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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe and President's Weekend!

Today is February 19.

STARTING OFF THE DAY WITH SOME BLUE SKIES BUT WILL TURN MOSTLY CLOUDY AS THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM APPROACHES. WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO START TONIGHT THRU EARLY TUESDAY MORNING…

Gourmet ice cream sandwich shop, The Baked Bear, opening in South Lake Tahoe

Named one of the trendiest restaurants to try by Business Insider, The Baked Bear is opening their third location in the Reno-Tahoe area in March.

What is the Baked Bear you ask?

Started by two friends in San Diego, The Baked Bear, which provides custom ice cream sandwiches, is quickly moving into cities in Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, Nevada, Utah, as well as other locations in California including Petco Park, home of the Padres.

And now they'll be in South Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe and President's Weekend!

Today is Saturday, February 18.

FRESH POWDER AND CONTINUED SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED TODAY WITH ALL RESORTS GEARED WITH MOST LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN. GET OUT AND ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS… HAVE FUN & PATIENCE IN LINES… SLOW DOWN AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Cloudy. Chance of snow and rain in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs: 34F to 39F. Light winds.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is February 16.

A WET & WILD DAY AS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS POSTED! STRONG WINDS ARE AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT: HEAVENLY, MT ROSE, SIERRA AT TAHOE, KIRKWOOD, SQUAW, ALPINE, SUGAR BOWL, MAMMOTH… DONNER SKI RANCH CLOSED
ALL ROADWAYS IN AROUND LAKE TAHOE HAVE R1 OR R2 CHAIN CONTROLS.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is February 15.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR MAKING TURNS… GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN TODAY BEFORE THE NEXT SERIES OF WEATHER COMES THRU STARTING THIS EVENING AND OVER THE WEEKEND…

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 47F-52F (35F-45F on the Slopes) and Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is February 14.

HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY AND LAKE TAHOE DISCOVERY DAY! ON THIS DAY IN 1844, JOHN C. FREMONT ALONG WITH SCOUT KIT CARSON DISCOVERED A BIG MOUNTAIN LAKE FROM THE TOP OF A PEAK NEAR CARSON PASS…
GET OUT AND DISCOVER RUNS THAT HAVEN’T BEEN ACCESSIBLE FOR A FEW YEARS WITH THIS YEAR’S GREAT SNOWPACK. OFF-PISTE & TREE SKIING ROUTES ARE OPEN. SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY. HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Food morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, February 11.

FINALLY A BREAK IN THE STORM CYCLE AND SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR MAKING TURNS ON FRESH SNOW… SLOPES WILL BE CROWDED TODAY, SO HAVE PATIENCE AND BE SAFE!
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE WET SNOW ON LOWER ELEVATION SLOPES, POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED… STAY OUT OF THE BACKCOUNTRY TODAY…

Douglas County declares State of Emergency

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency due to a flood and wind event that took place over the last couple of days. The flood event is supposed to continue into the duration of the weekend. The declaration has been submitted to the State of Nevada and will allow regional partners to speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively aid in requesting additional resources, aid in recovery, and meet the needs of the community during a time of crisis.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Friday, February 10.

WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY MORNING. RAIN & SNOW EXPECTED WITH SNOW LEVEL AT 6500 FEET. MODERATE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS CONTINUED WITH RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 85MPH THAT WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFT. EXPECT DELAYS IN ALL LIFTS OPENING AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES…
WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.

Lake Tahoe road and weather report

One constant topic in South Lake Tahoe this week: the weather and flooding. As of Friday morning, that rain has turned to snow.

A Flood Watch expires in South Lake Tahoe at 9:15 a.m. Friday and the Winter Storm is still in effect until 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

Weather:

Today - Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!!

Today is Thursday, February 9.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN AFFECT FROM 10:00AM THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY. RAIN & STRONG GUSTY WINDS REPORTED AT RESORTS WITH MOST ALL RESORTS CLOSED. CALL AHEAD…
OPEN RESORTS:
HEAVENLY: CALIFORNIA BASE SIDE OPEN UP TO TOP OF POWDER BOWL.
SIERRA AT TAHOE: LOWER FRONT SIDE LIFTS TURNING UP TO TOP OF NOB HILL
DIAMOND PEAK: LOWER LIFTS & TOWS TURNING
NORTHSTAR: STARTING WITH FRONT SIDE LIFTS
SUGAR BOWL: LOWER LIFTS TURNING

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to the lake!

Today is February 8, 2017

RAIN & MIXED PRECIPITATION CONTINUES TODAY WITH SNOW LEVEL BETWEEN 8500 – 9000 FEET. GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF LIFTS AND OPENING TERRAIN. CALL AHEAD…
WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Monday, February 6.

WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THROUGH TONIGHT TILL 10:00PM…
IF YOU ARE GOING… KNOW THAT IT IS SNOWING AND BLOWING! WIND & WEATHER ARE AFFECTING LIFTS AT ALL RESORTS…
MT ROSE & DONNER SKI RANCH ARE CLOSED.
HEAVENLY HAS DIPPER, COMET, OLYMPIC, NORTHBOWL & TAMARACK ON WIND HOLD;
DIAMOND PEAK HAS CRYSTAL EXPRESS ON WIND HOLD;
SUGAR BOWL HAS UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ON WIND HOLD;
SQUAW & ALPINE HAVE ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS ON WIND HOLD.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, February 5.

GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN TODAY BEFORE THE BIG GAME… A BREAK IN WEATHER, BUT STILL MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES AND ISSUES WITH WINDS AFFECTING SOME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. CALL AHEAD!

WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO START TONIGHT THRU TOMORROW NIGHT… 6-10” AT LAKE TAHOE AND 1-2 FEET ALONG THE SIERRA CREST…
SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED & FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH HEAVY POWDER ON TOP.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, February 4, 2017.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY TO MAKE TURNS WITH FRESH SNOW REPORTED ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS… ALTHOUGH MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES ARE PREDICTED, WINDS CONTINUE TO HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS THIS MORNING. CALL AHEAD!
HEAVENLY: GONDOLA, TAMARACK, DIPPER, COMET, NORTHBOWL & SKY ON WIND HOLD;
MT ROSE: NW SIX, BLAZING ZEPHYR, LAKEVIEW & GALENA ON WIND HOLD;
SUGARBOWL: MT LINCOLN, CROWS NEST, SUMMIT & JEROME HILL ON WIND HOLD;

Online map provides current status of El Dorado County roads, trails and parks

El Dorado County has added a new feature on its website that provides the most up to date information available about roads, parks and trails throughout the County. Users can open a map, and by clicking on icons, can get needed information before heading out. In addition to the status of County roads, parks and trails, the map has information from inside and outside of the County from Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Friday, February 3.

WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED THRU EARLY SATURDAY. WINDS ARE AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. DRESS FOR WINTER CONDITIONS!
HEAVENLY: GONDOLA & SKY ON HOLD;
KIRKWOOD: CHAIR 6 ON HOLD;
MT ROSE: BLAZING ZEPHYR ON HOLD;
SUGARBOWL: MT LINCOLN ON HOLD;
ALPINE & SQUAW: UPPER MOUNTAIN ON HOLD…
CALL AHEAD!
SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED & FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH POWDER ON TOP.

SR89 around Emerald Bay reopens

State Route 89 around Emerald Bay from D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay State Park is now open.

Caltrans crews had been working for weeks to clear debris and snow off the road which links South Lake Tahoe to the North Shore via the west side of the lake. In some spots, the snow was up to 30 feet high. With the early January storms the avalanche danger was high in the area as well.

The road opened on February 1 at 6:35 p.m.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Thursday, February 2.

HAPPY GROUND HOG DAY! PUNXATAWNEY PHIL SAW HIS SHADOW THIS MORNING SO THERE WILL BE 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER… STARTING WITH A WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED THRU EARLY SATURDAY. WINDS COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH POWDER ON TOP.

I-80 to close in both directions two hours tonight to repair mudslide damage

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.

Routes revealed for two-day Amgen Women's Race in Lake Tahoe

Once again the top female cyclists will head to Lake Tahoe for the Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women's Race empowered with SRAM for the start of their four-day race May 11-14, 2017. A new route was revealed today with the women racing over Luther Pass and Kingsbury Grade on the second day of their race.

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Snow removal, fire code, state of emergency and more

It’s been great seeing all of my friends and acquaintances who have lived here for less than 10 years posting photos and sharing how Snowmageddon 2017 has blown them away. I did the same when I first moved to Tahoe back in the 70’s and storms like this were not uncommon. Back then playing was more important than clearing the snow. I had a big Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup and I j drove over the snow in my driveway and packed it down. I did not own a snowblower and can’t remember shoveling much. One year the packed snow was so high I could not get the truck under the carport.

James Raymond (Routson) Wiggins

Beloved father and friend to many, James Raymond (Routson) Wiggins, “Jimmy Ray”, passed away at age 69 on December 20th, 2016.

Jim loved life and all that it had to offer. He was passionate about spending time at the park with his grandson, and grand-dogs, skiing in Lake Tahoe and taking long rides with his friends and fellow members of the Tahoe Blue Riders Motorcycle Group.

He leaves behind his most proud accomplishments, his children, Matt, Shannon and his grandson, Benjamin, and three grand-dogs, Wrigley, Trooper and Leia.

El Dorado County man sentenced for attack on Lassen Park Ranger

Nicholas Martin Coberley, 45, of Pollock Pines, will be spending the next 27 months in prison for assault with a deadly weapon on a park ranger.

Highway 50 over Echo Summit closed for avalanche control, traffic backed up

8:25 p.m. update - Traffic is starting to move over Echo Summit.

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8:00 p.m. update - Highway 50 from Meyers to Sly Park remains closed at this hour due to avalanche control. There have also been several spin-outs and other weather related issues according to and earlier Caltrans report.

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Traffic has been backed up for hours on Highway 50 as people head to South Lake Tahoe for a weekend of fresh powder. Snow, snow covered roads and chain controls have made travel slow and now the road is closed between Meyers and Pollock Pines for avalanche control.

Warren Miller movie comes to South Tahoe High for ski team fundraiser

Event Date: 
February 11, 2017 - 6:00pm

Catch the Warren Miller ski film, Here, There & Everywhere at South Tahoe High's Alpine Ski Team fundraiser in the school's theater on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. so participants can enjoy taking part in the silent auction and raffle.

This is Miller's 67th feature film and takes a freeski, backcountry, big air, riding, skiing, snow and dog sled adventure through Squaw Valley, Alaska, Crested Butte, Eastern Greenland, Switzerland, Montana, Canada and even Fenway Park.

Guest Columnist: Let’s keep Tahoe’s progress going

Twenty-five years ago, I finished my graduate work in Oregon and moved to Northern Nevada for a planning position at TRPA. Having spent a large part of my youth hiking and camping at Tahoe and in the Sierra, the move felt like coming home.

South Lake Tahoe find missing man cold, but alert

9:50 a.m. update - A South Lake Tahoe Police detective found Daniel Trevis at 9:26 a.m. this morning on Park Avenue less than a mile from his residence. Trevis was wrapped in a blanket, awake and alert, but was very cold. His son is taking him for a medical evaluation. SLTPD thanks the public for their assistance.

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The South Lake Tahoe Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 75-year-old resident who suffers from dementia.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Tuesday, January 17.

WE GOT THRU THE MLK WEEKEND AND TODAY IS THE DAY FOR LOCALS TO RECLAIM THE SLOPES. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.

I WILL NOT BE UPDATING THIS REPORT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AS I WILL BE HEADING OUT ON A ROADTRIP TO UTAH, WYOMING & IDAHO AND YOU CAN FOLLOW MY POSTS ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE AND ON BIKEANDSKITAHOE.COM.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Monday, January 16.

ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONDAY. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… WINDS MAY HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… HAVE PATIENCE IN LINES NOT ONLY AT THE LIFTS BUT ALSO IN RENTALS, LESSONS AND IN THE LODGES… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.

Controversy brewing as City and County reps on Tahoe Conservancy Board resign

Friday's board meeting of the California Tahoe Conservancy (CTC) was delayed almost two hours due to ice on the road near near Zephyr Cove, causing it to close, and those weren't the only icy conditions on the South Shore that day.

The other ice could be felt during the meeting as conflict of interest, ethics, integrity, suspicious actions and lack of transparency were the theme of the day.

All three items on the agenda Friday were placed there amid a stressed relationship between the City of South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County and Patrick Wright, the Executive Director of the CTC.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to lake Tahoe!

Today is Sunday, January 15

ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SUNDAY FUNDAY. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… HAVE PATIENCE IN LINES NOT ONLY AT THE LIFTS BUT ALSO IN RENTALS, LESSONS AND IN THE LODGES… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning riders and skiers, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Saturday, January 14.

ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND. PLENTY OF FRESH TRACKS TO BE MADE AS WELL AS MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY… EXPECT DELAYS IN SOME LIFTS & TERRAIN OPENINGS.

STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning… then, becoming Partly Cloudy… Highs: 29F to 34F. Light winds.

National Trails Day in South Lake Tahoe postponed

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©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is January 12.

A WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES TODAY THRU 10:00PM THIS EVENING… GOOD NEWS IS THERE’S MORE SNOW FALLING AND WINDS HAVE DIED DOWN…

MOST RESORTS ARE DIGGING OUT AND PLANNING TO HAVE SOME LIFTS TURNING… EXPECT DELAYS AND LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS TO OPEN FIRST AND UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AFTER SNOW SAFETY. CALL AHEAD…

STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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.

Traffic stuck for hours at Echo Summit due to avalanche and safety concerns

After drivers were stuck on both sides of Echo Summit starting at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Caltrans has closed the highway as of 7:05 p.m. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at the Sly Park, and westbound in Meyers. Unsafe driving conditions due to heavy snow and the threat of avalanches have been a concern all day.

As of 7:00 p.m., cars hadn't moved much. For a short time at 4:00 p.m. Caltrans was attempting escorted travel from Meyers heading west before closing down the highway.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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.

High water forcing evacuation of some Douglas County homes

Rising water concerns and flood in Douglas County has prompted officers to evacuate 15 homes Kingslane Mobile Home Park and 49 homes form the older section of the Aspen Mobile Home Park on 1380 Centerville Lane in Gardnerville, Nev.

Evacuees may go to the Douglas County Community Center located at 1329 Waterloo Ln. Small pets in crates are accepted.

Transportation is available for those in need, contact the Flood hotline at 782-9099 or 783-6404.

This story will be updated if more evacuations occur.

Douglas County prepares for onslaught of wet weather

With flood warnings up around Northern California and Western Nevada, Douglas County officials are alerting residents of a flood watch issued for the area from late Saturday night January 7 through Monday morning, January 9.

Douglas County Emergency Management is preparing for changing flood conditions and the safety of Douglas County residents.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is January 6.

A WEATHER BREAK TODAY WITH MORE SNOW AND RAIN COMING THIS WEEKEND… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY POSTED FOR SATURDAY, 4AM TO 10PM… GET OUT TODAY AND ENJOY THE FRESH SNOW… MOST RESORTS OPENING MORE TRAILS… STAY ON OPENED RUNS, ONLY AND IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, ALWAYS SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY. HAVE FUN & PATIENCE WITH LIFT LINES…
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©

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©

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.

Motorist behavior along Highway 50 in the Sierra a concern to Caltrans and CHP

The snow hasn't been the only concern on Highway 50 over Echo Summit and along the road to Strawberry. The behavior of motorists who park illegally on the road is becoming more of a safety issue and hazard.

For those that have driven this stretch, the situation isn't anything new though there has been a big increase in offenders.

Drivers are pulling over on the roadway, a state highway, to experience snow play, and those parking are not paying attention to "No Parking" signs or the dangerous situation they are causing.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is January 3.

MORE NEW SNOW REPORTED AT RESORTS… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY AND WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED… SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… 2 TO 4 FEET OF SNOW PREDICTED BY WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

R1 & R2 ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE POSTED ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is January 2.

HAPPY NEW YEAR WITH NEW SNOW REPORTED AT RESORTS… WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY AND WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED… SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… ROAD CONTROLS UP ON ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE.. BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS OR BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and Happy New Year Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to the Lake!

Today is January 1, 2017.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR BY MAKING TURNS ON THE MOUNTAIN… PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH LOTS OF LIFTS & TERRAIN OPENED TO CELEBRATE… WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY AND SOME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ARE ON WIND HOLD AT SQUAW & MT ROSE… SO ALL LIFTS TODAY WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS POSTED TO START THIS EVENING… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and Happy New Year's eve Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is December 31, 2016.

A GREAT DAY TO END 2016 BY MAKING TURNS ON THE MOUNTAIN… PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH LOTS OF LIFTS & TERRAIN TO CELEBRATE… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 32F to 37F. East winds up to 10 mph.

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