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COVID-19 vaccines start moving through first phase in El Dorado and Alpine counties
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:57pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - During both the South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting and the El Dorado County Board of Supervisor meetings on January 5, questions were asked of the health care professionals as to when the public can expect to be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Alpine County moves into the Red Tier
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2020 - 2:27pm
As of noon Saturday, Alpine County has been assigned by the California Department of Public Health to the Red Tier in the state’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. This move is based on statistical data which includes:
- Test Positivity (7-day average with a 4-day lag) – 5.8 percent
- Total new cases (7-day total with a 4-day lag) – 6
Being the smallest county in the state with about 1,200 residents, their increasing case load has concerned Public Health Officer, Dr. Richard Johnson.
Surge of COVID--19 cases in Alpine County concerns health officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/20/2020 - 9:51am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - The least populated county in California is just to the south of Lake Tahoe. Alpine County, population about 1,200, includes the towns of Markleeville, Woodfords, Kirkwood and Bear Valley. While not big, Alpine County is experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases just like the rest of the country.
Flu Shot Clinics set for South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/19/2020 - 11:38am
Each year flu causes millions of illnesses, hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations, and tens of thousands of deaths in the United States. While it is unclear what will happen this fall and winter, if there is COVID-19 and
flu at the same time, this could place a tremendous burden on our health care systems and cause many additional illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths. Now more than ever, it’s important that everyone do their part to help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses, like flu and COVID-19, according to Alpine County Health Officer Dr. Richard Johnson.
Alpine County News: No outdoor fires on private land, COVID testing change
Submitted by paula on Thu, 09/10/2020 - 4:03pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - Effective immediately, Alpine County health officer Dr. Johnson has ordered all outdoor fires, including campfires, bonfires, pit fires, charcoal fires, or any other open flame fires prohibited on all private lands throughout Alpine County. This prohibition shall be reviewed by the Board of Supervisors at their next meeting and each meeting thereafter and will continue until terminated by action of the Board.
This goes with the closure announced Thursday of the 400,000-acre Carson Ranger District which includes Alpine County.
Free weekly COVID testing in Kirkwood and Woodfords
Submitted by paula on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 10:10am
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - There is a new schedule for COVID testing in Woodfords in Alpine County. Starting this week, testing will take place every week on Thursdays instead of the previous every other week schedule. These tests are for those with or without symptoms.
Tests are in the parking lot of Alpine County Health and Human Services in Woodfords, across the street from the Fire Station.
Community meeting for the West Fork Carson River Vision Project
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/31/2019 - 10:37pm
Event Date:
September 10, 2019 - 5:30pm
The Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Alpine Watershed Group Meeting will be holding a public meeting on the West Fork Carson River Vision Project on Tuesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Alpine County responds to report of unhealthy drinking water
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/03/2019 - 1:18pm
ALPINE COUNTY, Calif. - "Pristine pure premium quality drinking water is freely
available to all in Alpine County," said Dr. Richard O. Johnson, the Alpine County Health Officer.
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.
Final Mountain Resort Report of the season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/20/2019 - 7:00am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Here is the Mountain Resort Report for April 19-21, 2019.
Happy Easter! Spring Conditions continue as Resorts head into Easter Weekend. Many Resorts will be closing after April 21… And, some will remain open thru May and others into July… It’s been a great snow year and we wish you a safe Spring Skiing Season!
WEATHER – Greater Lake Tahoe Area:
Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs 61 to 71. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/17/2019 - 9:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day and another Beautiful Spring Like Day… Temps will warm up on the Slopes, affecting the Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder, and will be softening with warm temps… Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/16/2019 - 9:37am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Beautiful Spring Like Day… Temps will warm up on the Slopes, but plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Doesn’t Get Any Better! Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/15/2019 - 9:07am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Beautiful Finally Friday… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Doesn’t Get Any Better! Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/14/2019 - 10:02am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Another Beautiful Day to enjoy Pi-Day on the Slopes… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Get After It! Slather on the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/13/2019 - 9:33am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Bluebird Morning to hit the Slopes… Get out Early… Fresh Snow over Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Road Controls Posted on some highways… Winds may affect Upper Mtn Lifts in the Afternoon… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 31F-41F (21F-31F on the slopes). Northeast Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.
TONIGHT:Clear. Lows: 7F to 17F. East winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 9:00am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Bluebird Morning to hit the Slopes… Get out Early… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Partly Cloudy by afternoon with increasing Winds and Scattered Snow Showers… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy with scattered Snow showers in the afternoon. Highs: 36F-46F (26F-36F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/11/2019 - 9:35am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Shaping up to be a Great Motivation Monday to hit the slopes… The Orb in the Sky is scheduled to make a showing today with Blue Skies by afternoon… A little Fresh Snow over Machine Groomed! Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy in the morning then Clearing. Highs: 34F-44F (24F-34F on the slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 14F to 24F. Light Winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/10/2019 - 9:52am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
A Sunday-Fun Day ahead with Partly Cloudy turning Mostly Cloudy Skies and continued chance of snow showers in the afternoon… Get After it today with plenty of Fresh Snow on top of Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Tracked and Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest concludes today with Family Fun Day and More… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/09/2019 - 10:18am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Beautiful Mountain with Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies… Increasing Clouds expected through-out the day and chance of snow showers… Get After it today with plenty of Powder Stashes yet to be had… Machine Groomed Snow Corduroy and Skier-Rider Tracked and Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today with Parade in Kings Beach and More… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/08/2019 - 10:20am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Happy International Women’s Day! Mostly Cloudy Skies and Great Snow Conditions! Plenty of Fresh & Machine Groomed Powder… Get After It Today! Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Road Controls posted on most Highways… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a chance of snow showers. Highs: 29F-39F (19F-29F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:30am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Winter Weather Advisory will expire around noon… At least a Foot of Fresh Snow in the upper elevations… 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… Road Controls posted on all Highways…Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
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!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/05/2019 - 12:05pm
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Cloudy and chance of snow and rain… Snowing at Sierra, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw Alpine & Mammoth… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Winds may impact upper mountain lifts… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/04/2019 - 9:53am
More Fresh Snow has fallen in the upper elevations… Get Out on the Mountain today! Winter Storm Watch posted for Tuesday thru Wednesday… 1-3 Feet possible… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Patchy Fog in the Morning. Highs: 37F-47F. (27F-37F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/03/2019 - 10:51am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Fresh Snow (Heavy-Wet) on lower elevations with Powder on upper elevation slopes for your Sunday Funday… Lifts will operate, Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10 / Subaru WinterFest at Sierra at Tahoe / … Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/02/2019 - 10:08am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru today… Fresh Snow (Heavy-Wet) on lower elevations with Powder on upper elevation slopes… Lifts will operate, Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 10:11am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Break before the next storm… Winter Weather Advisory now posted for late tonight thru Saturday… Resorts are Digging Out and preparing their Slopes for the weekend… A bit warmer and less winds expected today… Wind Holds and Patrol Holds reported on Upper Mountain Lifts… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder and Powder Turns to be had on newly opened terrain… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/28/2019 - 10:37am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
A Break before the next storm… Winter Storm Watch posted for late Friday thru Saturday afternoon… Resorts are Digging Out and preparing their Lifts & Slopes to open, but continue to expect Delays with Snow Holds & Wind Holds on Upper Mtn. Lifts as lingering Snow Showers continue today… Road Controls posted… Mt. Rose Hwy Closed from Tahoe Side, Emerald Bay Rd. remains Closed… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/27/2019 - 10:36am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Storm Warning still in effect thru Thursday morning… with somewhat of a break today… But, Strong Winds are continuing to impact upper mountain lifts… Call Ahead! Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Diamond Peak is Closed due to Power Outage… Call Ahead … Road Controls posted on All Highways in and around Lake Tahoe with I-80, Hwy 88, Mt. Rose Hwy & Emerald Bay Road CLOSED… Back Country Avalanche Danger is HIGH… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 10:38am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/25/2019 - 10:26am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Challenging Monday for Resorts… All expecting Winter Storm Warning to kick in this morning and thru Thursday morning… 4 to 8 feet predicted to fall above 7000 feet! Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Donner Ski Ranch, Squaw & Alpine… Mt Rose is Closed today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs: 34F-44F. (24F-34F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 110 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/24/2019 - 11:22am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Another Sunday Funday on the Slopes… Some Fresh Snow reported at a few resorts in the upper elevations… Continued chance of Snow Showers today. Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Squaw & Alpine… Winter Storm Watch goes in to effect tomorrow thru Wednesday… Take your good flat light lens goggles today! Have patience in lines… All roadways are cleared, with exception Hwy 88: R2 / Mt Rose Hwy 431: R2… Make it a Fun Day… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/23/2019 - 10:06am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Great day to hit the Slopes with Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder! It Doesn’t Get Much Better! Take your good flat light lens goggles today! Have patience in lines… All roadways are cleared, with exception of Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road open with R2; Hwy 28 East Shore: R2 & Mt Rose Hwy: R2… Make it a Fun Day… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 31F-41F. (21F-31F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/22/2019 - 10:14am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Friday with more Fresh Snow over Machine Groomed Packed Powder! Get out on the mountain today… It Doesn’t Get Any Better! Temps are Cold, So bundle Up… Expect Road Conditions to improve thru out the Day! Have Fun, Ski & Ride with a Buddy & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Shower in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs: 27F-32F. (17F-22F on the slopes) East Winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming Light.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/21/2019 - 10:24am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly to Partly Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Showers today… But more fresh snow over & machine groomed packed powder! Get out on the mountain today… It Doesn’t Get Any Better! Temps are Cold, So Bundle Up… Expect Road Conditions to Change thru out the Day! Have Fun, Ski & Ride with a Buddy & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Showers. Highs: 23F-28F. (13F-18F on the slopes) Northeast Winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/20/2019 - 10:22am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Scattered Snow Showers today but Fresh Snow over & Machine Groomed Packed Powder! It Doesn’t Get Any Better! More Lifts and Trails opening at Resorts. Expect Road Conditions to Change thru out the Day! Have Fun, Ski & Ride with a Buddy & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Scattered Snow Showers. Snow accumulation of 2-4”. Highs: 26F-31F. (16F-21F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/19/2019 - 10:06am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to enjoy Fresh Snow & Machine Groomed Packed Powder! There are still lots of Powder Stashes to be had… It Doesn’t Get Any Better! Temps are Cold, so dress warmly… Don’t forget the Sunscreen today! Have Fun, Ski with a Buddy & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 28F-33F. (18F-23F on the slopes) East Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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…
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
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.
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…
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.
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.
