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El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 12:16amSOUTH 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.
December 29, 2022 - January 4, 2023
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10:30 ORDINANCE VIOLATION REPORT - Occurred on Mule Deer Cir, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Public invited to 26th annual Operation Sierra Storm presentations
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 10:56pmEvent Date:
January 24, 2023 - 8:00am
The Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority (LTVA) is inviting the public to free presentations on Americans' Indifference to Climate Change, and Tahoe Lake-wide Sustainability Plans during the 26th annual Operation Sierra Storm (OSS) on January 24.
LTVA will host national experts on major environmental issues at OSS, the annual television meteorologists’ conference at Lake Tahoe.
“AMERICANS’ INDIFFERENCE TO CLIMATE CHANGE – EMOTION, FACTS, AND DATA TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE”
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. (including Q & A)
Douglas County urges residents and businesses to prepare for next series of storms
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 10:12pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. During a short break in the winter storms this weekend, Douglas County urges residents and businesses to take stock of their precipitation defense plans and evaluate additional steps that may need to be taken.
According to the US National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for northeast California, the Sierra Nevada, and the Eastern Sierra for heavy snow. The warning is in effect o 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 11.
Column: Reframe your resolution
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2023 - 5:40pmSetting goals is crucial to leading a life you love, having a sense of fulfillment, and being happy. The new year marks a great time to chart a course for personal, professional, and health-related goals. By exercising mental performance, you can be successful. Grab a piece of paper and get ready to break down those New Year Resolutions into actionable goals that keep you accountable and mentally focused.
Road Beat ~ 2022 Volvo XC90 RechargeT8 review: efficient luxury
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:17pmThe 2022 Volvo XC90 T8 - it costs a heck of a lot, but this is a seriously impressive luxury SUV.
What is it?
City of South Lake Tahoe urges residents to prepare for potential flooding impacts from rain on snow event
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 4:59pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The National Weather Service has forecast more snow and rain over the next week, including a strong atmospheric river beginning on Monday, January 9. With this, comes the potential of heavy rainfall across the region and the threat of flooding. The flooding threat is heightened due to existing snow and ice on the ground and streams and river basins that are already elevated after numerous storms. If the Monday storm turns warm and brings the forecasted 2-2.5” or more of rain that also melts snow, we could experience similar flooding to 2017 and prior years.
Column: Are you aware of Urgent Care?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 4:00pmIllness and injury often pop up without warning. A slip on ice leads to a swollen ankle, kids wake up with a sudden fever, or we may experience a blockage in the ear that’s affecting hearing. While every scenario is different, knowing where to go in a health emergency can cut down on fear and anxiety in the moment.
Waves of new weather systems headed for South Lake Tahoe, official warnings in place
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 3:14pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As if the feet of snow the Sierra Nevada have already received over the last few weeks weren't enough, more storms are heading to Lake Tahoe. Friday was a day of calm and a chance to prepare before the next series of colder winter storms arrives starting Saturday. This first Pacific system arrives Saturday, with a stronger one Sunday morning. A strong atmospheric river event is expected to impact the region Monday through Wednesday next week, bringing heavy Sierra snow, gusty winds, and possible low-elevation flooding concerns.
South Lake Tahoe power outage affected over 4600 Liberty customers
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 2:40pm6:00PM FRIDAY UPDATE: All affected customers have had their power restored.
3:30PM FRIDAY UPDATE: Many customers have had their power restored. There are still 981 customers without power near the Y area of South Lake Tahoe. There is no estimation of when electricity will be restored.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another power outage in South Lake Tahoe. This time, 4,637 customers are without power.
Liberty Utilities crews are responding and at this time, no cause has been released. They estimate to have power restored by 5:05 p.m.
Friends of the Library host author Kae Reed at South Lake Tahoe Library
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:58amEvent Date:
January 24, 2023 - 5:30pm
Everyone seems to have an opinion about vacation rentals. But what’s it actually like to live in the same house with these travelers?
Kathryn (aka Kae) Reed has those answers.
In her latest book, Sleeping with Strangers: An Airbnb Host’s Life in Lake Tahoe and Mexico, she holds nothing back when it comes to expressing what it is like to have paying guests sleeping a few feet from her room in her South Lake Tahoe house and others living downstairs in Todos Santos, Baja California Sur, where she is essentially the Airbnb manager at her sister’s second home.
CANCELED - TJ Carter featured in Tahoe Arts Project country music performance
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 9:44amEvent Date:
January 13, 2023 - 6:00pm
UPDATE: Due to weather and canceled flights, Tahoe Arts Project is postponing the TJ Carter concert set for this week in South Lake Tahoe. Plans are to reschedule for March. Details to follow.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Arts Project presents TJ Carter on Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the Thunderbird Theater at Tahoe Valley Elementary School. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children. There are no presale tickets and admission will be taken at the door.
Barton Foundation grants $881,000 in 2022
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2023 - 8:53amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Barton Foundation continued its mission of advancing local health care through philanthropy in 2022, granting a total of $811,000. The grants are made possible through generous donations and all go to directly support the health of the Lake Tahoe community.
Power restored for 2800 Liberty Utilities customers in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 5:21pm6:30PM UPDATE: Power has been restored to most of the affected Liberty Utilities in South Lake Tahoe. The Hope Valley customers are still out.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is another power outage in South Lake Tahoe, this time in Bijou Pines along with a segment near Ski Run Blvd. There is also an outage for 27 customers in Hope Valley and another near Markleeville with 71 customers in the dark.
According to Liberty Utilities, a total of 2,831 customers are without power.
Keeping roads clear of snow in South Lake Tahoe and El Dorado County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 1:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Snow removal on the South Shore is a massive undertaking after a normal storm, but add into the mix the holiday traffic, and heavy, wet snow, and you get a whole different experience.
Caltrans, El Dorado County Department of Transportation, and the City of South Lake Tahoe are responsible for taking care of the snow on the California side of the South Shore, hundreds of lane miles from Echo Summit to Tahoma, Meyers, and South Lake Tahoe.
Know what to do, and not do, during floods and power outages in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 11:09amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The new year continues to bring heavy snow and rain. This is great for water supply but very challenging for utility agencies. During power outages, South Tahoe Public Utility District (STPUD) asks customers to conserve water, as all the water and sewer pumps are running on emergency generators. If your neighborhood is flooding, the wastewater collection system and treatment plant are likely being inundated. Do not open manholes. Run sump pumps into the storm drain and not into the sewer system.
Winter Trek for 5th graders begins Jan 23 at Heavenly Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 10:49amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) has announced the 2023 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program at Heavenly Mountain Resort. Winter Trek is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 23, and will continue through the end of March, weather permitting. Field trips are approximately three hours long and will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays, excluding holidays. Reservations are required and will open Monday, Jan. 9.
New community relations manager hired for Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 9:15amDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Eric Cachinero has been hired as the new Douglas County community relations manager. He began his new role on December 28, 2022, at the Douglas County Manager’s Office in Minden. In this position, he is responsible for managing public outreach and community relations for Douglas County and the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
Dave Stoddart ~ 1947 - 2022
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 8:55amDave Stoddart was born on January 30, 1947, and passed away on December 12, 2022.
Dave and Linda met when he answered an ad in the Sacramento Bee she placed, wanting to sell her 1966 VW bug. Dave wanted to build a dune buggy. They agreed, over the course of their happy 38 years together, that "It was love at first sight."
Opinion: The Republicans' Challenge
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 8:42amTwo irresistible forces are converging over the election of a Speaker of the House. One is simple math; the other is the full weight of history.
Republicans are only in the majority if they vote as a majority. In a House divided between 222 Republicans and 212 Democrats, any five Republican dissidents can forfeit that majority at any time and on any issue.
Douglas County schools at Lake Tahoe closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 8:26amDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County School District has announced Zephyr Cove Elementary and George Whittell High School will be closed on Thursday due to roads and weather. Valley schools are open with "hub" bus stops only (see here for info).
Students at Lake Tahoe Unified, Washoe County, and Tahoe Truckee school districts are on holiday break this week.
El Dorado County offices, including the library, are closed in South Lake Tahoe due to weather
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2023 - 7:56amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County offices in South Lake Tahoe will be closed on Thursday, January 5, due to road and weather conditions.
This includes the South Lake Tahoe Library.
Library staff reminds the public they can access its digital media collection which includes ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines. They are teamed with the Northnet Library System, and Marinet and Peninsula Library Systems to make the collection even bigger.
This can be found at https://eldoradolibrary.org/.
El Dorado County creates website dedicated to storm information
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 6:15pmEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - With a rapidly changing storm situation in the Sierra and El Dorado County, a new website has been created to contain all of the emergency alerts, road closures, warnings, and more.
The public can find the following tabs on the new website in order to have the most recent information:
Animal Services
County Road Closures
Emergency Alert Messages
Emergency Proclamation
Evacuation Orders and Warnings
General Tips
Local Assistance Centers
Non-Emergency Dispatch Phone Numbers
Prepare for Flooding and Debris Flow
Report and Track Power Outages
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has new battalion chief and fire marshal
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 5:42pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – There is new leadership within South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) with promotions for Captain Justin Keys and Captain Kim George.
Fire Chief Jim Drennan selected Keys as battalion chief, effective December 10, and George as fire marshal, effective January 9.
As battalion chief, a position vacated when Drennan was appointed fire chief, Keys will be responsible for the Training Division. He is one of three battalion chiefs with SLTFR (the other two are Karl Koeppen and Jay Manning).
What is a "bomb cyclone" and what does it mean for Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 2:51pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A term that has been getting a lot of coverage with the incoming storm is "bomb cyclone," but was is it? A "bomb cyclone" is an area of a low-pressure system that intensifies by 24 millibars within 24 hours (millibars are a unit used to measure atmospheric pressure).
This is not a new meteorological term and has been around for quite some time, but it hadn't been used much. It is more common in the northeast where they see rapidly changing pressure systems more often, but it happens in the west as well.
Flatstick Pub teams with Sierra Child and Family Services for Sunday FundDay
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 9:45amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe’s first indoor mini golf course, Flatstick Pub, also known as Tipsy Putt, will be teaming up with Sierra Child & Family Services to give back to the South Lake Tahoe community.
Each Sunday in January, Flatstick Pub will donate $1 for every beer and $1 for every round of mini golf purchased to the local nonprofit.
Most Douglas County warming centers close
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 9:13amUPDATE 1/5/23: Douglas County said the warming center at Harveys Lake Tahoe has closed but the county said it will reopen if conditions change.
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Douglas County has closed the warming centers at Douglas County Community & Senior Center and the East Fork Fire Protection District Station 4. The county will reopen the centers if they are needed.
The warming center at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe remains open. The address for the warming center is 18 Hwy 50, Stateline, Nev.
Liberty encourages Lake Tahoe customers to prepare for the approaching extreme weather
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2023 - 8:50amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Liberty Utilities is staging crews and preparing for potential impacts from the incoming storm. They encourage customers to prepare as well. Winter weather and extreme winds are anticipated across the region this week. The expected combination of snow, freezing temperatures, and dangerous winds may produce hazardous conditions and the potential for outages. Liberty's crews are prepared to respond to outage emergencies. Liberty encourages customers to prepare as well.
Prepare in advance
First baby of the year arrives early as parents in South Lake Tahoe visiting family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 7:32pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The first baby of the year born in South Lake Tahoe didn't wait long to enter the world just 93 minutes into 2023. Santiago Alejandro Rios was born on January 1 at 1:33 a.m., weighing 4 pounds, 3.7 ounces, and measuring 17 inches long. He was born to Amelia Rios Loya and Francisco Lopez of San Jose, Calif. with Dr. Elisabeth Nigrini overseeing the delivery at Barton Memorial Hospital’s Family Birthing Center.
Washoe County Sheriff holds press conference about Jeremy Renner's "tragic accident"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 4:25pmRENO, Nev. - Washoe County Sheriff Darin Balaam held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to clarify details regarding actor Jeremy Renner's New year's Day accident and his department's response.
Renner, who is a resident of Washoe County, lives about two miles from the summit of Mt. Rose.
Those That Survived, story of the Donner Party, at next Wylder Hope Valley history program
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 2:34pmEvent Date:
January 8, 2023 - 1:00pm
The Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra speaker series with a living history presentation of "Those That Survived" on Sunday, January 8 at 1 p.m.
David & Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of Donner Party organizer and survivors, James and Margret Reed as they recount the gripping tale, of the courageous and heroic efforts of themselves and others, who saved the lives of 45 of the 81 destitute soles, who were trapped by severe, early season snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada during the winter of 1846-47.
First snow survey of the year near Lake Tahoe: 55.5 inches of snow, 177% of average
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 2:08pmThe first snow survey of the season at Phillips Station was conducted Tuesday by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This manual survey recorded 55.5 inches of snow depth and a snow water equivalent of 17.5 inches, which is 177 percent of the average for this location which is at the entrance to Sierra-at-Tahoe.
The snow water equivalent measures the amount of water contained in the snowpack and is a key component of DWR’s water supply forecast. Statewide the snowpack is 174 percent of average for this date.
Thomas Warren Schwindeman ~ 1986 - 2022
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:30amIn loving memory of Thomas Warren Schwindeman.
Thomas was born in South Lake Tahoe, California, on February 6, 1986. Thomas passed away on December 25, 2022.
Thomas is survived by his mother, Julie Schwindeman, Jasmine (sister) and Jahn Jacobson, Niece Cora Jacobson, Aunt Sue Vradenberg, Uncle Douglas and Karen Broemmer, Aunt Paula and Cousin Nadine Schwindeman and Cousins Hector and Kasadid Broemmer.
Laine sworn in as El Dorado County supervisor, Thomas become board chair
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2023 - 10:10amEL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Brooke Laine was sworn to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, January 4, 2023. She takes her role after winning the November election and replacing the termed-out supervisor from District 5, Sue Novasel.
It took just 20 minutes into her term when she had to be the voice of reason as the board decided on its 2023 leadership roles.
New laws for 2023 in South Lake Tahoe and California
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 8:44pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The California Legislature was busy in 2022, passing nearly 1,200 bills with nearly 1,000 of those becoming law after they were signed by Governor Newsom.
It is hard to know what is new for 2023, but good to know that many were minor fixes to previous laws, while others pertain to certain industries or phased in over time.
NDOT announces winning names in snowplow contest
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 3:52pmCARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada Thaw Enforcement is one of the creative winning names selected in the Nevada Department of Transportation’s first-ever Name-A-Snowplow contest.
The winning snowplow names, representing the three regions of Nevada, are:
Cirque du Snowleil – Southern Nevada / Mt. Charleston
Sierra Scoop – Northwestern Nevada / State Route 431, Mt. Rose Highway
Nevada Thaw Enforcement – Northeastern Nevada / Interstate 80, Near Elko
SnowBeGone Kenobi – Honorable Mention
The winning names will be placed on the named snowplows using a specially-made decal.
Kudos: Heavenly hosts Bread & Broth Monday Meal
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 2:47pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On Monday, December 12, Bread & Broth’s volunteer cooks used their very creative and talented culinary skills to prepare a tasty roast lamb dinner to serve to the guests who braved the snowy elements to attend the meal served at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall. In addition to acknowledging the Chart House for donating the lamb, the meal was made possible by the $300 funding provided by Vail’s EpicPromise Grant program for Heavenly Mountain Resort’s Adopt A Day of Nourishment sponsorship.
New Winter Storm Watch issued for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 2:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Pacific storm door has opened and an active weather period will be bringing more storms to the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for the Lake Tahoe Basin in effect from Wednesday, January 4 at 10 a.m. to Thursday, January 5 at 10 p.m.
Heavy, wet snow is possible with total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches, except 1 to 2 feet with isolated amounts of 3 feet above 7000 feet possible. Winds could gust as high as 100+ mph along the ridges.
Over 22K NV Energy customers remain without power, warming shelters set up
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 11:26amCrews from NV Energy continue to work around the clock to restore power to more than 22,000 customers who remain without electric service after a severe winter storm caused more than 1,000 outages on December 31, 2022, in the Reno, Tahoe, Carson City, and Minden/Gardnerville areas. The company is bringing in additional NV Energy crews from southern and eastern Nevada as well as contracted crews to assist in restoration efforts and repair the storm-damaged equipment.
At the height of the outage, over 35,000 customers were without power.
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly brandishing weapon in suspected road rage incident
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2023 - 8:58amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) and El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) received a call on Sunday, January 1 about a road rage incident near the Y in South Lake Tahoe.
The caller said another driver had brandished a handgun at them during the incident. They said they saw the suspect crash his vehicle into a snowbank in the eastbound lanes of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Actor Jeremy Renner injured and airlifted from Mt. Rose area near Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 11:30pmWASHOE COUNTY, Nev. - The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a reported traumatic injury in the area of the Mt. Rose Highway at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2023.
According to a press release, actor Jeremy Renner, who is a resident of the area, was injured and transported via care flight to a Reno area hospital.
Details of the incident have not been disclosed by WCSO and their Major Accident Investigation Team is currently looking into the circumstances of the incident.
Lake Tahoe forecast: Fast moving storm late Monday, bigger storm midweek
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 5:00pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just as everyone is clearing out after the New Year's Eve storm, two more incoming storms are expected to impact the Lake Tahoe Basin again this week, with additional storms into the second week of 2023.
For this week, a weak storm will bring light snow accumulations to all
elevations from late Monday afternoon through daybreak Tuesday. A stronger storm will then bring gusty winds late Wednesday with another round of heavy wet Sierra snow and a mixture of rain and snow to lower elevations Wednesday night and Thursday.
Douglas County opens warming shelter due to power outages and low temperatures
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 12:20pmDOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - An emergency warming shelter has been activated for Douglas County residents in Gardnerville, Nev. Starting January 1, 2023, it will be at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane. The shelter will be on the senior side and will remain open until further notice.
Another round of storms is predicted to hit the region later in the week.
Several residents remain without power and freezing temperatures are expected. To contact the community center, please call (775) 782-5500.
Sessions Tahoe starts the new year under new ownership
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 12:13pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is an announcement from Phil Blowney, who has owned Sessions Salon in South Lake Tahoe with La Donna Faedi since 1987:
To all our many friends and clients we have met since 1986 at Sessions Salon, La Donna and I are pleased to announce we are turning over the ownership to Kelly Escobedo.
To the dozens of stylists that we have helped to build their careers, we thank you all for your efforts and professionalism that have helped make Sessions the longest-running successful salon at the Lake.
I-80 and US-50 open; Thousands of NV Energy and Liberty Utilities customers without power
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 11:48amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Almost 3,000 Liberty Utilities customers on the South Shore, and thousands of NV Energy Customers from Douglas County to Reno are still without power to start 2023.
Crews are working around the clock to restore power.
Weather continues to wreak havoc on roads in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2023 - 1:28amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The atmospheric river that slammed into California continues to cause issues for travelers as it starts to depart the state.
US-50 from Ice House Road to Meyers was closed for much of the day on Saturday, only to shut down again after briefly reopening due to poor conditions (as of 1 a.m. Sunday it is open with chain controls). Caltrans crews spent the evening pulling out cars that were ill-equipped for the heavy snow.
Saturday night updates from Caltans and NDOT
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 7:47pmCaltrans representatives said Saturday has been one of the most challenging they’ve ever experienced due to the massive atmospheric river that hit California.
Here are some 7:30 p.m. Saturday updates:
Interstate 80 remains closed between Colfax and the state line due to whiteout conditions and dozens of stalled vehicles to rescue over Donner Summit. It most likely will remain closed for several more hours as the snow continues to fall at a steady rate.
Highway 50 reopened at about 5:30 p.m. but they will be holding traffic periodically overnight for avalanche control.
More Sierra highway closures due to poor conditions
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 5:06pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to deteriorating driving conditions, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has closed sections of the Mt. Rose Highway, Kingsbury Grade, and other mountain highways.
U.S. 50 from Meyers to Ice House Road remains closed due to high water levels of the American River flooding onto the highway.
Caltrans has closed parts of I-80 due to adverse conditions.
Stay off the roads tonight if at all possible. If a road shows open when you leave it may close before arriving so be tuned into up-to-the-minute reports.
Power outages due to storm in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 2:40pm4:30 PM UPDATE: The power outage at Lake Tahoe has grown to almost 20,000 Liberty Utilities customers. At 4:12 p.m., a large outage occurred affecting much of the South Shore. There is no estimated time of restoral of power.
NV Energy is also reporting multiple outages, over 26,000 customers are affected in Northern Nevada.
Most of the California Liberty outage is due to the power it receives from Nevada's NV Energy. Still no cause being released.
NDOT advises against driving in current winter storm
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 2:26pmWith an atmospheric river winter storm hitting northern Nevada, the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) is urging motorists to avoid driving during inclement weather. There have already been road closures and flooding roadways.
The snow and slush that have fallen on roadways throughout the day are leading to reduced traction. As temperatures continue to drop, ice has the potential to form under a light layer of snow on the roadway. Adding to the dangerous driving conditions is the potential increase of impaired drivers following New Year’s Eve celebrations.
All hands on deck in South Lake Tahoe; Sand bags still available in city and county
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2022 - 1:22pmSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The atmospheric river is living up to its name as heavy rain fell overnight throughout the region, leaving in its wake rivers in flood stage, roads impassable, and major issues for the homeless of South Lake Tahoe.