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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 10:22am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 16.
A WET & WILD DAY AS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS POSTED! STRONG WINDS ARE AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT: HEAVENLY, MT ROSE, SIERRA AT TAHOE, KIRKWOOD, SQUAW, ALPINE, SUGAR BOWL, MAMMOTH… DONNER SKI RANCH CLOSED
ALL ROADWAYS IN AROUND LAKE TAHOE HAVE R1 OR R2 CHAIN CONTROLS.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 10:15am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 13.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT MONDAY FOR SKIING & RIDING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy to Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs: 39F-44F (29F-39F on the Slopes) and Light Winds.
TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy. Lows: 19F to 29F. Light Winds.
TUESDAY: Mostly Cloudy in the morning then becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 42F to 47F. Light Winds.
One route between South and North Lake Tahoe now open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 9:26am
Caltrans has opened SR-89 along the west shore of Lake Tahoe, enabling motorists to travel between the north and south end of the lake without having a multi-hour detour.
Highway 50 at Logan Creek on the east shore is still closed due to an unstable hillside above the road.
Tahoe Truckee Unified School District receives largest rebate ever awarded by Liberty Utilities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 12:21pm
Almost $20,000 was recently awarded to the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) for improvements made in 2016 to increase energy efficiency at two school facilities.
Even though the check Liberty Utilities gave to TTUSD was for $19,638.42, the district can expect more than $15,700 in annual energy bill savings.
The rebate represented the largest incentive payment provided to any commercial customer by Liberty Utilities since it began operations in the Lake Tahoe and surrounding region.
The district made the following two changes:
Power outage to Lake Tahoe west and north shore, over 4,000 customers affected
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 12:01pm
5:10 p.m. update: There are currently electrical outages in South Lake Tahoe affecting about 162 customers. Crews are already working diligently to restore power to all customers.
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1:20 p.m. update: Power has been restored to all Placer County and El Dorado County customers affected by this morning's outage on the west and north shores of Lake Tahoe.
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There is a widespread power outage in the Lake Tahoe area affecting 4,125 customers of Liberty Utilities.
Man killed in North Lake Tahoe officer-involved shooting identified
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 9:59pm
The victim in an officer-involved shooting in North Lake Tahoe has been identified as 27-year-old Jose Gonzales Lera from Lakewood, Colorado.
Lera took a female hostage at gunpoint and was eventually shot and killed by Placer County Sheriff's deputies early Friday morning.
China's Olympic freestyle mogul run renamed "Squaw Valley"
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 4:40pm
A delegation made up of Lake Tahoe and Reno area ski and tourism vendors and officials was recently in China to spur both an interest in skiing and snowboarding in China, as well as promoting tourism to the Sierra Nevada.
The ”stoke delegation” from Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows visited the resort’s sister mountain in China, Genting Secret Garden. China will be hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Officer involved shooting closes SR89 near Squaw Valley/Alpine
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 8:28am
The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred around 3:00 a.m. Friday near North Lake Tahoe.
At around 1:40 a.m., deputies and California Highway Patrol (CHP) officers attempted to pull over a suspected DUI driver, who was driving dangerously and erratically on Highway 28. The pursuit was terminated a few minutes later.
At 2:45 a.m., a deputy saw the car on Highway 28, near Dollar Hill, again driving erratically, and attempted to pull him over. The male driver failed to yield, and a pursuit began.
Routes revealed for two-day Amgen Women's Race in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 7:01am
Once again the top female cyclists will head to Lake Tahoe for the Amgen Breakaway from Heart DiseaseTM Women's Race empowered with SRAM for the start of their four-day race May 11-14, 2017. A new route was revealed today with the women racing over Luther Pass and Kingsbury Grade on the second day of their race.
Lake Tahoe at highest since 2013; Over 66 billion gallons of water added in 2017
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 1:07pm
After a series of storms fondly dubbed by South Lake Tahoe locals as "Januburied" and "Snowmaggedon" hit the Lake Tahoe region in January, the water levels in the lake have risen to the highest levels since 2013.
As of January 28, 2017, Lake Tahoe is at an elevation of 6225.08, 2.08 feet above its natural rim of 6,223 feet above sea level. The lake is considered full at the legal limit of 6,229.1 ft, so there is still quite a big of storage left, 482,400 acres of water to be exact.
UCD lecture at Incline: Climate change and lake temperature in the Sierra Nevada
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/26/2017 - 9:32am
Event Date:
February 9, 2017 - 5:30pm
While climate can be an important factor controlling lake temperatures, in many lakes, water temperatures are responding differently than air temperatures. Through decades of climate and water temperature data from Sierra Nevada, Dr. Steve Sadro was able to illustrate the magnitude of warming taking place and demonstrate the role of winter snow-pack in regulating lake temperatures. Sadro and his findings will be featured at the next UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center (TERC) discussion on February 9. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments and no-host bar from 5:30 p.m.
TRPA approves Tahoe Basin Area Plan, Lodge Project
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/25/2017 - 6:36pm
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved Placer County’s Tahoe Basin Area Plan and the Tahoe City Lodge Project.
“This is the fourth area plan approved at Lake Tahoe and an important milestone for implementing the 2012 Regional Plan,” said Joanne S. Marchetta, executive director of TRPA. “With this plan, we can take significant steps to improve the environment and strengthen communities on Lake Tahoe’s North Shore.”
Power out to several North Lake Tahoe customers
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 10:00pm
11:00 p.m. update - NV Energy was able to fix the problem at their substation in Truckee and all of Liberty Utilities customers should be back on line at this time.
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There has been a transmission problem from NV Energy to Liberty Utilities, resulting in power outages throughout the North Lake Tahoe area.
At their last update at 8:00 p.m., Liberty Utilities told customers in Northstar, Truckee and Glenshire to expect rotating outages throughout the night and into Wednesday morning. The problem is at the NV Energy North Truckee Substation that feeds Liberty's distribution lines.
Squaw Valley closes after fatal accident of ski patroller
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 1:42pm
2:00 p.m. update - Joe Zuiches, a 42 year-old resident of Olympic Valley and a member of the Squaw Valley professional ski patrol since 2012, was killed in a fatal incident at 8:35 a.m. Tuesday morning, prior to regularly scheduled operations, during avalanche control activities at the top of Gold Coast Ridge at Squaw Valley. The cause is believed to be the detonation of an explosive charge. An investigation is ongoing in cooperation with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office and North Tahoe Fire Department.
Squaw Valley expands World Cup weekend to include Toyota ProAm
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 7:57pm
While the top women’s alpine ski racers in the world prepare to descend on Squaw Valley March 10-11 for the Audi FIS Women’s World Cup Giant Slalom and Slalom races, another group of seasoned competitors will also be setting their sights on the California resort with the addition of the Toyota ProAm Ski Challenge to the weekend’s festivities.
Avalanche on SR89 between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/23/2017 - 10:24am
1:00 p.m. update - SR-89 is back open to traffic after the snow from an early morning avalanche was cleared off the road.
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State Route 89 remains closed Monday morning after an overnight avalanche between Alpine Meadows and Tahoe City caught two cars in its path.
Drivers in the cars were rescued in about 45 minutes and there were no injuries. Two of the occupants of the cars, Tahoe City area residents, posted a photo from inside their trapped car on social media.
Power restored to all Liberty Utilities customers in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 10:20pm
Power is back on to the 136 customers in the River Road area off of SR-89 after last week's storm severely damaged power lines.
"We also want to sincerely thank those hardy customers for their patience and understanding during this multi-day outage until we could reach and repair the severe damage caused by the winter storms. At this time, most if not, all customers should have power restored," said Liberty Utilities spokesperson Kathy Carter.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/16/2017 - 9:17am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, January 16.
ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MONDAY. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… WINDS MAY HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… HAVE PATIENCE IN LINES NOT ONLY AT THE LIFTS BUT ALSO IN RENTALS, LESSONS AND IN THE LODGES… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.
Crews restoring power; 20 South Lake Tahoe customers still in the dark
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 8:21pm
Liberty Utilities announced significant progress was made today in getting power restored to several areas that remained without power since a powerful storm hit the Sierra Nevada this week.
With the use of helicopters and additional crews coming in from outside areas, lines are being repaired.
Although access to the power line that feeds the Floriston/Portola area presented a significant challenge, Liberty was able to restore power about 5:30 p.m. Saturday. Most of the Tahoma area has been restored with the rest of the West Shore expected to be back online in 24 hours or so.
Two more four-year degree programs added at Lake Tahoe Community College
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 9:38pm
A partnership between Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC) and Sierra Nevada College (SNC) of Incline Village has brought two more four-year degree programs to South Lake Tahoe.
This fall an undergraduate program in Global Business Management was launched, and this spring, bachelor's degree programs in psychology and education are coming to the Lake Tahoe Community College.
Helicopters used to survey power line situation in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 8:52pm
Liberty Utilities is continuing their restoration efforts throughout the north, west and south shores of Lake Tahoe. On Friday, helicopters helped Liberty Utilities take a look at previously inaccessible areas to survey damage to downed power poles and lines.
A helicopter is coming in from Southern California on Saturday and will drop crews and equipment into remote areas to begin restoration that is expected to take several days. Snow cats and snowmobiles will be used to get crews and equipment into Tahoe Pines tomorrow, and this is also expected to take several days.
North Shore agencies coordinate efforts to check on residents' safety
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/13/2017 - 8:21pm
Due to ongoing power outages and damage caused by extreme winter conditions in Lake Tahoe, a West Shore Safety Assessment Operation is being coordinated by a group of local agencies led by the Placer County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and North Tahoe Fire Protection District (NTFPD) to make sure residents are safe. Other participants include the Placer County Office of Emergency Services, Meeks Bay Fire Protection District, Tahoe Nordic Search and Rescue, and NTFPD Community Emergency Response Team are coordinating a West Shore Safety Assessment Operation.
Lake Tahoe residents still dealing with power outages
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 10:18am
Power outages are still plaguing Lake Tahoe area residents and businesses, and Liberty Utility crews have been working nonstop to deal with the issues caused by the blizzard. There are currently approximately 20,000 customers without power in El Dorado, Placer and Nevada counties.
"All Liberty Utilities and NV Energy crews have worked together through the night," said Liberty Utilities spokesperson Kathy Carter. "Because of the numerous large trees that have fallen through lines and wires down, it is causing the restoration process to be very slow working one community at a time."
All Tahoe area schools are closed Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 8:35am
Here is a recap of all area school closures on Wednesday, January 11.
Lake Tahoe Unified schools are closed. Only essential staff members at the District Office and Snow Removal / Maintenance staff should report to work. All other staff are asked to please stay at home.
Both Whittell High School and Zephyr Cove Elementary School are closed today. All other Douglas County Schools are open.
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices will be closed. There will be NO morning snow phone calls on Wednesday.
USFS offices in Lake Tahoe closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:17am
Based upon the National Weather Service issued blizzard warning, the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit offices in South Lake Tahoe and Incline Village will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday.
They plan to re-open on Thursday morning, conditions permitting.
Power restored to 2700 customers of Liberty Utilities in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/08/2017 - 9:15pm
10:00 p.m. - 20 customers are without power near Turnback Lane and Golden Bear due to a tree falling on a power line.
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9:15 p.m. - The power has been restored to all South Lake Tahoe customers affected from Al Tahoe to Heavenly. Those who were affected on the west shore and north shore have not yet been restored.
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Liberty Utilities is reporting a circuit tripped in the substation at Stateline, putting 2,700 customers in South Lake Tahoe into the dark.
The customers stretch from Heavenly Mountain Resort to Al Tahoe and some stop lights in the area are also out.
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…
'Ability Bash’ fundraiser honors veterans and participants with disabilities
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/04/2017 - 12:51pm
Event Date:
January 28, 2017 - 6:00pm
The annual 'Ability Bash" fundraiser at Squaw Valley on January 28 will wrap up a week-long Military Sports Camp for disabled veterans. The event will honor the veterans as well as the participants with disabilities who work with Achieve Tahoe throughout the year.
Achieve Tahoe is a provider of winter and summer adaptive sports instruction at all ability levels for adults and children with disabilities. The Ability Bash will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the resort's conference center.
Family pets killed in early morning fire in Round Hill that displaces residents
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/01/2017 - 10:27am
1/1/17 update 3:20 p.m. - A local restaurant manager has been identified as one of the victims in the South Lake Tahoe New Year's fire that destroyed both sides of Round Hill duplex.
Joanna Janowicz, manager of Casey's, an American Cantina at the Round Hill mall, her five-year-old son and boyfriend were out to dinner when fire broke out in their home, destroying all of their belongings and killing their three pets.
Two-hour standoff with deputies ends peacefully in Incline Village
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/30/2016 - 6:22pm
An Incline Village man is behind bars Friday after being involved in a two-hour standoff with deputies from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office at a residence on Winding Way.
At 10:45 a.m., deputies were called out to the home on a call of a family disturbance, and that 28-year-old Shane Donovan had barricaded himself in a bedroom and was acting extremely erratically.
Donovan voiced threats against himself and law enforcement officers on the scene. He further indicated that he may have rigged the entry way to the room with explosives.
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.
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.
Structure fire causes major damage to lodge structure at Lake Tahoe's Homewood Mountain Resort
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/28/2016 - 10:55am
5:00 p.m. update 12/28/16: Homewood Resort at Lake Tahoe will be opening their lifts on Thursday, just one day after a fire destroyed their South Lodge.
"We are expecting to have 'top-to-bottom' skiing and boarding available to our guests," says a message on the Homewood website. "Our team would like to thank the North Tahoe Fire Protection District, Placer County Sheriffs, our community partners and most importantly our amazing employees that are working to get our operations up and running for tomorrow."
Washoe County Sheriff's Office warns of more telephone scams
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/25/2016 - 11:08pm
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office received a number of reports this week from persons who say they received phone calls from someone claiming to be from the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office and stating that the potential victim has “law enforcement issues” which need to be taken care of financially.
The Tahoe Natural Year, a journey through the seasons, at next TERC talk
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/24/2016 - 10:36am
Event Date:
January 19, 2017 - 5:30pm
Did you know that throughout the calendar year, our planet's orbit and tilt causes shifting weather patterns, movements and migrations of animals, emergence and disappearance of various plants and wildlife, and a host of other natural history phenomena? Learn about a wide variety of these natural history topics, track the ebb and flow of the Sierra's seasons, and catch a sneak peek at some of the wildlife you may want to watch for in the coming year at The Tahoe Natural Year: A Journey through the Seasons.
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows to offer free shuttle service during holidays
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/21/2016 - 9:24pm
This holiday season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will offer a pilot intra-valley transit program in partnership with the app-based transportation provider Chariot, beginning December 23 and operating through the holidays until January 4.
The free trial program is not only convenient for guests, but also removes cars from roads and parking areas.
More prescribed burns around Lake Tahoe starting Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/17/2016 - 8:53pm
The North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts may continue prescribed fire operations next week if conditions are favorable. Areas scheduled to be burned are in the Glenbrook, Round Hill, Lower Kingsbury Grade and Tahoe City area.
To view a map with project locations and details, visit the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team (TFFT) website at http://www.tahoefft.org.
Burns in areas A-D (see map):
(A) North Lake Tahoe Fire District will be burning 5 acres in the Bunker Drive area.
Electric rates go up January 1 for Liberty Utility customers
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - Beginning January 1, 2017, customers of Liberty Utilities will see an increase in their electric bills from just under one percent to 17 percent.
The average residential small business customer will see a small increase, while larger commercial customers will see substantial change in their bills (A1 customers less than one percent, A2 16 percent and A3, 17 percent). Rates would have been higher had savings in fuel and energy costs been figured in.
Kings Beach man dies in accident at Northstar
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/12/2016 - 12:08pm
3::45 p.m. update: The Kings Beach man killed in an accident at Northstar has been identified as 35-year-old Dennis Baltimore, a ski instructor at the resort. His Facebook page says he was also once a Zipline Guide at Heavenly Mountain Resort in South Lake Tahoe.
According to reports, Baltimore had been on his skis on Village Run about 12:00 p.m. when a snowboarder in front of him hit a patch of ice and lost control. He tried to avoid the snowboarder but he crashed into rocks and a creek bed.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/08/2016 - 10:24am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 8.
UP TO 4” OF FRESH SNOW & MIXED PRECIPITATION REPORTED AT RESORTS… GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY…
WINDS ARE IMPACTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… TAMARACK EXPRESS AT HEAVENLY ON WIND HOLD; UPPER MTN LIFTS AT SQUAW ON WIND HOLD… SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 CHAIN CONTROLS POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 IS OPEN WITH NO CONTROLS (CARRY CHAINS).
North Lake Tahoe out of Christmas tree cutting permits, still some at SLT and Incline
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 4:30pm
The North Lake Tahoe Visitor Center has run out of Christmas Tree cutting permits, but there are still some available at the Forest Supervisor’s office in South Lake Tahoe, the USFS office in Incline Village and at El Dorado National Forest offices.
Permits cost $10 each with a limit of two per family. They must be purchased in person, are not transferable and are sold on a first come, first serve basis through December 23, if available.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/05/2016 - 10:40am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, December 5.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN… GREAT SURFACE CONDITIONS WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy. Highs 39 to 49. (29-39F on the slopes) Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.
Tahoe for Standing Rock holding benefit concert
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 10:41am
Event Date:
December 3, 2016 - 1:00pm
Lake Tahoe area supporters of those protesting the pipeline in Standing Rock, ND will be holding a benefit concert at the Tahoe Biltmore on the North Shore on Saturday, December 3 starting at 1:00 p.m.
The family friendly event will feature musicians along with members of local Native American tribes. Also on tap is a arts and crafts area with face painting, raffle and silent auction. Tickets are $20 for adults (12 and under are free) and available by clicking HERE.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:59am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Thursday, December 1.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SIERRA AT TAHOE OPEN THE WEST BOWL; MT ROSE, SQUAW, SUGARBOWL & BOREAL ARE OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY ADDS COMET EXPRESS… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Ocean species responding to a changing climate is subject of next TERC event
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/01/2016 - 9:53am
Event Date:
December 8, 2016 - 5:30pm
Oceans are warming, becoming more acidic, and are being depleted of oxygen. How aquatic life reacts to these changes can help us understand more about this monumental issue. Learn how genetic differences facilitate how resilient some organisms are to environmental stress and what we can learn from it.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/30/2016 - 10:58am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SQUAW OPENS UPPER MOUNTAIN FOR TOP TO BOTTOM SKIING, MT ROSE IS OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, SUGAR BOWL OFFERS TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY HAS UPPER NV DIPPER EXPRESS TURNING… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!
Power restored for North Lake Tahoe affected by downed lines
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/23/2016 - 12:30pm
Update: Power lines back up and electricity was restored at 2:48 p.m. for the North Lake Tahoe customers affected by Wednesdays outage.
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Approximately 123 Liberty Utilities customers in the North Lake Tahoe area are experiencing an outage due to downed power line across Hwy 89 near Cabin Creek Road.
At this time there is no estimated time of restored power.
Tahoe Prosperity Center announces new manager and membership
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/20/2016 - 1:14am
The Tahoe Prosperity Center (TPC) has announced two changes for the organization: a new project manager and membership in the California Stewardship Network.
Chris Fajkos, formerly of the Port of Redwood City, has been named the center's project manager.
“We are thrilled to have Chris join our team to expand high speed internet in the region and support community revitalization work,” said CEO Heidi Hill Drum.
First year of new Incline to Sand Harbor bike trail ends; Two more years until completion
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/15/2016 - 11:19pm
Construction on the new three mile shared-use path from Incline Village to Sand Harbor has ended for the season.
During this year's phase one, crews built an underpass beneath the highway to bring the upcoming shared use path from the east to west side of the road near the Flume Trail. In addition, work began on the three new parking areas located near the Ponderosa Ranch and Tunnel Creek Café that will provide safer options for the one million recreationists who visit the area each year. This year’s efforts also included the relocation of a sewer (effluent) pipe near Hidden Beach.
Prescribed burning resumes around Lake Tahoe on Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/14/2016 - 4:47pm
Continuing prescribed fire operations by the North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts and the U.S. Forest Service are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, November 15 in several areas around Lake Tahoe.
If conditions are favorable, buring is scheduled at Stillwater Cover near Crystal Bay, off Logan Creek Drive, near Cave Rock, Zephyr Heights and Round Hill, and on urban lots near Heavenly Mountain Resort, off North Upper Truckee Road and near Big Meadow off Highway 89 South. Operations will continue as conditions allow.
