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South Lake Tahoe 4th of July weekend: Safety urged for for a fun holiday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/01/2017 - 8:59am
South Lake Tahoe area law enforcement, agencies and safety personnel are preparing for a very busy holiday weekend, full of people coming to enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities. With a very high lake level, and overflowing rivers, caution and safety are urged to have a fabulous weekend in Lake Tahoe.
And they aren't only going to be dealing with water safety. Rules and regulations along the beaches will also be enforced for safety reasons.
Lake Tahoe road projects shut down for long holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/30/2017 - 7:41pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE – With heavy traffic expected around Lake Tahoe this long holiday weekend, both California and Nevada highway departments are suspending their roadwork projects.
Caltrans’ construction projects in the City of South Lake Tahoe and along the West Shore of the lake wrapped up work this morning and won’t resume until after the Fourth of July holiday.
Caltrans turns off crosswalk light at Camp Richardson through holiday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 3:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Caltrans has temporarily turned off the pedestrian hybrid beacon at Camp Richardson after backup in the congested area became a concern to both motorists and other agencies.
The light on State Highway 89 at Camp Richardson was turned off on June 27 and will remain off through the upcoming weekend and July 4th holiday.
New NAMI website for El Dorado County provides more information
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/29/2017 - 3:23pm
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) El Dorado County launched a new website that will provide users with a better experience with more information on mental health events, meetings, programs and research.
NAMI is dedicated to mental health awareness and improving the quality of life for people with mental illness and their families through support, education, and advocacy.
Bridge painting work to affect Donner Lake interchange until August
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/27/2017 - 7:46pm
Motorists need to be aware of Caltrans roadwork that will affect travel to Donner Lake this summer. Overdue bridge painting and preservation work has closed Donner Lake Road under I-80 overcrossings.
This section of road will be closed until August 18.
Ramps to and from I-80 will remain open, allowing motorists to access the next available exit.
Snow and water still over many Desolation Wilderness trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 7:57am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.
Many hikers are turning around because of difficulty they have in finding the trail because of the large amount of snow at upper elevations, limited dry ground, frozen lakes, and high stream crossings.
Squaw Valley extends hours for skiing and riding
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/23/2017 - 8:21pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Escaping the recording breaking hot weather in the West this week is reason enough to visit Lake Tahoe but Squaw Valley has just announced another reason to visit: extended hours for skiers and snowboarders.
Senator Ted Gaines recognizes 10th anniversary of Angora Fire
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/22/2017 - 11:58am
The following is from the office of Senator Ted Gaines (R-El Dorado):
Senator Gaines this week recognized the 10th anniversary of the devastating Angora Fire and pledged his continued efforts to increase fire safety in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Roads, mental health and seniors focus of next El Dorado County BOS meeting
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 06/15/2017 - 11:50am
Event Date:
December 20, 2016 (All day) There will be three presentations at the next El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting on June 20 that pertain to fiscal year 2017-18 budget. They are required to approve it by June 30 each year.
"Every year, the County’s Chief Administrator provides a Recommended Budget to the Board of Supervisors for their consideration," said Chief Administrative Officer, Don Ashton. "It is but one step along the path to having an Adopted Budget approved by the Board in September.”
Presentations are scheduled as follows:
9:00 a.m. – Senior Legal Services
10:00 a.m. – Road Work Plan
Socioeconomic study on South Lake Tahoe vacation rentals released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 8:06pm
When the South Lake Tahoe City Council voted on a new Vacation Rental Ordinance in 2015 they also promised to hire a consultant to prepare a socioeconomic study on the impact vacation home rentals (VHRs) have on the community.
The results of the study were presented to the City Council and the public during a special meeting on Tuesday.
Ebbetts Pass in Alpine County may remain closed into July
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 10:37am
A tough winter on Sierra Nevada roads is still taking its toll. State Route 4 over Ebbetts Pass remains closed for road repairs near Wolf Creek, and it is expected to remain closed into July.
The road is closed from the east end of Lake Alpine to 7.2 miles west of the junction with State Route 89.
Caltrans has been able to clear snow and make repairs on State Route 108 over Sonora Pass. It opened Tuesday afternoon.
For up to the minute road conditions, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Prescribed burns slated to resume in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/13/2017 - 2:38pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service resumed prescribed fire operations today and may continue operations tomorrow, June 14, 2017. If conditions are favorable, operations may take place on Brockway Summit and near Glenbrook. Operations may continue for several days, weather permitting. To receive prescribed fire notifications, send an email to pa_ltbmu@fs.fed.us. To view a map with project locations and details, visit the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) website at http://www.tahoefft.org.
Navigating South Lake Tahoe during road construction
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/11/2017 - 10:57am
As construction continues on Highway 50 from Winnemucca Avenue to the Y in South Lake Tahoe, drivers need to be aware of some recommended alternative routes since left-hand turns from the road are not available.
A lack of left-hand turns has drivers confused as to where to go. Some people are still making left-hand turns where prohibited, thus jamming up traffic and making navigation dangerous.
Kayaker reported missing in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 4:20pm
The search has been suspended for a man who was reported missing near Lester Beach, north of Emerald Bay in Lake Tahoe on Thursday.
On June 8 at 9:15 a.m., Pham Dan Vu Thanh (who goes by Dan), called a friend to tell him he was going kayaking and camping in the Lester Beach area. As of 6:15 p.m. that evening there had been no word from Dan.
Another hump to cross before summer weather arrives in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 6:42pm
Forecasters are talking snow at the upper elevations Friday, but at lake level there is only a chance of showers and wind. A Lake Wind Advisory is effect on Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m. Winds are expected from the southwest 15-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe can be 1-3 feet.
Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Forest thinning operations near Fallen Leaf Lake until July 1
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 8:43pm
Whole tree removal will take place near Fallen Leaf Campground for the next month as part of the U.S. Forest Service's healthy forest program in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
The public is being asked to avoid that area during operations due to hazardous conditions associated with heavy equipment, falling trees, limb removal and trees being cut into sections.
Work in this area will stop around July 1, 2017, and any unfinished work will resume after Labor Day.
The work area along Fallen Leaf Lake Road off of SR-89 could be hazardous even when work crews are not present so use caution.
Boating safety from the Coast Guard
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 8:04pm
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to exercise caution and safe boating practices while on the water, including rivers and Lake Tahoe while enjoying the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
All boaters and beach goers are encouraged to be aware of boat traffic, prepare for potential hazards and keep advised of weather changes through the National Weather Service. Winds are supposed to be calm on Lake Tahoe this weekend, one should always check.
Expect extra traffic on roads to and around Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/26/2017 - 1:53pm
1.6 million Americans will hit the roads this weekend according to the American Automobile Association (AAA), and because of this, Caltrans is alerting motorists to anticipate delays on area roadways as motorists make their way to their Memorial Day weekend destinations.
New app to help Nevada drivers with real-time traffic info
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 8:05am
More real-time traffic information will be available to Nevada drivers as the Nevada Department of Transportation announces a data-sharing partnership with Waze, the free, real-time crowdsourced traffic and navigation app.
Lake Tahoe Basin fuelwood permit sales begin May 30
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 10:23am
LAKE TAHOE, Calif/Nev. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will begin the sale of personal use fuelwood permits at the Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Lake Tahoe on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, and at the Incline Village office on Wednesday, May 31, 2017. Permits cost $20 per cord, with a two-cord minimum purchase and a limit of 10 cords per household.
Prescribed burns scheduled around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 9:14pm
Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 22.
If conditions are favorable, operations are scheduled to take place near Sugar Pine Point, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.
A) Lower Kingsbury Grade Area - 5 acres
B) Sugar Pine Point State Park - 5 acres
C) Hwy 50/Logan Creek Dr - 50 acres
D) SR-89/Grass Lake Rd - 30 acres
Prescribed burning to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 2:30pm
Weather permitting, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 15, 2017. If conditions are favorable, operations may take place near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers. Operations may continue over the next several weeks, weather permitting.
A) 5 acres on Lower Kinsgbury
Hwy 395 to be closed Monday for roof installation
Submitted by paula on Fri, 05/12/2017 - 2:02pm
Highway 395 in Minden may be closed for up to two hours on Monday, May 15 to allow for the installation of the roof over the old mill silos.
From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., as a precautionary move, traffic is expected to be diverted as Miles Construction uses a crane to install the structure. Traffic will be diverted onto an alternative route so expect a slow down in the area.
Buckeye Road will also be affected and will be closed at Heybourne Road and traffic will be diverted starting at 9:00 a.m. into the Winhaven development.
Chain controls go up in Sierra as Winter Weather Advisory issued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 6:29pm
Lake Tahoe is seeing the winter that keeps on giving into spring. It has been snowing in South Lake Tahoe since about 3:00 p.m. and conditions on area roads are not good for travelers over the Sierra.
Prescribed burning to continue next week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 4:35pm
If conditions are favorable around Lake Tahoe next week, the North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Contservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service will be continuing their prescribed fire operations.
Operations are scheduled near Sugar Pine Point, Brockway Summit, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Lower Kingsbury Grade, Ski Run Boulevard, Lake Tahoe Airport, Fallen Leaf Lake and Meyers.
Points on the map:
A) 5 acres on Lower Kingbury
B) 32 acres on Upper Jennifer/Tyner area
C) 5 acres at Sugar Pine Point
South Lake Tahoe area rivers and creeks over banks, some flooding in Tahoe Keys
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 3:00pm
Above average temperatures combined with an above average, and still deep, snowpack in the Sierra has led to the flooding of the Upper Truckee River, Trout Creek and Cold Creek in South Lake Tahoe. The extra water in the river has also led to slight flooding on Colorado Avenue in the Tahoe Keys.
Tahoe Roads launches new brand and improved website
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 5:41pm
Those who have used TahoeRoads.com for their roadwork and conditions information in the past will now find an all new, updated look.
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has now included information on roads around the lake, including information from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT).
The goals of the website are to:
- Educate the public on the benefits of the construction happening around the lake
- Keep the public and partners updated on project details and roadwork schedules
Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 2:10pm
Snow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.
The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.
Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.
Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:
64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)
Squaw Valley attempting to keep one lift open all summer long
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 12:45pm
For the first time ever, Squaw Valley will operate past July 4 and is now planning for an "endless season." They will attempt to keep one lift open on Saturdays to take advantage of the over 714 inches of snow that fell this winter.
USFS announces West Shore fuels reduction project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 6:30am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) released the final decision to reduce hazardous fuels on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe. The West Shore Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) Fuels Reduction and Forest Health Project will treat approximately 4,875 acres extending from Emerald Bay to Burton Creek State Park.
South Lake Tahoe teachers show support for free and quality education for all students
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 8:08pm
Members of the California Teacher's Association (CTA) and California Federation of Teachers (CFT) across the state brought out the posters and wore red on May 1 to advocate for public education and immigrant students.
South Lake Tahoe teachers joined in and greeted parents and students as they arrived for school Monday, displaying posters and letting students know they all had a right to quality and free public education, and asking all to take the pledge (as seen below).
Grading season begins in Lake Tahoe, but only if soil is ready
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/01/2017 - 7:25am
The annual grading season of May 1 to October 15 begins today in the Lake Tahoe Basin and those who will be disturbing soil need to remember some rules after this wet winter.
No grading can take place during times of precipitation, and if the project site is still covered in snow, saturated or muddy, all grading and soil disturbing activities must be suspended.
Widespread fire operations to continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 6:35am
North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, and the U.S. Forest Service are planning to continue prescribed fire operations next week beginning May 1. If conditions are favorable operations will take place in the following areas:
A) Glenbrook Area - 30 acres
B) Lower Kingsbury Area - 5 acres
C) Upper Jennifer/Tyner Area - 32 acres
D) Sugar Pine - 5 acres
E) Highway 50 and Logan Creek - 50 acres
F) SR89 and Grass Lake/ Luther Pass - 30 acres
G) SR89 and Fallen Leaf Lake Road - 40 acres
H) SR267/Brockway Summit - 40 acres
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/23/2017 - 7:27am
Thank you Curtis for bringing us this daily ski report for the epic winter of 2016-17!
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, April 23.
Prescribed burning to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 1:02pm
If conditions are favorable next week, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and the U.S. Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations on April 24, 2017.
Scheduled operations would be near Meeks Bay, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village, Glenbrook, Round Hill, Lower Kingsbury Grade, South Lake Tahoe, and Meyers. Weather permitting, operations may continue over the next several weeks.
The following locations match the map above:
A) 30 acres near Glenbrook
B) 5 acres on Lower Kingsbury
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/22/2017 - 8:25am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, April 22.
Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day & Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Weekend of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs all Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/21/2017 - 7:40am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, April 21.
A Beautiful Fantastic Finally Friday and Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Weekend of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs all Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 52F to 62F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 29F to 39F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/20/2017 - 8:06am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, April 20.
Mostly Cloudy but Clearing this afternoon, leading to a Beautiful Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Week of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 9:21am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, April 19.
Beautiful Hump Day for Skiing & Riding as the Season Winds Down… Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Snow and Softening. Final Week of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 8:10am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, Welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, April 18.
Rain & Snow falling at Resorts with Fresh Powder on top and Wet Packed Snow in the lower elevations. Dress in your Gore-Tex Jacket and take your orange or rose tinted goggles… Surface Conditions are Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Wet Pkd Snow. Get Out and Get Some before it’s over… Final Week for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 7:39am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, April 17.
Mostly Cloudy Skies with Showers & Snow above 7500 Feet. Take along your Gore-Tex Jacket… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & turning Spring Conditions… Several Resorts have Closed and many more will Close next weekend, April 23. So, Final Week for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 8:24am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, April 16.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/15/2017 - 8:23am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, April 15.
Shaping Up to be Great EASTER Weekend for Skiing & Riding! Partly Cloudy Skies will provide great Snow Condition on the Slopes… Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Snow… Final Weekend for some resorts that are Closing after Easter Sunday, including Kirkwood, Hope Valley XC, Tahoe Donner & Tahoe Donner XC, Homewood, Tahoe XC, Royal Gorge XC, Dodge Ridge & Bear Valley XC… and most resorts are staying open at least thru April 23. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Prescribed fire operations to continue next week around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 7:02pm
If conditions are favorable next week, the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California State Parks and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations starting Monday, April 17. If favorable, operations are scheduled near Meeks Bay, Tahoe City, Glenbrook, Round Hill, Lower Kingsbury Grade, South Lake Tahoe, and Meyers. Weather permitting, operations may continue over the next several weeks.
The following areas are scheduled:
A) 30 acres in the Glenbrook Area - Tahoe Douglas Fire District
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Fri, 04/14/2017 - 8:03am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, April 14.
Shaping Up to be Great Friday for Skiing & Riding as we move into the Easter Weekend… Fresh Snow and Clearing Skies make for Winter Snow Condition on the Slopes… Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Corduroy…Final Weekend for some resorts that are Closing after Easter Sunday, including Kirkwood, Hope Valley XC, Tahoe Donner & Tahoe Donner XC, Homewood, Tahoe XC, Royal Gorge XC, Dodge Ridge & Bear Valley XC… and most resorts are staying open at least thru April 23. Have Fun & Be Safe!
It's official: Wettest winter on record for Northern California
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 11:02am
Those who live in the Sierra know its been a wet and snowy winter, but now the record books support what they've experienced over the past six months: It is now the wettest winter on record in the Northern California mountains.
Precipitation measured at eight stations from Lake Tahoe to Mt. Shasta surpassed to old record held for 35 years. In that winter of 1982-1983 there was 88.5 inches of of precipitation measured at the same eight station. Today's measurement was 89.7 inches.
Douglas County seeks feedback on social media messaging during storms
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 10:10am
Did you use social media to keep informed during the floods of January and February this winter? If so, the Douglas County Communications and Public Information department wants to hear from you.
They are researching social media messages disseminated by local governments in Douglas, Lyon, Storey and Alpine Counties and are seeking public feedback through a quick survey of residents.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 8:25am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, April 13.
Road controls up around Lake Tahoe; SR89 around Emerald Bay closed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 7:06am
Snow is covering roads around the Sierra, bringing chain controls and road closures.
Here is a look around the lake at 8:00 a.m. Thursday:
Highway 50
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI EAST OF KYBURZ TO MEYERS (EL DORADO CO)
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES REQUIRED OVER SPOONER SUMMIT FROM STATELINE TO MILE POST 4.5 IN CARSON CITY.
SR89
Caltrans project outlined to South Lake Tahoe community
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/12/2017 - 10:17pm
For the next three summers, Caltrans crews will be in town to work on their U.S. Highway 50 South Lake Tahoe Highway Improvement Project, and Caltrans spoke with locals Wednesday evening about what they could expect during the project which starts May 1, 2017 and should end by winter, 2019. This will be their last Lake Tahoe Environmental Improvement Program (EIP) task to collect and treat stormwater runoff which accomplishes several other goals as well.
$57 million will be spent in South Lake Tahoe to also:
