chain control
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2020 - 12:38pm
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.
Last Week's Log: http://southtahoenow.com/story/11/08/2020/el-dorado-county-sheriffs-report
This Week's Log:
11/8
Right turn restrictions during peak travel days in Meyers approved by committee, on to supervisors
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 12:18am
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - As most in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers area already know, getting out of town over US50 and Echo Summit on Sundays and holidays can be slow moving during summer, but during the winter it can be a miserable time both for visitors and locals.
Lake Tahoe chain controls in place; expect them to fall this morning
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/08/2020 - 8:37am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are currently up on some mountain highways around Lake Tahoe. It was windy overnight, bringing in a quick storm that left a dusting of snow at lake level. As things clear out this morning, the rest of Wednesday will be partly sunny with a high near 39. Southwest winds will continue up to around 10 mph. Tonight, snow is likely, mainly after 4:00 a.m. Low will be around 21. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch is possible.
Parcel tax increases on upcoming Meyers Advisory Council meeting agenda
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 9:27pm
Event Date:
July 29, 2019 - 3:00pm
MEYERS, Calif. - During the next meeting of the Meyers Advisory Council some important issues for residents of El Dorado County will be covered, including presentations on a parcel tax hike for both Lake Valley Fire Protection District (LVFPD) and the County.
On Monday, July 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Council will hold their meeting in the 2nd-floor conference room in the California Conservation Corps (CCC) Building in Meyers. It is open to the public.
CHP advises motorists to not travel to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 1:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stories of 10-15 hours to get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area on Friday were not isolated, and many of the repeat reports are occurring on Saturday.
Epic ski conditions have beckoned visitors to the mountains over the three-day holiday weekend, but what created those ski conditions has also caused local roads that aren't passable and clogged highways with frequent closures.
South Lake Tahoe traffic meeting: "Our quality of life has been affected"
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/02/2019 - 5:50pm
MEYERS, Calif. - Traffic through neighborhoods in the Meyers area has become unbearable to many residents as vehicles leaving South Lake Tahoe to take to side streets in an effort to circumvent Highway 50 traffic over Echo Summit.
In an effort to find solutions to a problem that keeps Meyers residents from their homes for hours at a time, a townhall-style meeting was held on Friday night.
Standstill on South Lake Tahoe area highway and streets; Groups looking into solution
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/22/2019 - 8:44pm
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.
NDOT has new chain requirements on Lake Tahoe highways for 2018-19 winter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:11am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There are new chain requirements on Kingsbury Grade, Mt. Rose Highway and Spooner Summit during the 2018-19 winter.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has enacted a change on these Tahoe-area highways and now require any vehicle traveling without tire chains during winter chain restrictions to be four-wheel or all-wheel drive with snow tires. No longer will cars without these distinctions be allowed to cross chain control lines with just snow tires.
Chain controls go up around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:05pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - For the first time in months it is snowing in the Sierra and chain controls are up on area roads. The snow hit a few hours later than planned, but, it's here!
As of 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night the following controls are in place:
Highway 50/Echo Summit - From Fred's Place to Meyers: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
Lake Tahoe area roadwork August 5 - 11
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/04/2018 - 6:40pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin and El Dorado County for the week of August 5-11, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Lake Tahoe area roadwork July 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/14/2018 - 9:48pm
The following is a list of the Caltrans roadwork projects in the Lake Tahoe Basinand El Dorado County for the week of July 15 - 21, 2018.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
Schools open, chain controls up around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/16/2018 - 7:47am
A quick moving storm is leaving behind a few inches of snow around South Lake Tahoe, but not enough to cancel school around the lake. The Winter Weather Advisory is ending at 8:00 a.m. Monday with another 1-3" of snow possible during the day and overnight.
US 50 over Echo Summit - Cedar Grove to Meyers - Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
Snowslide and incoming storm prompts closure of 89 around Emerald Bay
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/21/2018 - 1:48pm
Just after reopening, a snowslide and incoming storm have prompted Caltrans to close State Highway 89 around Emerald Bay until the weather clears.
Today’s slide dumped snow as high as 15 feet deep and about 160 feet long. Rain in the Lake Tahoe area is expected to turn to snow on Thursday. Only light snow is expected at pass levels through Thursday morning, with heavy snow possible beginning Thursday afternoon.
A look at the roads around Lake Tahoe for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 9:53am
Road controls are still up on Lake Tahoe roads as the two day storm that dropped 45" of snow at Heavenly moves to the east. There is a chance of scattered snow showers in South Lake Tahoe with mostly cloudy skies and a high near 31. Winds will be from the southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight, isolated snow showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Sunny and 36 on Sunday!
Chain controls and road closures around Lake Tahoe and in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/16/2018 - 8:14am
Its a snowy one this morning! If you must be on the roads, drive with care. Here is a road report for 8:00 a.m. Friday, March 16:
Highway 50 from Meyers to 3,000 ft level at Camino - R2 - Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
Highway 50 in Nevada from Stateline to Carson City - R1 - Chains or Snow Tires Required
Lake Tahoe digging out
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/03/2018 - 9:24am
The trip to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 Friday was not a pleasant experience for most drivers. Multiple accidents, road closures and heavy snow greeted them throughout the day and night. A winter storm warning is in effect for South Lake Tahoe until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.
It is a cold start to the morning Saturday with 13 degrees at 8:00 a.m. The forecast high for the day is 27. Expect snow showers after 5:00 p.m. with scattered snow showers during the day with an additional 1-3" possible, and another 1-3" possible overnight. Winds 5-10 mph.
Chain controls and road closures around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/02/2018 - 11:51am
If you don't need to go out on the roads around Lake Tahoe today you may want to consider staying home and keeping dry.
With over a foot of new snow Friday morning, crews are working to clear the roadways and area highways have been closed a few times due to collisions, heavy snow and avalanche controls.
A look at roads in the Sierra as of 10:30 a.m.:
Chain controls remain up and snow continues to come down
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 10:36pm
The snow has been falling all down in the Sierra, giving residents and visitors a glimpse into a winter that hasn't been even a slight resemblance into the big winter of 2017.
At this point, every seems to be happy with what fell Thursday. Snow totals aren't in from the ski resorts yet since they release them in the morning, but they most likely will be several inches and hovering near the one foot level.
Layer of snow covers South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/19/2018 - 8:41am
"Pray for Snow" dances worked as snow is covering the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Snow showers are tapering off this morning, but now before the weather system dropped 1-2" of snow at lake level and 7-11" at the ski resorts.
Chain controls finally going up around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 11:52pm
It's been awhile, but its time to get the chains ready if you're without 4WD and snow tires! A long awaited storm is making its way into the Lake Tahoe basin. A Winter Storm Warning is in place for Lake Tahoe until 4:00 p.m. Friday.
I-80 over Donner Pass has had chain controls go up at about 7:00 p.m. but Highway 50 over Echo Summit just saw chain controls go up at 10:15 p.m.
As of 10:35 p.m. Thursday:
Highway 50 from Meyers to Twin Bridges
Chain controls up in the Sierra as storm moves through
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/27/2017 - 9:47am
The forecasted storm hit the Lake Tahoe area starting Sunday evening, and is now moving on. A Winter Storm Advisory is in place until 10:00 a.m. Monday. The week ahead should be clear and sunny and cold with a new storm coming in next Saturday.
As of 8:30 a.m. the following chain controls are in place. For up to the minute reports, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ in California and http://nvroads.com/ in Nevada.
Twin Bridges to Meyers on Highway 50
Snow overnight in South Lake Tahoe, sunny weekend ahead
Submitted by paula on Fri, 11/17/2017 - 8:45am
The skies are clearing over Lake Tahoe Friday morning with cool temperatures and some snow still lingering. As this storm moves to the east, South Lake Tahoe should see a high near 42 and wind gusts up to 25 mph. This weekend forecast includes a high of 50 and sunny skies.
Heavenly Mountain Resort received 23" of snow over the last 48 hours, just in time for opening day November 17. On the North Shore, Squaw Valley had 7" in last 24 hours and Mt. Rose reports 33-40" during this storm.
On Friday morning, chain controls remain on South Shore roads (as of 7:30 a.m.):
Chain controls start to go up in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/16/2017 - 8:51pm
The temperatures started dropping early this evening, turning the rain to snow and chain controls are now in place on several highways around Lake Tahoe.
At 6:49 p.m. Thursday, R2 controls went into effect from Meyers to Twin Bridges. Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas).
First snow of the season: Chain controls and accidents Friday morning
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/20/2017 - 7:22am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A quick moving system is passing over Lake Tahoe Friday morning.
The road and weather report:
California Highway Patrol (CHP) is reporting an accident just east of Old Meyers Grade on Highway 50. At about 6:20 a.m., a big rig and vehicle collided, vehicle is off the road. Tow trucks are on the way and it is unknown if there are any injuries at this time.
CHP is also reporting a big rig blocking SR-89 north of Luther Pass as of 7:00 a.m.
Informed drivers one way to prevent Sunday gridlock in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/14/2017 - 3:28pm
Many drivers plan ahead when planning their travel along highways in interstates across the county. Want to miss rush hour? Don't hit that city in the morning and late afternoon. Mad dash to Santa Cruz on a warm Saturday? Leave early in the morning or go the night before to miss the backup of traffic.
Smooth travel over Highway 50 in the Sierra requires the same planning or one will get stuck in heavy traffic on Friday evenings heading to Lake Tahoe, or Sunday mornings leaving Lake Tahoe (or the day after a holiday).
City, County, State and law enforcement officials meet to discuss Tahoe traffic jams
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 1:50am
Sunday traffic heading west from South Lake Tahoe has been a major problem from the city to Meyers all winter long. Last week, on March 5, there were reports of travel time on the 9.3 mile route along Highway 50 from Stateline to Meyers taking eight hours, and from the Y to Meyers, four hours for the 4.3 mile trip.
I80 closure bringing big rigs through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 4:36pm
If you think you're seeing more 18-wheeler trucks in South Lake Tahoe, you would be correct.
Since I80 has been closed this afternoon due to poor traction and whiteout conditions, many trucks are heading to US50 over Echo Summit in order to take their loads west.
Current road conditions:
SR88 from Red Lake to Martin Meadown, including the Carson Pass, is closed.
What is best solution to keep visitors leaving Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and not on side streets?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:24pm
It's another snowy weekend, and another weekend of drivers trying to head home over Echo Summit via Lake Tahoe Blvd and North Upper Truckee Road. With a backup at the chain control stop in Meyers, many are trying to circumvent not only the traffic, but the controls and causing issues on snow covered side roads.
Slow moving traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe after long holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 12:31pm
With roads clear on Sunday it still took drivers almost three hours to make it the 99 miles Stateline to Sacramento, and it appears today will be worse due to heavy snow and chain controls.
The California Highway Patrol is currently working on a collision by Ice House Road and Highway 50 and they closed the road at 11:16 a.m. to clear the vehicles.
They are also working on accidents near Bridal Veil Falls and the old St. Paulie's Inn. Bridal Veil Falls area was also the scene of many Sunday evening accidents.
Chain controls go up on roads around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/19/2016 - 8:16pm
9:45 p.m. update Sunday: Chains are now mandatory on all vehicles except 4-Wheel drive with snow tires on US 50 over Echo and Spooner Summits, the Mt. Rose Hwy, SR267 and Donner Summit on I-80. At this time there are no controls over Kingsbury Grade.
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Snow is starting to stick on roads around Lake Tahoe, a sight for sore eyes who have been waiting for the return of the ski season.
As of 7:00 p.m. Saturday, chain controls are up on all mountain passes:
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 7:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 43 and a low tonight of
27. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/29/2016 - 7:24am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 29, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Black Ice Warning from National Weather Service - The late season storm that brought heavy snowfall to the valleys has resulted in many roads being slick and icy this moroning.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 39 and a low tonight of
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/22/2016 - 7:05am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 8:07am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind and weather will be an issue at ski resorts today.
Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in effect from 4:00 a.m. to noon
Winter Storm Warning from in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/09/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 9, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind may be a factor at area resorts today.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 8:57am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind and weather may be a factor today at area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 8:59am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind Advisory 3/5/16 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/31/2016 - 9:02am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, January 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Advisory until 4:00 a.m. Monday.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/30/2016 - 9:23am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, January 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until 10:00 a.m.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 36 and a low tonight of 18. Today: Snow. High near 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible. Tonight: RSnow. Low around 18. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/26/2016 - 8:36am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 42 and a low tonight of 21. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/19/2016 - 8:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A lake wind advisory is in effect until 7:00 p.m..
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 8:32am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, January 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10:00 a.m. Monday.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/10/2016 - 4:50pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at press time and the story will be updated when provided.
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3:08 a.m. - Search and Rescue - Oneidas St - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST, 30-YEAR-OLD MALE SNOWMOBILE RIDER IN AREA OF UPPER ONEIDAS.
7:17 a.m. - Verbal Dispute - James - REPORT OF A DOMESTIC DISPUTE.
Winter mountain travel requires caution and preparedness
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/22/2015 - 6:15pm
The holiday travel week may not have started out as many hoped it would as a storm hit Lake Tahoe on Monday, stranding many travelers for hours. I was one of those stranded between Kyburz and South Lake Tahoe on Highway 50, making the 1.5 hour drive from Cameron Park in 8.5 hours.
This caught me off guard since I've been driving the mountain roads for the past 36 years and my four-wheel drive car with snow tires has been very steady and dependable. I normally don't drive the mountain passes when a storm is headed our way, but I had to pick my daughter up from the San Francisco Airport.
Plan for heavy traffic during Thanksgiving holiday
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 9:01pm
Anyone on the roads today noticed a big influx of travelers, both inside the Tahoe basin and on the state's highways.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises motorists that experts are predicting a slight increase in all methods of travel nationwide, with about 47 million people traveling either by car or airplane for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Lake Tahoe road work schedule for November 15-21
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/15/2015 - 12:35pm
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
State Route 89 (Placer County): Work is in winter suspension on a $70.1 million project from Tahoma to the "Y" junction with State Route 28 in Tahoe City on Lake Tahoe’s West Shore that will upgrade storm water drainage and treatment systems, add curb and gutter, resurface and realign the road, add new left-turn pockets and widen shoulders on a 9-mile stretch of the highway. Completion is expected in fall 2016.
Snow falling, chains required on highways
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 8:42amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just a squall or the start of "Miracle March?" Snow is falling in the Tahoe Basin and highways around the lake have chain control.Chains are required on Highway 50 from M...
