Lake Tahoe Road Conditions
Tahoe Information
What's happening weather wise at the lake. Find the up-to-the-minute forcast for weather.
What's the snow conditions. See the current ski conditions at all the leading ski resorts.
Up-to-the-minute Lake Tahoe road condition news. Are chains required? Tips on winter driving.
You can fly, drive, take a bus, take a train. There are lots of ways to get to Tahoe. Learn the best way for you.
Learn about the fascinating history, both natural and man-made, of everybody's favorite lake.
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Latest CalTrans Road Reports
Condition of major highways passing through the Lake Tahoe area as of Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 19:50 .
Nevada Highway 28 (North Tahoe lake edge road)
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
U.S. Highway 50 (Sacramento to South Tahoe)
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
IS CLOSED FROM CANAL ST TO THE JCT OF SR 49 /IN PLACERVILLE/ (EL DORADO CO)
FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0700 HRS EACH MORNING SUNDAY THRU FRIDAY THRU
8/22/08 & FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0800 HRS EACH MORNING FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY
THRU 8/24/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM TWIN BRIDGES TO
ECHO SUMMIT (EL DORADO CO) FROM 0700 HRS TO 1500 HRS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY
THRU 8/21/08 - DUE TO MAINTENANCE - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF UP TO 10
MINUTES
Interstate 80 (Sacramento - Truckee - Reno)
IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & THE SIERRA NEVADA
EASTBOUND TRAFFIC IS SUBJECT TO LANE REDUCTIONS FROM 1 MI EAST OF CISCO
TO KINGVALE (NEVADA CO) FROM 0400 HRS TO 2200 HRS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY THRU
10/31/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF UP TO
15 MINUTES
WESTBOUND TRAFFIC IS SUBJECT TO LANE REDUCTIONS FROM KINGVALE TO 3 MI WEST
OF KINGVALE (NEVADA CO) FROM 0001 HRS TO 0800 HRS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY THRU
10/31/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF UP TO
15 MINUTES
California Highway 89 (Truckee and West Tahoe lake edge road)
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM THE MONO/ALPINE CO LINE
TO THE JCT OF SR 4 (ALPINE CO) FROM 0730 HRS TO 1500 HRS MONDAY THRU FRIDAY
THRU 8/22/08 - DUE TO MAINTENANCE
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM THE JCT OF SR 28 TO
0.7 MI NORTH OF THE JCT OF SR 28 (PLACER CO) FROM 1900 HRS EACH NIGHT
TO 0700 HRS EACH MORNING MONDAY THRU FRIDAY THRU 8/22/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 3 MI NORTH TO 4 MI NORTH
OF THE SHASTA/SISKIYOU CO LINE 24 HRS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK THRU 8/29/08 - DUE TO
CONSTRUCTION - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF UP TO 15 MINUTES
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 1 MI SOUTH TO 6 MI NORTH
OF MCCLOUD (SISKIYOU CO) FROM 0800 HRS TO 1700 HRS WEDNESDAY THRU THURSDAY
THRU 8/21/08 - DUE TO PERMITS
Nevada Highway 207 (Kingsbury Grade)
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA
NO TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ARE REPORTED FOR THIS AREA.
U.S. Highway 395 (Reno to L.A. East of Tahoe)
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
IS CLOSED FROM CANAL ST TO THE JCT OF SR 49 /IN PLACERVILLE/ (EL DORADO CO)
FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0700 HRS EACH MORNING SUNDAY THRU FRIDAY THRU
8/22/08 & FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0800 HRS EACH MORNING FRIDAY THRU SUNDAY
THRU 8/24/08 - DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM TWIN BRIDGES TO
ECHO SUMMIT (EL DORADO CO) FROM 0700 HRS TO 1500 HRS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY
THRU 8/21/08 - DUE TO MAINTENANCE - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF UP TO 10
MINUTES
Lake Tahoe Road Condition News
No beaten paths here: You'll probably have to ask how to find the Snow Mountain Wilderness -- and isn't that the point? (The Sacramento Bee)
08/14/2008 If you've found your way to the trails here, you know that X marks just about as secret a public hiking spot as you can get in populous California. There are two Snow Mountain peaks, East and West, each rising to about 7,000 feet in the Mendocino National Forest west of Willows. Here, Tim Frawley of Sacramento, using trekking poles, scrambles toward the summit of the former. A a ...
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Reno's luxury home offerings appeals to higher-end buyers (Daily Sparks Tribune)
08/11/2008 Donna Spear's 7,450-square-foot custom house on the Pecetti Ranch Estates epitomizes luxurious living with spectacular views nestled near Peavine in south Reno. The five-bedroom house, complete with a library, studio, theater and guest house, would accommodate family and friends with plenty to do and space in which to do it.
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News and Features for Wasilla, Alaska (Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman)
08/04/2008 All information reported in Police Beat is obtained from law enforcement reports. Contact Managing Editor Greg Johnson with questions at 352-2268 or greg.johnson@frontiersman.com .
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Spectacular Summits: Seven great hikes to do in the Tahoe Basin (Reno Gazette-Journal)
07/28/2008 You already know Lake Tahoe is beautiful. But depending on where you're standing, that beauty can shift and shimmer in a thousand different ways.
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Driving to Lake Tahoe by Car
The easiest access to the North shore is via I-80 from Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay area or Reno. At Truckee take CA 89 south into Tahoe City or Squaw Valley, or take US 50 to South Lake Tahoe from Sacramento or the Bay Area. To get to the South Shore from Reno take US395 south through Carson City, then follow US 50 West to the Lake.
Winter Driving Tips
Lake Tahoe and Area Maps
 Check that your brakes, windshield wiper, defroster and heater are working properly.- Make sure your antifreeze is fresh and the radiator is full. It’s a good idea to add special solvents to your windshield washer tank to keep it from freezing.
- Check your tires and carry the proper chains for your vehicle. A flashlight and chain repair kit can be vital. Have an accurate road map, a cell phone and emergency numbers and keep an extra key in your wallet or with another person in the vehicle.
- Additionally carry an ice scraper or de-icer, a broom, a shovel and towels. In case you really get stuck bring food, water, warm clothing and blankets.
- Allow extra time for the trip since winter conditions will show you down.
- Keep your tank full of gas.
- Most importantly, slow down. Ice and fog can put you out of control in seconds. Keep a much greater distance between you and other cars and stay extra alert for sudden changes in conditions. Maximum speed limit with chains is 25-30 mph.
- You must stop and put on chains if required to do so by an officer or posted signs.
There are several all-weather highways around Lake Tahoe except during the most severe weather. These include US 50 east over Echo Summit, CA 88 North from Stockton, CA 207 over the Kingsbury Grade, US 395 to US 50 West at Carson City and finally Highway 431 over Mount Rose going from Reno.
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