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US-395 closed near Topaz Lodge after mudslide crosses roadway into hotel
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 8:05pm
UPDATE 5/22 6:35 a.m. :. On May 21, 2018 at approximately 6:38 p.m. East Fork Fire Protection District and Douglas County Emergency Management was dispatched to several reports of massive debris flows across US 395 in several locations in and around the Topaz Lodge and on Topaz Park Road.
The Topaz Lodge was occupied with about 200 people who sheltered in place during the event. West 395 and Topaz Park Road were completely impassable. Approximately 20 occupied motor vehicles were impacted on the roadways, with no reported injuries.
Column: Funds needed to make fire response proactive instead of reactive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 6:20pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Last October, California experienced a series of devastating wildfires that destroyed property and took lives. In a four month period the State endured fires and floods from San Diego to Mendocino that destroyed over 11,000 homes and commercial structures and killed 64 Californians. Local Government fire and rescue personnel and equipment comprised up to 80 percent available resources for mutual aid throughout the State. The City of South Lake Tahoe Fire Department along with other fire agencies around the basin engaged in these critical fire fights.
Westbound I-80 reopens after mudslide closes the road
Submitted by paula on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 6:41pm
Friday night update: I-80 westbound reopened at the Nevada state line.
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A thunderstorm brought flash flooding on I-80, creating a mudslide that has covered some lanes. As a result, the westbound lanes near the state line just east of Farad are closed.
California Highway Patrol is holding traffic at Gold Ranch.
Crews are at the scene to clear mud but at this time there is no estimated time of opening. A detour is not provided.
For up to the minute news, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 25 - July 1
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/24/2017 - 12:47pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
State Route 89 (El Dorado County) from South Upper Truckee Road to Luther Pass: Motorists can expect one-way traffic control at various locations from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday for dead tree removal work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
Lake Tahoe area roadwork June 18-24
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/17/2017 - 4:53pm
EMERGENCY PROJECTS
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope repair work.
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County) at Alder Creek Road: Motorists can expect intermittent one-way traffic control from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 a.m. to noon Friday for mudslide removal work.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit reopens with one-way controlled traffic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 6:44am
Caltrans has reopened Highway 50 between Meyers and Placerville with one-way controlled traffic at Alder Creek where a mudslide closed it last night. They originally said all traffic would be rerouted to other highways through Friday evening but crews were able to get it open.
The slope is still not stable and they are working on getting the mud flow stopped.
For up to the minute reports, visit Caltrans twitte at @CaltransDist3 or on their app/website - http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Highway 50 at Kyburz closed due to mudslide
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/08/2017 - 3:32pm
5:00 p.m. - A section of Highway 50 in El Dorado County is now closed after new slide activity at the location pushed a heavy amount of debris onto the roadway. Crews are in the process of putting the signage up.
Tuesday morning look at Lake Tahoe area roads and weather
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 8:42am
It was very windy overnight in South Lake Tahoe with the highest gust of 56 mph recorded at the Lake Tahoe Airport at 1:03 a.m. Tuesday morning. From 7:00 p.m. Monday to 8:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, winds have stayed in the 30-50 mph range. According to the forecast, winds will 25 mph during the day with gusts as high as 45 mph Tuesday, breezy over night with winds 15-20 mph and gusts to 30 mph.
Alpine Meadows (recorded at 8643 feet) experienced high winds all night with winds at 11:00 p.m. Monday recorded at 144 mph along with gusts of 199 mph.
Wind, rain and snow in South Lake Tahoe forecast for holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 11:23am
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - A series of storms is expected to impact the region beginning late Wednesday and potentially lasting through the middle of next week. The strongest storm in the series will impact the Sierra and western Nevada Sunday night through Monday night.
The first storm to arrives comes with a Winter Weather Warning that was issued for South Lake Tahoe for Thursday from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Snow, or a rain/snow mix below 6500 feet will develop by daybreak and continue for most of the day. Rain and snow below 6500 feet is expected to turn to all snow by afternoon.
Highway 50 between South Lake Tahoe and Placerville reopens
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 11:09pm
10:45 a.m. update Feb. 15 - Some debris is still falling onto Highway 50 near the Alder Creek area, resulting in lane closures for crews to clean it up. Expect some delays at times.
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Crews working nonstop on Highway 50 after three mudslides closed the road have been able to get all cleaned up and the road opened in both directions at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday.
Slide on Highway 50 "uncontrollable;" Closure reevaluated Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 10:54am
10:30 p.m. update: Caltrans has reopened Highway 50 over Echo Summit and NDOT opened Highway 50 at Logan Creek. Currently there are no roads closed around Lake Tahoe.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 9:15am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 13.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT MONDAY FOR SKIING & RIDING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy to Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs: 39F-44F (29F-39F on the Slopes) and Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows: 19F to 29F. Light Winds.
TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy in the morning then becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 42F to 47F. Light Winds.
Multiple mudslides on Highway 50; Reopening delayed until Monday at earliest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 9:19am
7:00 p.m. update - Caltrans is advising motorists that U.S. Highway 50 in the Kyburz area will remain closed at least through Monday night and potentially longer due to multiple mud slides.
Caltrans and an emergency contractor are working on three slides in a 12-mile area, and several smaller slides are also active near the highway.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 9:06am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 12.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR SKIING & RIDING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies with temps 35F-40F (25F-35F on the Slopes) East Winds up to 10mph in the morning becoming light… Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 12F to 22F. Light Winds.
MONDAY: Sunny then becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 39F to 44F. Light Winds.
Highway 50 between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe may open by Sunday evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 12:12pm
4:25 p.m. update - Caltrans now estimates it will be 6:00 p.m. Sunday before reopening. If this changes again we will update this story.
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Caltrans says Highway 50 at Ice House Road is expected to be closed until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, February 12. This is an estimate and will depend on time it will take to clear the massive slide of mud and boulders.
Once open the road will be one-way controlled traffic.
On the North Shore, I80 will open to traffic in both directions at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Expect heavy traffic.
With Highway 50 closed, Sheriff tells drivers: Do not go by your GPS!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 9:14pm
With the closure of Hwy 50 due to a mudslide, several motorists have taken to their GPS units to try to navigate around the closure. This has led to numerous parties getting stuck on roads that are closed during the winter, and in the end, has tied up valuable resources rescuing them from deep snow or impassable roads.
In the winter, the only safe alternate route when Hwy 50 is closed is to use SR88 to the South, or I80 to the North. You can take Hwy 49 in Placerville to reach either one. At this time though, both alternative routes are closed.
Roads around Lake Tahoe a mess, I80 closed due to mudslide, Hwy 50 closed again near Ice House
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 1:17pm4:30 p.m. update: Just as the Highway 50 opened, it is once again closed in both directions due to a "large mud slide" at Ice House Road, the third slide on Highway 50 today.
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4:30 p.m. update: Highway 50 through Kyburz is back open. Traffic is reduced to one-lane controlled traffic, but moving.
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I-80 to close in both directions two hours tonight to repair mudslide damage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 1:07pm
Caltrans is alerting motorists that Interstate 80 (I-80) will be closed in both directions from 11 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 to 1 a.m. Wednesday, February 1 at the following locations to allow the repair of power transmission lines damaged during the January 8 mudslide just west of the Donner Lake Interchange.
Westbound I-80 will be closed at Donner Park Road (Exit 184). Automobiles will be detoured onto Donner Pass Road and can rejoin I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Trucks will be turned at Exit 184 and are encouraged to find parking in the Reno area during the closure.
Monday morning South Lake Tahoe storm recap
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 8:31am
10:00 a.m. update 1/9/17: The City of South Lake Tahoe and the American Red Cross have closed their evacuation center in the city. One person arrived at the evacuation center last night.
"LTUSD and the Red Cross were excellent partners during last night’s storm event," said Tracy Franklin of the City of South Lake Tahoe.
The SLT Public Works department will be focusing on snow removal today. They are also working on getting the deep slushy water out of roadways. Franklin said the flood areas are still flooded and not receding at this point.
Mudslide closes Hwy 4 in burn area near Markleeville
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/01/2015 - 10:12pm
Just a day after people celebrated the opening of highways through the Washington Fire area south of Markleeville, a mudslide has closed Highway 4 over Ebbetts Pass. The road is closed 2.4 miles south of town.
A strong thunderstorm formed over the northwest half of the fire Wednesday, bringing heavy rains and frequent lightning.
