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Douglas County road crews cannot work again until January 17
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 7:35pm
The Douglas County road crews cannot work anymore hours over the three-day weekend due to their having reached the maximum number of driving hours allowed due to flooding and snow conditions in the Carson Valley over the last week.
Hours are regulated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The Douglas County staff can resume regular duty on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. If an emergency arises, staff may be called in after 5:00 a.m. on Sunday.
Highway 50 closed from Round Hill to Cave Rock due to multiple accidents
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 11:10am11:39 a.m. update - Traffic is moving with escorts through accident areas so emergency personnel can finish clean up of accidents.
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10:30 a.m. update: The highway closure is now from Zephyr Cove to Elks Point and it will continue to be closed for an undetermined time.
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Highway 50 from Round Hill to Cave Rock has been shut down due to multiple accidents caused by icy roads.
According to Eric Guevin, Fire Marshal of Tahoe Douglas Fire, Nevada Highway Patrol shut the road down at 8:45 a.m. Friday after there were several collisions near the Presbyterian Conference Grounds.
Crews working round-the-clock to clear South Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 12:21am
It has taken 14 crew members working 12-hour shifts for the last eight days to keep the 259 miles of roads in the City of South Lake Tahoe cleared after 5.13 inches of rain and about four feet of snow hit the south shore.
A single plow of each street has been completed in the City limits, and crews will start working on widening the streets and plowing bike paths Saturday morning.
Tahoe City woman dies when tree falls on car on SR-89
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 11:40pm
A 43-year-old woman from Tahoe City, Calif., was killed Thursday after a tree fell onto her car as she was driving north of Squaw Valley on SR-89.
According to the California Highway Patrol in Truckee, several cars were on the roadway at about 6:30 p.m. when a tree fell onto the road, hitting two cars, a Subaru and Cadillac Escalade.
The driver of the Subaru was pronounced dead at the scene.
Another tree fell on a third car as the driver stopped to check on the occupant of the Subaru. Occupants of the Cadillac and Tesla were uninjured.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 10:05am
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…
NDOT begins long list of repairs in Nevada after storm damage
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 7:30pm
After Nevada Governor Sandoval toured the flood damaged areas of Western Nevada, Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and their emergency contractors jumped on their long list of repair needs after the flooding damaged several state routes.
SLT Fire Rescue responds to house fire and 34 other calls in 24 hours
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 6:31pm
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue has had a very busy week, from battling flooded streets, homes, businesses, downed power lines, fallen trees, stuck cars, collisions and even a house fire.
South Lake Tahoe has just two fire engine companies, so 35 calls in one day would keep a department three times as big very busy.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 11:19am
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.
Impressive Lake Tahoe rain and snow totals
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 10:55am
The Storm of 2017 is preparing to make its way out of the Lake Tahoe basin, but not before it deposits more snow on the ground as residents work on digging out their homes and cars from feet of snow.
The National Weather Service says the storm is the biggest to hit the region in six years.
El Dorado County offices closed Wednesday due to storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:28am
El Dorado County has closed their South Lake Tahoe offices due to road and weather conditions.
The courts previously announced they would also be closed a second day.
"All non-essential employees should stay home," said Laura Schwartz, the County's Deputy Chief Administrative Officer.
LTCC closed for third day due to storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:10am
Lake Tahoe Community College will be closed Wednesday January 11 due to power outages, severe weather, and continuing road condition issues.
The college wants to assure students that they will work with them to make up lost days of school, but their safety comes first.
"While we are very concerned about the loss of student learning this week, we have to be more concerned about the safety of our students, faculty, and staff," said LTCC President Kindred Murillo. "The decision maker was the City of South Lake Tahoe issuing a request for community members to stay off the roads."
Widespread South Shore power outage from Stateline to Meyers; Also on SR 89 and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 11:23pm
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 - 10:54am
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.
Nevada starts to clean up after floods; Roads remain closed including Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 7:56pm
Many roads in Nevada were under water Sunday after torrential rains went through, causing rivers and streams to flood. In Reno alone 50 roads were closed due to high water levels, and all bridges over the Truckee River in Reno were also closed.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) spent the day evaluating the state's roads affected by floods and rain. Multiple state roads in the greater Truckee Meadows and Carson Valley areas remain closed, including those in the Sparks industrial area and areas of Reno, including East McCarran Boulevard and South Virginia Street.
Most Liberty Utilities customers on West Shore should have power restored Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 11:03am
6:00 p.m. update Monday - Power is back on to all but 50 customers along the West shore. Liberty Utilities said their crews were able to rebuild a major transmission line today that serves the West Shore. The 50 customers still without power are along SR-89 between Squaw Valley and Truckee as well as in a couple of scattered areas. With the snow coming down hard now, Liberty will continue to monitor this line as well as work on restoring power to those customers without service.
Monday morning South Lake Tahoe storm recap
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:31am
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.
Kingsbury Grade closed again due to sinkhole issues
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 10:57pm
Crews from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) are headed to SR207/Kingsbury Grade to investigate a sinkhole which has resulted in another closure of the main connection between Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley.
A sinkhole formed Sunday night in the same general area of the previous erosion which kept the road closed for 4 days. Crews will determine if is the the exact drainage pipe impacted before, or if it is a new one according to Meg Ragonese of NDOT.
The road is closed from Tramway to Foothill Blvd, leaving the lake side from Highway 50 to Tramway open.
After rain, heavy snow expected through Thursday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 4:58pm
South Lake Tahoe will be experiencing rain through Sunday, but forecasters say it will be replaced by snow later this evening.
The very dynamic and strong system passing over the Sierra also created some lightning and thunder overnight and on Sunday morning. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno told South Tahoe Now that it is very common with a strong storm like this to see lightening.
Slow moving traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 1:34pm
Traffic heading west from South Lake Tahoe is once again creating a long line of vehicles from the area near Ernie's and Tahoe Cottage Inn on Highway 50 over to Echo Summit.
With the road closure on Lake Tahoe Blvd., traffic heading to South Upper Truckee Road is being diverted onto Sawmill Pond Road, adding to a jam at the intersection with Highway 50.
There is also traffic heading west on Pioneer Trail.
Caltrans crews were on Highway 50 over Echo Summit all night, keeping an eye on areas known for mud slides.
Flooding closing South Lake Tahoe area roads
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 12:31pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - El Dorado County has closed Lake Tahoe Blvd at Sawmill Pond due to flooding just before 11:00 a.m. It is closed in both directions according to the California Highway Patrol with over two feet of water on the roadway. They are expecting the flooding to spread in the area.
South Lake Tahoe Police Department is assisting with signage going up to warn travelers.
12:52 p.m. Sunday update - Highway 50 at Sierra at Tahoe Blvd is experiencing flooding. Reports of high water at Apache Drive in Meyers by the Post Office, and Lake Tahoe Blvd around Angora Creek.
Douglas County declares State of Emergency in anticipation of heavy floods
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 4:11am
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the significant flooding event forecast for this 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 respond to an emergency and meet the needs of the community during a time of crisis and well as take the first steps toward a State declaration.
Chain controls up as first wave of storm hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 9:31am
9:45 a.m. update- Chain controls over Echo Summit have been removed as rain starts to make its way into the Lake Tahoe Basin. Expect other controls to be dropped but always be prepared and log onto http://nvroads.com/ and http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for the most up to date road information.
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NDOT reopens Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 9:18pm
Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has announced that State Route 207/Kingsbury Grade, the main connection between South Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley is back open after temporary repairs were made to stabilize the sink hole.
"We actually put in an interim repair and in the spring or early summer we'll come back and completely reinstall the eroding drainage pipe that caused the sinkhole," said Meg Ragonese, NDOT Public Information Officer.
She told South Tahoe Now to remind motorists that even though the road is open tonight, chains or snow tires are required.
Douglas County prepares for onslaught of wet weather
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 4:03pm
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.
Fatalities on Nevada's roads rose in 2016
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 3:12pm
It wasn't record setting, but it was disturbing for safety officials in Nevada to read the reports that more people died on Nevada roads in 2016 than the previous year.
Preliminary data shows that 327 traffic fatalities occurred on the state's roads in 2016, one more death than in 2015. There were five more crashes, more pedestrians deaths by vehicles (5), and more motorcyclist deaths (21).
Alcohol related crashes and deaths decreased in 2016, with 11.46 percent fewer deaths and 15.38 percent fewer crashes relating to drunk driving.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/06/2017 - 9:36am
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©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 9:59am
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…
I80 closed in both directions; Portions of SR88 and SR89 also closed
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 9:33pm
With temperatures above freezing all day around the Lake Tahoe basin, the much anticipated snow turned to rain, creating a slushy mess on all roads in and around Lake Tahoe.
Upper elevation snow has also created havoc on the roadways, with I80, SR437, SR89 around Emerald Bay and a portion of SR88 all closed at this hour.
Citing concerns for driver safety, I80 is closed from Colfax to the Nevada State line as of 8:20 p.m. Wednesday. Mt. Rose Hwy/SR 431 is also closed from Galena over the summit.
Chains or 4WD with snow tires are required on Highway 50 from Fred's Place to Meyers.
Important safety tips when navigating South Lake Tahoe roads during wet storm
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 7:01pm
The City of South Lake Tahoe’s Snow Removal crews have been working around the clock to clear snow on city roadways. The combination of the snow and rain mixture is casing roadways to flood. It is imperative to provide snow removal vehicles the right of way as they work to clear roadways as well as blocked drainage ways.
Follow these safety tips:
Do not drive through water that is too deep. “Turn around – don’t drown”
Do not try and cross the snow berm in the center lane. Wait until snow removal crews have cleared the center lane for crossing.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 9:53am
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.
Chain controls up on many roads; Highway 50 over Spooner now open
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 9:29am
10:10 a.m. update 1/4/17 - Highway 50 over Spooner Summer is now open, but with chain or snow tire requirements from Stateline to SR28.
Update on current conditions:
US 50 from Meyers to Twin Bridges - Chains or 4WD with snow tires on all 4 wheels.
SR 89 from Christmas Valley to Hope Valley - Chains or 4WD with snow tires on all 4 wheels over the summit. At 9:32 a.m. a tree fell down onto the roadway and they are clearing it now.
SR 89 through Emerald Bay is closed at this time.
Small fire in South Lake Tahoe duplex
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 10:59pm
For the third time in two evenings, South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue (SLTFR) was called out to a fire, this time at a duplex on Markoffer Road near Pioneer Trail.
At 7:06 p.m., firefighters responded to an emergency call to one unit of the duplex where an electrical fire had occurred.
It was a small fire according to SLT Fire Captain Al Martinez. He said the likely cause is a nail through a wire leading to the home's furnace. Martinez told South Tahoe Now that the solo occupant of the home was displaced for the night since the heater was out of service.
SWAT team arrests Douglas County man for violent attack
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 9:35pm
A Gardnerville street was closed Tuesday afternoon as deputies, SWAT and crisis negotiation teams from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) served an arrest and search warrant at the home of a domestic violence suspect on Centerville Lane.
At 8:00 p.m. the previous night, on January 2, 2017, DCSO deputies found a partially clothed woman running down the lane. She had been badly beaten and her hands had been bound. She had been the victim of a violent domestic battery.
Motorist behavior along Highway 50 in the Sierra a concern to Caltrans and CHP
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 6:39pm
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.
Sinkhole causes closure of valley side of Kingsbury Grade
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 6:03pm
State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade from the summit down to the Carson Valley floor will be closed to traffic "through the coming weeks" due to a sinkhole caused by an eroding drainage pipe under the roadway.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) said the road will remain closed due to traffic safety concerns for the 5,600 vehicles who drive the road daily.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/03/2017 - 9:17am
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!
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: City Council, the TWC, VHR's and more
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 2:14pm
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - I could not be more honored and excited to represent this community as your Mayor. Having served on City Council for two years, I have learned that there are deeply passionate and extremely knowledgeable citizens and fellow council members who care immensely about our community and the decisions made by our City.
Slow moving traffic leaving South Lake Tahoe after long holiday weekend
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 12:31pm
With roads clear on Sunday it still took drivers almost three hours to make it the 99 miles Stateline to Sacramento, and it appears today will be worse due to heavy snow and chain controls.
The California Highway Patrol is currently working on a collision by Ice House Road and Highway 50 and they closed the road at 11:16 a.m. to clear the vehicles.
They are also working on accidents near Bridal Veil Falls and the old St. Paulie's Inn. Bridal Veil Falls area was also the scene of many Sunday evening accidents.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 9:40am
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!
Chain controls up on most roads as first storm of 2017 hits Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 8:19am
One storm has entered the Lake Tahoe Basin, and another is waiting off shore, bringing snow and accompanying road controls with it.
The current winter weather advisory is in place until Tuesday at 10:00 a.m., but that is the same time a new winter storm warning goes up. The National Weather Service is forecasting 5-10" at lake level, 10-20" over the Sierra Crest and 10-15" in the Carson Range near Mt. Rose through Tuesday morning. From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday night, expect another 12-18" at lake level with 2-3 feet above 7000 foot elevation.
South Lake Tahoe winter weather advisory in effect through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 12:02pm
With the beginning of a new year comes the beginning of a series of storms that may leave up to two feet of snow at upper elevations.
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening with increasing winds during the day with wind 20-30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. The Sierra ridges may see gusts up to 95 mph.
Waves on the lake will be from two to four feet, the highest being from mid-lake to northern and eastern shores.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 9:34am
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!
Broken water pipes could continue to be an issue with upcoming cold weather
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 6:12pm
The forecast for South Lake Tahoe over the next seven days calls for cold temperatures, winds and several inches of snow, a recipe for an increased risk of broken pipes in homes and businesses in the area.
Last week, both a private home on Saddle Road and the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe suffered through broken pipes, a scene that the SLT Fire Rescue Department sees about two dozen times a year. Over the last seven years, SLTFR has responded to 168 calls for broken water pipes. Local plumbers have responded to hundreds of others as well.
Keep yourself and those around you safe during New Year's holiday, do not drive impaired
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 2:35pm
Deaths caused by drunk drivers had decreased during the past three decades due to increased awareness, education and more choices of sober drivers, but authorities are seeing a rise in 2016. Over 10,000 people died in 2015 after someone chose to drink and drive.
New Year's Day is the single deadliest day for drunk driving and accidents caused by drunk drivers. The 12-hour window between 6 p.m. on Dec. 31 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 1 tends to have about 71 percent more crashes where alcohol or drugs are listed as a contributing factor.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/31/2016 - 9:45am
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.
New California laws in 2017: Human trafficking, car seats, cell phones and more
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 11:15pm
Denim is now the state’s official fabric to recognize its role in California history, and every autographed collectible sold in California must come with a certificate that verifies it's not a forgery. Those are just two of 898 new laws facing Californians in 2017.
Here are just a few of them compiled in part by California Highway Patrol (CHP):
Tuesday's Board of Supervisor's meeting may be postponed due to weather
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 10:09pm
A cold and unstable air mass heading to the Sierra may lead to widespread snow
showers with the heaviest snow currently expected to be on Tuesday, the day of the next El Dorado County Board of Supervisors meeting.
On Friday, county officials announced that the meeting may be postponed if the storm proves to be as big as forecasters are predicting. Total snowfall accumulation projections could change, but 1 to 2 feet in the Sierra are possible through Wednesday.
Even though the meeting is held in Placerville, hazardous road conditions are expected and safety is a concern.
Expect weather and traffic to cause problems for travelers to and from Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 10:10am
Caltrans is alerting motorists traveling in the Sierra foothills, to mountain areas or over the Donner or Echo Summits during the New Year’s weekend to be prepared for travel delays. Cold temperatures and alternating bands of precipitation are predicted to arrive Friday night and continue through Tuesday morning, January 3, resulting in winter driving conditions, even at lower elevations.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 9:55am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!
Today is December 30, 2016
A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AS WE MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND… 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: 40F to 50F. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
Basin fire operations to continue on North Shore next week
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 11:39pm
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.
