Holiday storm reaches Lake Tahoe

Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/24/2015 - 12:54pm

Just as predicted, snow started falling in South Lake Tahoe at noon on Tuesday.

The attached photo is from the Caltrans camera located at Twin Bridges at 12:30 p.m., giving people an idea of what is on the way.

As of 12:30 p.m. on November 24, the following road controls are in place:

From Meyers to 3 miles east of Kyburz on Highway 50, chains are required on all vehicles except or 4WD with snow tires.

Northbound on Hwy 89 from north of Camp Richardson along the west shore to Truckee, Chains are required except on 4WD with snow tires.

Hwy 88: Chains are required except on 4WD with snow tires from Ham's Station to 4 mile west of Pickett's Junction.

Chains or snow tires over Spooner Summit (Hwy 50).

Chains or snow tires over Kingsbury Grade (SR 207).

Chains or snow tires over Mt. Rose Hwy (SR 437).

High winds through Washoe Valley, no high profile vehicles allowed.

Reminder: at any time road conditions can change so travel safely and prepared.