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Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/01/2019 - 10:11am
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!
Waze responds to El Dorado County about South Lake Tahoe westbound traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/26/2019 - 8:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Traffic is nothing new in South Lake Tahoe and Meyers, but Sunday traffic leaving Lake Tahoe has become worse once tech-savvy drivers learned how to navigate side roads. Residents cannot leave their homes for fear they won't be able to get back for hours, and drivers trying to make it back to Sacramento and the Bay Area get frustrated with standstill hours-long lines.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/18/2019 - 2:24pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
2/7
5:41 p.m. - Lost Property - Highway 50 - VICTIM REPORTED LOST PROPERTY.
Road Beat: 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, electrifying gasoline
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 8:09pm
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.
CHP advises motorists to not travel to Lake Tahoe this weekend
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/16/2019 - 1:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The stories of 10-15 hours to get to Lake Tahoe from the Bay Area on Friday were not isolated, and many of the repeat reports are occurring on Saturday.
Epic ski conditions have beckoned visitors to the mountains over the three-day holiday weekend, but what created those ski conditions has also caused local roads that aren't passable and clogged highways with frequent closures.
Drivers on closed Mt. Rose Highway a concern to Nevada Highway Patrol
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/12/2019 - 4:53pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - During the storm that hit Lake Tahoe on Saturday, February 9, several drivers decided to ignore closure signs on the Mt. Rose Highway and proceed without complying to chain requirements on the open portions. These vehicles became stuck in the heavy snowfall or stopped due to zero visibility white-out conditions, leading rescuers into what they call "life-threatening conditions."
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/10/2019 - 2:01pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
No incidents were added.
This week's log:
2/3
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/07/2019 - 8:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/23
4:51 a.m. - Missing Person - Price Road
Road Beat: 2019 Volvo XC90 AWD
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/05/2019 - 1:02pm
2019 Volvo XC90 AWD Inscription, inscribed to be the best, but?
Volvo brought us the XC90 in model year 2003 and it won the Motor Trend SUV of the year. It was a trick vehicle and one of my favorites, especially when equipped with the spectacular 4.4L, 311 hp Yamaha V-8 engine. It was about the perfect SUV with great styling from Volvo designer, Doug Frasher, a man responsible for many great Volvo designs including the S80.
Snow Day for Lake Tahoe area schools on Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/03/2019 - 10:05pm
In anticipation of poor driving conditions and a blizzard warning in South Lake Tahoe, the Lake Tahoe Unified School District has closed schools for Monday, February 4, 2019.
Washoe County schools in Lake Tahoe at Incline Village are taking a digital day.
Douglas County schools at the lake have a snow day (ZCES and GWHS).
All Tahoe Truckee schools and offices are closed today.
Lake Tahoe Community College is closed.
Camino Union School District - Closed
Gold Oak Union School District - Closed
Indian Diggings School District - Closed
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/28/2019 - 1:10am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma, and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at the time of the story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/18
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 8:26pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 18 - 24, 2019. They responded to 177 calls during this period. Last week's report for January 11 - 17, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/18 - 38 calls
Warrant in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Unlicensed Driver at Ski Run and Lake Tahoe Bl
Child Abuse in the 1200 block of Margaret
1/19 — 21 calls
S.T.A.R. program.celebrates 25 years in El Dorado County
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/23/2019 - 3:41pm
The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office started the S.T.A.R. program (Sheriff’s Team of Active Retirees) in 1994 with volunteers in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. The volunteers help law enforcement officers, firefighters, and paramedics to ensure public safety, by performing traffic controls and maintaining roadblocks.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 9:52pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 11 - 17, 2019. They responded to 282 calls during this period. Last week's report for January 3 - 10, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/11 - 39 calls
Warrant in the 900 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Drug Offense in the 1300 block of Kyburz
1/12 - 43 calls
Burglary in the 900 block of Bal Bijou Rd
DUI in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/20/2019 - 1:42pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/9
Douglas County Board of Commissioners meeting cancelled
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 7:13pm
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Nev. - Due to a forecast storm and concerns for driving and safety, the Douglas County commissioners have postponed their January 17 meeting.
A special meeting has been scheduled for January 24, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Lake Tahoe to hear the items from the January 17, 2019 agenda. The agenda has been removed from the County's website so it is unknown at this time what those items might be.
To check the agenda in the future, visit http://douglascountynv.iqm2.com/Citizens/Default.aspx.
Baby and two adults die in collision on Highway 50 east of Placerville
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:14am
One baby and two adults died in a two-car collision on Highway 50 Tuesday evening east of Placerville.
On January 15, 2019 at approximately 6:27 p.m., the California Highway Patrol (CHP) responded to the crash near the Camino Heights Drive intersection. They say a 51-year-old man from Fremont, Calif. was driving a 2005 Volvo 560 westbound at a speed around 60 mph. At the same time, a 39-year-old Pollock Pines, Calif. man was heading eastbound in a 2017 Subaru Impreza at approximately 65 mph.
Douglas County deputies arrest one after high speed chase
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/14/2019 - 12:11am
A man was taken into custody late Sunday night after leading Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high speed pursuit that began in the Dresslerville area.
The pursuit began around 10 p.m. when the driver attempted to run over a sheriff’s deputy, according to dispatch via scanner. The pursuit ended at 10:43 p.m. with the man in custody after he had ditched the vehicle he was driving and fled on foot. Speeds during the pursuit were up to 125 mph.
The pursuit shut down multiple roads as the Nevada Highway Patrol and other agencies also intervened.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 4:04pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from January 3 - 10, 2019. They responded to 221 calls during this period. Last week's report for December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
1/3 - 29 calls
Driving on a suspended/revoked license in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Warrant in the 3500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Felony "Other" in the 2600 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 11:48am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
1/3
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 01/13/2019 - 10:34am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
A Beautiful Sunday Funday ahead… All Resorts are mostly in Full Operation with all lifts & runs open. Respect all Patrol Rope line & Area Closures… Surface Conditions are holding up with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 36F-41F. (26F-31F on the Slopes). East Winds 10-15 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear in the evening, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows 14F-24F. Northeast Winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT:
South Lake Tahoe man arrested after allegedly attempting to carjack firefighter's vehicle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 3:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A 27-year-old South Lake Tahoe man picked the wrong vehicle to try and carjack and is now behind bars for his actions, facing several charges including attempted kidnapping.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/09/2019 - 11:03am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Winter Weather Advisory continues thru 9:00pm this evening… A few inches of Fresh Snow reported at all resorts and should continue to fall thru out the day… Winds are affecting the operation of lifts with Wind Holds reported at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth to start the day. Call Ahead… Some road controls posted… buckle up and drive safely! Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 12:36pm
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Some 2ndHelpings of Powder still out there! Lift operations on Delayed openings and some on HOLD… This will change thru out the day as Winds may affect upper mountain lifts… Winter Weather Advisory posted for tomorrow with 6-12” predicted above 7000 feet… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Cloudy Skies with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 ft. Highs: 39F-44F. (29F-34F on the Slopes). South Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 50 mph, increasing to 75 mph in the afternoon.
Headaches on the roadway as storm enters Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 01/05/2019 - 4:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you don't have to be on the roads around Lake Tahoe today, don't go.
As the beginning of fairly strong weather system has just hit the Sierra, there are not only chain controls but also a series of collisions and spinouts. The storm shouldn't have surprised anyone as warnings have been in place all week.
As of 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, chain controls are up on all mountain roads around Lake Tahoe on the California side, expected to be going up soon on the Nevada side.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/04/2019 - 12:50am
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from December 20, 2018 - January 2, 2019. They responded to 781 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
12/20 - 36 calls
DUI at Lake Pkwy and Lower Loop Rd
Warrant in the 2500 block of Ponderosa
12/21 - 36 calls
DUI in the 1000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Drunk in Public in the 2500 block of Conestoga
Battery on a Peace Officer at Fairway Ave and Glenwood Way
12/22 - 57 calls
South Lake Tahoe man with gang ties arrested with loaded assault rifle
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/02/2019 - 1:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - What started out as car crash involving a suspected drunk driver turned out much differently for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD) on New Year's Eve.
Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision in the 800 block of Los Angeles Avenue on December 31. Upon arrival they found that a Chevrolet Silverado had struck a parked car and a bear box. The driver, 33-year-old Victor Alfonso Ramos-Eucendo of South Lake Tahoe, appeared to be intoxicated.
Highway snow play creating unsafe conditions on I80 as well as US50
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/31/2018 - 9:55pm
On December 27 South Tahoe Now published an article about the unsafe practices of motorists seeking snow play along Highway 50 in South Lake Tahoe and on Echo Summit, and now Caltrans is echoing that warning for other highways in the Sierra, especially Interstate 80.
Caltrans is reminding motorists that snow play is not permitted in State Roadside Rest Areas (SRRAs) or alongside highways, onramps or offramps for the safety of the public and other drivers.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/30/2018 - 10:03pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/21
Douglas County Sheriff's Office plans strong presence in Stateline on New Year's Eve
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/28/2018 - 7:00am
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is preparing for the upcoming New Year’s Eve celebration at Lake Tahoe starting on Monday, December 31, 2018.
Due to the high volume of celebrants within the Stateline casino core area during this event, U.S. Highway 50 may be closed to vehicle traffic in the evening if necessary for public safety. If that should occur, vehicle traffic will be diverted around the Stateline casino core area using upper and lower Lake Parkway Drive. In past years, the road has closed anywhere from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
The new year brings new laws in California
Submitted by paula on Wed, 12/26/2018 - 9:58am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - There are new laws in California in 2019 that will affect those on the road, bike paths, eating at restaurants, paying bail and receiving minimum wage. In 2018, 1,217 bills made it to Governor Brown's desk and he signed 1,016 of them which are now new laws.
Here is a highlight of some of those laws which will soon be in effect:
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/24/2018 - 10:46am
Good Morning & Merry Christmas Eve Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/23/2018 - 11:29am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Welcome to Lake Tahoe and your Pre-Christmas Sunday Funday! 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!
Paradise man arrested in Tahoe Vista after fleeing from deceased man's car
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/18/2018 - 11:25pm
A man was arrested on the North Shore of Lake Tahoe by Placer County Sheriff deputies Monday after he was found driving a car that belonged to a deceased Paradise, California man.
Deputies saw 35-year-old Stephen Miller driving on Sunday night and before they could initiate a traffic stop Miller exited the car via the passenger side and took off.
A records check revealed the registration hadn’t been renewed in four years and the owner of the car was deceased.
Miller, who is also from Paradise, was tracked to the Cedar Glen Lodge in Tahoe Vista on Monday and arrested.
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 10:53am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Fresh Snow & Snow Showers reported at Resorts this morning and the Winter Weather Advisory will expire at 10:00am… Ski or Ride with a Buddy if you venture in Opened Off-Piste terrain… New Snow surface is moist and sticky… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Partly Cloudy. Scattered Snow Showers in the morning. Snow accumulation up to 3” above 7000 feet. Highs: 35F-40F (25F-30F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 70 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 10:22pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
12/2
8:13 a.m. - Doctor's Case, Lake Tahoe
12/5
Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard, road and weather news - Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 10:41am
Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…
Get on the Mountain early for your Sunday Funday… Winds will affect the operation of upper mountain lifts as a Lake Wind Advisory (starting at 10am) and Winter Weather Advisory (starting at 6pm) has been posted… Upper Mountain Lifts affected at Heavenly, Kirkwood, Squaw, Alpine & Mammoth Mountain… Call Ahead… Have Fun & Be Safe!
Road Beat: Toyota Sienna, Stellar Performance
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/10/2018 - 8:54pm
Minivans are not supposed to be hot rods or even quick. They are for hauling the family with comfortable seven to eight passenger seating (there isn’t a bad seat in this house) while still having massive cargo capacity. Or they are for going to your local Home Depot or Lowe’s and God help your credit card. I was actually able to put 12-foot-long baseboard inside this massive shipping container.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 8:10pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/28
12:43 p.m. - Burglary - Rubicon Trail, Tahoma - A CABIN WAS BURGLARIZED.
SR28 south of Incline Village to close overnight Dec. 11-13
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/09/2018 - 1:18pm
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There will be full road closures on State Route 28 south of Incline Village for two nights this week so the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) can install bridges on the new shared used path.
Both directions of SR 28 will be closed between Lakeshore Boulevard in southern Incline Village near Tunnel Creek Café and Sand Harbor State Park from 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. nightly Dec. 11 to Dec. 13. The road closures are scheduled for overnight hours to reduce impact on heavy daytime traffic. The closures are weather dependent and subject to change.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 5:18pm
The following is a recap of activity for the South Lake Tahoe Police Department from October 18-November 17. They responded to 868 calls during this period.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
10/18 - 41 calls for the day
No Arrests
10/19 - 29 calls for the day
DUI in the 2500 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Unlicensed driver in the 3000 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
10/20 - 31 calls for the day
DUI in the 1000 block of Lodi Ave
Unlicensed Driver in the 1200 block of Kyburz
Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License at Blackwood and Pioneer
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/02/2018 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/21
CHP: Helping keep California's older drivers safe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/01/2018 - 1:32pm
December 3-7, 2018 is Older Driver Safety Awareness Week and the California Highway Patrol is joining with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) to bring awareness of programs and challenges as drivers age.
Road Beat: 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/29/2018 - 1:06pm
The 2019 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring, Only the performance and fuel economy lets you know it’s a hybrid.
Most of you know I haven’t been a fan of hybrids, but that’s changing and this new Honda Accord Hybrid has put me over the edge, it’s the first hybrid I have ever driven you can’t tell the transition from electric to gas or even start-up that it is a hybrid. The only clue is the phenomenal fuel economy, extreme quiet and ethereal smoothness. You simply can’t feel the integration of the gas motor coming on line. I would buy this hybrid for this and so many other reasons.
Kingsbury Grade crash sends one to hospital
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 10:36pm
STATELINE, Nev. - Kingsbury Grade was closed for about an hour Monday morning after two trucks collided Mile near Tramway Drive at approximately 8:00 a.m.
"The silver Ford F-150 went off the right side of the road and was then redirected, causing the truck to cross the centerline and strike the right front of the black Ford Flatbed truck," said Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Matt McLaughlin.
Winter Storm Watch in place; Rain and snow to impact travel
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/27/2018 - 12:09am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Two storms will be hitting the Lake Tahoe Basin this week with the first expected Tuesday afternoon. The second one has prompted a Winter Storm Watch that is in effect from Wednesday evening through late Thursday night.
Heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations in the second storm 6" to 12" under 7000 feet with 1' to 3' possible above 7000 feet. Snow level will stay above the lake Wednesday, dropping to 3500-4000 feet Friday morning.
Winds could gust as high as 65 mph over the higher terrain of the Sierra, 25-30 mph at lower elevations.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 11/25/2018 - 4:14pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - El Dorado County Sheriff's Office responds to calls throughout the county. The following are calls that only pertain to the South and West Shore, including Meyers, South Lake Tahoe, Meeks Bay, Tahoma and the Echo Summit area. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
Some of those recently added to last week's log:
11/14
NDOT has new chain requirements on Lake Tahoe highways for 2018-19 winter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/22/2018 - 10:11am
LAKE TAHOE, Nev. - There are new chain requirements on Kingsbury Grade, Mt. Rose Highway and Spooner Summit during the 2018-19 winter.
The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has enacted a change on these Tahoe-area highways and now require any vehicle traveling without tire chains during winter chain restrictions to be four-wheel or all-wheel drive with snow tires. No longer will cars without these distinctions be allowed to cross chain control lines with just snow tires.
Outpouring of love by South Shore community for Camp Fire victims
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/21/2018 - 11:47am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It takes a tragedy to bring people together, no matter their politics, their income or twitter handle.
Many in the South Lake Tahoe and Meyers community remember where they were at 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 24, 2007 and what happened in the days that followed. The Angora Fire quickly tore through neighborhoods, destroying 251 homes and burning 3,100 acres. While it seems small in comparison with the monster fires of 2017 and 2018, it took everything from so many local families.
The community came together to help their friends and neighbors.
Lake Tahoe holiday traffic to be impacted over Thanksgiving
Submitted by paula on Tue, 11/20/2018 - 8:18pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - If you're driving to Lake Tahoe for the Thanksgiving holiday, expect snow, rain and slow moving traffic as you arrive....but most of Saturday and Sunday are forecast to be sunny and clear.
