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The new year brings new laws in California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 8:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are new laws in California in 2019 that will affect those on the road, bike paths, eating at restaurants, paying bail and receiving minimum wage. In 2018, 1,217 bills made it to Governor Brown's desk and he signed 1,016 of them which are now new laws.
Here is a highlight of some of those laws which will soon be in effect:
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/25/2018 - 9:58am
Good Morning & Merry Christmas Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Santa Delivers the White and whether you’ve been naughty or nice you can enjoy Fresh Powder Conditions… All the Resort are Open and Geared up for the Holidays… Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Packed Powder. All Lift subject to Delayed opening due to snow safety… If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Heavy traffic on I80 with chain controls; US50 to South Lake Tahoe much easier drive
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 11:28am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - `With holiday travelers and a Winter Weather Advisory both headed to Lake Tahoe, expect delays on the roads.
On I80 near Donner Lake westbound traffic is at a dead stop as drivers head towards chain controls and snow. As of 11:00 a.m. Monday the controls are in place from Kingvale to the Donner Lake interchange with those expected to expand as the storm enters the region.
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Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 9:46am
Good Morning & Merry Christmas Eve Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Christmas church services around the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 8:59pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Several churches around the South Shore will have services on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or both.
First Baptist - Candlelight Service with Larry Ong on the piano on Christmas Eve - 6:00 p.m. - 1053 Wildwood in South Lake Tahoe - 530.544.2743
St. John's Episcopal - Candlelight Service - Christmas Eve - 7:00 p.m.- 1776 US-50, Glenbrook - 775.586.2535
Sierra Community Church - Christmas Eve Services - 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. - 1165 Sierra Blvd, South Lake Tahoe - 530.554.7055
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 10:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Lake Tahoe and your Pre-Christmas Sunday Funday! All the Resort are Open and geared up, operating at Maximum Levels, conditions permitting, Offering more lifts and terrain and ready for the Holidays… Machine Groomed & Skier Packed Powder! If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Lots of Holiday activities scheduled on and off the slopes… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/22/2018 - 10:13am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Lake Tahoe and Pre-Christmas Weekend! All the Resort are Open and geared up, operating at Maximum Levels, conditions permitting, Offering more lifts and terrain and ready for the Holidays… Machine Groomed & Skier Packed Powder! If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patients in Lines… Get After it! Lots of Holiday activities scheduled on and off the slopes… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Will there be a White Christmas in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 11:55pm
LAKE TAHOE - Santa Claus might be navigating his sleigh through a snow storm above Lake Tahoe on Christmas Eve, but exactly how much snow will be on his landing pads (aka rooftops) will be made clearer the holiday gets closer.
What is certain is a Winter Storm Watch has been issued and in effect from Monday morning to Tuesday morning, making Saturday and Sunday the best travel days of the mountain passes prior to Christmas.
Kudos: STAR thanks community for Giving Tree donations for Boys & Girls Club
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 6:15pm
With the holiday season just around the corner and the children starting their winter break, the South Lake Tahoe Association of REALTORS® (“STAR”) would like to thank everyone who participated in the Boys and Girls Club of Lake Tahoe’s Wish Tree this holiday season. It was a huge success, with a collection of donations from Realtors, members of the Tahoe Arts Alliance and community members at large.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/21/2018 - 9:41am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Winter! A ReFresh with a few inches of snow reported at the higher elevations of Resorts… All Upper Mtn. lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Corduroy! Get After it! Some Roadways Controls Posted… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a chance of Showers. Snow level, 6500-7000 feet. Highs: 40F-45F (30F-35F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Gust up to 85 mph, decreasing to 55 mph in the afternoon.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/20/2018 - 9:20am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Shaping up to be a Great Day to make turns… Mostly Clear Skies, but Winds will increase today with a Lake Wind Advisory posted… All Upper Mtn. lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up! Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 9:16am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Happy HUMP DAY… Mostly Clear Skies with Mild Temps will make it a Great Day on the Slopes… Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up! Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Clear & Sunny Skies. Highs: 44F-49F (34F-39F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Clear. Lows: 17F – 27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mphafter midnight.
Community gives families displaced from South Lake Tahoe apartments some holiday cheer but still in need of permanent housing
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 12:08pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - On December 12 six South Lake Tahoe families learned the apartment building they called home was no longer habitable and they had to vacate by December 17.
As the deadline loomed panic set in for the residents of 3546 Spruce Avenue, they tried to find new housing in a city where available rentals are almost non-existent, especially for those of a lower income level without financial means to pay higher rent and deposits.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 8:58am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Terrific Tuesday… Partly Cloudy Skies will give way to Mostly Clear Skies and a Great Day to be on the Mountain… Winds could still affect the operation of upper mountain lifts… Wind Holds reported at bot Squaw & Alpine this morning… Some Powder Stashes to be had… Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 43F-48F (33F-38F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.
Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club helping out Sierra House families
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 11:03am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - One hundred percent of the operations of Sierra House Elementary have now moved over to the Al Tahoe school site (where the Lake Tahoe Boys and Girls Club is also housed) until possibly mid-February. Due to the size a split schedule is in place to accommodate the students, with some students only attending in the morning, others only in the afternoon.
The Boys and Girls Club (Club) is assisting parents with that split schedule and in partnership with Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) will be offering free programs and activities during the school day.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 9:53am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Snow & Snow Showers reported at Resorts this morning and the Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 10:00am… Ski or Ride with a Buddy if you venture in Opened Off-Piste terrain… New Snow surface is moist and sticky… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Scattered Snow Showers in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 3” above 7000 feet. Highs: 35F-40F (25F-30F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Winter Weather Advisory up for Lake Tahoe: Winds and 2-4" forecast for lake level
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 10:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Lake Wind Advisory for Sunday, December 16.
It all starts with the wind advisory in place from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Winds will be from the south-southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. This will result in waves on Lake Tahoe from 2 to 4 feet, the highest ones along northern shore. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
"Angel of Tahoe" spreads holiday cheer to South Lake Tahoe youth
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 10:25am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Lisa Maloff, the "Angel of Tahoe", continues to support agencies, institutions and the South Lake Tahoe community with her generosity and year-round holiday spirit.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 9:41am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Get on the Mountain early for your Sunday Funday… Winds will affect the operation of upper mountain lifts as a Lake Wind Advisory (starting at 10am) and Winter Weather Advisory (starting at 6pm) has been posted… Upper Mountain Lifts affected at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth Mountain… Call Ahead… Have Fun & Be Safe!
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Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 9:40am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with mild temperatures… Winds may affect operation of upper mountain lifts… Plenty of Zoomer Groomers to Carve it Up… Use extra caution if you ski off piste… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 41F-46F (31F-36F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 65 mph.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy… Lows 21F – 31F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph after midnight.
Snow, rain and sunshine in the South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/15/2018 - 9:38am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A quiet day today will be followed by a system coming to the area Sunday through early Monday. This system will have a more southerly track and bring a round of light snow to the Sierra and a few showers into western Nevada. Generally quiet and dry weather is expected to persist for some time after Monday according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 9:27am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly Cloudy to Clearing Skies with a Wind Advisory Posted… All Upper Mountain Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Mt Rose, Squaw & Mammoth Mountain… Call Ahead… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning then clearing. Highs: 44F-49F (34F-39F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph increasing to south 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 75 mph increasing to 110 mph in the afternoon.
Wind advisory in place for much of Friday in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 12:03am
It's time to secure those Christmas decorations, especially those of the inflatable variety, as it will be a windy one around Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada on Friday, December 14.
A wind advisory is in place from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Winds will be widespread from the south 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Gusts to 65 mph in wind prone areas and Sierra ridges will likely see gusts over 100 mph.
Sierra House students could have split schedule at Al Tahoe until mid-February
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 11:26pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The third graders from Sierra House Elementary are now at the Al Tahoe school site, and on Monday, December 17, the rest of the students will join them. At first it was believed that work could possibly be completed by the time students return to school after the holiday break but now that the hired restoration specialists are getting into the walls and ceiling the scope of work has increased.
Belfor cannot commit to the scope of work until the crews get into their job, so the plan is to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. As of today, the
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/13/2018 - 9:43am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Great Day to Carve Up some turns… Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy… Don’t forget the Sunscreen… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Sunny. Highs: 43F-48F (33F-38F on the Slopes). South winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming Light.
Tonight: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 18F-28F. South winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/12/2018 - 9:49am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Hump Day with Partly Cloudy to Clearing Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Don’t forget the Sunscreen… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning the clearing. Highs: 41F-46F (31F-36F on the Slopes). West winds around 10 mph shifting to the east with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph in the morning..
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 11F-21F. South winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Some Sierra House students will move to Al Tahoe this week; rest head over Dec. 17
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 10:33pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is now a new plan for students at Sierra House Elementary School, one that will require some to move over to the Al Tahoe site sooner than expected.
South Lake Tahoe police jump in to assist two dogs who jumped from 5th floor of parking garage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 10:54am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It was a normal day of skiing in South Lake Tahoe on Friday, December 7, 2018 for a couple from Oakland, California. They had parked their car on the top floor of the five-story parking garage at Heavenly Village, left their two dogs Titan and Comet inside and hit the slopes for three hours.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/11/2018 - 10:13am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Terrific Tuesday ahead with Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows: 17F-27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts uo to 50 mph after midnight.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 9:23am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies with a Chance of Snow & Rain. Winds could be an issue today… But, Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder to make turns… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Chance of Snow & Rain. Snow accumulation up to 1”. Highs: 36F-41F (26F-31F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy with a chance of Rain & Snow. Lows: 14F-24F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 9:48am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Partly to Mostly Cloudy Skies and Resorts continue to open more Lifts & Terrain for your Sunday Funday. Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Have Fun & Be Safe!.
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 39F-44F (29F-34F @ 8000 feet). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 16F-26F. Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/08/2018 - 9:17am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Resorts continue to open more Lifts & Terrain. Heavenly opens California Base access; Kirkwood opens Chairs 2, 3 & 4 to the Back Side, Sierra at Tahoe opens Back Side’ Squaw opens KT22, Scott & Sherwood open at Alpine; Mammoth opens all lifts with 151 trails open. Sunshine & Blue Skies with Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Have Fun & Be Safe! Don’t miss the Tahoe Adventure Film Festival this evening at Montbleu.
Fire update: Sierra House Elementary to relocate all grades Dec. 17-21
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 7:37pm
After further evaluation on their school restoration and cleaning plan, Belfor has asked Sierra House Elementary to be vacant starting the week of December 17.
This access with no students or staff present will facilitate clean up and reconstruction so that the job can be completed thoroughly and with integrity by the time school resumes after the Christmas break.
In order to accommodate Belfor, Sierra House Principal Karin Holmes has let those affected they will be moving all of students and staff to Al Tahoe Elementary School (the Lake Tahoe Boy's and Girl's Club site).
Fairly mild South Lake Tahoe forecast with some chances for rain and snow
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There have been a few break in the clouds today, but full clearing is unlikely for many lower valleys. These stubborn clouds should
gradually decrease in coverage over the weekend with drier and warmer conditions this weekend according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Mountains will remain mild and in the sunshine. A weak system brings the potential for some light
rain and snow early next week. Although there are no signals for strong storms, the pattern looks to remain active through at least mid-month.
Letter: Concerning that LTUSD staff doesn't feel safe in reporting potential threats to safety
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 3:48pm
Dear Community, With a very heavy heart, I feel it is my responsibility to share the statement I gave yesterday at the Public Comment portion of the special School Board meeting that focused on the events of Sierra House’s 11/11 fire and clean-up. We are all deeply grateful for the success of Lake Valley Fire and all the specialists and District staff that have bent heaven and earth to help remediate all aspects of this situation. I write with deep respect and gratitude for all that LTUSD leadership has done for our family and community as well.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 9:56am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Fresh Snow will make today a great day get out and make turns on Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Homewood & Tahoe Donner open today for the season… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 36F-41F (26F-31F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening becoming clear. Lows: 11F-21F. Light Winds.
Parents show up at school board meeting to voice Sierra House fire concerns
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/07/2018 - 12:52am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Attending the December 6 special meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School Board were concerned parents, teachers and staff from Sierra House Elementary, enough to fill the room and into the hallway. They were there to ask the Board why the school was reopened just two days after the November 11 fire that took out a hallway, a reading room, teacher's room and caused damage to ducts and panels above the ceiling.
Opening of holiday season: Annual Festival of Trees and Lights
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 9:50pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Sun Dec 09 2018 .
December 7, 2018 (All day)
December 8, 2018 (All day)
December 9, 2018 (All day)
STATELINE, Nev. - There is something for everyone, young and old, at the 10th annual Festival of Trees and Lights this weekend at MontBleu Resort. The convention center at the Stateline casino has been turned into a winter wonderland that is highlighted by the star of the show, the festive Christmas trees.
The winter celebration includes the Senior Stroll, Teddy Bear Brunch, Family Night, the Gala and much more from Friday, Dec. 7 through Sunday, Dec. 9.
Public viewing: Friday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 9 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/06/2018 - 10:07am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Snow… Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Heavenly opens Stagecoach today… Homewood & Tahoe Donner now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 31F-36F (21F-26F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 10F-20F. Light Winds.
Both Bijou and Magnet schools set to reopen after gas and water issues
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 11:40pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If unusual issues come in threes, then its now safe for schools in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD).
Following on the heels of the November 11 fire at Sierra House Elementary, two more schools in LTUSD had issues this week that caused the schools to close.
Sierra House update: 2nd and 3rd graders moving to Al Tahoe when heavy work gets underway
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 10:16pm
Secember 5, 2018 - Sierra House Elementary School Principal Karin Holmes has issued another update for parents to keep them informed of the progress in the fire clean up at the South Lake Tahoe school.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 9:56am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
More Fresh Snow… Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Road Controls posted on all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle up and Drive with Caution… Heavenly to open Stagecoach on Friday… Homewood & Tahoe Donner now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Snow Showers in the morning, then scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs: 30F-35F (20F-25F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Sierra House update: After Action parent/teacher team being formed
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:29pm
December 4, 2018 - Sierra House Elementary School Principal Karin Holmes has been providing parents and the community with updates since a fire on November 11 destroyed a section of the school.
Vail Resorts gives $1.9M to 93 Tahoe-Truckee area nonprofits
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 8:37pm
LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - During their annual community grant EpicPromise celebration, 93 local nonprofits were awarded a total of $1.9 million in cash as well as additional in-kind product support. Across the company, Vail Resorts will give $11.4 million in support to more than 250 community non-profits over the upcoming year.
Each year Vail gives away money and product to groups serving the communities they have resorts located. For Kirkwood, Heavenly and Northstar, support was given to support the health and resilience of the Truckee and South Lake Tahoe communities.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 9:22am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Cloudy Skies and Scattered Snow Showers today… But, more fresh snow. Resorts continue to offer more lifts & terrain… Homewood now scheduled to open on Friday… Take the Rose or Yellow Tinted Goggles, today. Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Showers. Highs: 29F-34F (19F-24F @ 8000 feet). East Winds 10-15 mph.
Tonight: Snow Likely. Snow accumulation of 1-3”. Lows: 22F-32F. East Winds 10-15 mph.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/03/2018 - 9:27am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Monday to start the week… Partly Cloudy to Mostly Clear Skies… Plenty of Freshies and cold temps on the mountain. All resorts have opened more Lift & Trails… More snow coming starting Tuesday… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 30F-35F (20F-25F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then Mostly Cloudy with isolated snow showers after midnight. Lows: 14F-24F. Light Winds.
Caltrans thanks South Lake Tahoe businesses and drivers for patience during highway project
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 11:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Phase II of the three-year, $57,000,000 Highway 50 project from the Y to the Trout Creek Bridge in South lake Tahoe is complete and Caltrans will back in the Spring of 2019 to work on the final phase.
The project is a water quality project that has also addressed ADA compliance on curbs, widened bike paths to six feet, added bus pullouts, replaced curbs, gutters and sidewalks, added new pavement, added one stop light, and will have replaced two others and added left turn lane improvements at Sierra Boulevard when it wraps up next year.
Sierra House update: VOC air quality tests returned showing safe levels
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 6:29pm
DECEMBER 2, 2018 - The fifth update from Sierra House Elementary School in South Lake Tahoe since their November 11 fire has been released, and the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) sample results have been returned.
While there are trace amounts of various compounds that are associated with every day use, all samples tested well below the regulatory levels. These results along with yesterday's sample on asbestos all showing negative results, school will be open on Monday, December 3.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 10:02am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… Partly Cloudy to Mostly Clear Skies… Plenty of Freshies and cold temps on the mountain. Sierra at Tahoe opens West Bowl & Kirkwood has 50 trails open. All resorts have opened more trails… Road Controls remain in effect this morning… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather:Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 27F-32F (17F-22F @ 8000 feet). Light Winds.
Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows: 3F-13F. Light Winds.
Sierra House update: Tests come back negative for asbestos
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 9:44pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The air quality test conducted at Sierra House Elementary on Friday has come back negative for asbestos.
