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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Beautiful Finally Friday… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Doesn’t Get Any Better! Use the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Cyclists Peter Stetina and Peter Sagan heading to South Lake Tahoe for Amgen Tour of California

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Amgen Tour of California 2019 is returning to South Lake Tahoe and the list of cyclists to participate has been released. Men’s Stage 2 race from Rancho Cordova to South Lake Tahoe will take place on May 13.

Amgen will feature the current top-three WorldTour teams and a world-class peloton featuring World and National Champions, Olympic and Tour de France veterans including:

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Another Beautiful Day to enjoy Pi-Day on the Slopes… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Get After It! Slather on the Sunscreen today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Bluebird Morning to hit the Slopes… Get out Early… Fresh Snow over Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Road Controls Posted on some highways… Winds may affect Upper Mtn Lifts in the Afternoon… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 31F-41F (21F-31F on the slopes). Northeast Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.

TONIGHT:Clear. Lows: 7F to 17F. East winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.

Former South Lake Tahoe resident killed in I-580 crash

The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) has released information about Friday's fatal crash on Interstate 580 that killed a former South Tahoe High student and Carson City resident.

On March 8 at approximately 2:25 a.m., NHP Troopers were dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle crash south of the Galena Creek Bridge, just north of the US-395 Alternate/Bowers Mansion exit.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Bluebird Morning to hit the Slopes… Get out Early… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Partly Cloudy by afternoon with increasing Winds and Scattered Snow Showers… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy with scattered Snow showers in the afternoon. Highs: 36F-46F (26F-36F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon.

Celtic Music Series: Ciana

Event Date: 
March 16, 2019 - 7:00pm

Brewery Arts Center
449 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703

Carson Valley's own high-octane, traditional Irish music group returns to the Celtic Music Series for a Saint Patrick's Day blow-out, featuring the fiddle duo of 2017 and 2018 Nevada State Fiddle Champion, Holly Sternberg along with Tina Carlsen. Come to the Brewery Art Center's Black Box Theatre on March 16th, and be sure to wear green, to be a part of the holiday fun!

Price: $15.00 to $20.00 —$15 BAC member, students&seniors, $18 Advance, $20 at door

More Info
https://www.facebook.com/events/404450210306417/

Location

Brewery Arts Center
449 W King St
United States

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Shaping up to be a Great Motivation Monday to hit the slopes… The Orb in the Sky is scheduled to make a showing today with Blue Skies by afternoon… A little Fresh Snow over Machine Groomed! Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy in the morning then Clearing. Highs: 34F-44F (24F-34F on the slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 14F to 24F. Light Winds.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

A Sunday-Fun Day ahead with Partly Cloudy turning Mostly Cloudy Skies and continued chance of snow showers in the afternoon… Get After it today with plenty of Fresh Snow on top of Machine Groomed Corduroy and Skier-Rider Tracked and Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest concludes today with Family Fun Day and More… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Beautiful Mountain with Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies… Increasing Clouds expected through-out the day and chance of snow showers… Get After it today with plenty of Powder Stashes yet to be had… Machine Groomed Snow Corduroy and Skier-Rider Tracked and Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today with Parade in Kings Beach and More… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Updates on South Lake Tahoe's Bijou Marketplace

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Bijou Marketplace in South Lake Tahoe is starting to take shape with the first business, Chase Bank, open and serving the public. Panda Express will most likely be the next to open.

Also confirmed for spaces with plans submitted and approved are Whole Foods and Hub Coffee, with a nail salon and Five Guys currently in plan review.

See the layout in the photo above and below are the confirmed businesses with applications on file going into the spaces:

3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Building A Unit 100 – Whole Foods

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Happy International Women’s Day! Mostly Cloudy Skies and Great Snow Conditions! Plenty of Fresh & Machine Groomed Powder… Get After It Today! Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Road Controls posted on most Highways… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with a chance of snow showers. Highs: 29F-39F (19F-29F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.

10th annual Nevada Moves Day on March 20

Schoolchildren from across the state of Nevada will be taking part in organized event that promote walking or bicycling to school on Nevada Moves Day, March 20, 2019.

The 10th annual event will feature school-wide events in Carson City, Clark, Washoe, Lyon and many other counties. Children not taking part in an organized school event are encouraged to involve their families in safely walking or bicycling to school on this special day and throughout the year.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Winter Weather Advisory will expire around noon… At least a Foot of Fresh Snow in the upper elevations… Upper Mtn. Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Road Controls posted on all Highways…Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru tomorrow afternoon… Fresh Snow & Windy Conditions… Upper Mtn. Lifts will operate Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Most schools open, chain requirements up around Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - All schools around the lake are open at this time. The only casualty is Douglas High School in Minden which will be closed Wednesday due to lack of sufficient heating in classrooms. All other DCSD schools are open with no delays in transportation.

A look at the road conditions around Lake Tahoe at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday morning:

US 50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from Glenbrook to mile post 4.5 in Carson City County in Nevada.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Cloudy and chance of snow and rain… Snowing at Sierra, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw Alpine & Mammoth… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Take your yellow, rose or bronze lens goggles… Winds may impact upper mountain lifts… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

More Fresh Snow has fallen in the upper elevations… Get Out on the Mountain today! Winter Storm Watch posted for Tuesday thru Wednesday… 1-3 Feet possible… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Powder & Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning. Patchy Fog in the Morning. Highs: 37F-47F. (27F-37F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Fresh Snow (Heavy-Wet) on lower elevations with Powder on upper elevation slopes for your Sunday Funday… Lifts will operate, Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today thru March 10 / Subaru WinterFest at Sierra at Tahoe / … Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!
Winter Weather Advisory in effect thru today… Fresh Snow (Heavy-Wet) on lower elevations with Powder on upper elevation slopes… Lifts will operate, Wind & Weather Permitting… Wear your Gore-Tex jacket today… Ski/Ride with a Buddy if you go off-piste… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder… North Lake Tahoe SnowFest continues today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Break before the next storm… Winter Weather Advisory now posted for late tonight thru Saturday… Resorts are Digging Out and preparing their Slopes for the weekend… A bit warmer and less winds expected today… Wind Holds and Patrol Holds reported on Upper Mountain Lifts… Plenty of Machine Groomed Pack Powder and Powder Turns to be had on newly opened terrain… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Nevada and South Shore casino income down in the month of January

Gaming revenue for the State of Nevada during the month of January 2019 showed an decrease over the same month a year ago, posting a loss of 3.01 percent with a "win" of $984,526,623 for casinos in the state (down $30.5M) according to figures released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board today.

The South Shore of Lake Tahoe experienced a loss when compared to January 2018 as well, down 14 percent with their recorded "win" of $16,892,197. This was the largest percentage loss in the state.

The "gaming win" represents the computed income of casinos before business expenses and taxes.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

A Break before the next storm… Winter Storm Watch posted for late Friday thru Saturday afternoon… Resorts are Digging Out and preparing their Lifts & Slopes to open, but continue to expect Delays with Snow Holds & Wind Holds on Upper Mtn. Lifts as lingering Snow Showers continue today… Road Controls posted… Mt. Rose Hwy Closed from Tahoe Side, Emerald Bay Rd. remains Closed… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Winter Storm Warning still in effect thru Thursday morning… with somewhat of a break today… But, Strong Winds are continuing to impact upper mountain lifts… Call Ahead! Mt Rose Ski Tahoe, Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Diamond Peak is Closed due to Power Outage… Call Ahead … Road Controls posted on All Highways in and around Lake Tahoe with I-80, Hwy 88, Mt. Rose Hwy & Emerald Bay Road CLOSED… Back Country Avalanche Danger is HIGH… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

I-80 remains closed Wednesday morning; Chain controls on other Lake Tahoe area roads

Interstate 80 remains closed this morning as Caltrans crews work to clear the road for safe passage. US50 over Echo Summit is open with chain controls.

A look around the lake and the road situation as of 7:30 a.m.:

US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 0.5 in Douglas County in Nevada.

Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 0.0 in Douglas County to mile post 4.5 in Carson City County in Nevada.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Road conditions around Lake Tahoe: Some closures, others have chain controls

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Expect some type of road restrictions around Lake Tahoe until Thursday when the Winter Storm Warning expires at 4:00 a.m.

Road Conditions around Lake Tahoe as of 8:00 a.m. on February 26:

I80
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on I-80 from mile post 44.8 in Placer County to mile post 22.4 in Nevada County in California.

US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Challenging Monday for Resorts… All expecting Winter Storm Warning to kick in this morning and thru Thursday morning… 4 to 8 feet predicted to fall above 7000 feet! Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Donner Ski Ranch, Squaw & Alpine… Mt Rose is Closed today… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs: 34F-44F. (24F-34F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 110 mph.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Another Sunday Funday on the Slopes… Some Fresh Snow reported at a few resorts in the upper elevations… Continued chance of Snow Showers today. Winds are impacting lifts at Heavenly, Squaw & Alpine… Winter Storm Watch goes in to effect tomorrow thru Wednesday… Take your good flat light lens goggles today! Have patience in lines… All roadways are cleared, with exception Hwy 88: R2 / Mt Rose Hwy 431: R2… Make it a Fun Day… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Great day to hit the Slopes with Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder! It Doesn’t Get Much Better! Take your good flat light lens goggles today! Have patience in lines… All roadways are cleared, with exception of Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road open with R2; Hwy 28 East Shore: R2 & Mt Rose Hwy: R2… Make it a Fun Day… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 31F-41F. (21F-31F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Friday with more Fresh Snow over Machine Groomed Packed Powder! Get out on the mountain today… It Doesn’t Get Any Better! Temps are Cold, So bundle Up… Expect Road Conditions to improve thru out the Day! Have Fun, Ski & Ride with a Buddy & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Shower in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs: 27F-32F. (17F-22F on the slopes) East Winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming Light.

Celebrities already signing up to golf in 30th annual tournament in Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. – Thirty celebrities have already committed to play in the 30th annual American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe this summer.

John Smoltz, the Hall of Fame pitcher, TV analyst, and celebrity golf standout is the latest to sign on to play during the tournament at Edgewood Tahoe July 9-14, 2019.

Join Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care for a Discussion on Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Care

Event Date: 
February 28, 2019 - 1:00pm

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care invites the community to attend a free discussion on Thursday, February 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., led by internationally recognized memory care expert David Troxel, MPH, who will discuss the importance of engagement and activity for brain health as it relates to Alzheimer’s disease.

Troxel’s expertise is rooted in the “Best Friends Approach” – a treatment philosophy he helped pioneer that redefines how families and caregivers can enhance the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Location

Douglas County Community and Senior Center
1329 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410
United States

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Mostly to Partly Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Showers today… But more fresh snow over & machine groomed packed powder! Get out on the mountain today… It Doesn’t Get Any Better! Temps are Cold, So Bundle Up… Expect Road Conditions to Change thru out the Day! Have Fun, Ski & Ride with a Buddy & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies with Scattered Snow Showers. Highs: 23F-28F. (13F-18F on the slopes) Northeast Winds 10-15 mph.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Scattered Snow Showers today but Fresh Snow over & Machine Groomed Packed Powder! It Doesn’t Get Any Better! More Lifts and Trails opening at Resorts. Expect Road Conditions to Change thru out the Day! Have Fun, Ski & Ride with a Buddy & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Scattered Snow Showers. Snow accumulation of 2-4”. Highs: 26F-31F. (16F-21F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Day to enjoy Fresh Snow & Machine Groomed Packed Powder! There are still lots of Powder Stashes to be had… It Doesn’t Get Any Better! Temps are Cold, so dress warmly… Don’t forget the Sunscreen today! Have Fun, Ski with a Buddy & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 28F-33F. (18F-23F on the slopes) East Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Happy Presidents Day! Shaping up to be a Great Day to enjoy Fresh Powder & Machine Groomed Powder! Partly Cloudy Skies and Light Winds… Temps are Cold so dress warmly… All Roadways have Chain Controls… Buckle Up and Drive Safely… Have Fun, Ski with a Buddy & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Isolated Snow Showers. Highs: 23F-28F. (13F-18F on the slopes) Northeast Winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.

Snow and traffic continue to cause problems on Lake Tahoe roads

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif.- For the third straight weekend snow has been measured in feet instead of inches around Lake Tahoe, causing issues for both residents and travelers in the Sierra.

When open, there has been a constant flow of both westbound and eastbound vehicles over I80 and US50. Reports of 10-15 hour trips from the Bay Area have been common.

Current road conditions:

US50
Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires - on US-50 from mile post 52.1 in El Dorado County to mile post 70.6 in El Dorado County in California.

Valorie Jean Turley ~ 1953 - 2019

Valorie Jean Turley left our presence Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Valorie leaves three children, Jeremy Houston Sheldon, Jerrad Joseph Sheldon, of
Carson City, Nevada; and Kourtny Jean Sheldon of Las Vegas, Nevada.
As well as her three children, she leaves a daughter-in-law, Veronica (Mrs. Jeremy Sheldon) and beloved grandchildren, Helen Bernice Sheldon and Garrett Sheldon.

“To describe my mother is to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing falling colors of a rainbow.” (Maya Angelou)

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

More Fresh Powder to the People reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Weekend Sunday Funday… Expect delays in lift openings… Winter Storm Warning in effect for continued snow showers and light to moderate winds thru 7 pm tonight. Road Controls – Chain Restrictions posted on All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Ski or Ride with a Buddy if go off-piste… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Another day and another wave of snowfall in Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Many are asking, when will this end? After a week of heavy snow, the National Weather Service has extended the Winter Snow Warning for Lake Tahoe until 7:00 p.m. Sunday night. There is also a Winter Weather Advisory for Sierra Front valleys including Reno/Sparks, Carson City, and Carson Valley through this evening.

Road Beat: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, electrifying gasoline

Mitsubishi’s Outlander is an outstanding vehicle and value. I gave it very high marks is most categories especially bang for the buck when I tested it about five months ago. With only a 2.4L, 166 hp inline four-banger, it performed admirably. So, what would happen when Mitsu adds a PHEV battery (12 kwh) to the mix? The answer from my numbers is not exceptional.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts for your Presidents Day Weekend… Resorts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Storm Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. Road Controls Posted for all roadways with chain restrictions posted. Hwy 88 & Emerald Bay Road Closed… Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Fresh Powder reported at all Resorts… Resorts are digging out and Lifts will be on Delayed openings today… Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 12 pm Sunday… Expect Upper Mtn. Wind Holds and Lift Closures. At this time (8:30 am), I-80, Hwy 88, Hwy 267, Hwy 431 & Emerald Bay Road are CLOSED… All other roadways have chain restrictions posted. Stay out of the Backcountry! Avalanche Danger is High! Be Safe!

Closures on I80, SR431 and SR88 - Road controls on all Lake Tahoe area roads

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The predicted winter storm is in full swing around Lake Tahoe, with feet of snow in the forecast through Sunday.

Moving about is not an easy task with snow plows attempting to keep up with the falling snow.

Here is a look at road conditions as of 9:00 a.m. Friday:

US50
Chains or Snow Tires Required - on US-50 from mile post 14.0 in Carson City County to mile post 29.4 in Lyon County in Nevada.

South Lake Tahoe schools, including college, are closed Friday

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Students in the Lake Tahoe Unified School District get to start their winter break a day early as they will have a Snow Day on Friday, February 15.

In an announcement Thursday, Christy Blach, the LTUSD transportation supervisor said the extreme weather this afternoon and in the forecast for tomorrow led them to the decision for the safety of our students and staff.

All LTUSD schools will be closed next week for Presidents Holiday Break. Schools will resume a regular schedule on Monday, February 25th.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

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!

Flood Advisory in place for most area counties

A Flood Advisory has been issued for Alpine County, Placer County, El Dorado County, Sierra County, Nevada County, Southern Washoe County, Douglas County, and Western Carson City. It will remain in effect until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday.

Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Just returning from my annual road trip… My Road Trip to ReHab… I skied 10 different resorts in Utah & Colorado, while Lake Tahoe Got Hammered with big snows… Great to be back! Fresh Snow reported at all resorts, but Winter Strom Warning in effect thru 10 pm Thursday. Lifts are on Hold at many resorts. Call ahead…

Travel issues remain around Lake Tahoe

LAKE TAHOE, CA/NV - After Caltrans attempted to open I80 this afternoon, it closed again for westbound traffic after a weather cell moved in, causing visibility issues. It is starting to move again but all tractor-trailer combinations are not allowed on I80 due to visibility at this hour.

From Kingvale to Truckee, chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.

From Meyers to South Lake Tahoe westbound traffic is backing up along Highway 50 towards the Y as cars are attempting to head west over Echo Summit.

Some road conditions as of 5:20 p.m. Sunday:

CA88

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