Weather

By Trooper Chuck Allen
With the end-of-the-year holiday season upon us along with heavy traffic anticipated on the roadways and highways this four-day weekend, the Nevada Highway Patrol would like to share the following travel and traffic-related safety tips for motorists:
If you are making a journey when inclement weather is anticipated, especially over any of the mountain passes, be sure to check the most highways conditions by dialing 511 or by clicking on www.nevadadot.com
Always wear a seat belt and be certain all vehicle occupants are properly restrained

By Li Terrell
The South Lake Tahoe City Council voted October 18 to approve the budget for Fiscal Year 2011-2012, which imposed layoffs for 19 employees who were relieved of their duties last Friday, November 18.

The National Weather Service is hosting a Weather Spotter training course at the North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District on Nov. 30 from 6-7:30pm. ...www.laketahoenews.net/2011/11/train-to-be-a-weat...

By Cheva Heck
South Lake Tahoe, Calif. – The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management is cautioning local residents to follow proper procedures for discarding woodstove and fireplace ashes, after responding to two wildfires caused by disposal of woodstove ashes on National Forest System lands.

That's what the National Weather Service in Reno's graphic shows for the Lake Tahoe area for tonight through Sunday. High winds will be associated with the storm that will start to move in thi...

LAKE TAHOE - Long before the 1849 Gold Rush, California's relatively mild climate had attracted immigrants from other regions where inhabitants endured long, cold, damp winters. The Mediterranea...

Lake of the Sky Outfitters is Lake Tahoe’s newest outdoor store specializing in hiking, backpacking, snowshoeing, and cross country skiing. Owners Peter and Nancy Hussmann bring over 35 years of experience hiking and cross country skiing in the Lake Tahoe Basin to their business.” We are excited to share our knowledge with our customers and help them pick out the right piece of equipment or clothing for their outdoor activities”.

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will be pile burning throughout the district weather permitting through the winter months and into the new year ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../north-tahoe-fire-...

By Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to continue prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near North Benjamin today, Monday, November 14, 2011. In addition, operations will begin near Logan Creek in Douglas County and Granlibakken on the West Shore of Lake Tahoe, weather permitting. Operations may continue through the week.

Here is this week's fishing report through Nov. 16 for lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and southern Oregon.

By Lisa Herron
U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations on Kingsbury Grade near South Shore and on the West Shore near the Tahoe Heights area today, Wednesday, Nov. 9, weather permitting. Both project areas are small, approximately two acres. Operations may continue through the week.
Residents and visitors can expect to see smoke from these prescribed fire project areas. Smoke may be visible on Highway 207 on Kingsbury Grade and on Highway 89 on the West Shore.

TRUCKEE/TAHOE - A winter weather advisory will being at 5 p.m. Thursday, lasting until 5 a.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno, bringing as much 3-6 inches of snow into the...

The tired old C&M Lodge, located at 1209 Bonanza Avenue, was completely removed this last summer with more than 50 percent of building materials recycled in the sustainable deconstruction effort by Edgewood Companies. Edgewood acquired the C&M Lodge in order to reuse the associated Transient Occupancy Units (TAUs) on its new Lodge Project at the Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, according to a news release.

By Gail E. Powell
UPDATED 5PM: On Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 at 11 a.m. Pacific Standard Time, the federal government will conduct the first nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS).  The duration of the test will last up to 30 seconds. During this period, regularly scheduled television, radio, cable, and satellite shows will be interrupted as the system is being tested.   

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - A fast-moving cold front hit the Truckee/Tahoe region Monday night, beginning a period of colder weather and likely bringing more snow, according to the National Weather Service ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - U.S. Forest Service fuels management crews are scheduled to resume prescribed fire operations in the Angora fire area near Mule Deer Circle on Wednesday, weather permi...

Another change in the skies over Lake Tahoe is in the forecast this week, the National Weather Service in Reno reports Sunday.
After a weekend of sunny blue skies and warm weather a cold front will move into the area late Monday giving way to cooler temperatures and a chance of snow in the Sierra on Tuesday. Later in the week, a colder and wetter system will move through the Lake Tahoe region, with possible periods of heavy snow, according to the weather service.

Heavenly Mountain Resort and Northstar California Resort began making snow Tuesday night, a sure sign that winter is upon us and sweet music to the ears of skiers and snowboarders everywhere.

By Lisa Herron
UPDATED: The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin the sale of holiday tree permits on Monday, Nov. 7, 2011. Permits cost $10 each (cash or check only, no credit cards) with a limit of two permits per family, valid for cutting on or before Dec. 25, 2011. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar in designated cutting areas and must abide by specific permit conditions for proper and responsible collection.

Permits will be available at two locations:

A cold front will push through the Sierra and western Nevada today, bringing a significant cooling trend. High temperatures will struggle to get out of the 50s even in the warmest valleys on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, while morning lows will drop below freezing everywhere, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Last February I had the pleasure of interviewing the creator and author of the increasingly popular blog Tahoe Weather Discussion. In that interview, founder Bryan Allegretto shared his unique take...

Smoke that set in around South Lake Tahoe Monday afternoon was from a prescribed burn operation near Meyers. Service fuels management crews have resumed prescribed fire operations on the south side of the intersection of Pioneer Trail and U.S. Highway 50.
In addition, operations were to resume in the Angora fire area weather permitting. Both operations may continue through the week.

Here is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.


The North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District will conduct a prescribed burn during the week of October 19 – October 26, depending on proper weather conditions and fuel moisture content. The projected areas are in the Second Creek drainage and Mill Creek sub-division.