3 Sierra sugar pines added to list of 6 largest in the world

A big tree hunter who has been charting some of the largest trees in the West for more than a decade has added three in the Sierra Nevada to the list of tallest sugar pines known to exist in the world.

Blizzard in Lake Tahoe snarls traffic, raises fear of avalanches

Several feet of snow have fallen around Lake Tahoe and other parts of the Sierra Nevada range in what has turned into one of the biggest storms in years.

Firefighters rescue missing boy buried under several feet of snow

Firefighters with the Truckee Fire Department located and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was buried beneath an avalanche of snow.

Tahoe region sees rare blizzard warning as ski resorts sell out

More than a foot of snow was reported early Wednesday in the foothills north of Reno. The Mount Rose ski resort on the southwest edge of town announced it would be closed "due to blizzard conditions and high winds."

Fresh snow drawing visitors to the Sierra

The weather system that brought rain to the Bay Area over the weekend, also offered folks a chance to enjoy a good layer of snow in the Sierra.

Sierra storm could dump foot of snow on ridges above Tahoe

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday effective through 10 a.m. Saturday for the Tahoe-area and parts of eastern California and western Nevada.

Lake Tahoe travelers seeing cancellations after region bans visitors

Current hotel and Airbnb occupants can complete their stays. But those who have reservations for the upcoming holidays are being sent cancellation notices.

Stay-at-home order triggered for Sacramento region, includes Tahoe

California authorities are placing the greater Sacramento region, which includes Lake Tahoe, under the state's most restrictive coronavirus rules because capacity in hospital intensive care units has fallen below 15%. 

California releases COVID guidelines for ski resorts

The state is asking the public to discontinue day-of tickets to limit capacity at California ski resorts.

111 mph Sierra winds cancel Reno flights, topple semi-trucks

A high wind warning was in effect until 1 a.m. Saturday for Tahoe, Reno-Sparks ahead of the blustery weather that’s expected to bring up to 6 inches of snow to the highest elevations.

US resorts adapt to new normal of skiing amid pandemic

Industry leaders and health officials are hoping the knowledge that comes with several months of life during a pandemic will help guide their efforts to provide a safer experience.

Ski resorts struggle to hire amid Trump's student visa ban

Trump argued foreigners pose a risk to American workers as the country tries to jumpstart its economy.

Lake Tahoe cottage with private beach for sale for $20M

The 1,688 square-foot cottage comes with 2 acres, including a private 170-foot beach with a private pier.

Squaw Valley Ski Resort changing name, citing offensive word

The decision was reached after consulting with local Native American groups and extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” said Ron Cohen, president and COO of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows.

Failure to wear mask carries $100 fine in South Lake Tahoe

Mayor Jason Collin says failure to wear or mask or practice social distancing is a blatant disregard for the safety of people who live and work in South Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe residents to protest trash, influx of visitors

Officials recognize trash is an issue and that different agencies are collaborating to find a solution.