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Lake Tahoe area roadwork for August 27-Sept 2
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/26/2017 - 7:28am
The following is a list of the Caltrans projects in the Lake Tahoe Basin for the week.
EMERGENCY PROJECT
U.S. Highway 50 (El Dorado County): The highway is reduced to one lane in each direction at Bridal Veil Falls for slope and roadway repair work. Completion is expected by the end of the year.
LONG-TERM PROJECTS
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/13/2017 - 9:34am
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
8/6
12:09 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Plumas Cir - NOISE COMPLAINT
2:23 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Elks Club Dr - NOISE COMPLAINT
2:56 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Tionontati St - NOISE COMPLAINT
3:20 a.m. - Vacation Rental Complaint - Bonanza Tr - NOISE COMPLAINT
No extension or new purchase agreement accepted for Kingsbury Middle School
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/09/2017 - 12:11am
It's back to the drawing board for the Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Trustees after they officially decided to not give Patrick Taylor and Lake Parkway LLC another extension in their effort to buy Kingsbury Middle School.
Citing no confidence in the buyer's ability to put a deal that can close together, the trustees voted unanimously to take the steps needed to put the old middle school back on the market.
"I think the School District made a poor decision today," Patrick Taylor of Lake Parkway LLC told South Tahoe Now. "They are very unrealistic."
Caltrans working on I-80 and Hwy 50 this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 6:32pm
Those traveling to and from Lake Tahoe this week may want to take note of traffic alerts on both Interstate 80 and Highway 50.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be doing overnight Work to repair rough spots in the roadway Monday night through Friday morning. They will be doing grinding and paving work on U.S. Highway 50 on the section of the roadway that descends after Echo Summit into the Tahoe Basin.
Kingsbury Middle School falls out of escrow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/02/2017 - 1:17pm
Kingsbury Middle School has fallen out of escrow after the buyer, Lake Parkway LLC, failed to secure financing on the $3.15M purchase by the required date of July 31.
Sale of Kingsbury Middle School is focus of special school board meeting
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 2:50pm
A special meeting of the Douglas County School Board will be held on Monday, July 24 at 4:30 p.m. to discuss, review and vote on one of two options surrounding the sale of Kingsbury Middle School.
The district closed the school during the 2008-2009 school year due to declining enrollment. Zephyr Cove Elementary School and Whittell High School adjusted the grades the serve to absorb the middle school students. The district put the school building and property on the market in 2012 and it has now been vacant for over eight years.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/15/2017 - 2:52pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 321 calls between July 4 - July 10, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests/Citations:
7/4 (74 calls)
2:33 a.m. - Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Long Valley Ave
5:06 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 2100 block of South Ave
5:08 p.m. - Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
5:25 p.m. - DUI at Statelin Ave & Cedar Ave
11:20 p.m. - DUI in the 3900 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
7/5 (60 calls)
Snow and water still over many Desolation Wilderness trails
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 8:57am
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit wilderness ranger scouting expeditions last week have brought back some updated trail conditions for those planning to venture into Desolation Wilderness.
Many hikers are turning around because of difficulty they have in finding the trail because of the large amount of snow at upper elevations, limited dry ground, frozen lakes, and high stream crossings.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/20/2017 - 8:56pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The following are incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to 235 calls from May 26 - June 19, 2017.
05/26
10:46 - 1000 block of Al Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:44 - 3700 block of Montreal Rd - Medical assist, assist EMS crew
14:24 - 700 block of Eloise Ave - Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
15:02 - 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
20:48 - 3300 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd - Vehicle accident with injuries
Pony Express rider makes his way through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/14/2017 - 10:08pm
The Pony Express Re-Ride 2017 is almost in the history books. The mochila (mailbag) was transferred to a rider at the Nevada/California state line at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday night. That rider then went down Pioneer Trail to Echo Summit.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit reopens with one-way controlled traffic
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/09/2017 - 7:44am
Caltrans has reopened Highway 50 between Meyers and Placerville with one-way controlled traffic at Alder Creek where a mudslide closed it last night. They originally said all traffic would be rerouted to other highways through Friday evening but crews were able to get it open.
The slope is still not stable and they are working on getting the mud flow stopped.
For up to the minute reports, visit Caltrans twitte at @CaltransDist3 or on their app/website - http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
Annual Wagon Train skips South Lake Tahoe this year
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/03/2017 - 2:54pm
For 67 years the annual re-creation of the historic wagon train rides across the Sierra Nevada has gone through South Lake Tahoe as they made their way to Placerville, but this year they are skipping the City.
Volunteer paints over unsightly graffiti in Meyers
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 4:38pm
A long-time local tired of graffiti problem on the the old and abandoned Tveten property at the bottom of Echo Summit today grabbed a paintbrush and painted over the graffiti.
The volunteer, who wishes to remain anonymous, went to Meek's in Meyers for the needed supplies. The lumber store gave one gallon of paint for free and gave the rest of the supplies at cost.
"I was sick and tired of looking at it every day," said the volunteer.
The property is currently owned by Sarbjit Singh Kang and one of his business names, Tahoe 3208 Highway 50 Corp.
Construction projects around Lake Tahoe mapped out
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:28am
With the launch of an revamped TahoeRoads.com, the public now has information needed to navigate the roads around Lake Tahoe on both sides of the state line during a road work season that has major projects planned.
Chain controls go up in Sierra as Winter Weather Advisory issued
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/06/2017 - 7:29pm
Lake Tahoe is seeing the winter that keeps on giving into spring. It has been snowing in South Lake Tahoe since about 3:00 p.m. and conditions on area roads are not good for travelers over the Sierra.
South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue
Submitted by paula on Thu, 05/04/2017 - 7:30am
The following are the 101 incidents the South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue department responded to from April 17-30, 2017.
4/17
08:04 - 4000 block of Cedar Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
07:33 - 2000 block of Pinter Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with 11:36 - 900 block of Lodi Ave - EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
13:41 - 1200 block of Meadow Crest Dr - Smoke detector activation, no fire/ unintentional
14:31 - Kirkwood Avenue - Special type of incident, Dispatch error
Some USFS campgrounds in Lake Tahoe opening May 12
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 3:10pm
Snow is preventing some Lake Tahoe West Shore campgrounds from opening, but others are ready to go beginning May 12, 2017.
The West Shore campgrounds still have a large amount of snow at lake level which is causing the delay in their opening. Meeks Bay Campground will open on May 19, and Kaspian and William Kent campgrounds will open on June 2.
Fallen Leaf Campground will open May 12, but some sites will be closed due to wet conditions.
Here is a list of USFS facilities and projected open and close dates:
64 Acres Beach - Year-round, weather permitting (walking access)
Lake Tahoe roadside boat inspection stations open for season
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/29/2017 - 7:51am
Boating season in Lake Tahoe is here, and with it comes the return of roadside stations that will inspect and decontaminate motorized boats and watercraft heading to the lake.
All motorized watercraft require inspection for aquatic invasive species (AIS) prior to launching into Lake Tahoe, Fallen Leaf Lake and Echo Lake. Invasive species, such as quagga mussels, New Zealand mudsnails, and hydrilla, are known to multiply quickly and colonize underwater surfaces, including docks and piers, water supply and filtration systems, buoys, moored boats, and even the beautiful rocky shoreline.
2017 Regional Transportation Plan approved
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/28/2017 - 9:10am
Stateline, Nevada – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Governing Board on Wednesday unanimously approved the 2017 Regional Transportation Plan, Linking Tahoe. The long-term transportation plan is reviewed and updated every four years as a blueprint to prioritize investments to improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 20-plus years.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit reopens after snow slide
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/16/2017 - 12:06pm
A snow slide about 4-5 feet deep and over 30 feet wide went over Highway 50 at Echo Summit, closing the road for over an hour as crews cleaned it up.
At 10:15 a.m. this morning, the slide was reported, at at noon the road at the summit has reopened. Several cars had to be turned around so they could return to Meyers as crews made their way to clear the snow.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/09/2017 - 10:01am
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
4/2
8:47 a.m. - Battery - Al Tahoe Blvd - INMATE FIGHT INVOLVING MULTIPLE INMATES. VICTIM A 46-YEAR-OLD MALE, SUSPECTS THREE MEN, AGES 21, 29 AND 36.
11:25 a.m. - DUI Alcohol/Drugs - Al Tahoe Blvd - 32-YEAR-OLD FEMALE ARRESTED FOR DUI ALCOHOL.
12:39 p.m. - False Registration on Vehicle - Ottawa Dr
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/08/2017 - 9:23am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Saturday, April 8.
The Winter Storm Warning continues to be posted till 5:00pm. Snowing and Gusty Winds reported at most resorts… Upper Mountain Lifts are being affected by Winds at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine… Other Resorts on Delayed openings after Snow Safety… Call Ahead! Grab the Fat Boards… Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed… Road Controls posted on roadways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle Up, Have Fun & Be Safe!
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Fri, 04/07/2017 - 9:25am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is April 7.
A Winter Storm Warning continues to be posted thru Saturday. It’s FAT BOARD FRIDAY with Fresh Snow reported on Summits of most all Resorts… Upper Mountain Lifts are being affected by Strong Gusty Winds at Heavenly, Squaw, Alpine. Mt Rose & Donner Ski Ranch are Closed. Other Resorts on Delayed openings after Snow Safety… Call Ahead! Grab the Fat Boards… Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed… Road Controls posted on roadways in and around Lake Tahoe… Buckle Up, Have Fun & Be Safe!
Small group gathers to discuss Meyers and South Lake Tahoe traffic issues
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/06/2017 - 9:55pm
Representatives from several agencies met with the public Thursday night at El Dorado County Supervisor Sue Novasel's second community meeting to discuss traffic issues and the "invasion of neighborhoods" by non-local drivers.
Long summer of major road projects ahead for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 7:05pm
Get ready for the second of two seasons for South Lake Tahoe: Road Construction (the other being winter).
Caltrans will start their almost $57 million project along Highway 50 (US50) from the "Y" to Trout Creek Bridge on May 1, 2017.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/05/2017 - 9:52am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Wednesday, April 5.
Shaping up to be a Mixed Bag of Sun & Clouds for your HUMP DAY with Spring Conditions… Machine Groomed and Skier Rider packed snow softening with day-time temperatures… Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 53F to 63F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/01/2017 - 5:53pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 173 calls between March 21-27, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/21
No Arrests
3/22
No Arrests
3/23
DUI in the 1700 block of Lake Tahoe Blvd
Burglary in the 1100 block of Fairway Ave
DUI in the 2200 block of Wyoming Ave
DUI in the 1100 block of Keller Ave
3/24
DUI at Fern and Montreal Roads
Transient/Homeless in the 1000 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Snowpack at Echo Summit measured at 183% of average
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 6:20pm
More signs that California is rebounding after five years of drought were evident on Echo Summit Thursday morning as the snowpack measured at 183 percent of average. This snow water equivalent (SWE) reading by the team from the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program was 46.1 inches.
The readings represent 183 percent of the long-term average at the Phillips measuring station near Sierra-at-Tahoe. Statewide, the electronic readings from 95 sites in the Sierra showed the snowpack at 164 percent of average, or 45.8 inches. Average for all of the Sierra Nevada is 27.9 inches
Fundraiser for memorial signs to honor fallen Lake Tahoe firefighter
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/30/2017 - 9:39am
A stretch of Highway 50 over Echo Summit has been renamed the Firefighter Michael "Mikey" Hallenbeck Memorial Highway, and his family is raising funds to produce and install the signs.
Hallenbeck died fighting the Sierra Fire in August of 2015, near where he worked as a ski life operator. The 21-year-old was also a wildland firefighter for the Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.
El Dorado County Sheriff's Report
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/27/2017 - 11:42am
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 Shore. There may be some missing calls due to sheriff's logs not being completed at time of story.
3/19
2:26 p.m. - Death Investigation - South Lake Tahoe - 63-YEAR-OLD FEMALE DECEASED.
3/20
1:20 p.m. - Theft - Johnson Pass Road - UNKNOWN SUSPECT(S) CARRIED AWAY VICTIM'S PERSONAL PROPERTY AFTER VICTIM UNKNOWINGLY LEFT IT OUTSIDE ON A DRIVEWAY.
Skier caught in avalanche on Mt. Tallac
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/26/2017 - 8:02pm
The Sierra Avalanche Center is reporting a skier-triggered avalanche in "The Cross" on Mt. Tallac Saturday. A group of eight skiers had been in the area about 11:00 a.m. and they skied the main entrance to the cross with some wet, loose snow activity observed.
Then, a group of two skiers went to the top of the mountain to descend into "The Cross." The first skier made several turns into the slope which released a slab avalanche.
South Lake Tahoe Police Blotter
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/24/2017 - 11:45am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE - The following is a recap of activity the South Lake Tahoe Police Department responded to 169 calls between March 15-20, 2017.
Calls Resulting in Arrests:
3/15
Warrant in the 900 block of Tallac Ave
Drunk in Public in the 3400 block of Spruce Ave
3/16
Resisting in the 2100 block of Lake Tahoe Bld
Unlicensed Driver at Tamarack and Bowers Avenues
3/17
Drunk in Public in the 1000 block of Heavenly Village Way
DUI in the 800 block of Emerald Bay Rd
Creating transportation infrastructure key to getting locals, commuter and visitors out of cars
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 10:41pm
Lake Tahoe must improve its internal transportation systems before they can expect visitors to the region to get out of their cars and use different, and better, ways of getting around. That was the message during last week's Tahoe Talks presentation by Lake Tahoe transportation partners, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), Tahoe Transportation District (TTD) and El Dorado County.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/20/2017 - 8:16am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.
Today is Monday, March 20.
WELCOME TO YOUR FIRST DAY OF SPRING 2017… EXPECT MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND GUSTY WINDS! UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS MAY BE AFFECTED AND SUBJECT TO WIND HOLDS… SPRING CONDITIONS CONTINUE WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER FIRM PACKED SNOW… SOFTENING WITH DAY TIME TEMPERATURES. TAKE SOME RUB ON WAX TO HELP YOU SLIDE… WEATHER IS PREDICTED TO CHANGE BY TUESDAY WITH SNOW IN THE FORECAST.
Guest Columnist: Working together to improve Tahoe’s transportation system
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/16/2017 - 2:30pm
As a national treasure offering world-class recreation opportunities, Lake Tahoe is one of the most popular outdoor destinations in Northern California and Nevada. And sometimes, being popular has its challenges.
Tahoe’s limited roadways become congested during times of peak visitation, when thousands of people who live in nearby metropolitan areas get in their cars to drive up to our small mountain communities. Suddenly, a road system designed for 55,000 residents must handle four to five times that many cars on an average busy day.
I-80 reopens, chain controls drop on Highway 50 as storm moves east
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/06/2017 - 4:04pm
The eastbound lanes of I-80 from Colfax to the Nevada state line have reopened, with the estimated time of reopening for the westbound lanes at 3:30 p.m. Maximum chain controls are still in effect.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit is open with no chain controls. It is still slow going through South Lake Tahoe and to Meyers with all the backup from the I80 closure.
There are no longer any chain controls over Kingsbury Grade and Spooner Summit. The Mt. Rose Highway is still required chains or snowtires.
Snow creating travel issues in the Lake Tahoe area
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 10:52am
Closed highways and chain controls are hampering travel on Lake Tahoe area roads as the throngs of weekend skiers attempt to make their way home.
As of 9:45 a.m. Sunday, I-80 remains closed in both directions from Colfax to the Nevada state line due to hazardous driving condition. It has been closed since Saturday evening when the recent storm hit the region.
I-80 is closed in both directions from Colfax to Truckee due to zero visibility
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/05/2017 - 12:59amA winter storm has reached the Lake Tahoe Basin tonight, bringing with it road closures, chain controls, low visibility and a forecast of up to two feet of snow at lake level.
I-80 is closed from Colfax to Truckee to at least 6:00 a.m. Sunday according to Caltrans. They will re-evaluate the conditions at that time.
Highway 50 over Echo Summit is chains or 4WD with snow tires from Meyers to Fred's Place, and chains or snow tires over Spooner Summit.
SR-207 Kingsbury Grade is chains or snow tires from Stateline to mile post 7 in Douglas County.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/23/2017 - 9:22am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 23.
MORE FRESH SNOW IS REPORTED AT RESORTS SO FRESH POWDER CONDITIONS CONTINUE… LAYER UP AND DRESS WARM!
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
CARRY TIRE CHAINS AS ROAD CONTROLS ARE POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND THE LAKE AND TWO HIGHWAYS ARE CLOSED FOR AVALANCHE MITIGATION.
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY AND SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER.
Draft 2017 Regional Transportation Plan released
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 2:33pm
Stateline, Nevada – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) on Wednesday released its Draft 2017 Regional Transportation Plan. TRPA updates the long-term plan every four years as a blueprint to prioritize and guide investments that will improve Lake Tahoe’s transportation system over the next 20-plus years.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/22/2017 - 9:33am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is February 22.
A WINTER STORM WARNING EXPIRES THIS MORNING AND THERE’S PLENTY OF FRESH POWDER…
MORE FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND THERE’S SOME BLUE SKIES THIS MORNING.
SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE. STAY ON OPENED TERRAIN ONLY… DO NOT DUCK CLOSED ROPE LINES… HAVE FUN & BE SAFE!
I80 closure bringing big rigs through South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 4:36pm
If you think you're seeing more 18-wheeler trucks in South Lake Tahoe, you would be correct.
Since I80 has been closed this afternoon due to poor traction and whiteout conditions, many trucks are heading to US50 over Echo Summit in order to take their loads west.
Current road conditions:
SR88 from Red Lake to Martin Meadown, including the Carson Pass, is closed.
Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/21/2017 - 10:17am
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Tuesday, February 21.
A WINTER STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT THRU WEDNESDAY MORNING.
24”- 40”+ OF FRESH POWDER IS REPORTED AT RESORTS CAUSING DELAYS IN LIFT OPERATIONS AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES AND STRONG GUSTY WINDS AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS.
CLOSED RESORTS: MT ROSE SKI TAHOE; DONNER SKI RANCH; ALPINE MEADOWS
ALL OTHER RESORTS REPORTING UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS ON HOLD AND DELAYED OPENINGS AFTER SNOW SAFETY… CALL AHEAD!
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 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.
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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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.
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.
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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