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Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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.

Warren Miller movie comes to South Tahoe High for ski team fundraiser

Event Date: 
February 11, 2017 - 6:00pm

Catch the Warren Miller ski film, Here, There & Everywhere at South Tahoe High's Alpine Ski Team fundraiser in the school's theater on Saturday, February 11 at 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. so participants can enjoy taking part in the silent auction and raffle.

This is Miller's 67th feature film and takes a freeski, backcountry, big air, riding, skiing, snow and dog sled adventure through Squaw Valley, Alaska, Crested Butte, Eastern Greenland, Switzerland, Montana, Canada and even Fenway Park.

South Lake Tahoe teen to ride in Inaugural Parade in Washington

South Lake Tahoe native Emily Cefalu will be riding in the Presidential Inaugural Parade Friday as a member of the Culver Girls Academy Equestriennes.

The 17-year-old senior is the daughter of Paige and Christopher Cefalu of SLT.

Emily is part of the 24-member girls mounted unit who will be participating in their eighth inaugural parade. They will be alongside the 56-members of Culver Military Academy's Black Horse Troop who will be at their 17th inauguration.

South Lake Tahoe Mayor Sass: City Council, the TWC, VHR's and more

South Lake Tahoe, Calif. - I could not be more honored and excited to represent this community as your Mayor. Having served on City Council for two years, I have learned that there are deeply passionate and extremely knowledgeable citizens and fellow council members who care immensely about our community and the decisions made by our City.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and Happy New Year's eve Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is December 31, 2016.

A GREAT DAY TO END 2016 BY MAKING TURNS ON THE MOUNTAIN… PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES WITH LOTS OF LIFTS & TERRAIN TO CELEBRATE… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 32F to 37F. East winds up to 10 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!

Today is December 30, 2016

A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AS WE MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 40F to 50F. Southwest winds up to 10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is December 29.

A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AS WE MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies… Highs: 44F to 49F (35F-44F on the Slopes). Light Winds.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 13F to 23F. Light winds.

FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 40F to 45F. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Curtis Ray Amacker 7/23/59 - 12/25/16

Curt Amacker, 57, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Barton Hospital in South Lake Tahoe.

Born July 23, 1959, in Carson City, Nevada, Curt lived in South Lake Tahoe his entire life, other than a short time spent attending tech school in Phoenix, Arizona.

Curt was an avid outdoorsman who loved the mountains, riding ATVs and Snowmobiles, shooting his prized firearms, and sitting around a bonfire visiting with his friends and family.

Daring ice rescue at Lake Baron: 13-year-old falls through ice on his bike

A 13-year-old boy is lucky to be alive this afternoon after falling through the ice at Lake Baron on the South Shore.

The teen was riding his bike on top of the ice December 28 when his front tire fell through the thinning ice, then he and the rest of his bike followed.

A visitor, Ian Whitmarsh of Oakland, Calif., heard the young man's shouts for help and crawled out onto the ice to help rescue the unidentified boy.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and happy holiday Lake Tahoe skiers and riders and if you're visiting, welcome to the lake!AHOE!

Today is December 28, 2016.

A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AS WE MOVE INTO THE NEW YEAR’S WEEKEND… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies… Highs: 40F to 45F (35F-40F on the Slopes). Southwest winds up to 10mph in the morning becoming light. Ridge Gusts up to 60mph in the morning.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 15F to 25F. Light winds.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skier and riders! If you are visitng, welcome to the lake!

Today is Tuesday, December 27.

A GREAT DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy in the morning then Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 36F to 41F (31F-36F on the Slopes). Southwest winds up to 10mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60mph..

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Monday, December 26.

A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies with Highs: 28F to 33F (18F-23F on the Slopes). Light winds.

TONIGHT: Clear then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 1 below to 9F above zero. Light winds.

TUESDAY: Partly Cloudy. Highs: 36F to 41F. Light winds becoming southwest around 10mph in the afternoon.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Sunday, December 25, 2016.

MOTHER NATURE AND SANTA DELIVERED WITH FRESH SNOW & BLUE SKIES REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS AND SHAPING UP TO BE GREAT CHRISTMAS DAY ON THE SLOPES. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS ON THE MOUNTAIN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and Merry Christmas Eve Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting Lake Tahoe, welcome!

Today is Saturday, December 24.

MOTHER NATURE AND SANTA DELIVERED EARLY WITH FRESH SNOW REPORTED AT ALL RESORTS AND SHAPING UP TO BE GREAT CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WEEKEND. GET OUT TODAY… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Snow Showers with accumulation up to 3”. Highs: 23F to 28F. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in the morning.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Friday, December 23.

A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED THIS MORNING THRU SATURDAY MORNING… BE PREPARED FOR CHANGING CONDITIONS AS ALL LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Thursday, December 22, 2016.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… GET OUT TODAY AND MAKE YOUR TURNS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED FOR TOMORROW MORNING THRU SATURDAY AFTERNOON…

HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning and happy holidays Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to the lake!

Today is Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

WELCOME TO WINTER… SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS THIS MORNING WITH A TRACE TO 1” OF NEW ALREADY REPORTED. ROAD CONTROLS ALSO POSTED AND CAN CHANGE RAPIDLY…
HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Tuesday, December 20.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 39F to 49F. Light Southwest winds up to 10mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT MONDAY FOR HOLIDAY SKIING & RIDING… RESORTS ARE WORKING OVERTIME TO GET MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN… HAVE FUN AND PATIENCE WITH HOLIDAY LINES… STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy Skies… Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.

TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy in the evening then becoming Partly Cloudy. Lows: 15F to 25F. Light winds.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and rider. If you're visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

SHAPING UP TO BE A SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR PRE-HOLIDAY TURNS… LAYER UP TODAY AND HAVE FUN! STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny Skies. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds to 10 mph.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 5F to 15F. Light winds.
MONDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs: 37F to 42F. Light winds.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Saturday, December 17.

SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL WEEKEND WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SUNNY SKIES AND COLD TEMPERATURES. LAYER UP TODAY AND ENJOY THE FRESH SNOW. STAY ON OPENED RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Sunny. Highs: 28F to 33F. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the morning.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 3F to 13F. Light winds.
SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs: 27F to 32F. East winds around 10 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Friday, December 16.

FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS WITH MT ROSE RECEIVING 12-21”; HEAVENLY- 12”; KIRKWOOD – 6-18”; SIERRA – 4”; DIAMOND PEAK – 4”; NORTHSTAR – 12”; & 1-&” AT SQUAW/ALPINE. STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY. EXPECT DELAYED OPENING OF LIFTS… AND ALL UPPER MTN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Thursday, December 15.

A CHALLENGING OPERATIONAL DAY FOR MOST ALL RESORTS AS A WINTER STORM WARNING IS POSTED TO GO IN EFFECT STARTING AT 10AM TO 4AM.
DIAMOND PEAK OPENS TODAY FOR THE 50TH SEASON…

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Wednesday, December 14.

GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN EARLY AS A HIGH WIND WARNING GOES INTO EFFECT AT 10AM THRU TOMORROW TILL 4PM. HEAVENLY OPENS CALIFORNIA SIDE TODAY-WWP; MAMMOTH MTN FIRES UP 20 LIFTS WITH 92 RUNS OPEN; MT ROSE IS CLOSED TODAY DUE TO HIGH WINDS; UPPER MTN AT SQUAW IS CLOSED DUE TO WINDS; SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE IS CLOSED DUE TO HIGH WINDS…

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Tuesday, December 13.

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

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Monday, December 12.

A GOOD MOTIVATION MONDAY TO GET OUT ON THE MOUNTAIN AND ENJOY PRE-HOLIDAY SEASON TURNS… A BREAK IN WEATHER TODAY AND MORE COMING THRU STARTING TOMORROW WITH A WINTER STORM WATCH POSTED.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 41F to 46F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Sunday, December 11.

A GOOD SUNDAY FUNDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. FRESH SNOW HAS FALLEN IN THE UPPER ELEVATIONS SO GET SOME TURNS, BUT STAY IN BOUNDS AND ON DESIGNATED OPEN TRAILS ONLY…

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy in the morning then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 39F to 49F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 80 mph.

Jamie Anderson on top of leader board on Dew Tour

The all new jib garden took it’s first official beating of the weekend when the women of Snowboard Slopestyle took on the rail section first thing on Saturday morning.

The top rider of the morning was none other than Jamie Anderson. Anderson had mentioned earlier in the week that she was a bit of a traditionalist with regard to Slopestyle formats. However, after absolutely slaughtering the rails section, she was excited to perform so well under the new circumstances.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Saturday, December 10.

GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY… RAIN & MIXED PRECIPITATION, PLUS GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS HAVE CREATED ISSUES FOR RESORTS TO OPERATE TODAY. SOME ARE CLOSED AND OTHERS HAVE LIMITED LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AND TOWS OPERATING. CALL AHEAD!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Thursday, December 8.

UP TO 4” OF FRESH SNOW & MIXED PRECIPITATION REPORTED AT RESORTS… GORTEX IS THE WORD OF THE DAY…
WINDS ARE IMPACTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS… TAMARACK EXPRESS AT HEAVENLY ON WIND HOLD; UPPER MTN LIFTS AT SQUAW ON WIND HOLD… SUMMIT SIX AT ALPINE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD.
R1 & R2 CHAIN CONTROLS POSTED ON MOST HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE. I-80 IS OPEN WITH NO CONTROLS (CARRY CHAINS).

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Tuesday, December 6.

GUSTY RIDGE TOP WINDS ARE AFFECTING OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. IF YOU ARE GOING UP, BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE WIND HOLDS. HEAVENLY GONDOLA ON WIND HOLD, SO NO ACCESS TO MOUNTAIN. AERIAL TRAM AND SEVERAL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON WIND HOLD. NW 6 AT MT ROSE ON WIND HOLD… CALL AHEAD!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Monday, December 5.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND TERRAIN… GREAT SURFACE CONDITIONS WITH MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER-RIDER PACKED POWDER. LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly Cloudy. Highs 39 to 49. (29-39F on the slopes) Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Sunday, December 4.

It's shaping up to be a SUNDAY FUNDAY for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue making snow and open more lifts and terrain! Great surface conditions with machine groomed and skier-rider packed powder. Lifts will operate wind and weather permitting.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Saturday, December 3.

SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… CHAIR #6 CORNICE EXPRESS OPENS AT KIRKWOOD AND COMET EXPRESS OPENS AT HEAVENLY… SUMMIT SIX OPEN AT ALPINE AND SQUAW’S UPPER MOUNTAIN IS OPEN.

DON’T MISS THE SOUTH SHORE PREMIER OF WARREN MILLER’S “HERE, THERE & EVERY WHERE” TONIGHT DEC. 3, AT HARRAH’S SOUTH SHORE ROOM. PICK UP TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT TAHOE SPORTS LTD.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Friday, December 2.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD FRIDAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS… WINDS COULD BE AN ISSUE TODAY SO ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS WILL OPERATE WIND & WEATHER PERMITTING. AT THIS TIME UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AT SQUAW ARE ON HOLD… MAMMOTH RECEIVES 4” OF NEW… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Today is Thursday, December 1.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SIERRA AT TAHOE OPEN THE WEST BOWL; MT ROSE, SQUAW, SUGARBOWL & BOREAL ARE OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY ADDS COMET EXPRESS… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT HUMP DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SQUAW OPENS UPPER MOUNTAIN FOR TOP TO BOTTOM SKIING, MT ROSE IS OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, SUGAR BOWL OFFERS TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY HAS UPPER NV DIPPER EXPRESS TURNING… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

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

Shaping up to be a great day for early season turns. Cold temps are allowing resorts to continue to make snow and open more lifts and runs. Ski and ride with care!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies with Highs 32F-37F (22F-27F on the Slopes) with East Winds around 10mph & possible Ridge Gusts up to 60mph.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy then Clearing with overnight Lows 8F to 18F. East winds around 10 mph shifting to SW up to 10mph after midnight.

Lake Tahoe area ski and weather report from "The Guy From Tahoe"

South Tahoe Now and Curtis Fong of BikeandSkiLakeTahoe.com have teamed up together this winter to provide daily ski and weather reports to help you plan your day on the slopes.

GOOD MORNING LAKE TAHOE SKIERS & RIDERS… IF YOU ARE VISITING, WELCOME TO LAKE TAHOE!

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. 1-2” FRESH SNOW OVERNIGHT WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW THIS MORNING… WINDS MAY IMPACT OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS. SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!

Celebration of life at Sierra-at-Tahoe for Zach McAllister

South Lake Tahoe native Zach McAllister passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2016. His bright smile and beautiful soul will be deeply missed by his family and friends. His passing has left a huge hole in each of our hearts.

Douglas County SAR trains with Care Flight

The team of highly skilled volunteers that make up the Douglas County Search and Rescue (DCSAR) team recently had a training day that included a segment with Care Flight.

They trained on several different topics and search functions including emergency locater transmitter (ELT) search, dealing with multi-casualty patients from a mock vehicle roll over, patient packaging and loading of a patient onto Care Flight.

The segment from Care Flight personnel also gave instruction on the safety aspects of working with helicopters in their search and rescue operation.

Tahoe Mountain Lab to add working spaces on the slopes at Heavenly

Ever find yourself spending a day on the slopes when you wish you could get a quick work task completed, then get back to skiing or boarding? That wish will be a reality this winter as Tahoe Mountain Lab and Vail Resorts have developed a first of its kind coworking space at Heavenly Mountain's Lakeview Lodge.

Starting in December, the on-mountain solution will open for people that need to hammer out a few hours of work but would still like to enjoy a day on the slopes.

NHP urges caution as 50,000 bikers take to roads during Street Vibrations

The 2016 Street Vibrations Motorcycle Rally is underway and the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) is asking all motorists to use extra caution over the weekend. An estimated 50,000 motorcycle enthusiasts will take to northern Nevada streets during the event which runs September 21 - 25.

The NHP today announced that while they wish participating and or spectating to have a great time at the event, they also urge to be aware of this large influx of motorcycles and keep your eyes out for them while operating on our highways.

Super Snake at Sierra-at-Tahoe to be featured on ABC special

Event Date: 
October 16, 2016 - 1:00pm

A special course created on the snow at Sierra-at-Tahoe will be featured on the October 16 edition of the action sports show, ABC's 'World of X Games.'

SuperSnake, a cutting-edge hybrid course on snow that combines snowboarding and skateboarding, will unveil the never-been-done build out and completely unconventional riding experiences that brought elite skateboarders and snowboarders together to ride alongside each other for the first time ever at Sierra-at-Tahoe near South Lake Tahoe. The film is 22 minutes long and will showcase not only this new snowsport, but Lake Tahoe slopes.

Two cyclists hit by drunk driver in South Lake Tahoe

Two bicyclists riding westbound on Highway 50 near Lodi Avenue in South Lake Tahoe sustained minor injuries after they hit by a suspected drunk driver just before 11:00 a.m. Saturday.

The driver, 27-year-old Charles English of South Lake Tahoe, fled the scene and was later located by law enforcement, according to South Lake Tahoe Police Sgt. Travis Cabral.

New interactive Tahoe bike map released by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

Cyclists in and around the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee now have a new tool to use when navigating trails and roads thanks to the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coaltion.

They have unveiled an interactive, online map, one that was designed to match the needs of people biking around Tahoe. It provides bike route directions, elevation profiles and location information for amenity and safety concerns, while at the same time offering an opportunity for community input.

Carson High student and adult die in rollover vehicle accident

UPDATE 9AM: Carson City School District Superintendent Richard Stokes offered condolences on behalf of Carson High School to family members after it was learned a 16-year-old CHS male student was killed in a rollover crash in Goni Canyon early this morning. An adult also died in the accident. The names of the victims have not been released.

“On behalf of the school, our students and faculty, we are very sorry for this loss. Our thoughts go out to family and friends of the student,” said Stokes.

Oregon man seriously injured when he collides with deer near Pickett's Junction

An Oregon man riding a 1978 BMW motorcycle was seriously injured Wednesday when he collided with a deer on State Route 89 near the intersection with State Route 88 in Alpine County.

Portland resident Rudolf Jung, 32, was riding with a group in the southbound lane just after noon when the deer ran directly in front of him. He was forced onto the dirt shoulder where he overtuned and was ejected.

Bike Safe, Lake Tahoe; Campaign launched by Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition is stressing bike safety in their new multimedia education campaign to promote safe bicycling for Tahoe visitors and residents.

“We hope these safety tips help ensure people enjoy riding their bicycles at Lake Tahoe,” said Curtis Fong, vice president of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. “This is the greatest and most beautiful place in the world to ride a bike, and we want to help make sure that bicyclists are aware of safe riding practices when bicycling on roadways or bike paths around Lake Tahoe.”

South Lake Tahoe parade brings out visitors and the community

"This is fantastic," said South Lake Tahoe Mayor Wendy David. "We get to show our visitors what a great sense of community we have."

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