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Free Spin Classes

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November 27, 2023 (All day)
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The Winter Season is coming, and with the holidays comes less, and less time for yourself. Don't worry, we've got you covered as we're taking all of the excuses out of not working out. How? We're offering free classes to jump-start your winter workout plan from November 27 until December 9. Now you don't have to worry about all that Turkey and stuffing when you can book as many classes throughout this period and burn, baby burn. Ready to get started? Just head to www.ensync-spin.com, create an account, view our classes, and start booking your bike.

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Douglas County Community Services Foundation's annual online silent auction now open

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – The annual auction for the Douglas County Community and Senior Center kicked off this week and concludes on Dec. 15, 2023. The foundation board has been busily procuring incredible items and packages for bid, thanks to amazing donors.

Tahoe Regional Professionals host "Dancing Through the Decades" party

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December 9, 2023 - 8:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Regional Professionals (TRP) have announced their "Dancing Through the Decades" event to be held at the American Legion Post 795 on December 9, 2023. It will be what's called an evening of “getting unprofessional,” an exciting time aimed to bring together professionals and the broader community for a night of nostalgia and entertainment.

Win a vacation to San Diego and support the Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Boys & Girls Club of Lake Tahoe (BGCLT) is hosting a raffle to win a vacation to San Diego, California. Enjoy the sun, surf, and Southern Cal vibes on this amazing seven-night vacation.

The vacation has an estimated value of $3,000 and includes:

- 7 Night Stay in a 1 Bedroom Condo at Coronado Beach Resort in Coronado - Sleeps 4 (Est. Value $2,500) https://www.coronadobeachresort.com/
- 2 Harbor Tour Passes one or two-hour narrated harbor tour, good for two people each (Est. Value $296) http://www.flagshipsd.com

South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of Nov. 6 - Nov.12, 2023. Location Checks are when officers search an area at a certain address. Transient/Homeless arrests/citations and calls are those normally categorized in other columns (Drunk in Public, Trespassing, etc.) but stats are collected separately.

Log for Nov. 6-12, 2023

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Mark Cohen ~ 1947 - 2023

Former South Lake Tahoe resident and businessman, Mark Cohen, passed away on August 20, 2023 in Bothell, Washington at the age of 77. Mark was born on July 9th, 1946 in Los Angeles, California to Harry and Mildren Cohen and he was an only child. He graduated from Westchester High School in 1964 and went on to study at Santa Monica City College earning his associate’s degree and later transferring to UCLA. He met Virginia Martin, and the couple was married in February 1968.

Annual Meyers Tree Lighting on December 1

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December 1, 2023 - 5:00pm

On Friday, December 1, the Meyers Community Foundation will hold the annual Tree Lighting at 5 p.m. in the Divided Sky parking lot.

There will be hot cocoa, popcorn, a photo opportunity with Santa, and music. Santa will be dropped off by CalStar (weather permitting), and the beautiful Meyers tree will be lit up with more lights than ever before!

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled evening complete with great Meyers Vibes. Lake Valley Fire will be in attendance with their lit-up truck!

Tree lighting at Heavenly Village brings out the crowds, fireworks, and Santa Claus

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The official lighting of the Christmas tree at Heavenly Village on Friday brought out the crowds to watch Santa Claus arrive as the tree was lit amidst fireworks, entertainment, and speeches from some elected officials.

Santa and Mrs. Claus arrived in grand style aboard the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue ladder truck. Their arrival captivated the audience, setting the tone for an evening full of holiday cheer and community spirit. The Clauses made their way to the stage, greeted by the excited cheers of the whole crowd, young and old.

9th annual Film Fest at Lake Tahoe runs from November 30 to December 10

The 2023 Tahoe Film Fest opens this Thursday, November 30 with films being shown on the North Shore through December 10. All ticket purchases for the Tahoe Film Fest support science education with the UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

Next free Tahoe Learning Haven forum: Who are you as a learner?

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Tahoe Learning Haven is holding its next free event, Who are YOU as a learner?, on Wednesday, December 13 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe.

This free forum is about each of us as individuals and how we fit into a collective group - at school, at work, with friends, and even in our families. You will learn about YOU...how you perceive things, process things, and learn.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in the Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

November 16 - November 22, 2023

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00:40 SUSP VEH STOP - Officer initiated activity at Piute St, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Disposition: ASSISTED.

Support a Lake Tahoe elementary school with Black Friday Kindle purchase

BookMode just gave all second graders at Sierra House a new Kindle as part of its reading program, and they are now trying to outfit all elementary school students in South Lake Tahoe.

Kindles are on SALE this Black Friday on Amazon for $99, a perfect way to help bring BookMode to another elementary school. You can purchase a Kindle directly for a student in Tahoe on their Amazon Wish List. Find the wish list here: https://a.co/62tBC8P

Sponsoring a whole school costs about $8,000, so monetary donations can go right to the Marcella Foundation at www.marcellafoundation.org/give.

Lake Tahoe Ed Foundation holds "Breakfast for Dinner" at Ernie's

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December 11, 2023 - 5:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lake Tahoe Educational Foundation (LTDF) is holding its 'Breakfast for Dinner' holiday celebration on Monday, December 11, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

LTEF is thankful to everyone at Ernie's Coffee Shop for once again hosting the fun evening.

Take a night off from cooking, bring family and friends, and join LTEF for holiday cheer to support education in South Lake Tahoe. The cost is $15 ($10 half order). You get Ernie's excellent French toast, bacon/sausage, and a beverage. Mimosas and hot chocolate toppings are also available for purchase.

Column: Do Your Knees Crackle and Pop?

It's common for the knees to get a little noisy on occasion, so hearing a "crack" during your hike or yoga class shouldn’t be worrisome. However, knees that pop, click, or crackle frequently may be headed toward arthritis.

What’s that Noise?
The popping sound you hear is caused by air bubbles in the synovial fluid – the liquid that surrounds and lubricates your joints – and by the snapping of tightly stretched ligaments as they slide off one bony surface onto another. This noise in the joints is called crepitus.

Kudos: Generosity and thankfulness highlight Bread & Broth’s Thanksgiving Dinner

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Heaping servings of turkey, mashed potatoes, and dressing all covered in gravy, served with homemade cranberry sauce, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, and a choice of apple, cherry, pecan, or pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream, was the traditional Thanksgiving meal served by Bread & Broth on Monday, November 20.

Cuppa Tahoe

Why no Black Friday sale at Cuppa Tahoe?

Instead of discounts, this is our promise:

Give throughout the year. While big box stores slash their prices, we regularly box up part of our inventory for donation to local nonprofits (@live_violencefree @bgclt @ltusd @tahoeyouthandfamilyservices @slt_library), and plotting how to make the world a better place.

Equal Prices Everyday. We want you to feel awesome about your purchase, knowing you didn’t miss out on a better deal yesterday. Our prices are steady, like that one barista who always nails your latte.

Thankful: Community comes together to take stand against hate

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The rain may have kept some people away, but spirits weren't dampened for those who took place in the Unity Walk along Lake Tahoe Boulevard.

About 80 people, young and old, made the walk from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District parking lot to Champion’s Plaza. At the plaza, Mayor Cristi Creegan and others spoke about what it meant that the community was taking a stand against hate.

Thankful: Bread and Broth thanks the Pay It Forward Project

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - St. Theresa Bread & Broth is honored to announce the awarding of a Pay It Forward Project (PIFP) grant of $7,000 to fund their Second Serving meal annually. PIFP strives to encourage community members to make a difference through volunteerism and supports organizations that are non-profits and are staffed by local volunteers.

Thankful: Visiting Rabbi stops by Temple Bat Yam to say "thank you"

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - An ambassador from the Union for Reform Judaism stopped by Temple Bat Yam in South Lake Tahoe recently, showing that one house of worship can't be religious all by itself, and to say "thank you."

Rabbi Jeffrey Glickman and his wife Mindy of South Windsor, Conn. have been traveling the country, meeting other Jewish communities along the way.

They stopped by to visit with Rabbi Evon Yakar and the youth of the temple, connecting them to the larger Jewish community, and giving them a special gift - a Ner Tamid medal.

Thankful: Tahoe Douglas Rotary thanks veterans

The Tahoe Douglas Rotary Club hosted veterans at a special dinner at the Tahoe Beach Club, thanking them for their service from World War II to the War on Terrorism.

Stories were shared of each of the veterans' service in all branches of the military.

The South Lake Tahoe and Stateline area men who were celebrated:

Tony Grasso, Air Force
Randy Butler, Army
Ian Butler, National Guard
Bruce Jorgensen, Army
Bob Felton, Navy
Brian Willians, Marines
Tom Millham, Navy
Leon Malmed, French Air Force, Holocaust survivor

Auditions scheduled for LTCC's winter play, Peter and the Starcatcher,

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December 1, 2023 (All day)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Peter and the Starcatcher will be the winter play at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and auditions are on Friday, December 1 with callbacks on Saturday, December 2.

To sign up for an audition slot, find out more about the characters and all the other needed information can be found at https://www.4thwalldown.com.

Rehearsals begin in January.

The Lowdown on High Adventure:

Tube Tahoe opens on Saturday

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November 25, 2023 - 9:00am

TubeTahoe has been making snow on their hills in Meyers, and will be opening on Saturday, November 25! The hours for opening day are 9 p.m. to 4 p.m.

TubeTahoe is a locally owned experience and provides winter fun for the whole family in South Lake Tahoe. At over 500 feet in length, their machine-groomed tubing lanes are some of the longest in the area. And, their snowmaking facilities allow us to provide resort-quality conditions all season long.

Live Violence Free to hold inaugural Winter Fest at Valhalla

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December 9, 2023 - 11:00am

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Live Violence Free is bringing all of the holiday magic and cheer to Valhalla Tahoe with their inaugural Winter Fest. Join in the fun and meet Santa and Holiday Princesses from Ever After Productions, indulge in some face painting, craft your own ornament, play festive games, sing some holiday karaoke, and hit the photo booth with family and friends. There is also a Holiday Gift Draw, with goodies from favorite local businesses.

Zephyr Cove Elementary School 2nd graders learn about legal system with mock trial

STATELINE, Nev. - The second-grade classes from Zephyr Cove Elementary School were able to get a first-hand experience of how the justice system works. Judge Michael Johnson of the Tahoe Township Justice Court greeted the enthusiastic students of teachers Marissa Besson and Brittney Boulet and provided an eye-opening and educational experience.

South Lake Tahoe Rite Aid closing December 10

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - When the Rite Aid corporation announced a restructuring in October, a list was published of store locations that would close. At that time there were 31 California stores on the closure list and South Lake Tahoe was not one of them.

A notice went up this week at the South Lake Tahoe store on Al Tahoe Boulevard that the local location would be closing on December 10. All prescriptions on file will be sent to the CVS store at Bijou unless the customer would like them sent elsewhere. In that case, contact Rite Aid.

California State Park Adventure Pass for all 4th graders opens up 54 parks for free exploring

SACRAMENTO, Calif.— Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, California State Parks, in partnership with First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom and the California Natural Resources Agency, is expanding its popular California State Park Adventure Pass from 19 select state parks to 54. The pilot program, currently in its third year, allows California fourth graders and fourth-grade teachers free admission to participating parks until Aug. 31, 2024. The public can find a park near them at parks.ca.gov/AdventurePass.

Meet the stars of the annual Humane Society Giving Tuesday adoption day

The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT) is hosting its popular Giving Tuesday pet adoption once again, and this year the stars of the show are puppies Spooner, Donner, Aloha, Watson, and their mom, Tahoe, all named after local lakes. The entire "lake" family is available for adoption starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 28.

Washoe Lake and Slide Mountain Wild Mustangs

A beautiful November morning overlooking Washoe Lake with majestic Slide Mountain in full view reflecting off of the smooth lake water. A herd of 60 Nevada Wild Mustangs is found grazing on the south end of the lake.

This photo was provided by Bob Buehler. Here is his vimeo link 2.5 minutes long of the scene: https://vimeo.com/886318375

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Belleview Boulevard Aerial video taken south of Washoe Lake
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Minden Mill Distilling continues history series with Those That Survived, the Reed family story

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November 26, 2023 - 1:00pm

Minden Mill Distilling continues its living history presentations on Sunday, November 26 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. This program is about Margret and James Reed, Those That Survived. Local authors and historians David & Gayle Woodruff assume the characters of James Reed and his wife Margret, who were the original organizers of the infamous Donner Party of 1846.

Lake Tahoe fire safety - Always use ash cans and ash disposal dumpsters to prevent fires

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - As a way to prevent home fires caused by irresponsibly discarded ashes from fireplace (both indoor and outdoor) and woodburning stoves, local fire departments are offering ash cans, free of charge, as well as locations for free ash disposal.

Too often a garbage bag filled with warm ashes is placed on a wooden deck or near a home after being removed from a stove or fireplace, causing a fire. If the bag survived a night or two on the deck, warm ashes picked up by the refuse company on trash day can cause fires inside the trucks.

Thanksgiving toast and letter from a visitor to Lake Tahoe in 1876

ROWLAND'S, LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - November 30, 1876 - Yes, this says the following story is from Rowland's Lake Tahoe, and yes, it says November 30, 1876 - 147 years ago. The following is a letter received by the Bradford Opinion and published on February 3, 1877. The weekly newspaper was published from 1874-1881 in Bradford, Vermont.

Momentum Mentor program starting in South Lake Tahoe - mentors needed

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November 29, 2023 - 6:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As the locally-created and produced documentary "Momentum" premiers nationally on PBS, a youth mentorship program is being launched in South Lake Tahoe.

Drink Tahoe Tap map shows water bottle refill stations around Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In just five months there will be a single-use plastic water bottle ban in South Lake Tahoe, and to prepare for the change, Take Care Tahoe has released a new Drink Tahoe Tap Map that lists locations where people can freely fill up their reusable water bottles.

This new resource is meant to help people make the transition to reusable water bottles instead of using the plastic water bottles that clutter landfills, and show up repeatedly scattered around Lake Tahoe trails and beaches.

City Council to consider changes to South Lake Tahoe cannabis ordinance

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - In 2022, the South Lake Tahoe City Council considered a change to the local cannabis ordinance that would allow on-site consumption at the four permitted retail businesses in town. At the time, they expressed concerns about allowing onsite consumption as there were no robust alternative transportation options available for customers who may become impaired, and there were no measurable limits for testing cannabis impairment while driving, unlike alcohol.

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls in Lake Tahoe area

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following calls 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.

November 9 - November 15, 2023

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07:05 DECEASED PERSON - Occurred at Lake Tahoe Vacation Resort on Ski Run Blvd. in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: REPORT TAKEN.

Tahoe Fund launches $25,000 matching campaign to support Achieve Tahoe adaptive programs

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - Ahead of the holiday giving season, the Tahoe Fund is launching a $25,000 matching campaign to support Achieve Tahoe’s summer recreation programs for people with disabilities and their families. Thanks to a generous match provided by Putnam Lexus, courtesy of Marty and Anne Putnam, the Tahoe Fund is doubling all donations to this program given before December 31, 2023, to reach their $50,000 goal.

Holiday Market Saturdays at South Lake Brewing Company

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Repeats every week until Sat Dec 23 2023 .
November 25, 2023 - 12:00pm
December 2, 2023 - 12:00pm
December 9, 2023 - 12:00pm
December 16, 2023 - 12:00pm
December 23, 2023 - 12:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Enjoy your holiday shopping this season at the South Lake Brewing Company's indoor Holiday Market on five Saturdays - 11/25, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16, and 12/23. The market will be open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on each of those dates.

Different vendors will be present for each of the dates.

The event is free to attend and will be held at South Lake Brewing Company, 1920 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Visit southlakebeer.com for more information.

Letter: South Lake Tahoe becoming a charter city is not the route to take

The City Council agenda scheduled for Tuesday, November 21 at 5:30 p.m. will have a discussion and possible action deciding whether to move forward with a study of becoming a charter city.

Heavenly opens on Tuesday, Northstar on Thanksgiving

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The day Vail Resorts announced a delay in opening their two Lake Tahoe resorts due to warm temperatures, a weather system came through and dropped much-needed snow on the slopes and dropping temperatures making it more conducive to snowmaking.

Heavenly Mountain Resort will now open on Tuesday, November 21, with Northstar California to follow on Thursday, November 23. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is still scheduled for a December 1 opening date, conditions permitting.

City Council to vote on spending $107K to poll public on TOT increase

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be taking steps at its meeting Tuesday to add a November 2024 ballot measure to become a charter city and raise the tourist accommodation tax (TOT) by another two percent.

On the agenda this week is an item to hire a polling firm for $107,500 to poll the public on a TOT increase of two percent and moving to a charter city status with a focus on adding a real estate transfer tax. If approved, the firm of Lew Edwards Group would be hired to provide consulting and outreach services for a possible ballot measure.

Kudos: Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe celebrates their Golden Gala

Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe (SISLT) hosted the 50th Annual Wine, Beer, and Food Tasting Golden Gala Fundraiser on November 3, 2023, at the new and wonderful Tahoe Blue Event Center. After a three-year hiatus, the event was an overwhelming success, raising funds for our community. Funds raised during this event are allocated to scholarships to students from local high schools and Lake Tahoe Community College and grants to local nonprofit organizations that enrich the lives of women and children in our community.

Slight chance for a hiccup in an otherwise mild Thanksgiving week at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Quiescent weather through Wednesday at Lake Tahoe promotes favorable pre-Thanksgiving travel before another system brings low-end chances for showers Thursday morning and cooler temperatures.

Column: Barton’s Diamond Jubilee — Sixty years of community health care

Rooted in the community, Barton Memorial Hospital opened its doors sixty years ago, on November 23, 1963 — and from that first day, Barton’s commitment to Lake Tahoe has never wavered.

Kudos: Vail EpicPromise Grant funds Kirkwood Mountain Adopt A Day Sponsorship

In each community where Vail has ski resort facilities, the community's non-profit organizations can apply annually for Vail’s EpicPromise grant funds to support their organization’s mission. Bread & Broth has been a fortunate recipient of grant monies since the inception of the EpicPromise Grant program.

Used book blowout at the South Lake Tahoe Library - $5 a bag!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Friends of the Library Used Book Sale continues in the library lobby until Thursday, November 30. Great bargains are yours for just five dollars a bag on tables, under tables, in the bookcase, and on carts. Can’t fill a bag? Make a small donation for the books you want.

Cash only and place the money in the black box next to the bookcase.

Under the tables you'll find some free books for children (while supplies last) and free Reader’s Digest Condensed Books.

Sheriff's office responds to bomb threats at two El Dorado County schools

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office (EDSO) responded to two bomb threats made at schools on Friday.

At 7:56 a.m., EDSO received reports of a bomb threat to Providence Christian School located in Shingle Springs. The school received the bomb threat via email. EDSO deputies and school resource officers evacuated all school staff and students at the school. Out of an abundance of caution, the officers and deputies conducted a systematic search of the campus for dangerous devices, but nothing suspicious or out of the ordinary was located.

LTCC soccer teams win 2023 Golden Valley Conference titles; men's team wins first round playoffs

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a big day for Lake Tahoe Community College's (LTCC) soccer teams on Saturday when they both played in the California Community College Athletic Association's 3C2A Northern California Regionals.

This year is the first time since 2009 that a college has had both the men's and women's teams win the 2023 Golden Valley Conference, sending them to the postseason.

Piper Arnold of South Lake Tahoe nominated for 2024 Youth Olympic Winter Games team

South Lake Tahoe's Piper Arnold has been nominated to be a member of the Youth Olympic Winter Games cross country, freestyle, snowboard and freeski teams, slated to compete from Jan. 19 - Feb. 1, 2024, in Gangwon Province, South Korea. Nominations include athletes aged 15 to 18, who qualified based on selection criteria.

Barton Athlete: Molly Armanino headed to 2024 Freeride World Tour

South Lake Tahoe’s Molly Armanino, Professional Freeride Skier and Barton Athlete has been selected to compete in the 2024 Freeride World Tour.

The Freeride World Tour is a world-class, international snowsports competition - where more than 40 skiers and snowboarders will perform tricks on natural, ungroomed terrain for the ‘World Champion’ title.

Winter Weather Advisory in place for upper elevations around Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for elevations above 6,500 ft from 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday.

Snow is expected above 6500 feet with total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches, up to 8 inches above 7000 feet, and up to 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph, with ridge top gusts up to 95 mph.

The advisory is in place from 4 p.m. Saturday to 4 a.m. Sunday.

Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause tree damage and blowing snow.

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