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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - While the snowpack isn't epic in measurement (yet), it rose above normal with this past two week's storms that brought five feet of snow to the upper elevations.

During the January 3, 2019 monthly measurement of the snow and its water content at Phillips near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) found the snow to be at 80 percent of normal. The prior year at the same time was a dismal three percent of normal.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The nurses at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe who voted to organize in November 2017 have voted to strike for one day if necessary should their union and management fail to come to an agreement on issues that concern them at the bargaining table.

"Progress has stalled out," said Barton nurse Beth Dameral. "We haven't heard back on the healthcare issue."

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office started the S.T.A.R. program (Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees) in 1994 with volunteers in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. The volunteers help law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics to ensure public safety, by performing traffic controls and maintaining roadblocks.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's almost a perfect storm for traffic in Lake Tahoe: extra visitors in town for the holiday weekend and epic ski conditions with snow and chain requirements over US50 and Echo Summit.

On Monday, locals and visitors alike were part of that storm, leaving motorists stranded along US 50, Lake Tahoe Blvd., and all surface streets in Meyers that have a link to the highway over Echo Summit.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Beautiful Tuesday to Get Out on the Mountain… Fresh snow and Machine Groomed Corduroy… Respect All Patrol Closures… A Few Road Controls posted. Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 35F-40F. (25F-30F on the slopes) East winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT: Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows: 14F-24F. Light Winds.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls have been lifted on several Lake Tahoe area roads, but that doesn't mean the snow storm is over. January 20 has been a day full of weather, from rain and thunder snow, to white-outs at the ski resorts and breezy conditions.

Both Kirkwood and Heavenly Ski Resort had to close some ski lifts earlier today after lightning was striking in the area and Sierra-at-Tahoe closed early due to high lightning potential.

2018 was an extraordinary year for Lake Tahoe, and one of the region’s most successful years in decades. The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) assisted by dozens of partners approved landmark programs and projects, including a new Shoreline Plan, a comprehensive update of TRPA’s development rights system, and the U.S. 50 South Shore Community Revitalization Project.

LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ski on the trails made famous in the 1960 Winter Olympics during a free ski day at Ed Z’berg Sugar Pine Point State Park on Saturday, February 2 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

California State Parks and the Sierra State Parks Foundation are bringing back groomed Nordic skiing at the park and have invited the public to enjoy the sport in the same spot the biathlon and cross-country events of the Olympics were held.

The latest round of winter storms has brought in plenty of fresh snow for the park to offer this popular pastime.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

One baby and two adults died in a two-car collision on Highway 50 Tuesday evening east of Placerville.

On January 15, 2019 at approximately 6:27 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the crash near the Camino Heights Drive intersection. They say a 51-year-old man from Fremont, Calif. was driving a 2005 Volvo 560 westbound at a speed around 60 mph. At the same time, a 39-year-old Pollock Pines, Calif. man was heading eastbound in a 2017 Subaru Impreza at approximately 65 mph.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless is hosting an open house at the South Lake Tahoe Warm Room on February 7, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will begin with tours of the Warm Room from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Warm Room is the overnight emergency shelter we operate each winter to give our homeless neighbors respite from the worst of the winter weather. This year the Warm Room is located at 1201 Emerald Bay Road in South Lake Tahoe, next door to Ernie’s Coffee Shop.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Terrific Tuesday to hit the slopes before the series of weather systems moves thru starting this afternoon and thru-out the week. A ReFresh of New Snow yesterday… Winter Weather Advisory posted, today thru Wednesday afternoon… Then, Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday afternoon thru late Thursday… 2-4 Feet possible above 7000 feet… Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder with Fresh Snow on top… Respect all Patrol Rope lines & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

The following 137 businesses took out a license to operate in South Lake Tahoe during the months of September, October and November of 2018:

September - 52 Licenses

9/04
PEACE LOVE TAHOE
REAGAN SHARED HOME RENTAL
TOM WOHRMAN SPORTS
WINTERS EVE

9/05
RICKS REPAIR

9/6
BOOT CAMP FITNESS ACADEMY, LLC

9/8
J&S ASPHALT

9/10
1032 4TH ST APARTMENTS
737 SAN JOSE APARTMENT BLDG
ARTISTICRAT PAINTING & HOME SERVICE
HELPING HANDS CONSTRUCTION
LAKE TAHOE AUTOMOTIVE
MATTOX CONSTRUCTION
MCCOOL CONSTRUCTION
WYNN NAIL BAR

9/11
CONSCIOUS CUTLERY

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - It has been announced by the Douglas County Board of County Commissioners that Tom Stone is the new county manager.

Stone, who beat out 42 potential candidates for the position, has lived in Douglas County since 2011.

“I’m looking forward to working with all five commissioners and the great staff at Douglas County”, said Stone. “Seldom in a person's lifetime do they have the opportunity to serve two exceptional counties in two great States. I am truly honored.”

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Mostly Cloudy Skies and plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder Conditions… All Resorts are open with full operations… You’re your Yellow or Rose Tinted Goggle today… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then, becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 35F-40F. (25F-30F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 15F-25F. East Winds 10-15 mph.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Fresh Snow and Blue Skies will make for a great day on the Slopes… Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed & Tracked Powder Conditions… Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy in the Morning, then Clearing. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). Light Winds.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows 21F-31F. Light Winds.

Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome author/photographer Nancy Raven to share her newest book. Upon her arrival in Nevada from Monterey, California, Nancy pondered the best way to explore the interesting state she now calls home. A friend suggested she travel the state photographing each town, which Nancy refined to Nevada’s post offices. In the following months, her quest took her to every corner of Nevada, with her photographs and research blossoming into a beautifully illustrated and informative book. Come for a most unique history lesson. Free and open to all.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Caltrans crews have removed the snow from the roadway around Emerald Bay and it has now reopened.

Snow from this weekend's storm in Lake Tahoe closed the road on Saturday, January 5 and it remained closed until today shortly after 10:00 a.m.

All other roads around Lake Tahoe are open and currently free of controls. As a reminder for up to the minute road conditions, visit https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada and http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Freshies Galore! The Day the Locals take back their mountains… Winds are impacting operation of upper mountain lifts, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting this morning… Wind Holds reported at some resorts this morning and some resorts opting not to open… Lift operations will change thru out the day as this weather system moves east. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Powder to the People! Freshies Galore! Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing with the next weather system coming in by late morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds at some resorts this morning… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning delayed start at 1:00pm… Continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing this morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw & Alpine… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Carry tire chains and be prepared to changing road conditions… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Looking at the economic news is enough to give you pause with rising interest rates, stock market volatility and real estate experiencing declining sales numbers and the reduction of appreciation. Our market (Lake Tahoe) will see a small negative impact from interest rates as they affect affordability but the last item, equity growth, will impact our market the greatest. The public is staying in their homes for a longer period historically and supported through the increase in remodeling, appliance and flooring sales.

PHILLIPS, Calif. - It was a much different picture of the Sierra snowpack today than what there was a year ago when the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) conducted their first monthly measurement of the snow and water content at Phillips Station, ten miles west of Lake Tahoe.

As of January 3, 2019, DWR measured the snow at 25.5 inches deep, which means the Sierra snowpack is 80 percent of normal with a snow water equivalent (SWE) of nine inches. These figures are 36 percent of the April 1 average, the date used as the maximum snowpack that will be received in the mountains.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to hit the slopes… Warming up a little more today. Snow Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Some areas of Firm Pack… There are still post New Year’s families & crowds impacting lines… Have Patience. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.