Caltrans
Road closures and chain controls in place as heavy snow hits South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:51pm
3:40 p.m. update: It is taking three hours from the Y to Meyers, so if you're on the road you may want to consider going inside for the rest of the day. The snow is not letting up and there is a lot more to come.
Traffic heading west from South Lake Tahoe is still slow going, and there have been several weather and traffic relate incidents on US50 west of Lake Tahoe. At this time, emergency vehicles are at the scene of a three-car accident near Kyburz. The road has reopened but may need to close again to remove one of the cars.
What is best solution to keep visitors leaving Lake Tahoe on Highway 50 and not on side streets?
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 12:24pm
It's another snowy weekend, and another weekend of drivers trying to head home over Echo Summit via Lake Tahoe Blvd and North Upper Truckee Road. With a backup at the chain control stop in Meyers, many are trying to circumvent not only the traffic, but the controls and causing issues on snow covered side roads.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/20/2017 - 10:07am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 20.
RAIN & SNOW WILL DAMPEN YOUR PRESIDENT’S DAY WITH A WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT THRU TUESDAY AFTERNOON. FRESH HEAVY SNOW REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS.
DRESS FOR STORM CONDITIONS WITH YOUR GORE-TEX JACKET, WEAR ORANGE, YELLOW OR ROSE TINTED GOGGLES. TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO CLEAR LENSES. SKI WITH A BUDDY OF YOU GO OFF-PISTE; HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/19/2017 - 10:52am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe and President's Weekend!
Today is February 19.
STARTING OFF THE DAY WITH SOME BLUE SKIES BUT WILL TURN MOSTLY CLOUDY AS THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM APPROACHES. WINDS WILL INCREASE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING… A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO START TONIGHT THRU EARLY TUESDAY MORNING…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/18/2017 - 10:15am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe and President's Weekend!
Today is Saturday, February 18.
FRESH POWDER AND CONTINUED SNOW SHOWERS EXPECTED TODAY WITH ALL RESORTS GEARED WITH MOST LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN. GET OUT AND ENJOY THE MOUNTAINS… HAVE FUN & PATIENCE IN LINES… SLOW DOWN AND BE SAFE!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Cloudy. Chance of snow and rain in the morning, then scattered showers in the afternoon. Highs: 34F to 39F. Light winds.
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 Wed, 02/15/2017 - 11:10am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 15.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR MAKING TURNS… GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN TODAY BEFORE THE NEXT SERIES OF WEATHER COMES THRU STARTING THIS EVENING AND OVER THE WEEKEND…
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 47F-52F (35F-45F on the Slopes) and Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.
Highway 50 between South Lake Tahoe and Placerville reopens
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/15/2017 - 12:09am
10:45 a.m. update Feb. 15 - Some debris is still falling onto Highway 50 near the Alder Creek area, resulting in lane closures for crews to clean it up. Expect some delays at times.
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Crews working nonstop on Highway 50 after three mudslides closed the road have been able to get all cleaned up and the road opened in both directions at 10:32 p.m. Tuesday.
Slide on Highway 50 "uncontrollable;" Closure reevaluated Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 11:54am
10:30 p.m. update: Caltrans has reopened Highway 50 over Echo Summit and NDOT opened Highway 50 at Logan Creek. Currently there are no roads closed around Lake Tahoe.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/14/2017 - 9:35am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 14.
HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY AND LAKE TAHOE DISCOVERY DAY! ON THIS DAY IN 1844, JOHN C. FREMONT ALONG WITH SCOUT KIT CARSON DISCOVERED A BIG MOUNTAIN LAKE FROM THE TOP OF A PEAK NEAR CARSON PASS…
GET OUT AND DISCOVER RUNS THAT HAVEN’T BEEN ACCESSIBLE FOR A FEW YEARS WITH THIS YEAR’S GREAT SNOWPACK. OFF-PISTE & TREE SKIING ROUTES ARE OPEN. SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY. HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!
Rocks and mud still cover US50 in Nevada and California; Other routes to Lake Tahoe open
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/13/2017 - 8:36pm
Roadwork to clear mud and rocks from Highway 50 continues on both sides of the state line of Lake Tahoe with no estimated reopening time released by either transportation agency.
Last week, five boulders fell onto the highway near Logan Creek on the east side of the lake, prompting Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) to close the road due to an unstable hillside. Progress is being made on the stretch of road that connects South Lake Tahoe to Carson City according to Meg Ragonese of NDOT. She said the "monolithic-size boulders" are being removed.
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.
Multiple mudslides on Highway 50; Reopening delayed until Monday at earliest
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 10:19am
7:00 p.m. update - Caltrans is advising motorists that U.S. Highway 50 in the Kyburz area will remain closed at least through Monday night and potentially longer due to multiple mud slides.
Caltrans and an emergency contractor are working on three slides in a 12-mile area, and several smaller slides are also active near the highway.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/12/2017 - 10:06am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 12.
SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR SKIING & RIDING.
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies with temps 35F-40F (25F-35F on the Slopes) East Winds up to 10mph in the morning becoming light… Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 12F to 22F. Light Winds.
MONDAY: Sunny then becoming Partly Cloudy. Highs: 39F to 44F. Light Winds.
Highway 50 between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe may open by Sunday evening
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 1:12pm
4:25 p.m. update - Caltrans now estimates it will be 6:00 p.m. Sunday before reopening. If this changes again we will update this story.
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Caltrans says Highway 50 at Ice House Road is expected to be closed until 6:00 a.m. Sunday, February 12. This is an estimate and will depend on time it will take to clear the massive slide of mud and boulders.
Once open the road will be one-way controlled traffic.
On the North Shore, I80 will open to traffic in both directions at 1:00 p.m. Saturday. Expect heavy traffic.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 10:39am
Food morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, February 11.
FINALLY A BREAK IN THE STORM CYCLE AND SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR MAKING TURNS ON FRESH SNOW… SLOPES WILL BE CROWDED TODAY, SO HAVE PATIENCE AND BE SAFE!
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE WET SNOW ON LOWER ELEVATION SLOPES, POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED… STAY OUT OF THE BACKCOUNTRY TODAY…
Highway 50 remains closed at Ice House, I80 eastbound, SR88 open
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/11/2017 - 9:09am
Caltrans is still working on clearing the mud slide at Ice House Road which has kept Highway 50 closed since Friday afternoon.
As of 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning, Highway 50 is closed but SR88 is open with chain controls, I80 is open to eastbound traffic and some detours off the highway are available for westbound travelers.
No estimated time of opening but Caltrans is providing updates at noon Saturday.
With Highway 50 closed, Sheriff tells drivers: Do not go by your GPS!
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:14pm
With the closure of Hwy 50 due to a mudslide, several motorists have taken to their GPS units to try to navigate around the closure. This has led to numerous parties getting stuck on roads that are closed during the winter, and in the end, has tied up valuable resources rescuing them from deep snow or impassable roads.
In the winter, the only safe alternate route when Hwy 50 is closed is to use SR88 to the South, or I80 to the North. You can take Hwy 49 in Placerville to reach either one. At this time though, both alternative routes are closed.
Roads around Lake Tahoe a mess, I80 closed due to mudslide, Hwy 50 closed again near Ice House
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 2:17pm4:30 p.m. update: Just as the Highway 50 opened, it is once again closed in both directions due to a "large mud slide" at Ice House Road, the third slide on Highway 50 today.
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4:30 p.m. update: Highway 50 through Kyburz is back open. Traffic is reduced to one-lane controlled traffic, but moving.
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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 10:53am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, February 10.
WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY MORNING. RAIN & SNOW EXPECTED WITH SNOW LEVEL AT 6500 FEET. MODERATE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS CONTINUED WITH RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 85MPH THAT WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFT. EXPECT DELAYS IN ALL LIFTS OPENING AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES…
WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.
Lake Tahoe road and weather report
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/10/2017 - 8:54am
One constant topic in South Lake Tahoe this week: the weather and flooding. As of Friday morning, that rain has turned to snow.
A Flood Watch expires in South Lake Tahoe at 9:15 a.m. Friday and the Winter Storm is still in effect until 1:00 a.m. Saturday morning.
Weather:
Today - Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Weekend traffic congestion in Meyers to be discussed at Monday meeting
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 6:36pm
Event Date:
February 13, 2017 - 6:00pm
El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel is inviting all county residents to join in a discussion about the traffic congestion in Meyers every weekend and holiday, hampering locals in their movement along surface roads and the highway.
As visitors depart South Lake Tahoe, many have become aware of side streets via google and phone apps, thus finding another route that they think is getting them around the backup.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 10:59am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!!
Today is Thursday, February 9.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN AFFECT FROM 10:00AM THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY. RAIN & STRONG GUSTY WINDS REPORTED AT RESORTS WITH MOST ALL RESORTS CLOSED. CALL AHEAD…
OPEN RESORTS:
HEAVENLY: CALIFORNIA BASE SIDE OPEN UP TO TOP OF POWDER BOWL.
SIERRA AT TAHOE: LOWER FRONT SIDE LIFTS TURNING UP TO TOP OF NOB HILL
DIAMOND PEAK: LOWER LIFTS & TOWS TURNING
NORTHSTAR: STARTING WITH FRONT SIDE LIFTS
SUGAR BOWL: LOWER LIFTS TURNING
Flooding, highway and road closures in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/09/2017 - 10:23am
11:45 a.m. update: A large boulder has rolled onto Highway 50 near Bridal Veil Falls in the eastbound lane. Be prepared for diverted traffic.
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There are several flooded areas in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers areas, resulting in some road closures.
As of 9:00 a.m. Thursday, the following roads are experiencing flooding:
Tahoe Keys - State Streets and Tahoe Keys Blvd
Bijou Area - Bill Avenue, Shirley Avenue, Betty Rae Ct, Vanda Lee, Woodbine Avenue
Portions of Glenwood Way
Portions of Pioneer Trail
Portions of lake Tahoe Blvd between the Y and High School
Highway 50 near Kyburz reopens after mud flows over roadway
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 11:42pm
Caltrans closed part of Highway 50 near Kyburz Wednesday afternoon to allow them time to clean up a river of mud that was flowing over the roadway.
Travelers between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe had up to an hour delay as crews cleaned out overflowing culverts to get the water moving in a direction that wouldn't hamper drivers.
With more heavy rains on the way, and ground that is already saturated, residents and drivers can expect more of the same through Friday.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/08/2017 - 10:25am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to the lake!
Today is February 8, 2017
RAIN & MIXED PRECIPITATION CONTINUES TODAY WITH SNOW LEVEL BETWEEN 8500 – 9000 FEET. GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF LIFTS AND OPENING TERRAIN. CALL AHEAD…
WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.
Flooding affects homes and roads in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/07/2017 - 8:54pm
There were several areas through South Lake Tahoe that experienced flooding on Tuesday as rain from an atmospheric river hit the region, with two Meyers area streets getting the brunt of the storm.
Caltrans, El Dorado County and City of South Lake Tahoe crews, along with homeowners worked through the day to get standing water off the road, out of driveways and even homes.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/06/2017 - 9:58am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, February 6.
WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THROUGH TONIGHT TILL 10:00PM…
IF YOU ARE GOING… KNOW THAT IT IS SNOWING AND BLOWING! WIND & WEATHER ARE AFFECTING LIFTS AT ALL RESORTS…
MT ROSE & DONNER SKI RANCH ARE CLOSED.
HEAVENLY HAS DIPPER, COMET, OLYMPIC, NORTHBOWL & TAMARACK ON WIND HOLD;
DIAMOND PEAK HAS CRYSTAL EXPRESS ON WIND HOLD;
SUGAR BOWL HAS UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ON WIND HOLD;
SQUAW & ALPINE HAVE ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS ON WIND HOLD.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/05/2017 - 10:04am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, February 5.
GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN TODAY BEFORE THE BIG GAME… A BREAK IN WEATHER, BUT STILL MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES AND ISSUES WITH WINDS AFFECTING SOME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. CALL AHEAD!
WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO START TONIGHT THRU TOMORROW NIGHT… 6-10” AT LAKE TAHOE AND 1-2 FEET ALONG THE SIERRA CREST…
SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED & FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH HEAVY POWDER ON TOP.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 10:38am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, February 4, 2017.
SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY TO MAKE TURNS WITH FRESH SNOW REPORTED ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS… ALTHOUGH MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES ARE PREDICTED, WINDS CONTINUE TO HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS THIS MORNING. CALL AHEAD!
HEAVENLY: GONDOLA, TAMARACK, DIPPER, COMET, NORTHBOWL & SKY ON WIND HOLD;
MT ROSE: NW SIX, BLAZING ZEPHYR, LAKEVIEW & GALENA ON WIND HOLD;
SUGARBOWL: MT LINCOLN, CROWS NEST, SUMMIT & JEROME HILL ON WIND HOLD;
Online map provides current status of El Dorado County roads, trails and parks
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 5:51pm
El Dorado County has added a new feature on its website that provides the most up to date information available about roads, parks and trails throughout the County. Users can open a map, and by clicking on icons, can get needed information before heading out. In addition to the status of County roads, parks and trails, the map has information from inside and outside of the County from Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/03/2017 - 10:10am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, February 3.
WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED THRU EARLY SATURDAY. WINDS ARE AFFECTING THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. DRESS FOR WINTER CONDITIONS!
HEAVENLY: GONDOLA & SKY ON HOLD;
KIRKWOOD: CHAIR 6 ON HOLD;
MT ROSE: BLAZING ZEPHYR ON HOLD;
SUGARBOWL: MT LINCOLN ON HOLD;
ALPINE & SQUAW: UPPER MOUNTAIN ON HOLD…
CALL AHEAD!
SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED & FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH POWDER ON TOP.
SR89 around Emerald Bay reopens
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 11:17am
State Route 89 around Emerald Bay from D.L. Bliss State Park to Emerald Bay State Park is now open.
Caltrans crews had been working for weeks to clear debris and snow off the road which links South Lake Tahoe to the North Shore via the west side of the lake. In some spots, the snow was up to 30 feet high. With the early January storms the avalanche danger was high in the area as well.
The road opened on February 1 at 6:35 p.m.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 9:47am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Thursday, February 2.
HAPPY GROUND HOG DAY! PUNXATAWNEY PHIL SAW HIS SHADOW THIS MORNING SO THERE WILL BE 6 MORE WEEKS OF WINTER… STARTING WITH A WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED THRU EARLY SATURDAY. WINDS COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH POWDER ON TOP.
I-80 to close in both directions two hours tonight to repair mudslide damage
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/31/2017 - 2:07pm
Caltrans is alerting motorists that Interstate 80 (I-80) will be closed in both directions from 11 p.m. Tuesday, January 31 to 1 a.m. Wednesday, February 1 at the following locations to allow the repair of power transmission lines damaged during the January 8 mudslide just west of the Donner Lake Interchange.
Westbound I-80 will be closed at Donner Park Road (Exit 184). Automobiles will be detoured onto Donner Pass Road and can rejoin I-80 at the Donner Lake Interchange. Trucks will be turned at Exit 184 and are encouraged to find parking in the Reno area during the closure.
South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: Snow removal, fire code, state of emergency and more
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/28/2017 - 9:41am
It’s been great seeing all of my friends and acquaintances who have lived here for less than 10 years posting photos and sharing how Snowmageddon 2017 has blown them away. I did the same when I first moved to Tahoe back in the 70’s and storms like this were not uncommon. Back then playing was more important than clearing the snow. I had a big Dodge Ram 4x4 pickup and I j drove over the snow in my driveway and packed it down. I did not own a snowblower and can’t remember shoveling much. One year the packed snow was so high I could not get the truck under the carport.
One million thanks to all who participated in Women's March Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/24/2017 - 3:03pm
One million thanks to all of you who made the Bi-State Women's March
Lake Tahoe a huge success. It was a very special event for our community thanks to all the media coverage, the special care provided by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department, the cooperation of Caltrans, the dynamic organizational committee and more than 530 hardy people who came out to participate during a snowstorm.
It was a sight to behold!
Sincerely,
Vicki Raucci Gonzales
Snow Day Monday for South Lake Tahoe schools
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/22/2017 - 3:04pm
Lake Tahoe Unified School District (LTUSD) is closing schools on the South Shore Monday, January 23 due to snow expected Sunday and Monday from the latest storm.
LTUSD crews are performing ongoing snow removal operations, as are the City of South Lake Tahoe, Caltrans and El Dorado County.
As of 2:00 p.m. Sunday, no other school in the Lake Tahoe Basin has announced school closures, including Lake Tahoe Community College.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit closed for avalanche control, traffic backed up
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/20/2017 - 8:00pm
8:25 p.m. update - Traffic is starting to move over Echo Summit.
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8:00 p.m. update - Highway 50 from Meyers to Sly Park remains closed at this hour due to avalanche control. There have also been several spin-outs and other weather related issues according to and earlier Caltrans report.
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Traffic has been backed up for hours on Highway 50 as people head to South Lake Tahoe for a weekend of fresh powder. Snow, snow covered roads and chain controls have made travel slow and now the road is closed between Meyers and Pollock Pines for avalanche control.
SR-89 at Emerald Bay remains closed; Staff clearing up to 30 feet of snow
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 4:18pm
The four-mile section of SR-89 around Emerald Bay remains closed after recent storms dumped snow on Lake Tahoe. Caltrans maintenance staff have begun the process of clearing the roadway which has up to 30 feet of snow in some locations as well as debris from last week's storm.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/17/2017 - 9:53am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, January 17.
WE GOT THRU THE MLK WEEKEND AND TODAY IS THE DAY FOR LOCALS TO RECLAIM THE SLOPES. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. IF YOU VENTURE OFF PISTE, SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY.
I WILL NOT BE UPDATING THIS REPORT FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS AS I WILL BE HEADING OUT ON A ROADTRIP TO UTAH, WYOMING & IDAHO AND YOU CAN FOLLOW MY POSTS ON MY FACEBOOK PAGE AND ON BIKEANDSKITAHOE.COM.
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.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/15/2017 - 10:03am
Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to lake Tahoe!
Today is Sunday, January 15
ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. SUNDAY FUNDAY. GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY THE GREAT CONDITIONS. MOST LIFTS AND RUNS ARE OPEN AT ALL RESORTS… 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.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/14/2017 - 10:04am
Good morning riders and skiers, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, January 14.
ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND. PLENTY OF FRESH TRACKS TO BE MADE AS WELL AS MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY… EXPECT DELAYS IN SOME LIFTS & TERRAIN OPENINGS.
STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning… then, becoming Partly Cloudy… Highs: 29F to 34F. Light winds.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 01/12/2017 - 10:05am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 12.
A WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES TODAY THRU 10:00PM THIS EVENING… GOOD NEWS IS THERE’S MORE SNOW FALLING AND WINDS HAVE DIED DOWN…
MOST RESORTS ARE DIGGING OUT AND PLANNING TO HAVE SOME LIFTS TURNING… EXPECT DELAYS AND LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS TO OPEN FIRST AND UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AFTER SNOW SAFETY. CALL AHEAD…
STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/11/2017 - 11:19am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, January 11.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH 10:00AM THIS MORNING… FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING POSTED TODAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… AVALANCHE WARNING POSTED TODAY THROUGH 5:00PM.
Traffic stuck for hours at Echo Summit due to avalanche and safety concerns
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 8:30pm
After drivers were stuck on both sides of Echo Summit starting at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Caltrans has closed the highway as of 7:05 p.m. Eastbound traffic is being stopped at the Sly Park, and westbound in Meyers. Unsafe driving conditions due to heavy snow and the threat of avalanches have been a concern all day.
As of 7:00 p.m., cars hadn't moved much. For a short time at 4:00 p.m. Caltrans was attempting escorted travel from Meyers heading west before closing down the highway.
Snow making a comeback in Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 5:20pm
Snow. You know, that frozen, fluffy white stuff that covers the mountains around Lake Tahoe? With less than stellar snowpacks over the last several winters, many might have forgotten what snowstorms really could look like in South Lake Tahoe. This week, however, memories are being refreshed with a blizzard impacting the Sierra Nevada that could bring up to seven feet of snow to the lake.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/10/2017 - 10:54am
Good morning skiers and riders. If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is January 10, 2017.
A BLIZZARD WARNING IS IN EFFECT TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOLLOWED BY A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WEDNESDAY THRU THURSDAY MORNING… WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WITH STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS, SO ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
