SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A quick-moving storm made its was over the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Saturday night and Sunday morning, leaving behind a few inches of snow and the beautiful views the region is known for.
Recorded snowfall in South Lake Tahoe was 5″ with 7″ at Heavenly Mountain Resort and 7-10″ over at Homewood. The forecast shows some days with sunshine and cold nights ahead until the next chance of snow on Wednesday and again next weekend.
As of 11:00 a.m. Sunday, chain controls are down on I-80 and US50 on the California side of the Sierra with Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires on US50 Spooner Summit, SR88, SR89, Kingsbury Grade and Mt. Rose Highway. Chains or snow tires required on SR28, US395 in Douglas County. Expect the controls to drop as daytime temps continue to warm and sun stays out.
For up to the minute road contols, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads and https://nvroads.com for Nevada.