's storm. They will be moved back one day.
March 8- South Carson Street will be temporarily closed directly south of the U.S. 50 intersection between approximately 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Traffic will be detoured via Clear Creek and Snyder avenues.
March 9- South Carson Street will be temporarily closed directly north of the U.S. 50 intersection between approximately 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Traffic will be detoured via Clear Creek and Snyder avenues.
Two-car crash in Alpine County involves Washoe Tribal Police vehicle
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2017 - 6:31pm
The drivers of two Chevy Tahoe SUVs were involved in a crash at 10:55 a.m. on March 3 in Markleville, Calif.
A maroon 1999 Tahoe, driven by a 19-year-old female Markleville resident was traveling north on Diamond Valley Road just south of Chambers Lane. Behind her was a white Washoe Tribal Police 2014 Tahoe, driven by a 25-year-old male police officer.
Caltrans closing additional lanes on Highway 50
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2017 - 4:58pm
Caltrans is advising motorists to expect delays on U.S. Highway 50 in El Dorado County for emergency repair work in three locations.
The highway in Silver Fork between Weber Mill Road and Wildwood Way will be under daytime one-way reversing traffic controls Monday through Saturday for the next two weeks or more in order to have two new culverts installed under the highway and a drainage inlet cleared. Work started Wednesday.
Expect delays on I-80 westbound as Caltrans closes lanes near Colfax
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2017 - 11:47pm
Caltrans is alerting motorists to expect delays on westbound Interstate 80 northeast of Colfax as work to perform a number of different maintenance operations will result in delays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 2.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2017 - 10:14am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is February 26.
A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY FUNDAY MORNING TO GET ON THE MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM COMES THROUGH STARTING TONIGHT. SKIING & RIDING DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER WITH ALL RESORTS GEARED UP WITH ALL LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN. HAVE FUN & BE SAFE! IF YOU ARE DEPARTING THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN TODAY, HAVE PATIENCE WITH TRAFFIC & DRIVE SAFE.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass on roads, traffic and trails
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 6:46pm
The following is Mayor Austin Sass's monthly letter to the community:
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2017 - 9:39am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 25.
EXPECT MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS TODAY, SO TAKE THE ORANGE OR ROSE TINTED GOGGLES. SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE… ENJOY GET SURFACE CONDITIONS… POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs: 26F to 31F. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.
Lake Tahoe road update; SR-89 at Emerald Bay may open Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2017 - 10:46pm
SR-89 at Emerald Bay may open Saturday after crews have made significant progress on clearing away snow from last week's storm as well as snow and debris 20 feet high from a slide that fell onto the highway at Vikingsholm.
Meanwhile, one lane of U.S. Highway 50 remains open in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls while emergency work continues on a major slipout that destroyed the #2 westbound lane and also impacted the #1 lane. Work there is also expected to take several months for the design and construction of a new retaining wall to stabilize the slope.
Draft 2017 Regional Transportation Plan released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 2:33pm
Stateline, Nevada – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday released its Draft 2017 Regional Transportation Plan. TRPA updates the long-term plan every four years as a blueprint to prioritize and guide investments that will improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 20-plus years.
Highway 50 westbound lane deteriorating near Bridal Veil Falls
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 10:33am
11:00 a.m. update: The slope supporting the highway at Bridal Veil Falls, two miles east of Fresh Pond, slipped several feet last week, requiring the closure of the westbound #2 lane. The damage has increased this week, impacting the #1 lane.
This section of the highway will be under one-way reversing traffic controls Tuesday as contractor Doug Veerkamp Engineering, Inc. sets up k-rail for the work site, and it will be reduced to one lane in each direction for the next few months as repair work is performed to stabilize the slope.
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Road closures and chain controls in place as heavy snow hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:51pm
3:40 p.m. update: It is taking three hours from the Y to Meyers, so if you're on the road you may want to consider going inside for the rest of the day. The snow is not letting up and there is a lot more to come.
Traffic heading west from South Lake Tahoe is still slow going, and there have been several weather and traffic relate incidents on US50 west of Lake Tahoe. At this time, emergency vehicles are at the scene of a three-car accident near Kyburz. The road has reopened but may need to close again to remove one of the cars.
What is best solution to keep visitors leaving Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and not on side streets?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:24pm
It's another snowy weekend, and another weekend of drivers trying to head home over Echo Summit via Lake Tahoe Blvd and North Upper Truckee Road. With a backup at the chain control stop in Meyers, many are trying to circumvent not only the traffic, but the controls and causing issues on snow covered side roads.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 12:32pm
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
2/12
No Reports
2/13
9:40 p.m. - Driving on a suspended/revoked license - Lake Tahoe Blvd -28-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS CITED AND RELEASED FOR DRIVING ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE.
2/14
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 11:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 192 calls between February 7 - 13, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/7
Warrant in the 1800 block of 13th Street
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Industrial Ave
Warrant in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/8
Unlicensed driver at Lake Tahoe Blvd & Edgewood Circle
2/9
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Johnson Blvd
2/10
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 10:22am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 16.
A WET & WILD DAY AS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS POSTED! STRONG WINDS ARE AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT: HEAVENLY, MT ROSE, SIERRA AT TAHOE, KIRKWOOD, SQUAW, ALPINE, SUGAR BOWL, MAMMOTH… DONNER SKI RANCH CLOSED
ALL ROADWAYS IN AROUND LAKE TAHOE HAVE R1 OR R2 CHAIN CONTROLS.
Highway 50 between South Lake Tahoe and Placerville reopens
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 12:09am
10:45 a.m. update Feb. 15 - Some debris is still falling onto Highway 50 near the Alder Creek area, resulting in lane closures for crews to clean it up. Expect some delays at times.
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Crews working nonstop on Highway 50 after three mudslides closed the road have been able to get all cleaned up and the road opened in both directions at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday.
NDOT reopens Highway 50 on east shore of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 9:27pm
Drivers between South Lake Tahoe and Spooner Summit may once again travel along Highway 50 after it was closed for several days after boulders larger than passenger vehicles rolled down the hill onto the road just north of Cave Rock.
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) reopened the road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction.
No vehicles were involved in the slides, and no injuries were reported.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 6:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 184 calls between January 31-February 6, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
1/31
Drunk in Public in the 3300 block of Treehaven Ct
Transient/Homeless in the 2000 block of Dunlap St
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Lake Tahoe Blvd/River Rd
Warrant in the 900 block of LaSalle Ave
2/1
DUI at Lake Tahoe Blvd and Edgewood Cr
Drug Offense in the 2700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
2/2
Multiple mudslides on Highway 50; Reopening delayed until Monday at earliest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 10:19am
7:00 p.m. update - Caltrans is advising motorists that U.S. Highway 50 in the Kyburz area will remain closed at least through Monday night and potentially longer due to multiple mud slides.
Caltrans and an emergency contractor are working on three slides in a 12-mile area, and several smaller slides are also active near the highway.
Highway 50 between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe may open by Sunday evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 1:12pm
4:25 p.m. update - Caltrans now estimates it will be 6:00 p.m. Sunday before reopening. If this changes again we will update this story.
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Caltrans says Highway 50 at Ice House Road is expected to be closed until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, February 12. This is an estimate and will depend on time it will take to clear the massive slide of mud and boulders.
Once open the road will be one-way controlled traffic.
On the North Shore, I80 will open to traffic in both directions at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Expect heavy traffic.
Highway 50 remains closed at Ice House, I80 eastbound, SR88 open
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 9:09am
Caltrans is still working on clearing the mud slide at Ice House Road which has kept Highway 50 closed since Friday afternoon.
As of 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Highway 50 is closed but SR88 is open with chain controls, I80 is open to eastbound traffic and some detours off the highway are available for westbound travelers.
No estimated time of opening but Caltrans is providing updates at noon Saturday.
With Highway 50 closed, Sheriff tells drivers: Do not go by your GPS!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:14pm
With the closure of Hwy 50 due to a mudslide, several motorists have taken to their GPS units to try to navigate around the closure. This has led to numerous parties getting stuck on roads that are closed during the winter, and in the end, has tied up valuable resources rescuing them from deep snow or impassable roads.
In the winter, the only safe alternate route when Hwy 50 is closed is to use SR88 to the South, or I80 to the North. You can take Hwy 49 in Placerville to reach either one. At this time though, both alternative routes are closed.
Roads around Lake Tahoe a mess, I80 closed due to mudslide, Hwy 50 closed again near Ice House
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 2:17pm4:30 p.m. update: Just as the Highway 50 opened, it is once again closed in both directions due to a "large mud slide" at Ice House Road, the third slide on Highway 50 today.
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4:30 p.m. update: Highway 50 through Kyburz is back open. Traffic is reduced to one-lane controlled traffic, but moving.
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Douglas County declares State of Emergency
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 1:42pm
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency due to a flood and wind event that took place over the last couple of days. The flood event is supposed to continue into the duration of the weekend. The declaration has been submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively aid in requesting additional resources, aid in recovery, and meet the needs of the community during a time of crisis.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:53am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, February 10.
WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY MORNING. RAIN & SNOW EXPECTED WITH SNOW LEVEL AT 6500 FEET. MODERATE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS CONTINUED WITH RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 85MPH THAT WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFT. EXPECT DELAYS IN ALL LIFTS OPENING AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES…
WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.
