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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.
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.
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.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 9:19pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
1/1
2:53 a.m. - Felon in possession of Stun Gun - Edgewood Circle - 48-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR FELON IN POSSESSION OF A STUN GUN
1/2
New Tahoe Chamber CEO announced
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/09/2017 - 7:09pm
What is Mammoth Lakes' loss will be Lake Tahoe's gain as the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has selected their new Chief Executive Officer from the mountain resort community to the south.
Craig A. Schmidt, the current Executive Director of Chamber of Commerce in Mammoth Lakes, will take over his new position on the South Shore February 6.
The Chamber's Board selected Schmidt, an accomplished chamber professional with 22 years of experience in business, workforce and tourism development.
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.
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.
6th annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/07/2017 - 11:30am
Event Date:
April 28, 2017 - 4:00pm
The sixth annual Lake Tahoe Home and Garden Show will be held April 28-29, 2017 in the South Tahoe Middle School multipurpose room.
Space is being increased to allow more vendors from the region to participate in the only event of its type on the South Shore. A free children's planting area is also being added to the two day show that runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m on Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m on Saturday.
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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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…
South Lake Tahoe to have own Women's March on Washington
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:25am
Event Date:
January 21, 2017 - 11:00am
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - No need to head to the Capital for the Women's March on Washington, South Lake Tahoe will have their own march.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe has sanctioned the Lake Tahoe Bi-State Women's March on January 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Everyone is invited to walk in unity with all Americans to send a message to elected officials to protect constitutional values and the rights of women and targeted groups in the nation's diverse and vibrant communities.
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…
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.
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!
Tahoe Chamber Business Expo March 31, registration now open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/02/2017 - 1:38pm
Event Date:
March 31, 2017 - 4:30pm
One of the most popular and dynamic business events of the year will be held on Friday, March 31 at Harvey's Lake Tahoe from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce (Tahoe Chamber) has now opened the 2017 Business Expo booth registration.
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!
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 2:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/25
1:16 a.m. - Death Investigation - No other info available
8:05 a.m. - Death Investigation of 87-year-old female
2:12 p.m. - Search & Rescue - Luther Pass Rd - SEARCH AND RESCUE INITIATED FOR A LOST 15-YEAR-OLD FEMALE SKIER AT WATERHOUSE PEAK OFF LUTHER PASS.
12/26
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!
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.
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.
South Shore casinos win almost $16M in October
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 10:04am
Casinos on the South Shore are once again on the positive end of the monthly income report from the Nevada Gaming Board (NGB) released Thursday.
For three of the first four months of the fiscal year, a combination of Harrah's, Harvey's, MontBleu, Hard Rock and Lakeside Inn had positive gains in income for the month of October.
NGB reports that casinos in the area had a "win" of $15,978,745, a gain of 12.58 percent over the same month in 2015. They led the state of Nevada in the plus column, with a net "win" of $103,786,215 to date this fiscal year.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/29/2016 - 9:42am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to the lake!
Today is December 29.
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 Sunny Skies… Highs: 44F to 49F (35F-44F on the Slopes). Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 13F to 23F. Light winds.
FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 40F to 45F. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Daring ice rescue at Lake Baron: 13-year-old falls through ice on his bike
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 6:45pm
A 13-year-old boy is lucky to be alive this afternoon after falling through the ice at Lake Baron on the South Shore.
The teen was riding his bike on top of the ice December 28 when his front tire fell through the thinning ice, then he and the rest of his bike followed.
A visitor, Ian Whitmarsh of Oakland, Calif., heard the young man's shouts for help and crawled out onto the ice to help rescue the unidentified boy.
One day to SnowGlobe in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 5:31pm
Last touches are being finished at the temporary concert venue on the South Lake Tahoe community field to prepare for estimated 15,000 people who will be attending SnowGlobe 2016. From December 29-31, 2016, electronic music fans will fill the town, and organizers have put some new transportation plans in place to accommodate the crowd attending the almost sold out concert.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 9:14am
Good morning and happy holiday Lake Tahoe skiers and riders and if you're visiting, welcome to the lake!AHOE!
Today is December 28, 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 Sunny Skies… Highs: 40F to 45F (35F-40F on the Slopes). Southwest winds up to 10mph in the morning becoming light. Ridge Gusts up to 60mph in the morning.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 15F to 25F. Light winds.
Tahoe Regional Young Professionals holding monthly mixer at new restaurant
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 10:41am
Event Date:
January 11, 2017 - 6:00pm
The Tahoe Regional Young Professionals (TRYP) are holding their January South Shore mixer at the Alpine Union restaurant inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm.
Monthly mixers are held for both members and the public and everyone is invited.
January's mixer includes one drink and "heavy" appetizers, free for members and $10 for non-members.
Alpine Union is Hard Rock's newest restaurant and "celebrates the unique mountain lifestyle with people from near and far, coming together to share experiences."
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/27/2016 - 9:24am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skier and riders! If you are visitng, welcome to the lake!
Today is Tuesday, December 27.
A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy in the morning then Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 36F to 41F (31F-36F on the Slopes). Southwest winds up to 10mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60mph..
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 9:22am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, December 26.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies with Highs: 28F to 33F (18F-23F on the Slopes). Light winds.
TONIGHT: Clear then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 1 below to 9F above zero. Light winds.
TUESDAY: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 36F to 41F. Light winds becoming southwest around 10mph in the afternoon.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/26/2016 - 9:16am
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/18
2:28 p.m. - Vandalism - E. San Bernardino Ave - A VEHICLE WAS VANDALIZED ON A PUBLIC ROADWAY.
2:45 p.m. - Driving on a suspended license - Highway 50 - INITIATED A VEHICLE STOP FOR A TRAFFIC INFRACTION. 33-YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER WAS SUBSEQUENTLY ARRESTED AND BOOKED INTO THE COUNTY JAIL.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/25/2016 - 10:08am
Good morning and Merry Christmas Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, December 25, 2016.
MOTHER NATURE AND SANTA DELIVERED WITH FRESH SNOW & BLUE SKIES REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS AND SHAPING UP TO BE GREAT CHRISTMAS DAY ON THE SLOPES. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN… 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©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 11:02am
Good morning and Merry Christmas Eve Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!
Today is Saturday, December 24.
MOTHER NATURE AND SANTA DELIVERED EARLY WITH FRESH SNOW REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS AND SHAPING UP TO BE GREAT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WEEKEND. GET OUT TODAY… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Snow Showers with accumulation up to 3”. Highs: 23F to 28F. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the morning.
Connect for a Cause charity mixer to raise funds for Bread & Broth
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/23/2016 - 3:15pm
Event Date:
January 12, 2017 - 5:30pm
Join the Tahoe Chamber for an evening of celebration to help the South Shore community start 2017 on the right foot with their Connect for a Cause mixer on Thursday, January 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Riva Grill.
All proceeds from the Business After Hours Mixer (BAHM) raffle will be donated to Bread & Broth.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/23/2016 - 9:32am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome!
Today is Friday, December 23.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THIS MORNING THRU SATURDAY MORNING… BE PREPARED FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS AS ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
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©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/22/2016 - 9:33am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, December 22, 2016.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… GET OUT TODAY AND MAKE YOUR TURNS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED FOR TOMORROW MORNING THRU SATURDAY AFTERNOON…
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©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 10:13am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to the lake!
Today is Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
WELCOME TO WINTER… SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS THIS MORNING WITH A TRACE TO 1” OF NEW ALREADY REPORTED. ROAD CONTROLS ALSO POSTED AND CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
MontBleu pool renovated and opened, day passes available
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 2:27pm
While many locals have probably never used the pool at MontBleu, guests of the South Shore casino hotel are being treated to the first major renovation at the pool in over 30 years.
The pool's signature rock waterfall is gone, something that was deteriorating after then of thousands of timed falling water displays, In its place is a small lazy river, popular with the younger set due to its four-foot depth.
Greenbelt plans for South Lake Tahoe unveiled, public asked to comment
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 10:18am
Now that the Tahoe Valley Area Plan has been approved for the Y area of South Lake Tahoe, plans are moving forward to create a greenbelt area that would improve connectivity, create more biking, walking and play space, as well as implementing stormwater improvements to keep Tahoe blue, and the community green.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/20/2016 - 9:00am
Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, December 20.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 39F to 49F. Light Southwest winds up to 10mph.
Felons arrested for shooting guns in Meyers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 11:03pm
Four visitors to the South Shore were arrested by El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies on Friday night after they were caught shooting firearms on U.S. Forest Service land behind Tahoe Paradise Golf Course in Meyers.
On December 16, deputies responded to a call of shooting about 100 yards from the end of Lost Lane. Upon arrival they found four men, Alexander, Keoseng, Johlany and Yao Saechao with guns. Alexander and Keoseng are convicted felons from Stockton, Calif., and are prohibited from possessing firearms. All four were arrested and booked into the El Dorado County Jail.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/19/2016 - 10:15am
Good morning and Happy Holiday Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT MONDAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 15F to 25F. Light winds.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 4:40pm
El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county.
The following are calls that only pertain to the South Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
12/11
1:24 a.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - Death of 32-year-old male.
7:03 a.m. - Informational Report - Al Tahoe Blvd - CONTRABAND LOCATED IN C-POD OF THE EL DORADO COUNTY SOUTH LAKE TAHOE JAIL, REPORT TAKEN AND INVOLVED SUBJECTS INTERVIEWED.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/18/2016 - 9:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider. If you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
SHAPING UP TO BE A SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR PRE-HOLIDAY TURNS… LAYER UP TODAY AND HAVE FUN! STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny Skies. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds to 10 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 5F to 15F. Light winds.
MONDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 9:39am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, December 17.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SUNNY SKIES AND COLD TEMPERATURES. LAYER UP TODAY AND ENJOY THE FRESH SNOW. STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny. Highs: 28F to 33F. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the morning.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 3F to 13F. Light winds.
SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds around 10 mph.
Bread & Broth is grateful for their food donors
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 6:03pm
In October, Bread & Broth reached the 27-year milestone for serving meals to the Lake Tahoe South Shore community! Currently, Bread & Broth serves a full-course ‘Monday Meal’ at St. Theresa Church Grace Hall and a soup and simple entrée at ‘Second Serving’ at the Lake Tahoe Community Presbyterian Church on Fridays. These two weekly meals and the food ‘give away’ bags distributed at the meals are supported by generous stores, businesses and restaurants who have donated food, beverages and soups to our program throughout the past year.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 10:11am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Friday, December 16.
FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS WITH MT ROSE RECEIVING 12-21”; HEAVENLY- 12”; KIRKWOOD – 6-18”; SIERRA – 4”; DIAMOND PEAK – 4”; NORTHSTAR – 12”; & 1-&” AT SQUAW/ALPINE. STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY. EXPECT DELAYED OPENING OF LIFTS… AND ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 8:40am
There is always something to do in South Lake Tahoe and all around the South Shore and this weekend is no different. Here is a list of things to do for families and adults:
For families -
Annual Christmas Bird Count - The 2016-2017 South Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count has been scheduled for Saturday, December 17. Barring a significant winter storm, we will hold the count on that date. December 17 @ 8:00 a - (775) 298-0066 - Meet at Alpina Coffee Cafe, 822 Emerald Bay Rd
International Magician of the Year heading to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/16/2016 - 1:09am
Rob Lake has performed his illusion shows all over the world, and now he'll be bringing his show over the holidays to the South Shore Room at Harrah's Tahoe from December 22 to January 7.
The 33-year-old Norman, Oklahoma native told South Tahoe Now he's never been to Lake Tahoe before.
"I'm really, really exited," said Lake.
Lake caught the magic bug as a 10-year-old when he saw a magic show with his family. "I knew immediately then and there I was going to be a magician," he said. Lake said most of his training comes from the school and public libraries.
