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Chance for some snow in the week ahead for South Lake Tahoe, but dry and sunny period coming
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 8:09pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - Most Lake Tahoe residents are getting a little weary of endless snow storms, but this is a good news bad news forecast!
First the bad news - there will be periods of moderate to heavy snowfall snow accumulation likely down to western Nevada valley floors as the next storm moves through the region. The storm is starting to track a bit southward so Tahoe-Carson City south to Mono County should get most of the snow.
Cars crash into two different snow removal vehicles in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 11:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two vehicles ran into two pieces of snow removal equipment within yards of each other in South Lake Tahoe Sunday morning.
El Dorado County had snow removal operations on North Upper Truckee Road near US-50 just after 10 a.m. on Sunday, January 15.
A Tesla and a Toyota 4Runner were involved according to the California Highway Patrol report. An ambulance was on the scene but nobody has been transported at this time.
Winter Storm Warning through Tuesday at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2023 - 11:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It appears there are a couple of more storms on their way to the Sierra, but then there is a light at the end of the tunnel, finally!
The main remaining storm in this series is Monday, with a weaker one Wednesday. Signals at this time show a much less active weather pattern for the rest of January.
There is a chance of 2-4 more inches of snow tonight, then 3-5 inches on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
The two-day forecast from NWS Reno:
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 11:00pm
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.
January 5 - January 11, 2023
1/5
08:39 VANDALISM - Occurred on Third Ave, in Tahoma. Disposition: ASSISTED.
Rain and snow helping to put dent in drought, snowpack at record levels for the date
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 4:47pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The national drought map has looked ominous for some with its dark red colors depicting extreme drought spread throughout California. For more than two years much of the state has been in at least a severe stage of drought, if not extreme.
Just one month ago, 85 percent of the state was in severe drought. Now that number is 46 percent - while there is still some stage of drought, the outlook is much better. There have been ten atmospheric rivers hit the state since the December measurement.
Travel through the Sierra Nevada not recommended due to heavy snow
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 12:45pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It is slow going through the Sierra Saturday as the latest atmospheric river hits California, bringing heavy snow to the mountains.
Coming with the snow is a mess on area highways.
I-80 at this hour is closed due to low visibility and spinouts, and US-50 has been held at times for the same reason and avalanche control though it is currently open.
SR-88 is closed from Red Lake to the Carson Spur.
SR-89 continues to be closed around Emerald Bay.
South Lake Tahoe cooks spread love and kindness with lasagna
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2023 - 12:18am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The mission of Lasagne Love is simple - feed families, spread kindness, and strengthen communities. The organization connects those who need a meal to those willing to volunteer and cook one.
LTUSD: Focus on Sierra House Elementary
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 7:43pm
Each month for the remainder of the school year, Lake Tahoe Unified School District will feature one of its eight innovative and engaging school sites with a short article intended to educate the community and future families about our local schools, educational programs, and options for students. This month we’d like to highlight Sierra House Elementary School!
South Lake Tahoe post office to remain open all weekend for mail pick-up
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 4:34pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The United States Postal Service (USPS) is having special pick-up dates for mail in South Lake Tahoe this weekend after weeks of delayed mail service.
Severe winter storms in the Tahoe Basin have impacted access to some postal delivery routes in the Tahoe Basin including South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village, causing customers to wait at the post office for over an hour to collect undelivered mail.
LTCC marks passing of longtime Board of Trustee Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 4:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Longtime local dentist and a member of the first Lake Tahoe Community College Board of Trustees Dr. Frederick “Fritz” Wenck passed away on January 5, 2023, after a period of declining health in recent months.
Lake Tahoe Community College staff, faculty, board members, and administrators join the Wenck family in mourning the passing of Dr. Wenck who served LTCC for 42 years.
Douglas County launches storm damage assessment tool
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 11:59am
Douglas County has launched a damage assessment tool, where the public can report damage to structures and infrastructure in Douglas County. Click here to access the tool, where residents can report property damage, upload photos, geotag the location in question, and give a detailed account of the issue. The tool helps the County assess the damage, catalog trends, and allocate resources.
National forests use MLK weekend to highlight safe winter recreation and volunteerism
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2023 - 10:02am
This year, the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday falls on a weekend with heavy rain and snow in the forecast throughout California. With record-breaking snow and rain throughout the state prior to this weekend, anyone visiting California’s national forests should plan for winter road conditions.
Here is a helpful guide from the Pacific Southwest Region of the USDA Forest Service:
Kudos: Stillwell family and friends volunteer at Bread & Broth Monday meal
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Bread & Broth’s (B&B) Adopt A Day of Nourishment program invites individuals, families, service clubs/organizations, and businesses to sponsor a B&B Monday Meal which serves our dinner guests a hot, full-course, nutritious dinner at St. Theresa’s Grace Hall.
To sponsor an Adopt A Day, a $300 tax-deductible donation is made and the sponsor is encouraged to send up to five sponsor volunteers to assist the B&B volunteers with the dinner’s setup, serving, and cleanup at their designated Monday Meal.
St. Joseph Land Trust hosts free Financial Literacy Seminar
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 9:07pm
Event Date:
February 8, 2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Avoid money problems by learning the basics of money management, budgeting, saving, debt, investing, giving, and more during the St. Joseph Land Trust's next financial literacy seminar on February 8.
Financial literacy is rarely taught in school and this type of education is needed and will help community members avoid financial mistakes which may negatively affect them their whole lives.
California politicians write letter to President Biden, asking for major disaster declaration
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 8:51pm
On Thursday, California's U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Dianne Feinstein, along with Representative Jimmy Panetta, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, and Representatives Kevin Kiley, Salud Carbajal, Adam Schiff, and Brad Sherman led a bipartisan letter with 42 other California Members of Congress urging President Joe Biden to grant the State of California’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to recent severe weather.
Sugar Bowl Ski Team and Academy hosts and evening with Jon Rockwood
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 8:29pm
Event Date:
January 15, 2023 - 5:15pm
NORDEN, Calif. - Sugar Bowl Ski Team & Academy is excited to announce the launch of the first of a 3-part speaker series this Sunday, January 15, at the Village Hall in Sugar Bowl Village. SBSTA’s Head Snow Rangers Coach, Jon Rockwood, will kick off the series with “Passion, Powder, Perspective,” a night of stories, images, and video highlighting why we do what we do.
Doors open at 5:15 pm. While this is a free event, entrance to the event must be reserved in advance at https://bit.ly/SBSTASpeakerSeries1
Column: Stay safe and informed about flooding
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 7:55pm
Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the United States according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and mountain communities, especially those in or around burn scars from recent fires, are at heightened risk. Residents and visitors are urged to consider safety preparedness measures as major atmospheric river activity, or wet storms, continue to move toward our region.
Sound of Music at South Tahoe High
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 6:52pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Jan 22 2023 .
January 20, 2023 (All day)
January 21, 2023 (All day)
January 22, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "The Sound of Music," opens on Friday, January 20 at South Tahoe High School. Shows will be on January 20, 21, 23, and January 27, 28, and 29.
Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults, and $10 for students 18 and under.
Tickets can be purchased HERE.
Broadway Live Goes to the Movies fundraiser in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 5:25pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sat Feb 04 2023 .
February 3, 2023 - 7:30pm
February 4, 2023 - 7:30pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - "Broadway Live Goes to the Movies" is coming to South Lake Tahoe February 3-4 to raise money for the Black Ice Theatre Co and the Barbara Kelly Memorial Scholarship Fund.
There will be music played by the Broadway Live Band as well as some backing tracks – they’re covering favorite songs from iconic movies over the years with a great crew of vocalists! This is intended to be a fun night out to laugh, experience nostalgia, and possibly even boogie a little!
Ready for the next series of storms Lake Tahoe? Winter Weather Watch starts late Friday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2023 - 10:00am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Lake Tahoe from late Friday night through Tuesday afternoon. Get out and enjoy the break in storms all day on Thursday and Friday morning. It will be a great time to finish cleaning out snow and stocking up on supplies.
Not getting mail delivered? Staffing levels, volumes of packages and large delivery routes to blame
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 5:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Post Office in South Lake Tahoe has had many challenges in getting the mail out for the last month - few postal carriers meeting increasing demand with more home delivery customers and an ever-growing number of online package delivery. Oh, and toss in an epic storm with heavy snowfall and two-wheel-drive postal vehicles, and you get the idea.
Suspect in Douglas County Walmart armed robbery arrested
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 3:43pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) has arrested a suspect in the December 30, 2022 robbery at Walmart in northern Douglas County.
DCSO released a photo of the suspect and his vehicle on January 4 and leads from the public led them to Curtis Brahic in a motel room in Reno. Brahic was identified as the individual who had committed the robbery and was charged with armed robbery. He is currently in the Douglas County Jail with $25,000 bail.
Tahoe Douglas Fire hosts blood drive at Kahle Community Center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
January 20, 2023 - 11:00am
STATELINE, Nev. - To help fill a critical need for blood, Tahoe Douglas Fire and Douglas County have joined with Vitalent Blood Services for a blood drive on Friday, January 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kahle Community Center.
All people donating will be entered into a drawing for two tickets to the Super Bowl, accommodations and fan parties.
The blood drive will be in the Kahle Center Tallac Activity Room, 236 Kingsbury Grade Road, Stateline, NV.
To make an appointment, visit https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa/appointment/phl/makeAppointment
Great American Cookies opens store in Heavenly Village
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 1:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Great American Cookies has just opened its first location in South Lake Tahoe at The Shops at Heavenly Village. The dessert chain’s claim to fame is creating the Original Cookie Cake which dates to 1977.
They are also known for their delicious, fresh-baked cookies, Double Doozies, and brownies.
The new Great American Cookies is located in the former Nestle's Tollhouse shop at 1001 Heavenly Village Way, Unit 10, South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and is open Sunday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Chase International releases year end real estate report: Volume down, value consistent
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:25pm
Chase International released its 2022 Year-end Real Estate Market Report which showed a lower overall volume in sales and available units for sale. Still, year over year, there is consistent value growth for homeowners throughout the Northern Nevada and California markets.
“Overall, real estate as an asset shows a consistent increase in value over time and remains the single largest contribution to household wealth,” said Susan Lowe, president/corporate broker for Chase International.
Tahoe Arts Project postpones Friday's TJ Carter show
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 12:06pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Due to weather and delayed 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.
65-foot maximum rules for truckers on Sierra highways
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 10:11am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Those watching the roads around Lake Tahoe during storms will often see a California Highway Patrol (CHP) incident where a "big rig" is stuck going around Emerald Bay on SR-89.
During normal conditions, a truck and attached trailer have a difficult time making the switchbacks just south of Emerald Point but add snow and the situation is dangerous.
The highway around Emerald Bay has been closed during the most recent storms, yet two large trucks have had to be towed after being stuck at the switchbacks just before the road closure gate.
Lake Tahoe Winter Weather Advisory Wednesday ahead of little break before more storms
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2023 - 8:27am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
More snow is expected with total new snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, except 5 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. They are calling for wind gusting as high as 70 mph.
Some Lake Tahoe area roads are closed tonight
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 9:06pm
Kingsbury Grade/SR207 is closed along the entire route due to extreme weather conditions and numerous vehicle spin-outs. It is unknown at this time when it will be safe enough to reopen.
I-80 is closed from Colfax to the Nevada state line due to whiteout conditions.
US-50 is currently open but has been closed at times Tuesday due to conditions and avalanche control. Chains or 4WD with snow tires are required from Meyers to Cedar Grove at this time.
US-50 at the base of Spooner Summit near US-395 is closed.
Lake Tahoe Unified School District calls Snow Day Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 8:20pm
WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Douglas County schools at Lake Tahoe are canceled for today, with the valley schools on a 90-minute delay. Incline Village schools are on a virtual learning day due to hazardous conditions. Tahoe Truckee School District is open.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif - There will be no school for students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) on Wednesday, January 11.
Column: Power outage safety
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 2:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Power outages during or after winter storms have become a common occurrence in our region. When the power goes out, especially for prolonged periods of time, being prepared can help reduce anxiety and keep you and your family safe until the lights come back on.
Closures at Lake Tahoe due to snowy conditions
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 11:04am
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners meetings for January 10 and 11 have been canceled due to inclement weather and dangerous traveling conditions. Agenda items for these meetings will be rescheduled for a later date and time to be announced.
Boys & Girls Club is closed on Tuesday.
The South Lake Tahoe Library had a late start at 11 a.m., and the Play and Learn group with Silke is canceled. Please keep an eye on their social media for further updates.
Forever Dance has closed its Carson City and Lake Tahoe studio.
Canceled - Wylder Resort Hope Valley history series continues with "Into the Jaws of Hell"
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 10:17am
Event Date:
January 15, 2023 - 1:00pm
Due to the forecasted storm, this event has been canceled for Sunday and will be rescheduled for another date.
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Wylder Resort Hope Valley continues its Eastern Sierra history series on Sunday, January 15 at 1 p.m. with a 50-minute presentation on "Into the Jaws of Hell."
Local historian David Woodruff recounts the dramatic and heroic tale of how forlorn and desperate argonauts found demise in the desert while searching for a shortcut to the California goldfields, and christened the chilling name upon their fatal location, Death Valley.
Tickets on sale for annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 9:42am
STATELINE, Nev. - The annual Father Daughter Sweetheart Dance will be held on Friday, February 3 from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Haveys' Convention Center.
This is a very special event for daughters and their fathers (or adult male chaperone) to dance and visit with friends.
Refreshments will be served.
Tickets are now on sale for $15 per person. This is a popular event and normally sells out. For tickets and more information, please call Kale Community Center
(775) 586-7271.
Chain controls in place for all Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 9:14am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With heavy snow forecast for the Sierra all day, and into Wednesday, expect chain controls to remain through the day on most mountain roads.
US 50
From Stateline to Carson City - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires
From Meyers to Sand Flat (west of Kyburz) - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires
I 80
Tractor Trailers are not allowed
From two miles east of Baxter to Nevada state line - Chains Required, All Vehicles except 4-wheel drive with Snow tires
Snow Day for Lake Tahoe Unified and Tahoe Truckee Unified school districts
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 8:28am
As a result of the heavy rains yesterday, flooding on some streets and campuses, and further snow falling on Tuesday, all Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) schools will be closed on January 10.
Tahoe Truckee School District is also on a snow day.
Douglas County Schools at Lake Tahoe are "Main Bus Stops" only.
Incline Village schools are moved to online and will not be holding in-person classes.
South Tahoe High Dance Team For A Day invites youth in grades TK-8th
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 6:28pm
Event Date:
January 21, 2023 (All day)
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Tahoe High Dance Team is hosting a community favorite, Dance team For a Day. Youth in grades TK-8 are invited to join in the fun, learn a routine, and perform during the South Tahoe High Basketball team's halftime during its January 21, 2023 game.
Participants receive a special T-shirt, lunch, and practice with the dance team. The cost is $55.
Drop-off is 10 a.m., performance is 2:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Coach Kylee at SouthTahoeDanceTeam@gmail.com
Douglas County activates call center to respond to flooding incidents
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 6:06pm
Douglas County has activated a call center to allow the public to report non-emergency incidents related to the current flooding. Residents can call 775-783-6038 to report any non-emergency-related flood concerns. The call center is operational from 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. daily. For flood emergencies, please call 911.
The County has also opened a livestock evacuation center at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Douglas County residents who need to evacuate livestock due to flooding can bring them to 920 Dump Rd, Gardnerville, NV 89410. Call 775-782-5126 to coordinate drop-off.
Kick back and relax with reggae powerhouse SOJA and guest HIRIE at Grand Sierra Resort
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 5:14pm
Event Date:
February 16, 2023 - 8:00pm
Grammy-award-winning reggae band SOJA and special guest HIRIE are set to perform at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2023 at 8 p.m.
Tickets for Soja with Hirie at GSR go on sale Thursday, Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. PT and start at $35, plus additional taxes and fees. Infinity Rewards members will have access to presale beginning Wednesday, Dec. 21 from 10 a.m. PT through 10 p.m. PT. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit grandsierraresort.com or call 1-800-648-3568.
Afroman brings the High Hopes for 2023 Tour to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 5:10pm
Event Date:
January 13, 2023 - 10:00pm
Afroman brings the "High Hopes for 2023 Tour" to South Lake Tahoe, Reno, Nevada City, and Arcata.
Whiskey Dicks Saloon
2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe Ca 96150
Friday, January 13, 2023
Doors open at 9 pm / 10 pm Show
Advance tickets are available for $25 in person at Whiskey Dicks (S. Tahoe) or Online at www.Ticketweb.com General admission / 21+
ALSO: Meet & Greet at Tahoe Green, South Lake Tahoe - at 4:20 pm on Jan 13, 2023
Board approves Tracy Larkin-Thomason as director of Nevada Department of Transportation
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 1:29pm
CARSON CITY — The state Transportation Board of Directors on Monday unanimously approved the appointment of Tracy Larkin-Thomason as the Director of the Nevada Department of Transportation. Larkin-Thomason will officially assume her new role as director on Jan. 17, 2023.
Larry the Cable Guy in Reno May 4
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 11:51am
Event Date:
May 4, 2023 - 8:00pm
Larry the Cable Guy will be at the Grand Sierra in Reno on May 4 at 8 p.m. For tickets, visit HERE.
First South Lake Tahoe City Council meeting of the year: Recreation center, trash, electricity
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2023 - 11:32am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The South Lake Tahoe City Council will be meeting for the first time in 2023 on Tuesday, January 10. They will be in closed session at 8 a.m., with the regular meeting starting at 9 a.m.
In-person and remote access are both options. The meeting will be held at Council Chambers at the airport, 1901 Lisa Maloff Way. To watch live, visit https://cityofslt.us/84/Watch-City-CouncilCommission-Meetings.
El Dorado County issues evacuation warning for Whitehall in American River Canyon
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:29pm
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (EDSO) has issued an evacuation warning for two locations in the county:
- Highway 50 and White Hall
- Highway 49 and Union Mine Road to the Amador / El Dorado County border.
Be prepared to evacuate if the warning becomes an order. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should consider leaving now.
Watch Caltrans quickmaps before traveling in the area as these sections may close. https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:17pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following is a list of calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to during the week of December 27, 2022 - January 2, 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 December 27, 2022 - January 2, 2023:
12/27
Arrests
Winter Storm Warning in place for Lake Tahoe until Wednesday, new storm by end of week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 5:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another potent atmospheric river event brings heavy Sierra snow, strong winds, and a mixture of heavy wet snow and lower elevation flooding concerns Monday through Tuesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has a Winter Storm Warning in place for Lake Tahoe, the Sierra, and Western Nevada through 4 a.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.
Snow levels will vary widely Monday so the primary impacts could shift between winter travel and flooding risks. A short storm break is possible mid-late week but more storms appear likely next weekend and beyond.
Heavy snow + holiday crowds + power outage = South Lake Tahoe ski resort parking nightmare
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 11:34am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a perfect storm over the holiday weekend at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe, and it wasn't just the snow. A massive power outage over the New Year's holiday weekend on the Nevada side of the ski resort forced all operations onto the California side and shut down mountain access via the gondola. This left just the California Base Lodge as the only access point to the mountain after feet of snow fell, creating what should have been an epic day on the slopes.
Instead, it was a parking and mountain access nightmare.
Residents of El Dorado County asked to complete broadband test for national survey
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 10:16am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) releases the first phase of the National Broadband Map, communities around the country are asked to participate in order to check on broadband availability.
The interactive map will reflect availability, a tool to determine funding and other efforts to bring broadband to unserved and underserved communities. The collected important and accurate data is needed.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office calls for the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 12:16am
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.
December 29, 2022 - January 4, 2023
12/29
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 - 10:56pm
Event 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)
