winter
Widespread prescribed burns to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/27/2016 - 10:00pm
Weather permitting, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S Forest Service are planning on continuing their prescribed fire operations next week beginning Monday, February 29, 2016.
On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Camp Galilee, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor.
On the South Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Spring Creek, Panther Road, and Lake Tahoe Boulevard near Sawmill Road.
Howie Nave predicts the winners for Sunday's Oscars
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 10:18am
And the Oscar goes to......It's that time of year again folks, the Super Bowl of the motion picture industry known as the Academy Awards. This year promises to be what I think will be an exciting one in part because of its host: comedian Chris Rock. Talk about perfect timing, huh? First the old farts who decide who gets nominated virtually overlooked every African-American contender which sparked not only outcries from those in the acting community but also wanted Chris Rock to boycott the Academy as well (for those who don't know him Chris Rock is black).
Fire operations to continue at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 10:39pm
California State Parks, the Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations started back up today, February 22, 2016.
On the East Shore, operations are scheduled to take place near Logan Shoals Vista Point, Spooner Summit and Sand Harbor. Ten acres on Spooner, 15 acres at Logan Shoals, 150 acres at Camp Galilee and 30 acres at Sand Harbor.
On the South Shore, operations are scheduled near Eagle Point Campground, Spring Creek and Panther Road. Five acres in Angora Creek area, 10 acres on Panther, 30 acres at Emerald Bay.
Tahoe Warm Room celebrates two months since doors opened
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 8:07pm
It started with a spark of energy provided by Diana Hankins in December of 2013, and Thursday night two years of constant work and determination were celebrated at the Tahoe Warm Room during an Open House.
The Tahoe Warm Room opened their doors on December 18, 2015, and since then they have served 74 different people who have come in from the cold to keep warm, get clothing and blankets, a hot cup of coffee and meet with a social worker, if desired.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 8:48am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until to noon Thursday. Heaviest snow is expected before 8:00 a.m. where snowfall rates could briefly reach 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Wind Advisory from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday.
The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.
Opinion: Investing in Tahoe’s Environment
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 8:58pm
At Lake Tahoe, we know our natural resources are one of our most valuable assets, and that’s why we have worked for decades to conserve and restore them. The natural wonders of the Jewel of the Sierra and the opportunities they afford are why we live here, and why millions of visitors travel here to enjoy the Tahoe Basin each year.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 8:41am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday to noon Thursday
Wind Advisory from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday
The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.
Motel and surrounding property could be demolished to make way for new project
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 10:58pm
The Knights Inn could be purchased by the City of South Lake Tahoe for $6 million should a grant be awarded them by the California Tahoe Conservancy. If that happens, the City would purchase, and then demolish, the motel located on Highway 50 near Ski Run Boulevard to make way for a new environmental and retail project.
There is grant money available through the CTC which the City will apply for. The funds come from the state's Proposition 1 Water Bond which was approved by voters in 2014 to authorize $7.545 billion in general obligation bonds for water projects.
Forest Service to host open house for Off-Highway Vehicle Grant
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 6:07pm
Event Date:
February 25, 2016 - 5:00pm
Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) are the focus of an upcoming open house hosted by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) on February 25, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They will be providing information and asking for public input on developing three preliminary applications for the OHV Cooperative Funds grants that will be submitted to the State of California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMVR).
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 55 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe fifth graders learn how to snowshoe at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/15/2016 - 8:26pm
Through a new educational program spearheaded by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and other basin partners, Lake Tahoe Unified School District students are taking full advantage of winter to learn about avalanche safety, winter animal survival and the science of snowmaking.
Break in mild weather this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 7:10pm
After an extended mild and dry period, winter is going to make a brief reappearance this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. A quick moving storm will pass through Lake Tahoe Wednesday and Thursday. Exact snow amounts are uncertain due to the warm air ahead of it, and the rapid progression of the storm according to the National Weather Service office in Reno.
Liquid totals in the Sierra look to be 1 to 2 inches.
Snow levels should fall behind the cold front Wednesday night with rapidly deteriorating conditions in the Sierra likely.
The NWS forecast:
Lake Tahoe 'discovered' by John C. Fremont on Valentine's Day, 1844
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/13/2016 - 10:43pm
It was 174 years ago, on Valentine's Day in 1844, when John C. Frémont and Charles Preuss “discovered” Lake Tahoe as they were making the first crossing across the Sierra Nevada in winter. The pair had been hired by Congress to explore the Colombia River region to the Pacific Ocean with famous scouts Kit Carson and Thomas Fitzpatrick.
Prescribed burns to continue on east and south shores of Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 10:14pm
There are seven scheduled prescribed fire operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin this week in the areas of Logan Shoals Vista Point, Camp Galilee, Angora Creek burn area, Round Hill, Shakespeare Rock and the Spring Creek area.
At the Logan Creek Overlook there are 15 acres of hand piles being burned, with an ignition date of February 16 and will continue as conditions allow. Smoke should travel in a north to northeast direction.
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.
Vacation home rental ordinance on the South Lake Tahoe City Council agenda
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/12/2016 - 1:14am
There are proposed amendments to the South Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental ordinance, ones that came about because of feedback from VHR permit applicants and those enforcing the ordinance.
The most recent VHR ordinance change took effect on October 1, 2015. Since then, there have been over 300 inspections scheduled, including new homes and renewals.
According to Amanda Nolan, the City's VHR Clerk, many of the properties inspected so far have required owners to make corrections to address inspection requirements.
The October 1, 2015 ordinance called for:
Tahoe Big Year in Photos at SLT Library
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 5:00pm
Event Date:
April 13, 2016 - 6:00pm Local birders, Bob and Jenny Sweatt, spent the entire year of 2015 searching the basin for as many species of birds as they could find through Tahoe Institute for Natural Science's competition entitled "Tahoe Big Year". The Big Year celebrates the hundreds of bird species that make the Tahoe region their home all year-round, during summer or winter, or while passing through to other destinations. The Sweatts documented their award-winning discoveries with amazing photographs.
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
Nine South Tahoe High students in national art contest
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/10/2016 - 9:32am
What do Stephen King and Andy Warhol have in common with 13 students from South Tahoe High?
They all made it to the finals of the National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Warhol and King went on the win the national top prize, along with author Joyce Carol Oates and designer Zac Posen.
Could one of these local students be the next emerging star?
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.
Prescribed burns to continue on Lake Tahoe East Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/08/2016 - 9:00am
There are two scheduled prescribed fire operations in the Lake Tahoe Basin this week in the areas of Logan Shoals Vista Point and Camp Galilee near Highway 50 on the East Shore.
At the Logan Creek Overlook there are 15 acres of hand piles being burned, with an ignition date of February 8 and will continue as conditions allow. Smoke should travel in a north to northeast direction.
Plenty of sunshine this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/07/2016 - 10:52am
Spring-like forecast for the Lake Tahoe basin this week with a chance of precipitation over the weekend. It's going to be a warm week ahead!
Temperatures will be close to record highs and well above seasonal averages. Periods of warmth in the middle of winter are not uncommon for the Sierra and Western Nevada.
In the long-range forecast, temperatures will trend back to colder and protect the snowpack.
Forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today - Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight - Clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.
Nine tons of patching used on South Lake Tahoe roads so far this winter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/06/2016 - 11:42am
We've all seen them, or driven through them. They are a sure sign of winter, filling with water at every storm. They are small, they are large, and in some states they joke they are big enough they can swallow a small car.
What are they? Potholes.
First $19 million from Measure F being spent at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 10:20pm
South Lake Tahoe, CA— With the support of South Lake Tahoe’s voters, Lake Tahoe Community College successfully passed a $55 million bond measure in November 2014. Called Measure F, the bond will make it possible for the college to upgrade and modernize its technology, make necessary repairs to aging facilities and systems, and improve educational programs and students’ learning environment. The first set of bonds was sold¬ in July 2015 for $19 million, or 35% of the $55 million voters approved.
Bears at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care pick Broncos to win Superbowl
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/03/2016 - 6:13pmIn today's Mountain Resort Television segment, reporter Mikaila Bird checks in with Tom Millham of Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care to see how the black bears at the center are handling winter, and to see if they can help us out by deciding who is going to win the big game this weekend!
Lake Valley Fire seeks public's help to clear out over 1,000 hydrants
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 6:45pm
With over 1,000 fire hydrants within the borders of the Lake Valley Fire Protection District, they have unveiled the "Adopt a Hydrant" program.
It is impossible for fire crews to shovel and maintain all of them in a timely manner and since the California Fire Code requires fire hydrants to be free of obstructions and immediately identifiable, LVFPD is asking for the public's help.
CHP advises winter tourists not utilize side roads to circumvent traffic
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 2:42pm
Winter has been welcomed back to the Lake Tahoe basin after a few years of drought and less-than-average snowfall, but a resurgence of winter brings with it not only more visitors to enjoy the snow, but poor traveling conditions for the driver.
Douglas County Schools on a one-hour delay
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/01/2016 - 7:52am
All Douglas County schools, both in the valley and at the lake, are on a one-hour delay Monday morning, February 1. The lake schools are also on a main bus stop only schedule. Students will return home at their regularly scheduled time.
Lake Tahoe Unified schools on the South Shore are on a normal start and bus stop schedule.
Carson City schools were already set to be closed today due to a staff development day. Teachers will be reporting to class, but not students.
Washoe County Schools will be on a two hour delay. Winter Bus stops are in effect.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 9:02am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, January 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Advisory until 4:00 a.m. Monday.
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.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 9:23am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, January 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until 10:00 a.m.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 36 and a low tonight of 18. Today: Snow. High near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Tonight: RSnow. Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/29/2016 - 9:00am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 29, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory 1/29/16 from 4:00 a.m. to 1/30/16 at 4:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 1/29/16 from 4:00 a.m. to 1/30/16 at 10:00 a.m.
Flash Flood Watch 1/26/16 from 10:00 a.m. to 1/30/16 at 10:00 a.m.
Sierra snowpack is faring better than any January since 2011
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 7:50pm
It is still too early to know whether enough precipitation will have fallen by the end of winter's wet season to significantly impact the drought, but, snowpack and reservoir storage has benefited from recent storms.
Officials from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) will be making their monthly snowpack measurement near Sierra-at-Tahoe on Tuesday, February 2, but electronic readings taken on January 28 show the snowpack is at 116 percent of average. The statewide water content of 18.7 inches is greater now than on any January 26 since 2011.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/28/2016 - 8:45am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, January 28, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory 1/29/16 from 4:00 a.m. to 1/30/16 at 4:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 1/29/16 from 4:00 a.m. to 1/30/16 at 10:00 a.m.
Rain and up to a foot of new snow expected in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/27/2016 - 10:40pm
A new winter storm along with an atmospheric river will impact the Sierra and western Nevada starting Friday and through the weekend.
The National Weather Service is anticipating travel impacts due to rain, snow, and gusty winds for the entire weekend. Precipitation will begin in northeast California and the Sierra early Friday with very high snow levels and accumulating snow mainly above 8000 feet. Snow levels will begin to drop late Friday into early Saturday allowing accumulations down to near 4500 to 5000 feet.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/23/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, January 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.
What's happening in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 9:56pm
The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Henry Phillips and Sandro Iocolano, Wednesday – Sunday, January 20 – 24, 2016 The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe! Shows happen at 9 pm every Wednesday through Sunday.(775) 588-1728
Production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella at the South Tahoe High School
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 8:43am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Saturday, and Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Double ribbon cutting at Wildwood DIY and Knits & Knots
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/20/2016 - 4:09pm
Event Date:
January 22, 2016 - 4:30pm
Lisa Utzig Schager from Wildwood DIY Boutique and Aubrey Pierce from Knits & Knots will be celebrating a dual ribbon-cutting event with the Tahoe Chamber on Friday, January 22 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the stores, located at 989 Tallac Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. The date will mark Wildwood DIY Boutique’s one-year anniversary as well as the grand opening celebration of Knits & Knots.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, January 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Monday.
Prescribed burns to continue in Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 6:53pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the California Tahoe Conservancy are planning to continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in the following areas:
Tranquility - Between Round Hill and Zephyr Cove, 3 acres of hand piles will be burned. The ignition date is planned for 1/20/16. Fire and smoke will be present during five days of burn down time with smoke expected to travel to the north/northeast. Smoke may be visible from Zephyr Cove to Round Hill.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/17/2016 - 9:00am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, January 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A winter weather advisory is in effect from 4 p.m. Sunday to 10:00 a.m. Sunday. Heaviest snow from midnight to 8:00 a.m. Sunday. 8 to 14 inches above 7000 feet, 3 to 8 inches at lake level.
Winter weather advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Sunday-Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/16/2016 - 7:23pm
The Lake Tahoe Basin will see more rain and snow with the next system moving in Sunday night.
Forecasters have had difficulty nailing down this system as their forecast guidance has been all over the board, according to the National Weather Service. Currently, the main core of moisture and best storm dynamics are expected to be over the southern Cascades of Oregon and the front range of Northern California. Still, decent moisture will stream into the Northern Sierra Sunday afternoon into Monday.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/15/2016 - 8:21am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 15, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter weather advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin lasts until today at 10:00 a.m. Resorts may be affected today by winds, so check status prior to hitting the slopes.
Chance of rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe for next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 5:53pm
The snow in South Lake Tahoe on Thursday started almost exactly at the time the winter weather advisory said it would: 2 p.m. The advisory is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 15.
Chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe, and with 3-5" snow expected during the evening, expect them to stay up all night.
Chain controls as of 4:30 p.m. Thursday:
Kingsbury Grade - Chains or snow tires
Spooner Summit / Hwy 50 - Chains or snow tires
Echo Summit / Hwy 50 - Chains or 4WD with snow tires from 1.5 miles west of Kyburz to Meyers
Despite snow, Tahoe’s climate still changing
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 1:38pm
The New Year is getting off to a phenomenal start with snow falling at Lake Tahoe. It seems long ago since we’ve had snow around the lake, but as California and Nevada continue to grapple with four years of drought and water shortages, the snow couldn’t be falling at a better time.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/14/2016 - 9:01am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, January 14, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter weather advisory issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin from January 14 at 2:00 p.m. to January 15 at 10:00 a.m.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 12:39pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada starting at 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016.
The first storm in potentially a series of them is forecast to impact the area according to NWS in Reno. There is an additional chance for a storm late Thursday and again Saturday, but forecast confidence in these is lower.
Their forecast:
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight - A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
South Lake Tahoe firefighters collecting coats for children
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 10:01pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue is hosting a “Coats for Kids Drive” during the month of January and they are looking for donations from the community.
Be a hero and help children of the South Lake Tahoe community stay warm this winter by donating gently used coats. All donations will be distributed to children in need within South Lake Tahoe.
Drop donations at any of the three fire stations at:
Fire Station #1, 1252 Ski Run Blvd.
Fire Station #2, 2951 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Fire Station #3, 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
El Nino making snow now, but climate change 'loads dice' for warmer future winters
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 9:36pm
he El Niño weather pattern that's fueling a snowy start to 2016 for the Lake Tahoe region is among the strongest on record and likely to continue bringing storms to the region.
But the long-term climate prognosis for the Sierra Nevada and the planet as a whole is more troubling with rising global temperatures threatening to make cold, snowy winters less likely in the future.
That was the message two climate scientists delivered Friday to an audience of meteorologists gathered for a conference at Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed fire operations return next week after holiday break
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/08/2016 - 7:29pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service are planning to resume prescribed fire operations during the week of January 10-15, 2016.
They will be concentrating on six areas (matching with letters on the attached map):
A. Emerald Bay State Park - 38 acres. Ignite 1/11/16. Expected duration of ignition and smoke, one month.
B. Sugar Pine Point State Park - 26 acres. Ignite 1/11/16. Expected duration of ignition and smoke, one month.
