Winter weather advisory issued for Lake Tahoe as ski areas ready to ring in New Year

Snow and wind are on the way to The Sierra, just as Lake Tahoe readies to ring in the New Year. A winter weather advisory has been issued for the mountains for Sunday from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m.

5 injured in chairlift incident at Tahoe's Heavenly Ski resort

Several people were hospitalized after a chairlift accident at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe on Monday.

Tahoe ski resort gets 6 inches of snowfall

Palisades Tahoe Resort reported a six-inch snowfall Monday night ahead of opening day.

CA, NV residents with these license plates can get free ski tickets at Tahoe resorts

Californians and Nevadans wanting to show their love for Lake Tahoe can get a free ski ticket or season pass at select Tahoe resorts with a recurring initiative.

The snow is coming down: When will Tahoe ski resorts open?

The anticipation is building among skiers and snowboarders as the snow falls in the Sierra Nevada and resorts prepare for their opening day.

Sierra blanketed with October snow, more expected

A fall storm brought an inch of snow in the Sierra Nevada over a 24 hour period on Monday and Tuesday, and the forecast shows there's more on the way.

Sierra sees its first snow of the season

While much of Northern California is seeing a Red Flag Warning, the first snow of the season fell in the Sierra on Thursday. 

Mid-air collision leaves one dead near Minden-Tahoe airport

One person died after two planes collided mid-air at an airport in Tahoe on Monday morning, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office confirmed to KTVU.

Bear Fire near Tahoe sends hundreds to flee from their homes

A wildfire in Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County has exploded to almost 1,600 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and prompted hundreds of evacuations in the area.

Bear Fire sparks in Tahoe National Forest, evacuations underway in Sierra County

A wildfire that sparked in Tahoe National Forest on Monday afternoon has grown to more than 1,000 acres and is prompting evacuations in the area, according to Cal Fire.

Heat waves, wildfires and now … snow? California endures a summer of extremes

An unusually cold weather system from the Gulf of Alaska interrupted summer along the West Coast on Saturday, bringing snow to mountains in California and the Pacific Northwest and prompting the closure of part of a highway that runs through a national park.

At $26K a night, this rental is the most expensive Airbnb in Tahoe

A recent analysis shows a $29K a night vacation rental as the most expensive Airbnb in California and a Tahoe estate, at more than $26K a night, was the most pricey in Nevada.

Popular Tahoe beach destination facing overcrowding will soon require reservation

One of Tahoe’s most popular destinations for tourists, known for its pristine, sandy beaches and access to crystal clear waters, will soon be requiring reservations due to massive overcrowding and traffic congestion.

Tahoe bear shooting: Witnesses contradict homeowner's account of bear cub death

Witnesses are providing conflicting stories about how and why a baby bear was shot and killed on Memorial Day in South Lake Tahoe, according to SFGate. 

Tahoe ski season closes Memorial Day weekend

With spring well underway, Tahoe skiers and snowboarders this Memorial Day weekend have a chance to hit the slopes for the last time this season.