Lake Tahoe Road Conditions
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What's happening weather wise at the lake. Find the up-to-the-minute forcast for weather.
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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, March 10, 2010 at 14:01 .
Nevada Highway 28 (North Tahoe lake edge road)
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS FROM 0.9 MI EAST OF
THE JCT OF SR 267 (PLACER CO) TO THE NEVADA STATE LINE FROM 0700 HRS TO
1700 HRS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY & FROM 0700 HRS TO 1200 HRS ON FRIDAY
THRU 3/12/10 - DUE TO PERMIT WORK - MOTORISTS ARE SUBJECT TO DELAYS OF
UP TO 10 MINUTES
U.S. Highway 50 (Sacramento to South Tahoe)
THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
THE WESTBOUND CONNECTOR TO EASTBOUND I 80 /IN WEST SACRAMENTO/
(SACRAMENTO CO) IS CLOSED FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0600 HRS EACH MORNING
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY & FROM 2300 HRS SATURDAY TO 1000 HRS ON SUNDAY THRU 3/14/10
- DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE
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
THE WESTBOUND CONNECTOR TO EASTBOUND US 50 /IN WEST SACRAMENTO/
(SACRAMENTO CO) IS CLOSED FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0600 HRS EACH MORNING
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY & FROM 2300 HRS SATURDAY TO 0800 HRS ON SUNDAY THRU 3/14/10
- DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE
California Highway 89 (Truckee and West Tahoe lake edge road)
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA
IS CLOSED FROM THE JCT OF US 395 (MONO CO) TO THE JCT OF SR 4
/MONITOR PASS/ (ALPINE CO) - FOR THE WINTER - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
IS CLOSED FROM THE LASSEN VOLCANIC NAT'L PARK SOUTH BDRY TO
THE JCT OF SR 44 /LASSEN LOOP/ (TEHAMA, SHASTA CO) - FOR THE WINTER
- MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE
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)
THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA
THE WESTBOUND CONNECTOR TO EASTBOUND I 80 /IN WEST SACRAMENTO/
(SACRAMENTO CO) IS CLOSED FROM 2100 HRS EACH NIGHT TO 0600 HRS EACH MORNING
MONDAY THRU FRIDAY & FROM 2300 HRS SATURDAY TO 1000 HRS ON SUNDAY THRU 3/14/10
- DUE TO CONSTRUCTION - A DETOUR IS AVAILABLE
Lake Tahoe Road Condition News
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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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