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Wind and chance of snow in the weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 9:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a High Wind Warning in place from 10:00 p.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The winds begin to increase Monday out of the northeast as a mostly dry low pressure system drops into the region according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. Expect northeasterly flow to ramp up Monday night with damaging winds possible for the Sierra. Temperatures will cool back toward seasonal averages early this week with better potential for precipitation heading into the final week of January.
Chance of snow, rain and wind possible in the weekly Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 7:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fast moving Pacific storm will move through Monday with strong winds, valley rain and mountain snow. Clearing for Tuesday into Wednesday with a couple weak systems possible Wednesday night and on Friday. Some increase in wind along with showers are possible with each storm.
Lake Tahoe storm upgraded from "watch" to "warning"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/17/2020 - 9:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We are already experiencing the winds that are accompanying the latest storm for the Lake Tahoe Basin. The High Wind Warning is in effect until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Winds are from the south to southwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. There are hazardous boating conditions on Lake Tahoe with waves 3 to 6 feet from mid-lake to north and east shores.
Another little burst of winter in the Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 11:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It will be mild and quiet through Monday. The next storm moves in Tuesday for another round of strong winds, especially in eastern
California and far western Nevada. Rain and higher elevation snow are likely later Tuesday and Wednesday with travel in the Sierra affected. Temperatures will fall closer to average for the middle to the latter portion of the week, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
There is a High Wind Watch and a Winter Weather Watch in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin, though lake level should not see much snow.
High Wind Warning for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/13/2020 - 1:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A High Wind Warning for the Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada area has been extended through 1:00 a.m. Saturday.
Southwest winds are expected to be 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Wind prone areas such as the Sierra foothills and portions of US-395 through the North Valleys and Washoe Valley can see gusts to 75 mph at times. Sierra ridges will gust well over 100 mph.
This warning is for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
Wind Advisory in place for Lake Tahoe as next system approaches
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/11/2020 - 8:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Wind Advisory is in effect Friday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the greater Lake Tahoe area, greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area, Mono County and Western Nevada Basin and range including Pyramid Lake.
Expect southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. Wind prone areas such as; the Sierra foothills and portions of US-395 through the North Valleys, Washoe Valley, and Mono County can see gusts over 60 mph at times with Sierra ridges gusting over 100 mph.
Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree permits available November 16 online
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/08/2020 - 10:36am
Christmas tree permits for National Forest lands in the Lake Tahoe Basin will be available for purchase online through Recreation.gov beginning November 16, 2020. Details about designated cutting areas, dates and types of trees that may be cut can be found at https://www.recreation.gov/tree-permits/ltbmu.
Eldorado Forest sees record number of illegal campfires with increased visitation
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/12/2020 - 4:22pm
Forest officials everywhere are saying: Recreate Responsibly.
Despite large campaigns about fire restrictions and "pack it in pack it out," many visitors to the Eldorado National Forest are not acting responsibly.
Fire and law enforcement officers had another busy weekend contacting a record numbers of visitors about campfires they had made that are not allowed under the current fire restrictions in the Eldorado National Forest.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Cooler start to a week that ends in the 80's
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 6:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A passing cold front is bringing windy conditions to Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada Sunday. The winds will be dying down overnight. A cool-down will occur through Monday with temperatures rebounding to near normal by the middle of the week. The seasonal temperatures remain through the weekend. The 4th of July holiday is expected to be sunny with a high of 80 and a low of 45.
Forecast from NWS Reno for South Lake Tahoe:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 66. North wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Temperatures closer to average by midweek
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The forecast low-pressure system with winds and a chance of snow brought widely scattered snow over the mountains around Lake Tahoe after a very windy Saturday. The showers will be diminishing this evening with a cold night Sunday. There will be widespread freezing temperatures with South Lake Tahoe seeing mid-20s. Things will start warming up closer to average by the middle of the week with lighter winds. Another low is possible Friday and Saturday with breezy winds, showers, and cooler temperatures.
The National Weather Service in Reno forecast for the week:
Winter Storm Warning now in place for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/13/2020 - 3:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the storm this weekend to a Winter Storm Warning with an increase in their previous forecast for snow accumulations and added winds. It begins Friday at 11:00 p.m. and goes until Monday at 11:00 a.m.
They are calling for heavy snow with total accumulations of 1-2 feet under 7,000 feet and 2-4 feet above. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph with ridge winds gusting to 100 mph in the Greater Lake Tahoe area.
The winds will create areas of blowing and drifting snow.
The forecast from NWS Reno through Monday:
High Wind and Winter Storm Watches in place for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/11/2020 - 9:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - This winter hasn't been much of a snow producer, but a new storm heading to the Lake Tahoe basin will try and change that. A significant looking late-season winter storm on the horizon starting late Friday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS)in reno.
Letter: Yes on Measure B
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/22/2020 - 6:28pm
We would like to urge voters to vote YES on Measure B.
Our Lake Valley Fire Protection District is vitally important to our daily lives, and their firefighters deserve to have safe equipment and apparatus. They are only asking for $52 per year, which is just $4.33 per household per month. Most of us spend more than that in one trip to Starbucks. Let’s help our firefighters!
Mostly sunny skies ahead for Lake Tahoe: Chance of snow by end of week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/09/2020 - 11:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - After a windy end to the weekend, expect the wind to start dying down on Monday though early in the day there will still be waves on Lake Tahoe and wind gusts up to 20 mph at lake level. Most of the week will see normal temperatures and dry conditions persisting with a chance of light snow showers moving through the region Thursday night into Friday.
The 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 44. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Latest storm passing Lake Tahoe, chain controls up - Bigger snowfall expected Thursday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was windy and snowy overnight around the Lake Tahoe Basin with gusts over the Sierra ridge peaking out at 137 mph overnight at Alpine Summit. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in place until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday with the Lake Wind Advisory up until 7:00 p.m.
Both Sierra-at-Tahoe and Heavenly Mountain Resort are reporting 1" of new snow this morning, so far. Kirkwood reports 3" of new snow.
Winter Storm Watch in place for Lake Tahoe Basin; Up to 2 feet of snow expected at passes this week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Advisories and storm watch in place this week for the Lake Tahoe Basin though some forecasted snowfall totals have been adjusted.
Lake Tahoe chain controls in place; expect them to fall this morning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are currently up on some mountain highways around Lake Tahoe. It was windy overnight, bringing in a quick storm that left a dusting of snow at lake level. As things clear out this morning, the rest of Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 39. Southwest winds will continue up to around 10 mph. Tonight, snow is likely, mainly after 4:00 a.m. Low will be around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
2020 starts off with sunny days in South Lake Tahoe after windy end to 2019
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/30/2019 - 12:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first week of the new decade looks to be a calm one with some sunny days, but first, there will be some wind and a chance of snow to deal with.
There is a Lake Wind Advisory in effect from 7:00 a.m. Monday to 7:00 a.m. Tuesday. Expect winds from the east 10-20 mph with gusts 30-35 mph. Waves on the lake should be 1-3 feet.
Winter Weather Advisory in place for South Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/22/2019 - 10:50am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It has been windy in Lake Tahoe since Saturday morning, and the wind was ahead of the next storm which is slated to enter the Lake Tahoe Basin Sunday morning.
A Winter Weather Advisory from the National Weather Service (NWS) is in place from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22.
Windy weekend ahead for South Lake Tahoe; Chance of snow Sunday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/20/2019 - 5:49pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Holiday travel may be impacted as a storm system is bringing gusty winds to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe this week along with a period of snow on Sunday. Below average temperatures will continue through the remainder of this year, with some weak storm systems possibly producing light snow accumulations and slick roads at times.
Christmas tree permits go on sale Monday in Lake Tahoe - other forests already on sale
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 12:46am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of Christmas tree permits on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. Permits cost $10 each payable by cash, check or credit card (though they prefer the quicker transaction of cash).
There is a change to the policy this year - only one permit will be allowed per family or per address, instead of the previous two. They said by limiting permits to one per family, more will enjoy cutting down a tree this year.
Column: Marching forward with forest health
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/19/2019 - 7:15pm
Last week our collective memories returned to that terrible November morning as a raging wildfire swept through Paradise, California. We woke that morning to images of wholesale devastation as fearsome winds drove racing flames from one town and one home to the next. We were horrified to watch videos of citizens running for their lives, desperately trying to escape the smoke and flames that were engulfing everything in their path. Eighty-five people lost their lives—the deadliest fire in California history— in what we now call the Camp Fire.
CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up during extreme fire weather across state
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 9:36pm
CAL FIRE firefighters are staffing up and preparing for the forecasted extreme fire weather across California. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings and fire weather watches for areas of northern, central and southern California. This will likely be the strongest offshore wind event so far this season.
Small late night fire in Van Sickle Bi-State Park in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 8:42am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An observant Harrah's Tahoe hotel guest helped firefighters attack a South Lake Tahoe fire late Thursday night, allowing them to catch it early and keep it small.
At 11:45 p.m., South Lake Tahoe emergency dispatch received a call about a fire in the area of the gondola. A guest on the hotel's 19th floor had seen fire and called it in.
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD) went to the hotel to get the height advantage and better pinpoint where the fire had been seen while South Lake Tahoe Fire Department (SLTFD) headed to Van Sickle Bi-State Park.
A week full of 80s in the South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/14/2019 - 10:36pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Cali. - The week starts off with another windy afternoon/evening, though speeds are likely to be about 5 mph lighter than Sunday. Even with the slight decrease in winds, near critical fire conditions are once again expected along the Sierra Front and Western Nevada. The remainder of the week will feature more typical summer afternoon wind speeds.
There is a very slight chance for a return of moisture and a chance for thunderstorms at the end of the work week.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Windy start to the week ahead for South Lake Tahoe, small drop in temps
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/23/2019 - 4:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A low-pressure system is heading to Lake Tahoe, bringing with it cool, below-average temperatures later in the week, gusty winds, and fire weather concerns. Tuesday to Thursday look to be the windiest days with impacts likely, especially on area lakes according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Widespread gusts of 30-40 mph are expected Wednesday night.
Warming temperatures will return for next weekend along with continuing dry conditions.
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:
The Road Beat: 2019 Mazda 3 - Cementing its number one compact spot
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/04/2019 - 11:17pm
Mazda has an “all new” Mazda 3. It has some resemblance to the prior generation Mazda 3 but it is a new fourth generation and it had a new designer, Yasutake Tsuchida. Tsuchida continued with the “Kodo” design theme using a very similar, aggressive front end while smoothing out the body ridges and incorporating a sleeker, less complicated rear end. It uses a similar window line except for the “Hofmeister kink” now present in the termination of the rear side windows. It is a better-looking car (then its prior generation) and retains the title of the best-looking compact car.
Sunny forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/02/2019 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Spring is still struggling to get a hold on Lake Tahoe. The widespread storm threat that has been present all week in Lake Tahoe starts to decrease Monday and Tuesday as the low-pressure system which has produced scattered showers and thunderstorms will slowly drift eastward. A warming trend is expected through Wednesday, then a quick cold front will bring windy and cooler conditions later this week, with the strongest winds likely on Thursday.
The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Winter Weather Advisory in place for the weekend in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/17/2019 - 9:55am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As one storm exits Lake Tahoe the next one is waiting in the wings and heading in on Saturday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno issued a new Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe from Saturday evening to Sunday morning. Expect snow covered roads with total snow accumulations of up to 3 inches, except 4 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. It will be a windy one with gusts between 50 and 85 mph over exposed ridges.
If traveling to and from the Lake Tahoe Basin expect the chance of chain requirements over the summits.
Van Garderen of the USA remains in the lead at Amgen
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/16/2019 - 6:28pm
It was Stage 5 for the men's portion of the Amgen Tour of California as well as day 1 for the women on Thursday as both races are now centered in Southern California.
Podium: Stage 5 presented by LEXUS
1. Ivan Garcia Cortina (ESP), Bahrain – Merida (BRN), 4h56’11”
2. Maximiliano Richeze (ARG), Deceuninck – Quick-Step (BEL), +00”
3. Sergio Andres Higuita Garcia (COL), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA), +00”
Jersey Winners after Stage 5:
Amgen Race Leader Jersey – Tejay van Garderen (USA), EF Education First Pro Cycling (USA)
South Lake Tahoe weather: Rain and snow in the 10-day forecast
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/14/2019 - 10:30am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy your last day of sunshine for a while as a strong, wet and cold weather system heads to California and Lake Tahoe. The 10-day forecast has rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe each day. Have weekend outdoor plans? You may want to have a backup plan in place.
Amgen Tour of California picked the right weekend to start in Northern California. As the race moves south, the storm systems move in.
Multiple agencies respond to fire Saturday in prescribed burn area of South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/27/2019 - 8:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several agencies responded to a report of fire behind Sierra Tahoe Ready-Mix near Twin Peaks in South Lake Tahoe just before noon on Saturday, April 27.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/06/2019 - 10:38am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru tomorrow afternoon… Fresh Snow & Windy Conditions… Upper Mtn. Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Caltrans hopes to get I80 open late Wednesday: Amtrak trains on the move again
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 7:33pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Passengers on two Amtrak trains heading through the Sierra on Tuesday evening had some excitement on their trips after a plow train was derailed near Soda Springs, fell through a trestle and blocked the tracks.
The east bound train with 155 passengers on board slept in the heated train, then resumed their trip to Chicago at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday after rotary plows cleared he tracks. Their trip puts them in the Windy City 16 hours behind schedule.
More snow in the forecast: Winter Weather Warning issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 2:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever feel like its Groundhog Day and you keep reliving a forecast snow storm over and over again? It is beginning to feel like that here in Lake Tahoe as another series of winter storms will bring mountain snow, gusty winds and hazardous mountain travel.
A Pacific storm system begins to move into the northern Sierra Sunday and to Lake Tahoe Monday, then continuing through Thursday.
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 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.
Chain controls in place around the Sierra as first phase of storm hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/09/2019 - 9:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road controls are up around the Sierra roadways as the first phase of weekend storms comes through Lake Tahoe. A Winter Storm Watch is in place until 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.
There will be a break in the snow this morning with activity forecast to start again at 1:00 p.m.
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.
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.
Missing snowshoer located off Tahoe Rim Trail
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/07/2019 - 10:50am
2:45 p.m. update: Search and rescue teams spent Sunday night dredging through deep snow and in very windy snowy conditions to locate the missing snowshoer Raymond Murdock.
The initial search for Murdock was called off in the early morning hours due to the snow and avalanche conditions, resuming Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.
Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue team called in the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office was made for additional personnel and Raven for aerial observation.
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.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
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!
Wind advisory in place for much of Friday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 1:03am
It's time to secure those Christmas decorations, especially those of the inflatable variety, as it will be a windy one around Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada on Friday, December 14.
A wind advisory is in place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Winds will be widespread from the south 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas and Sierra ridges will likely see gusts over 100 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 10:48am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies and Resorts continue to open more Lifts & Terrain for your Sunday Funday. Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 39F-44F (29F-34F @ 8000 feet). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 16F-26F. Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.
Parents question safety at Sierra House Elementary after school reopens soon after fire
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/30/2018 - 7:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A fire that destroyed a hallway, reading room and teacher's room on Sunday, November 11 was just seconds away from engulfing all of Sierra House Elementary. Had it not been for the quick response by Lake Valley Fire Protection District the discussion would be about replacing the 44-year-old South Lake Tahoe school rather than the processes involved to get it cleaned up and opened in just two days.
Stronger storm forecast to hit Lake Tahoe Wednesday night
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/28/2018 - 12:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm warning is in effect starting at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 and lasting until 4:00 a.m. Friday, Nov.30. Heavy snow is expected, prompting officials to upgrade the storm from a "watch" to a "warning."
Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet are expected with 3-6 inches at lake level and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet with higher amounts along the Sierra crest according to the National Weather Service. It will be windy as well with gusts as high as 60 mph over higher terrain.
Lake Tahoe Christmas Tree permits go on sale November 14
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/02/2018 - 10:01am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year once again when Christmas Tree permits go on sale at local Forest Service offices. With a limit of 2,00 permits there is no telling when they'll sell out.
Starting November 14, 2018, The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin selling the $10 permits on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter (at the base) in designated cutting areas.
Zero containment on Boot Fire; US 395 remains closed in area
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/07/2018 - 10:11am
1:00 p.m. update 9/8/18 - Firefighters now have a containment line around three percent of the boot fire which has now grown to 6,873 acres. US 395 nd SR 108 are now open. For a complete update: http://southtahoenow.com/story/09/08/2018/us-395-and-sr-108-open-near-boot-fire-forest-closed-public
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Red Flag Warning - National fire danger rating system
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 4:16pm
Over the last several months there has been a great deal of wildland fire activity around the region. Sadly, most fires are human-caused and completely preventable if the public would take the time to better understand conditions that are favorable for fire starts. Fire prevention is the key to keeping our communities and forests safe from wildfire.
Although fire season is now considered a year-round event, wildfires mostly occur in the late summer and early fall when temperatures are still high, humidity is low and vegetation that can feed a wildfire is extremely dry.
