Truckee
Letter: Caltrans proposes roundabout at 50/89 intersection in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/02/2016 - 7:25pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 3 is developing a safety project that proposes to construct a roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highway 50 and State Highway 89 in Meyers beginning in 2018. The department has looked at several options at this location and has identified a roundabout as the preferred alternative to address safety concerns and improve traffic flow.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 29 - June 3
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/29/2016 - 7:40pm
Most lane closures are restricted until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 because of the Memorial Day Holiday weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
May 31-June 3 - State Route 89 (Placer County) from Mankato Place to Olympic Drive South: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations around the clock from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 11 a.m. Friday for drainage work and roadway excavation.
Prescribed fire burning near airport in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 1:38pm
A prescribed fire by the Lake Valley Fire Department in the trees and brush surrounding the Upper Truckee River caused some concern by area residents on Thursday afternoon.
Large plumes of smoke could be seen from miles away, and with the burn not on the normal U.S. Forest Service weekly list of prescribed burning, many calls were made from concerned citizens. According to the USFS office in South Lake Tahoe, they alone had dozens of phone calls.
Community invited to help the river during the annual 'Restoration Day'
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 05/26/2016 - 1:25pm
Event Date:
June 4, 2016 - 9:15am Help the League to Save Lake Tahoe assess the success of last year’s Tahoe Forest Stewardship Day. They will survey the plants that volunteers planted last September, water any plants that need a little care, stabilize streambanks and survey for aquatic invasive plants. By pitching in, the community can make a direct impact in restoring the habitat of the Upper Truckee River.
Ride your bike as part of the Tahoe Bike Challenge and receive a special prize. Refreshments will be provided. Lunch vouchers will be given to all volunteers.
When: Saturday, June 4 from 9:15 am to noon
Maddie Bowman and Jamie Anderson nominated for 2016-17 US teams
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/23/2016 - 10:08pm
Olympic and X-Games medalists Jamie Anderson and Maddie Bowman, both from the Meyers/South Lake Tahoe area, have received nominations to their sports' 2016-2017 teams.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork schedule May 22 - May 28
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/21/2016 - 8:47pm
NOTE: Most traffic-interfering work will be limited from 6 a.m. Friday until 10 p.m. Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day weekend.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
"A Night at the Museum" Donner Fundraising Gala
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/17/2016 - 11:23am
Event Date:
December 4, 2015 - 6:00pm On Saturday, June 4, 2016, the Sierra State Parks Foundation is proud to host the second annual fundraising gala “A Night at the Museum: Celebrating the Pioneer Experience”. This “country elegant” evening will kick off the fundraising efforts to restore the 98 year-old Donner Pioneer Monument. Starting at 6:00 p.m., guests will enjoy a night filled with live music, costumed period actors, unique food, and our signature “Not-So-Silent Auction”.
Location
Donner Memorial State Park Visitor Center
12593 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161
United States
39° 19' 26.9076" N, 120° 13' 55.6824" W
See map: Google Maps
Award winning musician/producer arrested in Stateline drug bust
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/14/2016 - 5:05pm
An award-winning musician and producer was arrested Thursday near a Lake Tahoe casino after drug enforcement officers found nearly 58 grams of methamphetamine on the man, according to a Tri-NET task force officer.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for May 15-21, 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/13/2016 - 5:07pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work continues on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by summer 2017.
Celebrities teeing up for Gene Upshaw Golf Tournament
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/10/2016 - 10:08pm
NFL Hall of Famers, former Major League Baseball players and other sports celebrities will gather July 17-18 to once again pay tribute to the former Oakland Raider at the 8th annual Gene Upshaw Memorial Golf Classic at the Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club in Truckee, Calif.
Upshaw, who often played in the Celebrity Golf Tournament in South Lake Tahoe, died of pancreatic cancer in 2008 at Tahoe Forest Hospital.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 9 - 14
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/09/2016 - 5:36pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
OMG Fun Run to take runners up Meyers Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/06/2016 - 6:44pm
Event Date:
May 22, 2016 - 10:00am
The inaugural OMG Fun Run will be held in Meyers on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to noon. OMG stands for "Old Meyers Grade," and that is where the course will take participants, over the 2.6 mile round-trip road which at one time took cars up Echo Summit.
Upper Truckee Marsh closed to dogs to protect mating endangered species
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/04/2016 - 7:51pm
It's time again for the Upper Truckee Marsh to be closed to dogs in order to protect the critical breeding habitat for special, threatened and endangered species such as the Willow Flycatcher.
The marsh area will be closed through July 31, 2016. Leashed dogs may once again travel through the the Upper Truckee Marsh starting August 1.
The California Tahoe Conservancy-owned Cove East property, west of the river and marsh, remains open for year-round, leashed dog access.
The El Dorado County Sheriff enforces county and city ordinances and Conservancy staff monitors for compliance.
Report of gunshots brings out law enforcement to Meyers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:44pm
El Dorado County Central Dispatch received a call about gunshots heard in the Meyers area on Monday, May 2 at 9:53 p.m. The caller, a passerby in the area of South Upper Truckee and the Old Meyers Grade said they heard 12-15 gunshots.
A Sheriff deputy responded at 10:08 p.m. and didn't hear or see any suspicious activity in the area.
A check of the area did not reveal anything of concern. No further shots were reported but the deputy remained in the area for an extended period of time just to make sure.
16th annual Lake Tahoe snapshot day to show tributary stream health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:07pm
Event Date:
May 14, 2016 - 9:00am
Over one hundred community members will gather on May 14 as the League to Save Lake Tahoe organizes the year’s largest single-day, hands-on citizens science effort to capture a snapshot of the water quality health of South Shore streams feeding into Lake Tahoe.
“By participating in the 16th annual Snapshot Day, volunteers are building on years of data gathered in these streams to provide valuable data information we can use to help protect Lake Tahoe,” said Jesse Patterson, deputy director for the League to Save Lake Tahoe.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/01/2016 - 7:23am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/24
2:37 p.m. - Operating Motorcycle without proper license - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 37-year-old-male cited
6:00 p.m. - Manufacturing of Controlled Substance - Plum St - A BHO LAB EXPLOSION WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE. - Suspect is a 36-year-old man.
4/25
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of May 1 - May 6
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 10:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work has resumed on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to just north of Granlibakken Road in Tahoe City that is upgrading storm water drainage and treatment systems, adding curb and gutter, resurfacing and realigning the road, adding new left-turn pockets and widening shoulders on an 8-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected by spring 2017.
Winners announced for Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 6:22pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency presented Lake Spirit Awards to four people who possess a strong personal commitment to preserving Lake Tahoe at today’s Governing Board meeting.
The Lake Spirit Awards honor people making real progress at restoring Lake Tahoe. Created in 2011, the awards are a way to recognize those individuals whose passion for Tahoe results in progress and environmental improvements.
SNC Tahoe and other Nevada colleges win grant for STEM and health research
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 04/29/2016 - 5:01pm
Sierra Nevada College on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe has been awarded a five year grant to develop infrastructure for health-related research and STEM education in the state of Nevada. The National Institutes of Health program grant was given jointly also to the University of Nevada, Reno; UNLV, College of Southern Nevada; Great Basin College; Nevada State College; University of Nevada School of Medicine; Western Nevada College; and Truckee Meadows Community College.
Upper Truckee River near airport closed to the public this summer: Rafting to be affected
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/27/2016 - 9:02pm
The U.S. Forest Service and California Tahoe Conservancy will be finishing their fourth and final year of creating a new channel for the Upper Truckee River near the South Lake Tahoe airport. To accomplish their final tasks, the meadow and river will be closed to the public for much of the summer in order to divert the water into the new channel, relocate fish and mussels, and finish up vegetation projects.
Sunday's home explosion highlights issue of BHO labs in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/26/2016 - 9:25pm
Sunday night's honey oil lab explosion in a South Lake Tahoe home could have been much, much worse. Neighboring homes could have burned, people could have died.
While the incident on Plum Street is still under investigation by the South Lake El Dorado Narcotics Enforcement Team (SLEDNET), and few details have been released, the subject is one of not only local concern, but one of national concern.
Public can comment on Negative Impact Study for Meyers water quality project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 10:21pm
The Meyers area will soon see a new erosion control project and water quality improvement projects in the neighborhood bordered by the Upper Truckee River on the west and Lake Tahoe Golf Course on the northwest, US Highway 501 State Route 89 on the south, and by Pioneer Trail on a small portion on the east.
The County will administer rights-of-way to install the improvements to the existing storm water conveyance system which is comprised of channels, basins, culverts, inlets, and infiltration system.
Special Mother's Day rides on the historic V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/23/2016 - 8:38pm
Mom, long stemmed roses and the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The annual Mother’s Day weekend rides on the V&T Railroad are set for Saturday and Sunday, May 7-8. The first excursion of the season is also one of the most popular as families spend the day together celebrating mom.
This special edition diesel train ride from Carson City to the 1860s boom-era mining town of Virginia City provides mom with a long stem rose, quality time with family, animated Old West history storytelling, and shopping and dining to go along with the spectacular scenery.
Lake Tahoe basin roadwork schedule for April 24-30
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/22/2016 - 9:43pm
Caltrans long-term and short-term roadwork projects around the Lake Tahoe Basin:
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/17/2016 - 8:07am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
4/10
7:02 a.m. - Found Property - A WALLET WAS RETURNED
4/11
11:31 a.m. - Death Notification - Johnson Blvd - 73-YEAR-OLD MAN DECEASED
12:30 p.m. - PREA report Al Tahoe Blvd (Prison Rape Elimination Act)
Stand up paddle shop moving into old winery with new wine and coffee bar
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 2:41pm
It was down to the 11th hour, Chris Brackett had to be out of his South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle location and had no place to go with all of his boards. He was in the same situation as Rude Brothers, the bagel and coffee shop that shared the same location. With the building sold and all tenants given notice to move, both businesses needed to relocate.
Chain controls up over the passes this morning
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/14/2016 - 7:31am
People in South Lake Tahoe woke up to a covering of snow on the ground Thursday morning, and widely scattered light snow showers should continue until 11 p.m. tonight according to the National Weather Service.
There is a lake wind advisory in place for Lake Tahoe until 8:00 p.m. Thursday with winds from the southwest 15 to 25 mph, and gusts up to 40 mph. Waves on the lake will be 2 to 4 feet
Blue skies are already starting to appear around the lake this morning, but a few chain controls are in place:
Highway 50
Roadwork returns in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 8:18pm
SHORT-TERM PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Chiapa Drive to Kyburz Avenue: Motorists can expect intermittent full highway closures at various locations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for survey work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Truckee Drive to Rubicon Trail/Carson Avenue in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect the #2 lane and right shoulder closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday for utility work.
Wet weekend should bring Lake Tahoe to natural rim
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/09/2016 - 9:01am
A low pressure system has moved over the Sierra, bringing cooler temperatures and precipitation for the next week. Snow levels will be rather high starting around 9,000 feet, dropping periodically down to 7,500 feet. The highest passes could become slick at times, but major issues are not expected.
Reno getting brunt of storm moving through the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/28/2016 - 9:22am
The "Spring Slider" moving across the Sierra Nevada this week has brought heavy snow to the Reno, Nev., area and widespread chain controls. South Lake Tahoe is currently seeing the sun and clear roads.
As of 9:00 a.m. Monday, March 28, there are chains controls up on several area roads.
HWY 50: CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM TWIN BRIDGES TO MEYERS
Spring events on the historic V & T Railroad
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 11:20am
The historic Virginia and Truckee Railroad (V & T) is the most famous of all American Short Line railroads and dubbed the "Queen of the Short Line." Even though construction began on the original tracks and train in 1869, people can still enjoy riding the old steam and diesel trains from Carson City to Virginia City, Nevada.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/27/2016 - 10:45am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/20
1:10 a.m. - Obstruction of Justice - Lake Tahoe Blvd - 25-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR DELAYING A PEACE OFFICER DURING THE COURSE OF HIS DUTIES
8:06 a.m. - Death Investigation - 78-YEAR-OLD WOMAN FOUND DECEASED
Schools open on the South Shore with no delays
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 6:45am
Ski areas report 13 to 19 inches of new snow on the South Shore, with 3 to 9 inches reported on the North Shore.
Schools in South Lake Tahoe are open today with bus and start times on schedule.
Incline High School is on a two-hour delay.
Tahoe Truckee School district is open with us and start times on schedule.
On the Nevada side on the South Shore, main bus stops on (Whittell High and Zephyr Cove elementary).
V&T Railroad trip to include breakfast, an orchestra and dancing
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/21/2016 - 8:34pm
Event Date:
April 30, 2016 - 11:30am
The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra presents an exclusive opportunity to ride the historic Virginia & Truckee Railway to experience live music and dining at the iconic Piper’s Opera House on April 30.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/20/2016 - 8:31am
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 press time and the story will be updated when provided.
3/13
2:34 p.m. - Possession of a controlled substance - A 29-YEAR-OLD MALE WAS ARRESTED
3/14
1:00 p.m. - False Imprisonment and Human Trafficking
1:05 p.m. - Found Property - High Meadows Trail - A BANK DEBIT CARD WAS REPORTED AS FOUND PROPERTY.
3/15
Conservancy Board awards $7 million in Proposition 1 grants
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/17/2016 - 4:24pm
On Thursday, the California Tahoe Conservancy Board awarded more than $7 million for seven watershed restoration and forest health projects around the lake. Thirteen different applicants submitted 32 grant requests totaling $30 million, but with just $13,950,000 to give out, it was a very competitive process.
The money comes from Proposition 1, the $7.545 billion water bond approved overwhelmingly by California voters in November 2014. It was divided around the state to agencies like the Conservancy for water supply infrastructure projects.
Opinion: Be informed on the US50 revitalizaton project plan
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/15/2016 - 9:41pm
Rarely do I use this space to comment upon political issues within our community. That said, with the “politicization” of the US Hwy 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project I felt the need to share some background and perspectives for consideration.
Slow moving exodus from South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 7:35pm
All day Sunday the traffic heading west out of South Lake Tahoe has been slow moving due to snow, stuck cars, avalanche controls and chain restrictions.
Even with a educational push by the City for travelers to not use the side roads as they travel home, roads such as Upper Truckee, Sawmill and Mandan were heavily traveled by drivers trying to find a quicker way home.
Chains or 4WD vehicles with snow tires are required on higher elevation roads tonight, with chains or snows over SR-267.
Chain controls going up on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 9:07pm
The next way in a series of storms over the Sierra has made its way into Lake Tahoe tonight, with forecasters predicting up to two feet of snow at lake level by Monday morning.
Interstate 80 has had chain controls up for much of the afternoon, and Highway 50 has just put theirs up.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, controls are now up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers, with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.
School Snow Day information for March 7, 2016
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 7:29amMost schools are open and on regular schedule today, Monday, March 7, 2016.
Lake Tahoe Unified Schools - Open and on regular schedule
Douglas County Schools - Open and on regular schedule
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District - All open except for Donner Trail Elementary
and Donner Summit. Snow day for Donner Trail due to I-80 closure and heavy snow; no bus transportation to and from Donner Summit students. All other schools are open and on a regular schedule.
Incline Village Schools - Open and on a regular schedule.
Missing Donner Lake boaters: One man’s body found; search for second resumes Sunday
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 9:46pmThe body of one of two men whose canoe capsized Friday in choppy water on Donner Lake was found Saturday morning. The search for the second man continued but was suspended Saturday evening, Truckee police said.
Dive teams are scheduled to return Sunday morning to continue the search, Truckee police said.
New master plan being created for Tahoe Paradise Park
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 8:47pm
Event Date:
February 4, 2016 - 6:00pm
As the Tahoe Paradise Park Improvement District celebrates their 50th anniversary, the district's board of directors, along with community volunteers, determined that it is time to create a master plan for the park which is located in the town of Meyers.
The draft master plan will be the subject of a community meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at the California Conservation Corps meeting room from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Truckee pilots seek record for "Plane Water Skiing" on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 2:01pm
While most people are aware of traditional water skiing, where a person with a ski (or skis) glides over the surface of water as they are pulled by a boat, how many are aware of "Plane Water Skiing"?
Not many, but that may change after efforts made by three pilots out of Truckee set out to create a record for Guinness World Records on February 11, 2016.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 9:29pm
The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department. They responded to 175 calls between February 3 and February 8, 2016.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
2/3
No arrests
2/4
Violation of Court Order in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
DUI in the 3700 block of Forest Ave
2/5
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license at James Ave/Eloise
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked license in the 1000 block of 4th St
Violation of Court Order in the 1000 block of Larch Ave
Lake Tahoe area roadwork for week of February 15-20
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 8:54pm
State Route 49 (El Dorado County) from the Coloma School House to Mt. Murphy Road: Motorists can expect one-way traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for utility work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) from Upper Truckee Road to Transit Way in South Lake Tahoe: Eastbound and westbound motorists can expect alternating lane closures from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday for survey work.
Information and education key to eliminating South Lake Tahoe traffic jams
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 5:53pm
With the massive traffic jam created by travelers trying to get out of South Lake Tahoe during the snowstorm January 31, several options have been discussed to prevent a repeat, especially with a large holiday crowd this weekend.
Lake Tahoe's Train History at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 4:53pm
Event Date:
April 5, 2016 - 6:00pm Lake Tahoe’s railroad history will come to life with a presentation by Jerry Blackwill, vice president of Strategic Planning for the Truckee Donner Railroad Society on Tuesday, April 5 at the South Lake Tahoe Library at 6:00 p.m.
Location
South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.
South Lake Tahoe, CA
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W
See map: Google Maps
Hwy 89 road construction by Fanny Bridge may cause delays
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 9:48pm
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing grinding and paving work on sections of State Highway 89 in the Tahoe City area the next three days.
The work will take place from Blackwood Creek Road to and including the Truckee River (“Fanny”) Bridge in Tahoe City. It’s scheduled from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 9-11 and will require one-way traffic control.
Tahoe native receives award for investigative journalism
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 6:04pm
The Society of Professional Journalists has awarded Jason Paladino, Sierra Nevada College Tahoe graduate and native of Truckee, Cal., their NorCal 2016 James Madison Freedom of Information Student Award for his investigation into the Navy’s Sea Dragon program.
Last storm helped Lake Tahoe gain 7.89 billion gallons of water; More on the way
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 8:06pm
The most recent storm to hit the Lake Tahoe basin brought with it more rain than snow, but it allowed the lake to rise .20 feet which equals 7.89 billion gallons of water.
The Truckee River in Reno rose 3.71 feet and Donner Lake added 1.72 feet, or 385 million gallons of water.
Ski areas in the basin all got a boost in snow with Mt. Rose seeing the most at 16 inches. Heavenly added 4" and both Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood saw 10" added to their base.
