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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 10:53am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Happy Presidents Day! Shaping up to be a Great Day to enjoy Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Powder! Partly Cloudy Skies and Light Winds… Temps are Cold so dress warmly… All Roadways have Chain Controls… Buckle Up and Drive Safely… Have Fun, Ski with a Buddy & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 23F-28F. (13F-18F on the slopes) Northeast Winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 10:05am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Powder to the People reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Weekend Sunday Funday… Expect delays in lift openings… Winter Storm Warning in effect for continued snow showers and light to moderate winds thru 7 pm tonight. Road Controls – Chain Restrictions posted on All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Ski or Ride with a Buddy if go off-piste… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Another day and another wave of snowfall in Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/17/2019 - 9:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many are asking, when will this end? After a week of heavy snow, the National Weather Service has extended the Winter Snow Warning for Lake Tahoe until 7:00 p.m. Sunday night. There is also a Winter Weather Advisory for Sierra Front valleys including Reno/Sparks, Carson City, and Carson Valley through this evening.
South Lake Tahoe snow removal teams work around the clock to clear roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 9:06pm
A Winter Storm and Avalanche warning remain in effect even as the snow is slowing down this morning. Travel is still a problem in and around the area. To check
weather conditions in real time, click here.
“We still want people to stay off the roads but if you have to get out and about today be careful,” said Chris Fiore, Communications Manager for the City of South Lake Tahoe, “Plows are out and working around the clock and have been for some time.”
CHP advises motorists to not travel to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 1:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stories of 10-15 hours to get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area on Friday were not isolated, and many of the repeat reports are occurring on Saturday.
Epic ski conditions have beckoned visitors to the mountains over the three-day holiday weekend, but what created those ski conditions has also caused local roads that aren't passable and clogged highways with frequent closures.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 9:32am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Day Weekend… Resorts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Storm Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. Road Controls Posted for all roadways with chain restrictions posted. Hwy 88 & Emerald Bay Road Closed… Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!
Library, El Dorado County and other weather related office closures
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 2:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All El Dorado County offices including the library in South Lake Tahoe are closed Friday due to severe weather. Please note that the library was already scheduled to be closed Saturday through Monday for the Presidents' Day Weekend.
Marcia Sarosik Dance as canceled classes for Friday.
All three El Dorado Savings branches in South Lake Tahoe will close at 5:00 p.m. Friday due to snow. The Al Tahoe Branch is scheduled to be open on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Kahle Community Center is closing at 3:30 p.m.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 10:26am
Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts… Resorts are digging out and Lifts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. At this time (8:30 am), I-80, Hwy 88, Hwy 267, Hwy 431 & Emerald Bay Road are CLOSED… All other roadways have chain restrictions posted. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!
El Dorado County Courts closed in South Lake Tahoe due to snow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 8:10amDue to inclement weather and hazardous road conditions, the El Dorado Superior Court South Lake Tahoe location is closed today, Friday, February 15th. All matters scheduled for today will be heard next Friday, February 22nd for the same scheduled times. If there are any exceptions, parties will be notified.
Viking Corner: This Week at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/15/2019 - 7:00am
In School
This week started out great at South Tahoe High School with another snow day on Monday, making it three days for the year so far. With a week-long Presidents’ Day break coming up, here are what some STHS students plan to do:
Anthony LoRe, a junior, who also plays for Tahoe Prep Hockey Academy, is traveling to the Bahamas with his family for some fun on the beach.
Senior Jordyn Yochheim said she’s going to go sledding, work on her senior project, and spend time vacationing in San Diego.
South Lake Tahoe schools, including college, are closed Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 7:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District get to start their winter break a day early as they will have a Snow Day on Friday, February 15.
In an announcement Thursday, Christy Blach, the LTUSD transportation supervisor said the extreme weather this afternoon and in the forecast for tomorrow led them to the decision for the safety of our students and staff.
All LTUSD schools will be closed next week for Presidents Holiday Break. Schools will resume a regular schedule on Monday, February 25th.
Winter Storm Warning through Sunday in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 2:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Lake Tahoe from Valentine's Day through Sunday, February 17 at noon.
After a day that saw mostly rain at lake level, the National Weather Service updated the warning, extending the length of the warning that originally issued and lowering snow levels through the three-day period.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/14/2019 - 10:56am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Happy Valentine’s Day and Lake Tahoe Discovery Day! Fresh Snow reported at the highest elevations at all resorts… Wet Weather, Strong Winds and Threat of Lightning has most scheduled lifts on Hold… Many Resorts opting to CLOSE Today… Call Ahead! Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 10 pm Thursday with snow level expected to lower today. Backcountry Avalanche Danger is High! Stay Dry and Be Safe!
Flood Advisory in place for most area counties
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 6:38pm
A Flood Advisory has been issued for Alpine County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Sierra County, Nevada County, Southern Washoe County, Douglas County, and Western Carson City. It will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 10:47am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Just returning from my annual road trip… My Road Trip to ReHab… I skied 10 different resorts in Utah & Colorado, while Lake Tahoe Got Hammered with big snows… Great to be back! Fresh Snow reported at all resorts, but Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 10 pm Thursday. Lifts are on Hold at many resorts. Call ahead…
Lake Tahoe seeing rain, snow and wind; Winter Storm Warning in place
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/13/2019 - 8:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A powerful “atmospheric river” storm is starting to make its presence known with heavy rain, high winds and snow throughout much of California and into the Sierra.
Initial forecasts had just rain at lake level Wednesday, but it is snowing as of 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday and Thursday: Heavy high elevation snow and damaging winds are expected. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between one and two inches in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. Expect chain controls on mountain passes. Winter Storm Warning in place until 10:00 p.m. Thursday.
Drivers on closed Mt. Rose Highway a concern to Nevada Highway Patrol
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 4:53pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - During the storm that hit Lake Tahoe on Saturday, February 9, several drivers decided to ignore closure signs on the Mt. Rose Highway and proceed without complying to chain requirements on the open portions. These vehicles became stuck in the heavy snowfall or stopped due to zero visibility white-out conditions, leading rescuers into what they call "life-threatening conditions."
Snow Camping 101 in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 11:35am
Event Date:
March 2, 2019 - 10:00am Stateline, NV – The Tahoe Rim Trail Association (TRTA) is offering several courses designed to help individuals stay safe while having fun in the backcountry. Please visit the ‘Backcountry Courses’ page at www.tahoerimtrail.org to find out more information and to register.
More snow in the Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/11/2019 - 9:36am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As residents and businesses finish shoveling out from the snow dropped over the region this week another storm series lurks in the seven-day forecast.
Travel issues remain around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 6:30pm
LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - After Caltrans attempted to open I80 this afternoon, it closed again for westbound traffic after a weather cell moved in, causing visibility issues. It is starting to move again but all tractor-trailer combinations are not allowed on I80 due to visibility at this hour.
From Kingvale to Truckee, chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.
From Meyers to South Lake Tahoe westbound traffic is backing up along Highway 50 towards the Y as cars are attempting to head west over Echo Summit.
Some road conditions as of 5:20 p.m. Sunday:
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Weekend travel around Lake Tahoe to be impacted by two storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 7:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another round of storms is headed to Lake Tahoe, but not quite as potent as last week's storms that dumped several feet over the Sierra.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Lake Tahoe from 4:00 p.m. Friday to 10:00 p.m. Sunday. Heavy snow is expected. Total lake level snow accumulations of 17 to 29 inches with the highest totals west of Highway 89, except 2 to 4 feet above 7000 feet expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph with ridge winds gusting as high as 95 mph.
More snow headed to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/06/2019 - 9:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Are you shoveled out yet from this week's snowstorm? Get ready for another weekend storm that is expected to dump up to three feet of snow at upper elevations.
There are two weather systems moving into the region, the first Friday afternoon to Saturday afternoon, and the second later on Saturday into Sunday with lingering snow possible on Monday.
The first system is much weaker than the winter storms that just passed but there will still be snow accumulations and impacts to the region Friday afternoon
Us 50 over Echo Summit added to closed highway list Monday night
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you were planning on crossing the Sierra this evening, you'll have to change those plans now that US50 over Echo Summit has been added to the road closure list.
Severe weather conditions have led to numerous accidents and stranded vehicles.
Snow at times has been falling at 4.5 inches an hour. Caltrans closed the roads for safety.
Current closures:
Interstate 80: Eastbound commercial vehicles are being turned at Applegate; passenger vehicles are being turned at Colfax. Westbound at the Nevada state line
El Dorado County Superior Court to be closed Tuesday due to snow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:31pm
UPDATE - The courts in Placerville are on a delayed start Tuesday, opening at 11:00 a.m. The Cameron Park Court will have regular hours.
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El Dorado County courts in South Lake Tahoe will be closed completely on Tuesday, February 5. Depending on the weather, the court facilities on the West Slope may also close, or have a delayed start.
Court users need to check the court’s website after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday for information about those operations - http://www.eldoradocourt.org/.
Snow Day again for South Lake Tahoe students on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 7:19pm
It's the storm that keeps on giving!
For the safety of students and staff, all schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Tuesday, February 5th due to the continued blizzard.
There are continued snow removal operations throughout the city, county and school district properties.
Other El Dorado County closures:
Black Oak Mine Unified School District
Camino Union School District
Pollock Pines Elementary School District
Silver Fork School District
Weather conditions lead to several Sierra road closures
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 4:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Motorists on roads throughout the Sierra have had to deal with heavy snow and chain controls and at times full road closures.
As of 3:00 p.m., the following closures are in place:
US 50 over Echo Summit is closed for avalanche control. Traffic is being held in Meyers and Twin Bridges.
SR 267 is closed from the I-80 junction to the SR 28 junction due to severe weather conditions.
Court on a delayed start; City of South Lake Tahoe offices open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 8:13amThe El Dorado County Superior Court is on a delayed start today, Monday, February 4. They will start at 10:00 a.m. They will probably close early so that staff and court users can get home safely.
The City of South Lake Tahoe offices will be open but the Recreation and Swim Complex will be closed all day today due to inclement weather and predicted dangerous blizzard conditions throughout the day.
All three local branches of El Dorado Savings will close at 2:00 p.m.
If any other businesses inform us they have different hours than normal today they will be posted on this story.
Businesses closed Monday in South Lake Tahoe due to weather
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/04/2019 - 1:06am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe-area El Dorado County government offices will be closed Monday, February 4 due to weather. This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Schools in South Lake Tahoe, Truckee Tahoe, Incline Village, Zephyr Cove will also be closed. Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is closed.
Due to weather and road conditions, TTD transit routes 19x and 22 are canceled for the day, February 4, 2019.
Dance Classes at the Marcia Sarosik Dance Studio are closed today.
Lake Tahoe weather update: Blizzard Warning in effect for Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 2:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has just issued a Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe from 12:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday. Expect heavy snow with blizzard conditions with additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 feet at lake level, with 4 to 8 feet above 7000 feet expected. Snow drifts could be deeper than 10 feet.
Winds are also associated with the blizzard with gusts as high as 50 mph this afternoon through Monday with gusts up to 100 mph over ridges.
Sunday update: Controls on all mountain roads; blizzard conditions possible through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 11:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the middle of a four-day storm in the Sierra with all mountain roads impacted by the snow. There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday with the next wave of it expected to hit Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Letter: Agencies alert public on what they're doing to alleviate traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 1:03am
The following is a letter created by the four agencies currently working together to try and find a solution to the traffic problem in Meyers as visitors exit Lake Tahoe after a weekend. A public meeting was held on Friday night and that story will be carried on Saturday.
Storms headed to Lake Tahoe: 2'-6' of snow at lake level, 5'-10' above 7000 feet
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 12:04am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We could see the coldest air of the season this next week after the storms leave the Lake Tahoe Basin on Tuesday, but in the meantime, it's snow, snow, snow.
Major storm headed for Lake Tahoe; Mountain travel discouraged
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/31/2019 - 11:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Storm Warning in place for Lake Tahoe, one that starts on Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. and lasts until Monday night at 10:00 p.m. as two major storms take aim for Lake Tahoe.
The incoming storms have prompted travel officials to warn travelers to get to Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Friday night and to stay off mountain roads from then until early Monday morning.
The warnings are calling for heavy snow at lake level anywhere from 19" to 33" and up to five feet of snow above 7000 feet over the four-day period.
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Change in weather ahead for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 10:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The high pressure system that was sitting off the coast of California looks like it will buckle and allow for a couple of weak storms to impact the West midweek. In turn, those systems will open the path for a stronger storm by the weekend. Forecaster confidence is increasing for a period of rain and snow Saturday and Sunday.
Sunny and dry start to the week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 1:29am
UPDATE -9:30 a.m. - That high pressure appears to be buckling, allowing for some storms to come inland and to Lake Tahoe. See the update here - http://southtahoenow.com/story/01/28/2019/change-weather-ahead-lake-tahoe.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure centered near the West Coast will bring dry conditions and above average temperatures through the first part of the
week. By Friday, an area of low pressure is forecast to move into to
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/26/2019 - 10:30am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Great Lake Tahoe Day to Get Out on the Mountain… Blues Skies & Sunshine. Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Warming up a bit today… Don’t forget the Sunscreen and reapply through-out the day… National Safety on the Slopes… Respect All Patrol Closures! Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
I will be heading out on my annual road trip and will not be producing the report until I return in mid-February… Follow my page on Facebook and keep up with this adventure skiing 12 different resorts in Utah & Colorado…
Prescribed burning around Lake Tahoe set to resume
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 11:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – California State Parks and the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe, weather, staffing, and conditions permitting.
Six areas are currently scheduled for burning -
1. DL Bliss Campground - Acreage: 17 (Ongoing)
2. D. L. Bliss Gateway - Acreage: 4 (Ongoing)
3. Sunset Stables East - Acreage: 10 (Ongoing)
4. NV State Lands - Lower Kingsbury - Acreage: 5 (Planned start January 30)
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/25/2019 - 11:52am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Finally Friday and a Great Day to Get Out on the Mountain… Blues Skies & Sunshine A Plenty with Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Warming up a bit today… Don’t forget the Sunscreen and reapply through-out the day… Respect All Patrol Closures! Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 42F-47F. (32F-37F on the slopes) Light Winds. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 12F-22F. Southeast winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/24/2019 - 10:22am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Day to Get Out on the Mountain… Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Respect All Patrol Closures. Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 37F-42F. (27F-32F on the slopes) Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 16F-26F. East winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 10:45am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful HUMP DAY to Get Out on the Mountain… Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Respect All Patrol Closures. Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 41F-46F. (31F-36F on the slopes) Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows: 17F-27F. Light Winds.
Standstill on South Lake Tahoe area highway and streets; Groups looking into solution
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 8:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's almost a perfect storm for traffic in Lake Tahoe: extra visitors in town for the holiday weekend and epic ski conditions with snow and chain requirements over US50 and Echo Summit.
On Monday, locals and visitors alike were part of that storm, leaving motorists stranded along US 50, Lake Tahoe Blvd., and all surface streets in Meyers that have a link to the highway over Echo Summit.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 10:25am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Tuesday to Get Out on the Mountain… Fresh snow and Machine Groomed Corduroy… Respect All Patrol Closures… A Few Road Controls posted. Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 35F-40F. (25F-30F on the slopes) East winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows: 14F-24F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/21/2019 - 10:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
If you’ve been Dreaming of Powder for your Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day, Mother Nature delivers… 12-18”+ Reported at Resorts… Expect Lift Delayed openings and Wind Closures… Respect All Patrol Closures… Drive with Care… Road Controls posted on all Highways… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Partly Cloudy. Chance of Snow Showers. Highs: 28F-33F. West winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph in the morning.
Road conditions changing on day that has brought snow, rain, thunder snow to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 4:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls have been lifted on several Lake Tahoe area roads, but that doesn't mean the snow storm is over. January 20 has been a day full of weather, from rain and thunder snow, to white-outs at the ski resorts and breezy conditions.
Both Kirkwood and Heavenly Ski Resort had to close some ski lifts earlier today after lightning was striking in the area and Sierra-at-Tahoe closed early due to high lightning potential.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 10:08am
All Resorts are open and near full operations for your Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day… Snain & Mixed Precip reported at Resort this morning… WIND HOLDS reported at Resorts… Respect All Patrol Closures… Avalanche Watch Posted… More Snow coming with a Winter Storm Warning posted for 10am thru 4am, Monday… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 10:02am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
All Resorts are open and near full operations as we move into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day… Ski & Ride with a Buddy if go Off-Piste… Respect All Patrol Closures… More Snow coming with a Winter Storm Watch posted for tomorrow… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a Slight Chance of Rain & Snow. Snow Level 8000 feet. Highs: 40F-50F. (30F-40F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.
Another storm this weekend, then several days of sun headed to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 12:19am
UPDATE 5:00 p.m. Saturday - There has been an adjustment to the forecast for Sunday and Monday:
Tonight -Rain likely after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday - Rain before 5pm, then rain and snow. High near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Ski for free on Olympic trails at Sugar Pine Point State Park
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 10:08pm
Event Date:
February 2, 2019 - 11:00am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ski on the trails made famous in the 1960 Winter Olympics during a free ski day at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on Saturday, February 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
California State Parks and the Sierra State Parks Foundation are bringing back groomed Nordic skiing at the park and have invited the public to enjoy the sport in the same spot the biathlon and cross-country events of the Olympics were held.
The latest round of winter storms has brought in plenty of fresh snow for the park to offer this popular pastime.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/18/2019 - 10:28am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
POWDER TO THE PEOPLE! Lots of Fresh Snow to Smear Turns in today… Expect Delayed openings of lifts & trails… Resorts Digging Out in preparation for the MLK Weekend… Road Controls are dropping… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER:Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a Slight Chance of snow & Rain. Highs: 37F-42F. (27F-32F on the Slopes). South Winds 11-15mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Lows: 127 to 37F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
