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Plan for heavy traffic during Thanksgiving holiday
Submitted by admin on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 9:01pm
Anyone on the roads today noticed a big influx of travelers, both inside the Tahoe basin and on the state's highways.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises motorists that experts are predicting a slight increase in all methods of travel nationwide, with about 47 million people traveling either by car or airplane for the Thanksgiving holiday.
First wave of snow in Lake Tahoe passes, more due Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 9:50am
Residents are waking up to a fresh layer of snow in South Lake Tahoe Monday morning, with more snow due later in the day.
Just over an inch of fresh snow fell at lake level.
As of 8:30 a.m., chain controls were lifted over Echo Summit but remain on I-80, Hwy 88 at Ham's Station,
The National Weather Service forecast says to expect more snow showers Monday morning, mainly after 10 a.m. There is even a chance for some thunder.
Is that snow in the Lake Tahoe forecast?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 3:08pm
There is more snow in the forecast for the Sierra for elevations above 7,000 ft Thursday through Friday.
The National Weather Service in Reno says to expect winter driving conditions and possible chain controls over Sierra passes, especially at night or during heavier snow showers. Higher elevation routes including Sonora, Tioga, Ebbetts and Monitor passes may be closed later this week and possibly into the weekend.
Car accidents and spinouts come with snow in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/01/2015 - 11:04am
4:11 pm 3/1/15 Update from Jeff Munson, CarsonNow.org:
Six people were injured in a weather related head-on crash Saturday morning on Highway 50 near Zephyr Cove, a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper said. One woman remains in serious condition.
The accident was reported at 8:48 a.m. and involved a Toyota Camry, occupied by five people, three males and two females, and a Volvo, driven by a Carson City resident.
According to NHP Trooper Daniel Lopez, the Camry was going eastbound on Highway 50 and crossed over into the westbound lane, striking the Volvo head-on, said Lopez.
Periods of snow headed to Sierra and Lake Tahoe by Sunday
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 2:12pm
A low pressure system over California will bring some snow to the Sierra and Lake Tahoe Basin beginning Sunday morning, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
Up to 6 inches of snow is possible along the Sierra crest near the Lake Tahoe Basin with a few inches at lake level and higher accumulations amounts expected across Mono County.
Winter storms through the weekend, Christmas holiday to bring feet of snow to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 12/18/2012 - 4:36pm
Arriving in time for the Christmas holidays, a series of winter storms are headed for Lake Tahoe prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Storm Watch.
Snow amounts of 18 to 30 inches are expected above 7,000 feet and around a foot at lake level Friday through Saturday, according to the weather service.
Chain controls on Kingsbury for season's first winter storm
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 11:06amChains or snow tires are being required on Kingsbury Grade for the first time since spring as a winter storm rolls into Western Nevada.Heavenly is reporting .4 inches of moisture and an inch of sno...
Chain controls throughout Lake Tahoe region after storm pounds the Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 03/17/2012 - 9:01am
The winter storm the finally came to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra has dumped several feet of snow, with a few more inches on the way, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. With the heavy stuff now having passed through, the real fun has begun at Lake Tahoe ski areas, who are reporting three or more feet of fresh snow from the storm. Top to bottom, up to five feet of snow has fallen over the past few days at many ski resorts.
Chain controls throughout Lake Tahoe and the Sierra
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 8:54amHeavy snow continues this morning, closing schools, but leaving ski resorts wide open for the onslaught of traffic to the Lake Tahoe Basin. Chains and snow tires are required over mountain roads and major highways into the basin. Go here for the latest road conditions and here for the latest weather information. Two to 4 feet of snow is expected in the Sierra with up to 30 inches at lake level. For the latest from Heavenly Mountain Resort, go here; from Sierra-at-Tahoe go here and from Kirkwood Mountain Resort go here.
Carry chains for Monday morning Sierra commute
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 02/13/2012 - 7:45amWith several inches already fallen in the Lake Tahoe Basin, a number of chain controls are required over mountain passes. Chains are required on Highway 50 over Echo Summit and chains or snow tires are required over Spooner to Carson City. Chains and snow tires are required on State Routes 28, 88 and 89 and 207 over Kingsbury Grade.
Storm lays foundation for Tahoe resorts to open next month
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:44amSnow is likely to keep falling on-and-off today in the greater Lake Tahoe area. Chain controls are in affect this morning on Interstate 80, the Mount Rose Highway ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../storm-la...
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