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National Trails Day in South Lake Tahoe postponed
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 12:23pm
1/13/17 update: Too much of a good thing can sometimes put a hitch in your plan! Tahoe received record snowfall in the past week and although clear skies are expected for the day of the hike, it has been postponed to a February date yet to be determined.
In addition, both the City and US Forest Services offices and Lake Tahoe Unified School District have been shut down for most of the week creating additional challenges getting the Generation Green students prepared to lead the event.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 10:19am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, January 11.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH 10:00AM THIS MORNING… FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED TODAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… AVALANCHE WARNING POSTED TODAY THROUGH 5:00PM.
Widespread South Shore power outage from Stateline to Meyers; Also on SR 89 and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:23pm
2:00 p.m. update - Power has been restored to a majority of customers in the Northstar, Squaw, Olympic Valley, Alpine Meadows, Glenshire, Martis Camp and Truckee areas. Liberty Utilities anticipates customers in Kings Beach, Tahoe City and Portola/Loyalton will also be restored today, Wednesday.
There are still challenges to restoring power from Emerald Bay to south of Homewood.
No word on how many South Lake Tahoe customers are still without power, or how long to get it back on.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 9:54am
Good morning skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 10, 2017.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WITH STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS, SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
South Lake Tahoe had 5.13" of rain Sunday; 2-5 feet of snow on the way
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:05pm
The South Lake Tahoe area had 5.13" of rain on Sunday, causing temporary flooding of streets, meadows and some residences and businesses. As the rain left the basin, snow has moved in and the National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning to remain in place until 4:00 a.m. Thursday, January 12.
Atmospheric River bringing 6"-12" of rain to Lake Tahoe Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 12:25pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - The atmospheric river heading to Lake Tahoe will produce a period of intense rainfall with snow levels as high as 9000 feet early Sunday morning to Monday morning. The National Weather Service says to expect 6"-12" of rain around the Lake Tahoe basin, the Carson Range and the foothills of Carson City and Reno.
Lower elevations in Western Nevada will see 2"-4" of rain during this time frame.
6th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 10:30am
Event Date:
April 28, 2017 - 4:00pm
The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.
Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 8:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 5.
LOTS OF FRESH POWDER REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS… THE WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THRU 10AM THIS MORNING… ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING AND WITH DELAYS FOR SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 8:53am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!
January 4, 2017
A CHALLENGING HUMP DAY TO MAKE TURNS… A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING… ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ARE CLOSED AT HEAVENLY, SIERRA AT TAHOE, SQUAW, MT ROSE & MAMMOTH… ALPINE MEADOWS & DONNER SKI RANCH CLOSED TODAY… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 & HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD & HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE ARE CLOSED.
Next Lake Tahoe storm could drop another two feet of snow at lake level
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 8:38am
As one storm leaves Lake Tahoe, the next one is waiting to enter, and forecasters say the new one could dump up to two feet of snow at lake level over the next two days.
A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning when the winter storm warning starts, and stays in place until 4:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5.
Expect widespread snow showers throughout the day on Tuesday, with snow becoming heaving at time this afternoon and all day Wednesday.
Basin fire operations to continue on North Shore next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 10:39pm
If conditions are favorable, the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and the U.S. Forest Service will continue prescribed fire operations on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. They will take place on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe near Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Carnelian Bay, and Incline Village.
A) Jennifer/Tyner Urban Fuels Reduction area near Incline Village will have 34 acres of hand piles scheduled to be burned.
B) Tahoe City along Fairway, across from NTFPD Station 51 - 8 acres to be burned.
C) Hwy 267 has 50 acres schedule for burning.
Overnight shaking a sign that Lake Tahoe is earthquake country
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 10:28am
People from the Central Valley of California to the middle of Nevada felt several earthquakes overnight, with the two largest recorded at 5.7 magnitude, followed by 73 other tremblors between midnight and 9:30 a.m. December 28, 2016.
Two arrested for 'spotlighting' and other charges surrounding illegal deer hunting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 11:35pm
Two Markleville, Calif., men were arrested on December 17 after a Department of Fish Wildlife warden caught them near Diamond Valley Road and Airport Road (Alpine County) as they attempted to "spotlight" deer.
According to Lt. Chris Stoots of California Fish & Wildlife, Ramsey Gene Horse, 29, and William Eugene Berreman, 26, were allegedly driving a Ford sedan with an artificial light in an attempt to spot and kill deer, an illegal action called spotlighting. They also had two loaded rifles in the back seat.
Felons arrested for shooting guns in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:03pm
Four visitors to the South Shore were arrested by El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies on Friday night after they were caught shooting firearms on U.S. Forest Service land behind Tahoe Paradise Golf Course in Meyers.
On December 16, deputies responded to a call of shooting about 100 yards from the end of Lost Lane. Upon arrival they found four men, Alexander, Keoseng, Johlany and Yao Saechao with guns. Alexander and Keoseng are convicted felons from Stockton, Calif., and are prohibited from possessing firearms. All four were arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 9:15am
Good morning and Happy Holiday Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT MONDAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 15F to 25F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 8:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider. If you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
SHAPING UP TO BE A SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR PRE-HOLIDAY TURNS… LAYER UP TODAY AND HAVE FUN! STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny Skies. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds to 10 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 5F to 15F. Light winds.
MONDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 8:39am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, December 17.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SUNNY SKIES AND COLD TEMPERATURES. LAYER UP TODAY AND ENJOY THE FRESH SNOW. STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny. Highs: 28F to 33F. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the morning.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 3F to 13F. Light winds.
SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds around 10 mph.
Opinoin: Passage of Lake Tahoe Restoration Act caps year of progress
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 3:50pm
Four years ago this month, TRPA approved the 2012 Regional Plan. The landmark plan charts a course to restore Lake Tahoe’s environment and revitalize our communities and it was forged through Herculean work by California, Nevada, local governments, the public, and dozens of other partners.
Many Tahoe Basin stakeholders once questioned if we could work together, but the Regional Plan ushered in an era of collaboration. Today, the answer is how can we work together more efficiently. By building and strengthening partnerships we have made remarkable progress. This year was no different.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 9:11am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Friday, December 16.
FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS WITH MT ROSE RECEIVING 12-21”; HEAVENLY- 12”; KIRKWOOD – 6-18”; SIERRA – 4”; DIAMOND PEAK – 4”; NORTHSTAR – 12”; & 1-&” AT SQUAW/ALPINE. STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY. EXPECT DELAYED OPENING OF LIFTS… AND ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/15/2016 - 8:43am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 15.
A CHALLENGING OPERATIONAL DAY FOR MOST ALL RESORTS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO GO IN EFFECT STARTING AT 10AM TO 4AM.
DIAMOND PEAK OPENS TODAY FOR THE 50TH SEASON…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/14/2016 - 8:33am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Wednesday, December 14.
GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A HIGH WIND WARNING GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM THRU TOMORROW TILL 4PM. HEAVENLY OPENS CALIFORNIA SIDE TODAY-WWP; MAMMOTH MTN FIRES UP 20 LIFTS WITH 92 RUNS OPEN; MT ROSE IS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS; UPPER MTN AT SQUAW IS CLOSED DUE TO WINDS; SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS…
Christmas Tree permits sold out for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 1:14pm
Christmas tree permits for cutting on National Forest land in the Lake Tahoe Basin are sold out as of Tuesday, December 13, 2016. The Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit sold approximately 4,500 permits this year.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/13/2016 - 7:57am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Tuesday, December 13.
GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM. WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY, SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATAE WIND AND WEATHER PERMITTING…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 10:28am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, December 12.
A GOOD MOTIVATION MONDAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY PRE-HOLIDAY SEASON TURNS… A BREAK IN WEATHER TODAY AND MORE COMING THRU STARTING TOMORROW WITH A WINTER STORM WATCH POSTED.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 41F to 46F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
Prescribed burns resume around South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 8:53pm
If weather conditions allow, the California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service have scheduled prescribed fire operations at four South Lake Tahoe area locations.
South Upper Truckee area (B on the map) - 50 acres of hand piles will be burned by USFS starting December 12 and continuing as conditions permit. Seven days burn down time. Smoke should flow North /Northeast.
North Upper Truckee area (D on the map) - 12 acres of hand piles will be burned by USFS starting December 12 and continuing as conditions permit. Seven days burn down time. Smoke should flow North /Northeast.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/11/2016 - 10:19am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Sunday, December 11.
A GOOD SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS SO GET SOME TURNS, BUT STAY IN BOUNDS AND ON DESIGNATED OPEN TRAILS ONLY…
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy in the morning then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 39F to 49F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 80 mph.
Late night vote in Washington brings $415 million to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 9:28pm
Late Friday night, the U.S. House of Representatives joined the U.S. Senate in passing the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act of 2016, which will bring $415 million in future funding to Lake Tahoe over the next seven years. The decision brought cheers from many local agencies, including the League to Save lake Tahoe and the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/10/2016 - 9:04am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Saturday, December 10.
GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY… RAIN & MIXED PRECIPITATION, PLUS GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS HAVE CREATED ISSUES FOR RESORTS TO OPERATE TODAY. SOME ARE CLOSED AND OTHERS HAVE LIMITED LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AND TOWS OPERATING. CALL AHEAD!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 9:24am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 8.
UP TO 4” OF FRESH SNOW & MIXED PRECIPITATION REPORTED AT RESORTS… GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY…
WINDS ARE IMPACTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… TAMARACK EXPRESS AT HEAVENLY ON WIND HOLD; UPPER MTN LIFTS AT SQUAW ON WIND HOLD… SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 CHAIN CONTROLS POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 IS OPEN WITH NO CONTROLS (CARRY CHAINS).
Teachers may sign up for 5th grade 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 2:37pm
Fifth-grade teachers may reserve a spot for the 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education program starting Monday, December 12. This program, offered by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, is led by USFS rangers and community volunteers and gives students an outdoor winter ecology learning experience that takes place on snowshoes.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/06/2016 - 9:44am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Tuesday, December 6.
GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. IF YOU ARE GOING UP, BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE WIND HOLDS. HEAVENLY GONDOLA ON WIND HOLD, SO NO ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN. AERIAL TRAM AND SEVERAL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON WIND HOLD. NW 6 AT MT ROSE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD!
Lake Tahoe Restoration Act gets renewed support from Congress
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:47pm
The House and Senate have agreed to include the bipartisan Lake Tahoe Restoration Act in the final bicameral Water Resources Development Act, titled the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, Nevada Sen. Dean Heller announced Monday.
North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 3:30pm
The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.
USFS looking for volunteers for Winter Trek snowshoe program at Heavenly
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 2:45pm
Are you a college student looking to intern for the winter? Are you a retired school teacher but miss your students, love to snowshoe and want to give back to the community? Or maybe you simply love the outdoors and working with children and want to be involved in your community. The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) is seeking volunteers to assist with the 2017 Winter Trek Conservation Education Program that begins January 2017, at Heavenly Mountain Resort.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 9:40am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, December 5.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN… GREAT SURFACE CONDITIONS WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy. Highs 39 to 49. (29-39F on the slopes) Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.
Vail Resorts calls on Congress to approve Lake Tahoe Restoration Act
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 9:36am
Vail Resorts has called on the United States Congress to approve the Lake Tahoe Restoration Act of 2015. This Act provides $415 million in funding and reauthorizes important Lake Tahoe restoration activities that began in 1997 and refocuses federal, state and local efforts toward reducing wildfire threats, improving water quality and clarity, and combating invasive species. All of these are important to the local economy at one of the most visited lakes in the world.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Sun, 12/04/2016 - 8:31am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Sunday, December 4.
It's shaping up to be a SUNDAY FUNDAY for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue making snow and open more lifts and terrain! Great surface conditions with machine groomed and skier-rider packed powder. Lifts will operate wind and weather permitting.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 8:35pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of some of the 411 calls the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to between November 15 and November 28, 2016.
Calls resulting in arrests:
11/15/16
"Other" misdemeanor at Cedar & Stateline Aves
Felony "Other" in the 4000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Driving on a suspended/revoked license at Friday Ave & Lake Tahoe Blvd
"Other misdemeanor in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in public in the 1000 block of Lakeview Ave
"Other misdemeanor in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Sat, 12/03/2016 - 11:45am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Saturday, December 3.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… CHAIR #6 CORNICE EXPRESS OPENS AT KIRKWOOD AND COMET EXPRESS OPENS AT HEAVENLY… SUMMIT SIX OPEN AT ALPINE AND SQUAW’S UPPER MOUNTAIN IS OPEN.
DON’T MISS THE SOUTH SHORE PREMIER OF WARREN MILLER’S “HERE, THERE & EVERY WHERE” TONIGHT DEC. 3, AT HARRAH’S SOUTH SHORE ROOM. PICK UP TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT TAHOE SPORTS LTD.
Prescribed fire operations resume on Lake Tahoe's south and east shores
Submitted by admin on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 7:34pm
Prescribed fire operations by the Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District, California Tahoe Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service will continue next week at several locations around Lake Tahoe.
Fall and winter bring cooler temperatures and precipitation, which favor prescribed burning. The joint efforts to remove excess vegetation are scheduled to take place at nine different locations including Glenbrook, Cave Rock, Round Hill, lower Kingsbury Grade, South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Paradise and Meyers.
South Upper Truckee - 50 acres
North Upper Truckee, Homer - 20 acres
Taylor Creek and Tallac restoration project approved, could begin next Spring
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 4:58pm
Plans for the Taylor Creek and Tallac Restoration Project have been finalized and work in the area could start as early as May, 2017 according to an announcement Friday by the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU).
The goal of the project is to restore the Taylor and Tallac creek ecosystems, maintenance and improvement of recreational facilities and enhance non-motorized access to the area.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/02/2016 - 9:30am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Friday, December 2.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD FRIDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. AT THIS TIME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON HOLD… MAMMOTH RECEIVES 4” OF NEW… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 8:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 1.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SIERRA AT TAHOE OPEN THE WEST BOWL; MT ROSE, SQUAW, SUGARBOWL & BOREAL ARE OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY ADDS COMET EXPRESS… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 9:58am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SQUAW OPENS UPPER MOUNTAIN FOR TOP TO BOTTOM SKIING, MT ROSE IS OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, SUGAR BOWL OFFERS TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY HAS UPPER NV DIPPER EXPRESS TURNING… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Couple rescued after being stuck in the Sierras for two days reunited with family
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 10:50am
A Yuba City couple missing in the Sierra Nevada for two days were found late Monday afternoon by a search and rescue team who followed tracks they saw on a U.S. Forest Service road.
Susan and Rory Holloter had gone for a drive in the Wentworth Springs Road area of El Dorado County at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 26 in their Dodge Ramcharger. A storm hit the area that afternoon and the couple became stuck.
‘Forest bathing’ is latest fitness trend to hit the U.S.
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 9:55am
Over thousands of years of human history, we have effectively become an indoor species. Particularly for those of us trapped in the cubicle life, often the only times we regularly step foot outside is for our daily work commute or to run errands. In 2001, a survey sponsored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency found that, on average, Americans spend 87 percent of their time indoors and 6 percent in an enclosed vehicle.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/29/2016 - 8:56am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Shaping up to be a great day for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue to make snow and open more lifts and runs. Ski and ride with care!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs 32F-37F (22F-27F on the Slopes) with East Winds around 10mph & possible Ridge Gusts up to 60mph.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy then Clearing with overnight Lows 8F to 18F. East winds around 10 mph shifting to SW up to 10mph after midnight.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather report from "The Guy From Tahoe"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/28/2016 - 10:14am
South Tahoe Now and Curtis Fong of BikeandSkiLakeTahoe.com have teamed up together this winter to provide daily ski and weather reports to help you plan your day on the slopes.
GOOD MORNING LAKE TAHOE SKIERS & RIDERS… IF YOU ARE VISITING, WELCOME TO LAKE TAHOE!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. 1-2” FRESH SNOW OVERNIGHT WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS MORNING… WINDS MAY IMPACT OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Sledder sues after allegedly being burned by USFS burn pile
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 10:08pm
An individual alleges he was burned while sledding because of a controlled fire conducted by a federal agency that was hidden and left burning.
Gianfranco Rufino filed a complaint on Nov. 16, 2016 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California against United States, alleging negligence.
Emerald Fire showed how fuel reduction minimized forest damage
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 8:28pm
It doesn’t take a wildland fire professional to see how fuel reduction can protect forests and communities.
It just takes a field trip to the site of the Emerald fire near the southwestern shores of Lake Tahoe.
Despite burning at the same time and under similar conditions to the disastrous Little Valley fire, the Emerald fire was much less destructive.
