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Another building in South Lake Tahoe suffers roof failure due to snow load
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 5:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - More South Lake Tahoe buildings suffering damage from heavy snow loads on roofs.
On Wednesday, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue responded to a business at 2226 Eloise on reports the roof collapsed. Upon arrival, they found a roof failure under the snow load. The pressure caused two bay doors to be blown out. It is now red-tagged as it is unstable.
On Thursday, a beam snapped at 2184 Ruth and the South Lake Tahoe building responded.
2023 final year for National Championship Air Races at Reno-Stead Airport, new venue possible
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 2:38pm
RENO, Nev. – On Thursday the Reno Tahoe Airport Authority (RTAA) and the Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) announced that they have reached an agreement for 2023 to be the final year the Reno-Stead Airport will host the National Championship Air Races. The Reno Air Racing Association’s final Reno-Stead Airport event is set to take place from September 13-17 and will feature the seven classes of air racing plus extraordinary military and civilian demonstrations that fans have come to love as well as a celebration of the event’s almost 60 years in northern Nevada.
Heavenly to close on Friday due to incoming storm, weekend operations on day-to-day basis
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 1:07pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort will be closed on Friday, March 10 due to the incoming atmospheric river storm system. This system will impact South Lake Tahoe through the weekend and into next week, so there may be further operation issues.
Both the City of South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County has issued emergency proclamations and Heavenly said they want to do their part and support the community during the emergency situation.
Liberty encourages customers to prepare for the approaching winter weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/09/2023 - 11:59am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Winter weather and high winds are anticipated across the region this weekend. The expected combination of snow, rain, freezing temperatures, and winds may produce hazardous conditions and the potential for outages.
Liberty is preparing for potential impacts from the storm and has brought in additional crews to assist with outage response. All of their linemen and additional crews are staged throughout the service territory, ready to respond to outages.
City manager issues emergency proclamation for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 8:29pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The city manager, acting as the director of emergency services, has issued a local emergency proclamation for the City of South Lake Tahoe to leverage all available tools from local, state, and federal resources in response to potential impacts from the forecasted atmospheric river. The emergency proclamation allows the director of emergency services to waive procurement rules and issue emergency orders to address a fluid and changing situation.
Lake Tahoe area residents urged to prepare for impacts of rain-on-snow Thursday-Sunday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 11:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is no sugarcoating this - the National Weather Service has issued not only Winter Storm Watch starting Thursday at 4 p.m. for the Lake Tahoe Basin, but also a Flood Watch.
It is rare when those two types of warnings are issued for the same region at the same time. Both are in effect until 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 11.
All Lake Tahoe agencies are warning the public of the possible issues from a rain-on-snow event.
Latest victim of heavy snow in South Lake Tahoe - Awning at vacant Runnels Automotive
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:39am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With heavy snow on residential and commercial roofs around Lake Tahoe, some buildings are showing the stress of the extra and unusual weight.
Today the canopy at the vacant Runnels Automotive property tipped over, most likely due to the weight of the snow.
Douglas County urges residents to prepare for possible flooding
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 11:37pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - With an increased chance of precipitation in the forecast for March 9-12, Douglas County is urging residents to prepare for potential flooding. According to the National Weather Service, “The first system arrives late Thursday and continues Saturday. Heavy precipitation is expected, with high elevation heavy, wet snow.”
With wet weather on the horizon, residents should avoid unnecessary travel and prepare for possible road closures.
Douglas County offers the following tips and resources:
SANDBAG FILL STATIONS
Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 3:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect for Wednesday from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then, with rain forecast at Lake Tahoe, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from Thursday afternoon through Sunday morning above 6500 feet.
Rain expected Thursday-Monday at Lake Tahoe, now is the time to prepare
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/07/2023 - 1:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Emergency managers and weather experts are watching the computer models this week to see how the forecast atmospheric river (AR) is going to materialize, and what it could mean for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe, as well as lower elevations.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says the storm door blows wide open on Thursday, with models showing the current North Pacific ridge breaking down and allowing a strong upper-level jet to transport subtropical moisture to our region.
North Tahoe Fire seeing alarming increase in gas leaks, carbon monoxide-related emergencies
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 10:54pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - North Tahoe Fire is reporting an alarming increase in gas leaks, Carbon Monoxide (CO) related emergencies, and other hazard-related emergencies resulting from repeated storms and heavy snow. Since January 1, 2023, they say hazard calls have accounted for nearly 20 percent of non-EMS incidents.
Firefighters are on a mission to empower the public with information on ways to prevent snow-related emergencies by properly maintaining mountain homes.
Supervisor Laine to ask BOS for postponement of VHR agenda item due to snow and safety concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 3:14pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors has a presentation scheduled on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) program for the incorporated portion of Lake Tahoe. It is currently set for 10 a.m. certain, but Supervisor Brooke Laine, who represents the Lake Tahoe portion of the county, is asking for a postponement.
Laine said an important topic like VHRs needs to be heard when residents are not facing the effects of recent storms.
From Laine:
Prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe may resume tomorrow
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 12:20pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Conditions and weather permitting, the Tahoe Fire & Fuels Team (TFFT) may resume prescribed fire operations this week at Lake Tahoe. The Nevada Division of Forestry is scheduled to burn hand piles near Incline Village beginning March 7, 2023. Smoke will be present.
The project they will be working on is the Bon Pland Pile Burn at Sand Harbor. This week they plan to burn two acres of hand piles from 10 a.m. Tuesday until Thursday. Hours of ignition are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with smoke production expected from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Joint South Lake Tahoe planning commission and city council meeting on Thursday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2023 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe planning commission and city council will hold a joint ethics training meeting in council chambers on Thursday, March 7 at 9 a.m.
This is required for any legislative body that gets any type of compensation, salary, or stipend. It is required for local agency officials to receive at least two hours of training in general ethics principles and ethics laws relevant to their public service every two years.
Heavenly plans delayed opening Monday with limited operations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heavenly Mountain Resort is aiming for a start on Monday at 11 a.m. for both the lower California and Nevada sides. The gondola and top of the gondola lifts and facilities will be closed.
Access to the mountain will be from the California Base Lodge and Nevada.
They will try to expand lifts and terrain as they can.
Atmospheric River heading to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, snow and rain possible
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:31pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - We haven't had much time to breathe between storms around Lake Tahoe this winter, and this week won't be much different except this coming week's snow accumulations will be minor compared to the most recent storms.
Expect periods of snow showers through Wednesday. Snow accumulations will be minor in comparison, but are still capable of travel difficulties.
Man pleads "no contest" in killing his infant son in South Lake Tahoe in 2008
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 4:15pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An El Dorado County man has been convicted for the 2008 murder of his three-week-old infant son following an investigation revitalized by the El Dorado County Cold Case Homicide Task Force and South Lake Tahoe Police Department.
David Paul DeMartile, Sr. pleaded no contest to second-degree murder before Judge Michael J. McLaughlin on February 24, 2023. A jury trial had been scheduled when the plea was entered.
El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf declares state of emergency for county
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 1:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf has proclaimed a local emergency for the current storm situation. It was signed on March 3 and released via social media on March 5, 2023.
This move allows the County to be included in Governor Newsom's State of Emergency and gives the region the possibility of receiving resources for public infrastructure repairs. The county had been left out of the March 1 proclamation for the counties of Amador, Kern, Los Angeles, Madera, Mariposa, Mono, Nevada, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Sierra, Sonoma, and Tulare.
VHR presentation at El Dorado County supervisor meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 12:09pm
UPDATE: Supervisor Brooke Laine will be asking her fellow supervisors to postpone this agenda item until May 2.
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On Tuesday, March 7, the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will receive a presentation on the Vacation Home Rental (VHR) program for the incorporated portion of Lake Tahoe. The El Dorado County ordinance covers Christmas Valley to Tahoma and not the City of South Lake Tahoe.
Over a foot of fresh snow on Lake Tahoe area roads, I80 closed as well as others Sunday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2023 - 10:44am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow-covered roads surround Lake Tahoe and the Sierra after over a new foot or more of new snow fell over the last 24 hours.
US50 over Spooner Summit was closed Sunday morning but it has since reopened, and with I80 closed, all westbound traffic was being diverted from Nevada onto Kingsbury Grade.
Conditions can change quickly since the forecast is snow all day Sunday and into Monday morning, so search road conditions prior to getting on the road.
As of 10:15 a.m. Sunday:
I80 is closed from Applegate in Placer County to the Nevada state line.
South Lake Tahoe man dies in two-car collision on US50 at Ice House Road
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 6:37pm
An 83-year-old South Lake Tahoe man has been identified as the person who was killed in a collision on US50 near Ice House Road on Thursday afternoon.
Marvin H. Buchmiller, a long-time advocate for mentally and emotionally challenged members of the South Lake Tahoe community, died after another vehicle crossed into opposing lanes, hitting Buchmiller's Kia Sportage.
Buchmiller had a 52-year-old passenger in his vehicle. That man, who is unidentified, was hospitalized with major injuries. Buchmiller was eastbound heading home after taking his passenger to a doctor's appointment.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/04/2023 - 1:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
February 16 - March 1, 2023
2/16
09:36 CIVIL INCIDENT - Officer initiated activity at Palmira Ave, South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: SERVED.
Motorists advised of challenging driving conditions as Lake Tahoe area gets another Winter Storm Warning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:55pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The alerts for travel over Sierra highways have been issued, and Caltrans has joined in to alert motorists of the incoming storm that will create "challenging mountain travel this weekend."
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno carried the statement, "Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds may cause tree damage and lead to power outages. Blowing and drifting snow may bring near-zero visibility at times and rapid disorientation if attempting to travel."
Safety tips for residents in snow country from Southwest Gas
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 7:02pm
As snow continues to build up over the Sierra, Southwest Gas is providing residents with winter safety tips.
The buildup of snow around natural gas meters and piping, as well as falling ice and snow from rooftops, can create hazards for natural gas customers.
Southwest Gas encourages people living in the Lake Tahoe Basin and other areas with heavy snow to take extra precautions to ensure natural gas piping, meters, and outdoor appliances remain safe:
• Do not bury or allow snow to cover any natural gas piping, meters, exhaust vents or appliances.
California and Nevada snowpack measurements show huge gains after recent storms -
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 5:22pm
The snowpack in the Sierra continues to grow and records may be breaking before winter is said and done.
On Friday, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) did its monthly snow survey on Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the third such manual survey of the season. Staff recorded 116.5 inches of snow and a snow water equivalent of 41.5 inches, which is 177 percent of average for this location on March 3.
TRPA names Kimberly Chevallier as new deputy director and chief partnerships officer
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 4:31pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) has selected Kimberly Chevallier as the agency’s deputy director & chief partnerships officer, filling a position left open when the Governing Board chose Julie Regan to lead the agency after a national search.
Explosion and fire causes extensive damage at South Lake Tahoe home
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 9:50pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A brand new home in Meyers exploded on Thursday afternoon, sending flames and smoke into the sky. There were multiple 911 calls to emergency dispatch as neighbors saw the fire and heard the explosion.
Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) responded to the home on Piute Street, finding it fully engulfed. Several trucks and engines from LVFPD were at the scene, and South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue was also called in to assist.
How much snow on South Lake Tahoe roofs is too much? Two local buildings damaged with cave-ins
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 4:39pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One of the signs of near record amount of snow around Lake Tahoe is the height and weight of snow on the roofs of all buildings. This week there have been two buildings that suffered damage on the South Shore as the roofs caved in after the snow load became too much.
What is too much?
New York man dies at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/02/2023 - 11:57am
UPDATE FRIDAY, MAR. 3: The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office has provided new information about this tragic event. The New York man has been identified as 46-year-old Wesley Whalen, and the story has been updated.
Enjoy the short storm reprieve as a new Winter Storm Watch is issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 8:37pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Hold onto those hopes of sunny, warm beach weather for a bit longer (okay, a lot longer) around Lake Tahoe. As residents around the lake had a much-needed break on Wednesday and getting more of the same through Friday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch Saturday-Monday.
There will be widespread snow, strong winds, and travel headaches, in other words, more of the same.
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 5:22pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Today, U.S. Senator Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced her bipartisan, bicameral legislation to extend the authorization of the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act. This law has delivered millions of dollars in federal funding to Lake Tahoe since the original law passed in 2000, supporting environmental protection and habitat restoration programs across the basin.
Washington rape kit leads to arrest in 1979 Lake Tahoe murder
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 3:30pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - On September 28, 1979, Patricia Carnahan was beaten, strangled, and left for dead at Sugar Pine State Park at Lake Tahoe.
Carnahan died, and her body was recovered and investigators gathered evidence, including a sexual assault kit (SAK) which provided a DNA sample. At the time, no suspect(s) were identified or arrested. Her identity was unknown at the time, and she was buried in a nondescript grave marked "Unidentified Female" with Tahoma 9-79 as the location and date.
20th annual Drug Store Project coming this April
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/01/2023 - 9:37am
The 20th annual Drug Store Project returns to an in-person event in South Lake Tahoe on April 4, 2023. Sixth-grade students from area schools will be taking part in the day-long event at South Tahoe Middle School
Homeschool students are invited, and if not signed up, please contact tahoedsp@gmail.com.
Snow Day on Wednesday for students in South Lake Tahoe , Tahoe Truckee, Alpine County
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 6:41pm
UPDATE: Douglas County schools at the lake will not open on Wednesday. They will determine status of valley schools by 5:15 a.m.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With continued snow, road conditions, and campuses still buried even after long hours of clearing snow, Lake Tahoe Unified School District has canceled school for Wednesday, March 1.
The Blizzard Warning expires at 4 a.m. Wednesday, with snow expected through the morning.
Douglas County School District said they will determine the status of classes in the morning.
Carson City schools are on a two-hour delay.
South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting canceled due to blizzard
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 10:15am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to the current severe weather conditions, the City of South Lake Tahoe has canceled the Tuesday City Council meeting which was slated for 5:30 p.m.
The agenda items will be moved onto the agenda for its next meeting on March 14. The planned Mayor For The Day events that were to occur Tuesday are being moved to the March 28 evening council meeting.
City Manager Joe Irvin stated, “This decision was made in the interest of public safety. We discourage travel today and tonight given continued blizzard conditions.”
Blizzard conditions continue in the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/28/2023 - 9:47am
UPDATE 12:45PM: US50 is now closed at Echo Summit due to avalanche control, heavy snow and multiple spin-outs.
Travel is highly discouraged. If you don't need to be on the road, CHP says "don't." There is no estimated time of reopening.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Blizzard warnings continue for the Lake Tahoe region and the Sierra, with more heavy snow forecast for the rest of the day on Tuesday. The warning expires at 4 a.m. Wednesday with snow ending around 7 a.m.
Snow days once again at Lake Tahoe area schools
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 7:36pm
The forecast shows the snow will not be letting up until the end of the night on Tuesday, and heavy snow is expected to cover roads until then, making travel hazardous. Conditions have led school districts to cancel school on Tuesday, February 28.
Lake Tahoe Community College has called a snow day for Tuesday, as has Alpine County Schools, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, Douglas County School District, Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, and many in El Dorado County.
For Alpine County, all Alpine sites will be closed, including AELC, DVES, and BVES.
Lake Tahoe area road closures as blizzard bears down on the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 6:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to heavy snow, poor visibility, and multiple vehicle issues on Lake Tahoe area roads, the following roads have been closed:
SR89 over Luther Pass between Christmas Valley and Hope Valley. It is closed around Emerald Bay.
SR88 is closed to eastbound traffic at Dew Drop; closed from 3.5 miles east of Silver Fork to Kirkwood and the Carson Spur; from 2 miles east of Kirkwood to 5 miles west of Picketts Junction. Closed to westbound traffic at the junction of SR89 in Woodfords due to a disabled vehicle.
South Lake Tahoe CHP to offer free teen driver safety classes
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 2:43pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is offering free driver safety classes for teenage drivers this March and April.
This Start Smart program is aimed at helping newly licensed and future licensed teenage drivers become aware of the responsibilities that accompany the privilege of being a licensed California driver. The program was created in an effort to preemptively reduce the incidence of teen injuries and deaths resulting from motor vehicle collisions.
Big rigs once again blocking South Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/27/2023 - 9:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The minute each winter I80 closes to tractor-trailer semitrailer combinations, many seek other ways to make it over the Sierra. US50 at Echo Summit is a common goal, as is SR88 at Woodfords.
South Lake Tahoe forecast: Blizzard could drop 2-3 feet of snow at lake level, up to 6 feet at upper elevations
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 6:16pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Storm Warning in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin until Monday morning at 11 a.m., and then a Blizzard Warning takes over and is in place until 4 a.m. Wednesday.
NTSB says downed Care Flight plane broke apart prior to crashing near Stagecoach
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/26/2023 - 5:37pm
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held a press conference Sunday in Carson City regarding the downed Care Flight airplane that crashed in Stagecoach on Friday night.
During the conference, it was confirmed that the plane's wing had broken off mid-flight only about 14 minutes after it had taken off.
Go Fund Me fundraiser established for couple that died in Care Flight crash
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 8:04pm
The names of the Reno couple who died in Friday night's crash of a Care Flight plane near Stagecoach, Nevada have been released on a fundraising site.
Mark "Bear" Rand was on his way to Utah to receive life-saving medical treatment, and he was accompanied by his wife Terri.
"Mark and Terri were big-hearted, family-oriented, proud parents and grandparents. The Rand family is now coming together to figure out how to move forward," said the post on Go Fund Me.
Go Fund Me fundraisers set up for Care Flight pilot, nurse and paramedic
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 6:48pm
While notifications to the family members of the five people aboard Friday night's deadly crash of a Care Flight plane have been made, names have not been officially released. Friends of the Care Flight pilot, nurse, and paramedic identified them when they started Go Fund Me fundraisers to help their families during this difficult time.
Ready for some more? Blizzard Warning and Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 4:12pm
UPDATE: NWS Reno says the incoming storm has picked up in intensity, bringing with it the potential for blizzard conditions across the Sierra Nevada. Because of this, they have issued a Blizzard Warning for Lake Tahoe and the Eastern Sierra starting at 10 a.m. Monday, through 4 a.m. Wednesday. During this period, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet, except 4 to 6 feet above 7000 feet are expected. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph with over 100 mph along Sierra ridgetops.
Care Flight plane crashes near Stagecoach, killing all five on board
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/25/2023 - 10:15am
A fixed-wing Care Flight plane crashed Friday night outside of Stagecoach, Nev. All five on board were killed.
The Lyon County Sheriff's Office said they received multiple calls about a possible airplane crash at approximately 9:15 p.m. Deputies were joined by Lyon County and Douglas County search and rescue teams, and Central Lyon Fire in a search of the area. At 11:15 p.m., the aircraft was located and there were no survivors.
Caltrans closes westbound lanes of I-80 after multiple collisions
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 5:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans has closed the westbound lanes of I-80 from the Nevada state line to Truckee. Vehicles are being turned around at the state line. There is no estimated time for reopening.
The interstate was closed overnight, then earlier today it reopened to vehicles only and all tractor-semitrailer combinations were not allowed.
US50 over Echo Summit was closed for over two hours due to a truck fire earlier on Friday, and it has seen heavy traffic since it opened back up.
Truck fire stalls traffic on US50 at Echo Summit, I80 remains closed to trucks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/24/2023 - 12:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A Dodge pickup truck with a trailer heading west on US50 caught fire at 11 a.m. Friday morning, temporarily closing the highway which was already experiencing heavy traffic with the closure of I80.
The truck had a 50-gallon tank of gas onboard and the driver was concerned it would catch fire.
As of 12:30 p.m., the scene is being cleared and the truck and trailer were moved into Gunmount. (12:44 p.m. update - road has reopened)
The resulting backup on Pioneer Trail and US50 into South Lake Tahoe was lengthy
Douglas County urges residents to be prepared for next series of storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 8:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – With a new series of winter weather in the forecast, Douglas County urges residents to prepare in advance. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, there will be a “significant winter storm Friday into Saturday, followed by a brief break before another major winter storm midday Sunday through Tuesday night.”
Douglas County wants to urge all residents to prepare in advance for the upcoming storms. Our community should avoid unnecessary travel and have emergency plans in place in case of power outages and dangerous snow conditions.
Multiple vehicle issues along US50 between Meyers and Placerville, on I80 and other Sierra roads
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2023 - 6:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow has been constant over the Sierra, causing headaches along the mountain highways.
As of 6:45 p.m. Thursday, traffic is behind held between Pointview in Placerville to Meyers due to multiple spinouts. There is also avalanche control at Echo Summit and drivers can expect more of the same through the night.
I80 is closed at the state line to Colfax due to whiteout conditions.
SR89 around Emerald Bay is closed and there are high avalanche warnings for that area.
