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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center has issued a backcountry avalanche warning for the central Sierra Nevada between Yuba Pass to the north and Ebbetts Pass to the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. High avalanche danger is expected in the mountains through at least Monday morning.

Expect slabs of wind-blown snow and storm snow to avalanche as heavy snow, some rain, and strong winds continue today. Avalanches could occur on any steep slope at any elevation. Travel in, near, or below avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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.

March 2 - March 8, 2023

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05:20 SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE REPORT - Occurred on Thunderbird Ct, in South Lake Tahoe. Disposition: 1022/Disregard.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - A precautionary evacuation warning has been issued for the Buckeye/Dangberg Reservoir area due to a possible reservoir overflow. If this happened, the 50 homes in the area and property could be affected.

An overflow could impact other property infrastructure in the area.

View a map of the affected area here. Click search bar to type in your address: https://gisservices.douglasnv.us/portal/apps/instant/minimalist/index.html?appid=6e75f6ef2e3045dca51...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - South Lake Tahoe public works department is getting help from both South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue and Tahoe Douglas Fire in helping to mitigate localized flooding.

Streets in the Bijou area were experiencing heavy flooding - Bill Avenue, Shirley Avenue, Vanda Lee Way, and Betty Rae Lane were closed Saturday but have since reopened, though there is still some flooding. Werner Salas Drive is still closed.

There are many other areas experiencing flooding in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, and crews have been also addressing them when they can.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO MAY.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Join Bob Sweatt as he shares flowers from the 2022 Wildflower Year sponsored by the Tahoe Institute of Natural Sciences (TINS). Even though our gardens and wildflowers are buried by snow, it's always time to learn about rare, endangered and uncommon species.

Sweatt's presentation will be at the South Lake Tahoe Library on March 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is sponsored by Friends of the Library.

Lake Tahoe is an area abundant with wildflower species, many that can be found on your hikes, and some not so common.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During its March 9 meeting, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) trustees received a presentation from the Washoe Tribe and Sierra House Elementary students, finances, and new South Tahoe High programs.

During his report, LTUSD Superintendent Dr. Todd Cutler encouraged community members to attend the upcoming State of the District Community Conversation that will be held on March 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the South Tahoe High School (STHS) Student Union. Refreshments and snacks will be provided as well as childcare for elementary-age children.

SUNDAY UPDATE: There was a further collapse of the roof over Raley's in South Lake Tahoe overnight, leaving the inside of the store unstable. Other businesses are still open in the Village Center as the only affected area at this time is the grocery store on one wing, and Sidestreet Boutique on the other.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The winter's heavy loads of snow on South Lake Tahoe buildings continues to take its toll.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Five residents had to escape from their apartments Friday night after a partial collapse at a seven-unit complex in South Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Taho Fire Rescue (SLTFR) received the call at approximately 7:30 p.m. and rushed to the building at 769 San Francisco Avenue. They found a partial collapse on one side of a two-story apartment complex in South Lake Tahoe

GLENBROOK, Nev. — A house fire in Glenbrook on Thursday was quickly contained by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District (TDFPD).

On March 9 at 8:27 p.m., TDFPD responded to the home with seven apparatuses. Flames were visible. All occupants made it out of the residence without injury and damage was isolated to a few rooms.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and no other information is available at this time.

South Lake Tahoe Fire and East Fork Fire provided coverage for the district as TDFPD was at the Glenbrook fire.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With many homeowners around Lake Tahoe in need of snow removal from roofs during the rain-on-snow event, quotes for services have been seen from what many feel are reasonable, to what many believe are unreasonable. The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office joined Placer County today in reminding the public it is illegal to price gouge during a state of emergency.

"Price gouging for snow removal and other goods and services is illegal and we will hold you accountable," said DA Vern Pierson of the practice during the state of emergency.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, US Forest Service, California Highway Patrol, and Placer County are among others all asking for no nonessential travel to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe during the duration of the atmospheric river.

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. – Due to travel impacts from regional flooding, Douglas County offices are closing Friday, but County courts will remain open for normal business hours.

Aside from essential public safety, corrections personnel, and courts, all county offices will close early.

There is currently flooding on many roads around Douglas County. Douglas County Sheriff Daniel Coverley has advised that motorists should avoid travel in unnecessary and non-emergency situations.

10 a.m. update: The Douglas County Sheriffs' office has asked to have all valley dchools to close due to current road conditions and road closures. All DCSD Valley Elementary students who were picked up on the bus are being taken to school and families will need to pick them up. If you haven't sent your student to school please keep them at home. Secondary students can return home on the bus or use their usual transportation method to get home.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another canopy at a South Lake Tahoe gas station fell on Thursday evening, this time causing a fire at one of the gas pumps.

The roadway was closed at the Swiss Mart station at 913 Emerald Bay Road as emergency crews responded. The fire has been contained to one pump and there was no damage reported at the building and no injuries.

South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has extinguished the fire and is still on the scene.

There is no other information available at this time.

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.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - With snow piling up to historic levels in the Lake Tahoe Basin, summer is a distant thought for residents and visitors. The League to Save Lake Tahoe, an environmental advocacy and action organization dedicated to Keep Tahoe Blue, is already planning ahead to protect the Lake once the snow melts.

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.

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.

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

Join the League to Save Lake Tahoe for Clean California Community Days. Spring into action with a volunteer service event and celebration sponsored by the Governor’s Office, Caltrans, and partners across California. This statewide, 11-day event kicks off Friday, March 17 with a big splash of activities occurring on Saturday, March 25. The goal is to work together to clean up our communities and spread the word about taking pride in keeping California clean.

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.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - St. Theresa’s Bread & Broth, an all-volunteer organization whose mission is to ease hunger in the Lake Tahoe South shore community, has a volunteer opportunity opening and is looking for individuals interested in joining our efforts to help others.

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:

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.