winter storm

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Happy Valentine’s Day and Lake Tahoe Discovery Day! Fresh Snow reported at the highest elevations at all resorts… Wet Weather, Strong Winds and Threat of Lightning has most scheduled lifts on Hold… Many Resorts opting to CLOSE Today… Call Ahead! Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 10 pm Thursday with snow level expected to lower today. Backcountry Avalanche Danger is High! Stay Dry and Be Safe!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A powerful “atmospheric river” storm is starting to make its presence known with heavy rain, high winds and snow throughout much of California and into the Sierra.

Initial forecasts had just rain at lake level Wednesday, but it is snowing as of 8:30 a.m.

Wednesday and Thursday: Heavy high elevation snow and damaging winds are expected. Rainfall amounts are expected to be between one and two inches in South Lake Tahoe on Wednesday. Expect chain controls on mountain passes. Winter Storm Warning in place until 10:00 p.m. Thursday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As residents and businesses finish shoveling out from the snow dropped over the region this week another storm series lurks in the seven-day forecast.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Road controls are up around the Sierra roadways as the first phase of weekend storms comes through Lake Tahoe. A Winter Storm Watch is in place until 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10.

There will be a break in the snow this morning with activity forecast to start again at 1:00 p.m.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's the middle of a four-day storm in the Sierra with all mountain roads impacted by the snow. There is a Winter Storm Warning in effect until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday with the next wave of it expected to hit Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Sunday.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There is a Winter Storm Warning in place for Lake Tahoe, one that starts on Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. and lasts until Monday night at 10:00 p.m. as two major storms take aim for Lake Tahoe.

The incoming storms have prompted travel officials to warn travelers to get to Lake Tahoe by 4:00 p.m. Friday night and to stay off mountain roads from then until early Monday morning.

The warnings are calling for heavy snow at lake level anywhere from 19" to 33" and up to five feet of snow above 7000 feet over the four-day period.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

All Resorts are open and near full operations as we move into the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day… Ski & Ride with a Buddy if go Off-Piste… Respect All Patrol Closures… More Snow coming with a Winter Storm Watch posted for tomorrow… Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a Slight Chance of Rain & Snow. Snow Level 8000 feet. Highs: 40F-50F. (30F-40F on the Slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Chain controls are up on Sierra highways as what is the first stage of what is being called a "major winter storm." A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for South Lake Tahoe by the National Weather Service in Reno for Tuesday with a Winter Storm Watch going into effect Wednesday.

It’s already snowing in South Lake Tahoe with moderate to heavy snowfall anticipated tonight through Thursday. For up to the minute few of all highways through the Sierra, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ for California roads and https://nvroads.com/ for Nevada roads.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Motivation Monday to hit the slopes before the series of weather systems moves thru starting Tuesday and thru-out the week. Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Respect all Patrol Rope lines & Area Closures… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Chance of Snow in the afternoon. Highs: 32F-42F. (22F-32F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows 21F-31F. Southeast Winds around 10-15 mph.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Significant impacts from a potentially major winter storm are forecast for the Sierra and lower valleys next week, beginning late Monday night and going until Thursday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said confidence is building that the storm could bring several feet of snow above 8000 feet, and up to two feet down to 6000 feet.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Powder to the People! Freshies Galore! Get Out Early today… Winter Storm Warning is still in effect, continuing thru Monday Morning. Winds are increasing with the next weather system coming in by late morning, so lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting. Wind Holds at some resorts this morning… Lift operations will change thru out the day. Road Controls posted for all Highways in and around Lake Tahoe… Carry tire chains and drive with care. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm is heading to Lake Tahoe, the first of a series of storms that will impact the region starting Saturday and lasting on and off into at least the middle of next week.

The Winter Storm Warning has been extended and is now in effect from 10:00 a.m. Saturday to 4:00 a.m. Monday.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to hit the slopes… Warming up a little more today. Snow Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… Some areas of Firm Pack… There are still post New Year’s families & crowds impacting lines… Have Patience. Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). Light Winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.

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!

The latest storm to hit the Lake Tahoe area has left behind a few inches of snow around the lake but will leaving the area overnight.

Road controls remain up this morning, no matter where you are in the Reno/Tahoe area. The storm hit the Reno-Sparks, Carson City and Carson Valley areas much more than expected Tuesday night, prompting school delays and roads remain challenging there today. A Winter Storm Warning remains in place until 10:00 a.m.

The forecast for Wednesday:

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

More Fresh Pow with the Winter Storm Warning continuing in effect through 3pm this afternoon. All Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… More Lifts & Terrain open at Resorts… Road Controls posted and subject to change, so buckle up and drive with care… Don’t Miss Warren Miller’s “Face of Winter” tonight at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe…

Today’s Weather: Expect Snow… Snow accumulation of 3-9” with 7-13” above 7000 ft. Highs: 27F-32F (17F-22F @ 8000 feet). Southwest winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Winter weather has arrived in Lake Tahoe! The second of three storm fronts is finishing up Thursday night with the storm warning expiring at 4:00 a.m. Friday. But Mother Nature isn't done yet.

Another Winter Storm Warning goes up for the Lake Tahoe Basin at 1:00 p.m. Friday and will be in effect until 3:00 p.m. Saturday. A break in the weather precipitation will occur Friday morning which will make this the best window of opportunity to travel in the Sierra.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A winter storm warning is in effect starting at 10:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 and lasting until 4:00 a.m. Friday, Nov.30. Heavy snow is expected, prompting officials to upgrade the storm from a "watch" to a "warning."

Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches below 7000 feet are expected with 3-6 inches at lake level and 1-3 feet above 7000 feet with higher amounts along the Sierra crest according to the National Weather Service. It will be windy as well with gusts as high as 60 mph over higher terrain.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Take your windproof – waterproof outwear and expect Rain & Snow later today… Winds are affect the operation of upper mountain lifts, so all Lifts will operate Wind & Weather permitting… Heavenly on WIND HOLD; Squaw’s Upper Mtn on WIND HOLD; Winter Storm Watch starting Wednesday – 12” to 36” of snow possible above 7000 feet. Have Fun & Be Safe!

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

We survived the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend and resorts that remain open this week and for the season continue to make snow and spin lifts. Kirkwood has scheduled Chair #6 – Cornice Express to offer top to bottom skiing & riding. Mammoth Mtn. & Mt Rose also open top to bottom. More snow predicted to come through with a Winter Storm Watch starting Wednesday.

Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 46F-51F (-10F@8000 ft.). Light Winds.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year once again when Christmas Tree permits go on sale at local Forest Service offices. With a limit of 2,00 permits there is no telling when they'll sell out.

Starting November 14, 2018, The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit (LTBMU) will begin selling the $10 permits on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit holders may choose from a variety of pine, fir or cedar trees up to six inches in diameter (at the base) in designated cutting areas.

There are several warnings in place for South Lake Tahoe:

Avalanche Watch - The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a backcountry avalanche watch for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area from 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to 7:00 a.m. Friday between Yuba Pass at the north and Ebbetts Pass to the south.

Monday should be a beautiful Spring-like day across the region with highs reaching into the upper 60s across western Nevada and 50s in the Sierra.

There is a Winter Storm Warning in place for the Lake Tahoe Basin from 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 14.

The trip to Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and Interstate 80 Friday was not a pleasant experience for most drivers. Multiple accidents, road closures and heavy snow greeted them throughout the day and night. A winter storm warning is in effect for South Lake Tahoe until 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

It is a cold start to the morning Saturday with 13 degrees at 8:00 a.m. The forecast high for the day is 27. Expect snow showers after 5:00 p.m. with scattered snow showers during the day with an additional 1-3" possible, and another 1-3" possible overnight. Winds 5-10 mph.