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Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 12:27pm
Event Date:
January 30, 2019 - 8:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As part of Operation Sierra Storm, the National Television Meteorologists' Conference held annually in Lake Tahoe, the public is invited to attend a lecture and panel discussion on living with climate change and wildland fires.
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Living the New Reality: What You Should Know About Climate Change & Wildland Fires will be held at Harveys in the Cabaret Theater. It is free to the public and offers free validated parking in Harveys parking garage.
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:59am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Office and business closures in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 9:29am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County facilities in South Lake Tahoe are closed for Thursday, January 17 due to inclement weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Due to a blizzard warning and high winds, both Snowmobile Tours and MS Dixie II Sightseeing Cruise has been cancelled for today.
Tahoe Toys & Treasures is closed.
El Dorado County office of Education is closed, which is a county office, but most know it as Head Start and Early Head Start.
Volunteers for Bread & Broth 4 Kids: Food bags will be packed on Friday morning at 8:45 instead of Thursday.
Snow day: LTUSD, LTCC, Douglas County at the lake, TTUSD, Incline VIllage on digital day
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/17/2019 - 7:55am
Thursday, January 17, 2019 - Due to current unsafe road conditions and weather forecast, school officials have called for a snow day in the following districts:
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (South Lake Tahoe)
Truckee Tahoe Unified School District (North Lake Tahoe and Truckee)
Douglas County Schools at Lake Tahoe (Whittell High and Zephyr Cove Elementary)
Lake Tahoe Community College
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Incline Village schools will have a digital school day as the campuses are closed.
Tahoe Warm Room open house for the community
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 5:45pm
Event Date:
February 7, 2019 - 3:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is hosting an open house at the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room on February 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will begin with tours of the Warm Room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Warm Room is the overnight emergency shelter we operate each winter to give our homeless neighbors respite from the worst of the winter weather. This year the Warm Room is located at 1201 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, next door to Ernie’s Coffee Shop.
Weather Service issues Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 4:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service in Reno has updated their forecast and issued a Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday to 7:00 a.m. Thursday for elevation 7000 feet and above.
Blizzard conditions now expected with increased snowfall from Wednesday through Thursday.
Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon: Moderate snow with accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, except 10 to 18 inches west of Highway 89, are expected. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph for ridge tops.
Road controls going up around Lake Tahoe as storm hits Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 12:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are up on Sierra highways as what is the first stage of what is being called a "major winter storm." A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for South Lake Tahoe by the National Weather Service in Reno for Tuesday with a Winter Storm Watch going into effect Wednesday.
It’s already snowing in South Lake Tahoe with moderate to heavy snowfall anticipated tonight through Thursday. For up to the minute few of all highways through the Sierra, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads and https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads.
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Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/15/2019 - 10:22am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Terrific Tuesday to hit the slopes before the series of weather systems moves thru starting this afternoon and thru-out the week. A ReFresh of New Snow yesterday… Winter Weather Advisory posted, today thru Wednesday afternoon… Then, Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon thru late Thursday… 2-4 Feet possible above 7000 feet… Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder with Fresh Snow on top… Respect all Patrol Rope lines & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Motivation Monday to hit the slopes before the series of weather systems moves thru starting Tuesday and thru-out the week. Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Respect all Patrol Rope lines & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Chance of Snow in the afternoon. Highs: 32F-42F. (22F-32F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
TONIGHT: Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 21F-31F. Southeast Winds around 10-15 mph.
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Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 10:34am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… All Resorts are mostly in Full Operation with all lifts & runs open. Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 36F-41F. (26F-31F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows 14F-24F. Northeast Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:
Major winter storm possible this week in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 12:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Significant impacts from a potentially major winter storm are forecast for the Sierra and lower valleys next week, beginning late Monday night and going until Thursday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said confidence is building that the storm could bring several feet of snow above 8000 feet, and up to two feet down to 6000 feet.
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/12/2019 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly Cloudy Skies and plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder Conditions… All Resorts are open with full operations… You’re your Yellow or Rose Tinted Goggle today… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then, becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 35F-40F. (25F-30F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 15F-25F. East Winds 10-15 mph.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/11/2019 - 9:35am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
It’s Finally Friday with Mostly Cloudy Skies and plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… All Resorts are open with full operations as we move towards the weekend… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F. (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows 21F-31F. East Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
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Submitted by admin on Thu, 01/10/2019 - 10:30am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Snow and Blue Skies will make for a great day on the Slopes… Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy in the Morning, then Clearing. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 21F-31F. Light Winds.
Overdue backpackers rescued by deputies and volunteers from El Dorado County Sheriff's Office
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:29pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Deputies from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) and Search and Rescue volunteers responded to a call on Sunday, January 6 about overdue backpackers in the El Dorado National Forest, just as severe winter weather hit the region.
Family members provided deputies with the backpacker's travel plan and a map of their planned route.
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:03am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Weather Advisory continues thru 9:00pm this evening… A few inches of Fresh Snow reported at all resorts and should continue to fall thru out the day… Winds are affecting the operation of lifts with Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth to start the day. Call Ahead… Some road controls posted… buckle up and drive safely! Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe - Up to one foot of snow above 7,000 ft level
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 2:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quiet weather will prevail most of today before the next storm impacts the Sierra tonight into Wednesday. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
There will be mountain snow and very light rain for far western Nevada valleys.
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Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:36pm
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Some 2ndHelpings of Powder still out there! Lift operations on Delayed openings and some on HOLD… This will change thru out the day as Winds may affect upper mountain lifts… Winter Weather Advisory posted for tomorrow with 6-12” predicted above 7000 feet… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Cloudy Skies with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 ft. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). South Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph, increasing to 75 mph in the afternoon.
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:31am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Freshies Galore! The Day the Locals take back their mountains… Winds are impacting operation of upper mountain lifts, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting this morning… Wind Holds reported at some resorts this morning and some resorts opting not to open… Lift operations will change thru out the day as this weather system moves east. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Some roads closed around Lake Tahoe due to snow and wind
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 4:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Interstate 80 is closed at this hour due to white out conditions and zero visibility from Colfax to the Nevada state line. SR-89 around Emerald Bay is also closed. No estimated time of reopening was provided.
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Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/06/2019 - 10:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Powder to the People! Freshies Galore! Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing with the next weather system coming in by late morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds at some resorts this morning… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 11:45am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning delayed start at 1:00pm… Continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing this morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw & Alpine… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Carry tire chains and be prepared to changing road conditions… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Winter Storm Warning in place through Monday in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 9:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm is heading to Lake Tahoe, the first of a series of storms that will impact the region starting Saturday and lasting on and off into at least the middle of next week.
The Winter Storm Warning has been extended and is now in effect from 10:00 a.m. Saturday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 10:21am
Get Out today… Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies for your Finally Friday of the Holiday week… Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Snow… Ski or Ride with a buddy if venture Off Piste… Winds will increase by afternoon, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. A Winter Storm Warning is now posted for Saturday morning thru Sunday morning… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/03/2019 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to hit the slopes… Warming up a little more today. Snow Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Some areas of Firm Pack… There are still post New Year’s families & crowds impacting lines… Have Patience. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Change in weather pattern forecast for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 11:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's been cold but quiet weather wise in the Sierra for the last several days but that may come to a change by Saturday. An active weather pattern is possible and may cause travel impacts in the Sierra, northeast California, and portions of western Nevada this weekend.
Forecasters are still uncertain about the impact of storms headed to Lake Tahoe and will be able to better determine snowfall amounts as they get closer.
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 10:18am
Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Hump Day the Slopes… All the Resort are Open. Warming up today… Snow Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 38F-43F (28F-33F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 13F-23F. Light winds becoming South around 10 mph after midnight.
Special Weather Statement:
Active weather possible this weekend and next week…
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Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/01/2019 - 10:56am
Good Morning & Happy New Year Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful New Year’s Day to Celebrate on the Slopes… Bundle up today… All the Resort are Open and Geared up, but report upper mountain lifts on WIND HOLD at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine, Sugar Bowl & Mammoth… Winds should decrease by afternoon… Call Ahead! Snow Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed snow… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Highway snow play creating unsafe conditions on I80 as well as US50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 9:55pm
On December 27 South Tahoe Now published an article about the unsafe practices of motorists seeking snow play along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe and on Echo Summit, and now Caltrans is echoing that warning for other highways in the Sierra, especially Interstate 80.
Caltrans is reminding motorists that snow play is not permitted in State Roadside Rest Areas (SRRAs) or alongside highways, onramps or offramps for the safety of the public and other drivers.
City calls second night of SnowGlobe a "success"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 5:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Law enforcement and medical issues associated with the 2018 SnowGlobe Music Festival were down again on the event's second night, leading City of South Lake Tahoe staff to call the evening "another success."
After much concern from the community, staff has been working to alleviate concerns from them concerning noise and trouble for law enforcement.
Highlights of the second day include:
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 10:37am
Good Morning & Happy New Year Eve, Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Cold & Windy New Year’s Eve on the Slopes… Bundle up today… All the Resort are Open and Geared up but report upper mountain lifts on WIND HOLD at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth… Call Ahead! Snow Conditions are holding up… If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 11:13am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Sunday Funday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more Lift & Trails open… Great Conditions with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Winds may affect upper mountain lifts. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 10:54am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Saturday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more runs open… Cold temps will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. All Upper Mountain Lifts will Operate Wind & Weather Permitting. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Forecast of sunny and cold for the week ahead in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 12:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As we say goodbye to 2018 and hello to 2019 there will be one constant in Lake Tahoe - sunny days and temperatures well below freezing as the sun goes down.
A cold front will move through the area overnight Sunday night into Monday morning, though it is a dry one. A brisk north to northeast wind will also make it feel considerably colder. As for when the new year begins at midnight, expect it to
be quite chilly.
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 11:57am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Finally Friday heading in to the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more runs open… Bundle Up… Cold temps & North winds will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. All Upper Mountain Lifts will Operate Wind & Weather Permitting. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Douglas County Sheriff's Office plans strong presence in Stateline on New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 7:00am
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive. In past years, the road has closed anywhere from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Motorists can expect lane closures on Kingsbury Grade over next month
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 5:56pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Drivers can expect periodic single lane closures on Kingsbury Grade as the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) cleans highway storm drains.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/27/2018 - 9:36am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
All the Resort are Open and Geared up… Cold temps will keep the snow conditions in great shape with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies with Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 25F-30F (20F-25F on the Slopes). North Winds 10-15 mph.
Digital mountain assistant unveiled at Kirkwood and Heavenly resorts
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 9:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emma, the world’s first digital mountain assistant, announced she is vailable to guide guests at nine Vail Resort properties, including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado; Park City in Utah; Whistler Blackcomb in Canada; and Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood in Tahoe. Guests can text Emma their questions at 77477.
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 10:28am
Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Great Day to enjoy Holiday Skiing & Riding… All the Resort are Open and Geared up… Machine Groomed Packed Powder & some Powder Stashes yet to be had. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 37F-42F (27F-32F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
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Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 10:58am
Good Morning & Merry Christmas Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Santa Delivers the White and whether you’ve been naughty or nice you can enjoy Fresh Powder Conditions… All the Resort are Open and Geared up for the Holidays… Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Packed Powder. All Lift subject to Delayed opening due to snow safety… If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Heavy traffic on I80 with chain controls; US50 to South Lake Tahoe much easier drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 12:28pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - `With holiday travelers and a Winter Weather Advisory both headed to Lake Tahoe, expect delays on the roads.
On I80 near Donner Lake westbound traffic is at a dead stop as drivers head towards chain controls and snow. As of 11:00 a.m. Monday the controls are in place from Kingvale to the Donner Lake interchange with those expected to expand as the storm enters the region.
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 10:46am
Good Morning & Merry Christmas Eve Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 11:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Lake Tahoe and your Pre-Christmas Sunday Funday! All the Resort are Open and geared up, operating at Maximum Levels, conditions permitting, Offering more lifts and terrain and ready for the Holidays… Machine Groomed & Skier Packed Powder! If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Lots of Holiday activities scheduled on and off the slopes… Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 11:13am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Lake Tahoe and Pre-Christmas Weekend! All the Resort are Open and geared up, operating at Maximum Levels, conditions permitting, Offering more lifts and terrain and ready for the Holidays… Machine Groomed & Skier Packed Powder! If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Lots of Holiday activities scheduled on and off the slopes… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Will there be a White Christmas in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 12:55am
LAKE TAHOE - Santa Claus might be navigating his sleigh through a snow storm above Lake Tahoe on Christmas Eve, but exactly how much snow will be on his landing pads (aka rooftops) will be made clearer the holiday gets closer.
What is certain is a Winter Storm Watch has been issued and in effect from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, making Saturday and Sunday the best travel days of the mountain passes prior to Christmas.
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Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 10:41am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Winter! A ReFresh with a few inches of snow reported at the higher elevations of Resorts… All Upper Mtn. lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Corduroy! Get After it! Some Roadways Controls Posted… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a chance of Showers. Snow level, 6500-7000 feet. Highs: 40F-45F (30F-35F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Gust up to 85 mph, decreasing to 55 mph in the afternoon.
Forest Service accepting reservations for 2019 5th grade snowshoe program
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 1:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is now accepting reservations for the 2019 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program. Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot by calling the Forest Supervisor’s office at 530-543-2789, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Winter Trek begins Tuesday, January 15, and continues through March 28, 2019, weather permitting. Field trips are generally three hours long and are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
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Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 10:20am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Great Day to make turns… Mostly Clear Skies, but Winds will increase today with a Lake Wind Advisory posted… All Upper Mtn. lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up! Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!
