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South Tahoe High School is still an accredited school. That was the message given during Tuesday's meeting of the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Board of Trustees as staff updated them on their ongoing efforts to hit the targets set for the next visit by Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC) in March of 2018.

Several parents have voiced their concerns that students aren't getting in the colleges of their choice due to the school's status.

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders, If you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Friday, March 24.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru tomorrow morning… Snow and Gusty Ridge Top Winds are affecting the operation of Upper Mountain Lifts at Heavenly, Mt. Rose, Squaw & Alpine… Dress for Stormy Conditions… Have Fun & Be Safe!

A letter sent to the South Lake Tahoe City Council and Lake Tahoe Unified School District has prompted Angela Swanson, a member of the City's Planning Commission, to resign from her position.

Swanson was appointed to the commission after submitting an application and being appointed during the January 17, 2017 City Council meeting. She was one of 11 people vying for the five open positions, each for a two-year term.

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is Tuesday, March 21.

FRESH SNOW REPORTED ON THE SUMMITS OF MOST RESORTS WITH RAIN/MIXED PRECIPITATION AT THE BOTTOM. GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MTN. LIFTS, SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… SURFACE CONDITIONS VARY FROM POWDER TO WET PACKED SNOW… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF PISTE.

Hope you got out to enjoy the last full day of sunshine Friday as over a week's worth of storms enters the Lake Tahoe Basin starting Saturday.

The weekend will have unsettled weather as a system headed to California is starting to split, with heavier rain to the north and south, and a chance of rain for South Lake Tahoe. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe, which is in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday. Winds: Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Wave Heights: 1 to 3 feet, highest from midlake to northeast shores.

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is February 26.

A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY FUNDAY MORNING TO GET ON THE MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM COMES THROUGH STARTING TONIGHT. SKIING & RIDING DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER WITH ALL RESORTS GEARED UP WITH ALL LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN. HAVE FUN & BE SAFE! IF YOU ARE DEPARTING THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN TODAY, HAVE PATIENCE WITH TRAFFIC & DRIVE SAFE.

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is February 25.

EXPECT MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS TODAY, SO TAKE THE ORANGE OR ROSE TINTED GOGGLES. SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE… ENJOY GET SURFACE CONDITIONS… POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Highs: 26F to 31F. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - The Lake Tahoe Basin Federal Advisory Committee (LTBFAC) is scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 28, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the Forest Supervisor’s office, 35 College Drive, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150. LTBFAC will address issues related to federal activities at Lake Tahoe.

Items on the agenda include an update on the Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act (SNPLMA) secondary list and priority setting, a review of LTBFAC goals and objectives, a schedule of 2017 meetings, and membership and vacancy information.

A series of storms will impact the region today through the middle of next week. The strongest storm in the series will impact the Sierra and western Nevada late Sunday night through Tuesday.

Phase One was in Lake Tahoe Thursday, bringing winds and snow with chain controls over mountain roads early in the day, but the system left the area fairly quickly.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Warm Warning, Lake Wind Advisory and Flood Watch for South Lake Tahoe, and all three are in effect on Thursday, February 9.

Flood Watch Thursday 10:00 a.m. to Friday 4:00 a.m.

Another period of heavy rain is expected today and tonight with even higher flows and more flooding possible. Areas where snow has clogged drainage paths may remain flooded for longer periods of time. More rock and mud slides may also occur and impact travel.

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin beginning at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday. This quick moving storm will be out Thursday morning.

Expect snow accumulations above 7000 feet of 6"-11" and 3"-6" at lake level. Winds with this storm will be from the southwest 15-20 mph with gust 30-45 mph.

Snow levels will begin just above lake level at 6500 feet, dropping to valley floors by 6:00 p.m.

The storm trended drier than initially expected.

Interested in representing your city on the El Dorado County Commission on Aging? They are accepting application from those interested in serving until February 1.

The Commission on Aging (COA) is an advisory Committee to the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors that works with the Director of the Area Agency on Aging on

As one storm leaves Lake Tahoe, the next one is waiting to enter, and forecasters say the new one could dump up to two feet of snow at lake level over the next two days.

A winter weather advisory remains in effect until 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning when the winter storm warning starts, and stays in place until 4:00 a.m. Thursday, January 5.

Expect widespread snow showers throughout the day on Tuesday, with snow becoming heaving at time this afternoon and all day Wednesday.

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!

With the beginning of a new year comes the beginning of a series of storms that may leave up to two feet of snow at upper elevations.

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory until 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening with increasing winds during the day with wind 20-30 mph and gusts up to 50 mph. The Sierra ridges may see gusts up to 95 mph.

Waves on the lake will be from two to four feet, the highest being from mid-lake to northern and eastern shores.

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Tuesday, December 13.

GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM. WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY, SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATAE WIND AND WEATHER PERMITTING…

The weekend will be more of an umbrella one than a snow boot one as a strong atmospheric river heads to Lake Tahoe. The National Weather Service to issue wind and flood warnings for the South Lake Tahoe area because of the deep moisture levels associated with this river that extends past Hawaii.

Wind advisory up until 4:00 a.m. Saturday, and Lake Wind Advisory from 10:00 a.m. Saturday to 10:00 p.m. Sunday. Strong and gusty winds with waves 2-4'. Winds will be 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

A winter weather advisory is in affect for the Lake Tahoe basin until 10:00 a.m. Thursday. New accumulations of 2-5" at lake levels, and 5-10" above.

There are chain controls up over most areas as of 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Snow will turn to rain after 10:00 a.m. Thursday.

US 50 over Echo Summit from Meyers to Fred's Place: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel / all wheel drive vehicles with snow treaded tires on all wheels.

US 50 from Stateline to Carson City: Chains or Snow Tires Required.

UPDATE 11/28/16 11:00 a.m.: All road restrictions have been lifted around the Lake Tahoe Basin. There is a 10-20 percent chance of snow during the remainder of the day.

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A fast moving storm dropped up to a couple of inches of snow at lake level overnight, leaving behind chain controls over the passes, a wind advisory and a chance for a little more snow during the day Wednesday.

Heavenly Mountain Resort opens today with a reported 3-5" of new snow.

Road controls at 8:00 a.m.:

HWY 50/Echo Summit - Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires) on US-50 from mile post 59.8 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California. (Twin Bridges to Meyers)

As we start a busy week of travel, three different storms headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin may impact driving conditions. People are driving, flying or taking a train to their Thanksgiving destinations and AAA expects more than 40 million people will drive 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, the most since 2007.

Some of those travelers are headed to Lake Tahoe though hotel rooms and vacation rentals are still available.

Expect a windy and snowy weekend in South Lake Tahoe! Ski resorts on the South Shore had to postpone opening days, so maybe Mother Nature will be helping them out!

There is a wind advisory in place for South Lake Tahoe in advance of the winter storm headed our way. Expect winds 15-25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph overnight Friday, increasing Saturday to 20-30 mph and gusts to 55 mph. Ridgetop winds could gust up to 110 mph. Waves on the lake are expected to be 2-5' with the highest on the north and east shore.

The winds subside slightly as a winter storm moves in.

Barton Health grants were distributed to nine South Lake Tahoe organizations who address the most pressing health needs of the community: mental health, substance abuse and access to health care services.

During a recent luncheon, grants were handed out to Live Violence Free, Lake Tahoe Unified School District, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - El Dorado Chapter, SOS Outreach, South Tahoe Family Resource Center, Tahoe Art League, Tahoe Magic, Tahoe Turning Point, and Tahoe Youth & Family Services.

Many are ready for this election to be over the national level with the negativity surrounding the campaigns. On a local level there are several choices before voters.

If you have not already submitted your ballots, find your polling place here:

California
Nevada

If you live in the South Lake Tahoe City limits, you are able to vote for two of ten candidates for City Council (in alphabetical order):

Brooke Laine
Dan McLaughlin
Jason Collin
JoAnn Conner