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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).

Safety tips for Lake Tahoe holiday and winter travel

Nevada's Department of Transportation, Highway Patrol, City of South Lake Tahoe and Caltrans all had words of advice for travelers this holiday weekend. Roads will be full of cars, and the added threat of high winds and a snow storm will create issues for those not prepared on the road.

Winter weather advisory in effect 10 p.m. Tuesday through 10:00 a.m. Wednesday

A quick storm will pass through Lake Tahoe beginning Tuesday evening, leaving the busy travel day of Wednesday fairly clear, though cold.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. Wednesday with the heaviest snow expected between midnight and 5:00 a.m.

They are called for snow, 2"-4" at lake level, up to 8" near the crest by Wednesday morning.

Winds will increase Tuesday evening with them coming out of the southwest 10-20 mph with gusts 34-40 mph possible. Resulting waves on the lake will be 2-4'.

Active weather pattern in store for Lake Tahoe Basin through weekend

As we start a busy week of travel, three different storms headed to the Lake Tahoe Basin may impact driving conditions. People are driving, flying or taking a train to their Thanksgiving destinations and AAA expects more than 40 million people will drive 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, the most since 2007.

Some of those travelers are headed to Lake Tahoe though hotel rooms and vacation rentals are still available.

Sunny Veterans Day weekend in Lake Tahoe; quick storm with snow coming mid-week

Major changes are on their way to the Sierra, but Veterans Day starts off a nice weekend before the fast moving storm arrives on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service says to expect snow levels rapidly falling along the cold front Wednesday, and possible into Thursday morning. Gusty winds are anticipated Tuesday into Wednesday. Snowfall amounts, and exact timing of storm will become more evident to forecasters as the storm gets closer.

But before then, get out and enjoy Fall in South Lake Tahoe!

The NWS forecast:

Upper Truckee River channel project close to completion

A major restoration project of the Upper Truckee River channel and surrounding meadows is about to be completed, three years and $7 million later. Known as Reach 5, the U.S. Forest Service project is improving the river channel stability and aquatic habitat along 1.2 miles of the river adjacent to the Lake Tahoe Airport.

Another goal of the project is to restore surface and subsurface channel connectivity to 120 acres of floodplain, increasing deposition of fine sediments and nutrient uptake on the floodplains as well as raising the ground water levels in the meadow.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows set November opening date

The higher elevations saw a very small glimpse of winter this week as snow dusted the peaks around Lake Tahoe, but not too small to keep Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows from announcing their opening date for this winter.

They announced today that they'll open between November 11 and 18, earlier than their November 23 opening date last year. The resorts hosted the longest season in 2015-16 by staying open until May 30 with over 41 feet of cumulative snowfall.

Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was voted 2016 Best Ski Resort in North America by USA Today and 10 Best Readers’ Choice.

Mark McLaughlin to discuss his new book "Snowbound!" at SLT Library

Event Date: 
October 1, 2016 - 11:00am

Join the Friends of the Library as we welcome Tahoe Historian Mark McLaughlin as he offers an illustrated presentation about his newest book, "SNOWBOUND! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra". "SNOWBOUND!" profiles the Top 10 snowiest winters since 1879, based on snowfall measured at Donner Pass. Dramatic stories and compelling weather facts will entertain and inform. Storytelling at its finest! Presented by the Friends of the Library and the Lake Tahoe Historical Society. Free and open to all.

Location

South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. SOUTH LAKE TAHOE
United States
38° 56' 43.5084" N, 119° 58' 22.296" W

Author Mark McLaughlin to speak on Snowbound in the Sierra at Dangberg Historic Park

Event Date: 
July 10, 2016 - 10:00am

Author Mark McLaughlin will speak on his book, Snowbound! Legendary Winters of the Tahoe Sierra, in a free presentation at the Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park on Sunday, July 10, at 10:00 am.

Mark McLaughlin’s latest book is not about meteorology, however it is about weather. In his book, McLaughlin focuses on the top ten biggest winters in the Tahoe Sierra based on snowfall measured at Donner Pass since 1879. He will share amazing weather facts and incredible stories of men and women struggling to cope against some of the most powerful storms on Earth.

Location

Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
1450 Highway 88, Minden, NV 89423
United States
38° 56' 28.2588" N, 119° 46' 46.4556" W

Lake Tahoe reaches natural rim for first time in 300 days

The wet winter has proven useful for Lake Tahoe. For the first time in 10 months, the lake reached the its natural rim Saturday, April 9, 2016. This last happened in June of 2015 when the lake stayed at or slightly above the rim for a 5 day stretch between June 10th and June 15th. Prior to that, the lake had been below the rim since October 16, 2014.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, April 3, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of
35. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, April 2, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of
34. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, April 1, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 59 and a low tonight of
32. Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 31, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 52 and a low tonight of
31. Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 30, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 43 and a low tonight of
27. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 29, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Black Ice Warning from National Weather Service - The late season storm that brought heavy snowfall to the valleys has resulted in many roads being slick and icy this moroning.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 39 and a low tonight of

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 28, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 34 and a low tonight of

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 27, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Lake Wind Advisory from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sunday.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 54 and a low tonight of
32. Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Spring Slider passing through Lake Tahoe late Sunday

A 'Slider' storm is expected to move into the Reno/Lake Tahoe area Sunday night through Monday.

Snow accumulations are likely above 5500 feet and possible down to the lowest valleys including Reno and Carson City and could affect their morning commute on Monday.

Daytime high temperatures will drop around 20 degrees between Sunday and Monday, with freezing temperatures possible overnight on Sunday.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 24, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 52 and a low tonight of 29. Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 47 and a low tonight of 27. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 21, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe, brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Lake Wind Advisory until 11 p.m. Because of this, lift operations may be affected by winds Monday.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 20, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 58 and a low tonight of 35. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 56 and a low tonight of 30. Today: Sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 16, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

March storms bring Sierra snowpack close to average

The storms that hit the Lake Tahoe Basin over the last four days left behind much needed snow, bringing the season totals close to average.

The Sierra snowpack as of Monday, March 14, 2016 is at 92 percent of normal, with the central Sierra measurement at 94 percent.

Ski resorts around the lake are boasting measured snowfall very close to average as well. A couple of more storms are needed to bring most of the resorts to average though Northstar and Mt. Rose resorts are already there.

Mountain Resort Television daily segment

Mountain Resort Television reporter Nicole Marsel talks with the South Tahoe PD about St. Patrick's Day coming up, how to be safe, and what they're looking for to tell if you're driving under the influence, followed by the City in 60 discussing the increase in potholes around town due to a combination of the heavy snowfall / warmer temperatures we've been seeing.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 10, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Wind advisory in place until 4:00 p.m. Thursday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 9, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Wind may be a factor at area resorts today.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Storm Warning extended until 3/7/16 4:00 p.m.

Winds may have an affect on some lift operations today.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Storm Warning until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.

Wind and weather may be a factor today at area ski resorts.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind Advisory 3/5/16 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.

Active weather pattern heading toward Lake Tahoe and the Sierra

After a month of temperatures close to record breaking and very little precipitation, South Lake Tahoe will see a series of storms heading to the Sierra starting Thursday, March 3.

The active weather pattern actually begins this weekend as a series of moderate to strong atmospheric river type storms impact the Sierra this weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a 30 percent chance of rain on Thursday and Thursday evening which would be mostly in the form of rain due to a high of 52 degrees and a low of 32.

Sierra snowpack falls to 83% of average; State looking at continued drought

“Mother Nature is not living up to predictions by some that a ‘Godzilla’ El Niño would produce much more precipitation than usual this winter,” said California Department of Water Resources (DWR) Director Mark Cowin. “We need conservation as much as ever.”

Body of missing Lake Tahoe woman found at Emerald Bay

A Search and Rescue team from the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office found the body of Carolyn Batchelor, the Zephyr Cove woman who was reported missing on February 17.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office had been searching for the 69-year-old woman when her car was found parked at Inspiration Point overlooking Emerald Bay on February 19. At that time, the car was covered in a foot of snow from recent snowfall.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 54 and a low tonight. Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 49 and a low tonight of 25. Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, February 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 48 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. East wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, February 21, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, February 20, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 46 and a low tonight of 24. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the evening.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, February 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Lake wind advisory in effect until 10:00 p.m. Friday.

The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind may be an issue on some lifts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Winter Storm Warning until to noon Thursday. Heaviest snow is expected before 8:00 a.m. where snowfall rates could briefly reach 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Wind Advisory from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday.

The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, February 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 47 and a low tonight of 18. Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Clear, with a low around 18. East wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, February 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 17. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. East wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, February 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 45 and a low tonight of 18. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph.

South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 39 and a low tonight of 15. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.

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