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All three are choose-your-own-adventure style snowshoeing, where you can turn around anytime to get back to the warmth of your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066654\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12066654 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">North Tahoe Regional Park offers six miles of well-maintained pine forest trails, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. \u003ccite>(Tony Anderson/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Try sledding and tubing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, up near Tahoe Meadows’s snowshoeing trails is ample space for sledding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also opt for the full tubing experience at spots like \u003ca href=\"https://sierraattahoe.com/blizzard-mountain/\">Sierra-at-Tahoe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.skisodasprings.com/mountain-adventure/mountain-adventure-ticket/tube-town/\">Soda Springs\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://hansensresort.com/\">Hansen’s sled hill\u003c/a> in South Lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a hike — snow or no snow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean hiking is off the table, especially at lower altitudes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for lakeside vistas, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/tahoe-east-shore-trail\">East Shore Trail\u003c/a>, a 5.2-mile paved walk stretching from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. You can even warm up with a cup of coffee or tea from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tunnelcreekcafe.com/\">Tunnel Creek Cafe\u003c/a> once your stroll is done.[aside postID=news_12064955 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-2-johnjackson3_2-5-2025_ME.png']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hit the beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t count out Lake Tahoe’s beaches in the wintertime. Due to their low elevation, most stay open or convert to dog parks in the winter — and are a great place to watch the early sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go fat tire biking \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have a need for speed — or just love cycling generally — consider adapting your skills to the winter version of the sport and rent a fat tire bike that can be ridden on snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rachel Elste and her husband co-own \u003ca href=\"https://www.truckeebikerentals.com/\">Bike Truckee\u003c/a>, a local shop that does half- and full-day rentals for those looking to ride the snow. The wide tires and extra traction allow the bikes to practically “float” on snow — so long as you go in the mornings, when the conditions tend to be best. That’s because the snow is hard and packed down in the morning, before the sun melts it, making it tougher to travel on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elste’s business even rents electric fat tire bikes, which she said “revolutionized the sport” by helping riders take on more adventurous routes without worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They just make it more fun,” she said, emphasizing that you should bring your most waterproof shoes and warm gloves to stay comfortable. “And definitely more accessible for an average person who doesn’t bike all the time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a scenic ride nearby, Elste recommends the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/truckee-river-legacy-trail\">Truckee River Legacy Trail\u003c/a>, which is right across the road from her shop and hugs the river for nearly 10 miles, “accessible year-round, almost no matter the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066668\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fat tire biking is a great alternative to hitting the slopes this winter. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Visit Truckee-Tahoe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Visit the resorts (without skiing)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Head to a local ski resort for ice skating or simply to hang around the lodge or village areas. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/shopping.aspx\">Village at Northstar\u003c/a> is one resort space that’s worth the trek, especially if you’re willing to shell out for \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/dining/rink-bar.aspx\">boozy hot chocolate\u003c/a> to be enjoyed around outdoor firepits near the skate rink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a party, most resorts even have live music or DJ sets on weekend afternoons and evenings.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">\u003c/a>Indoor activities to keep you cozy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have a lazy brunch\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hankering for a steaming cup of coffee to start your day, sleep in late and lean into the winter vibes at Tahoe’s best brunch spots.[aside postID=news_12064291 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/SnowCampingGetty1.jpg']\u003ca href=\"https://www.firesigncafe.com/\">Fire Sign Cafe\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldpostofficecafe.com/\">Old Post Office Cafe\u003c/a> on the East Shore are renowned for their cozy atmospheres and top-tier breakfast fare to fill you up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In South Lake Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"https://driftwoodtahoe.com/\">Driftwood Cafe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoegetawaycafe.com/\">The Getaway Cafe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bertscafe.com/\">Bert’s Cafe\u003c/a> are local favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get some exercise indoors\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tahoe has many activity-oriented gyms, including ample yoga studios and \u003ca href=\"https://www.highaltitudefit.net/\">indoor climbing gyms\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the more adventurous, there’s the indoor skate and trampoline park at \u003ca href=\"https://www.rideboreal.com/explore/facilities/the-bunker/\">The Bunker\u003c/a> near Donner Summit. This spot features a full gymnastics facility, including indoor trampolines and a skate park — and you can rent or bring your own gear to get the most out of a day or weekend pass, said Woodward Tahoe spokesperson Tucker Norred.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Norred recommends coming in for a few hours and bouncing on the trampolines and nearby foam pits or taking a gymnastics class or clinic to perfect your skills.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Some people think it requires a high ability level, when really, it’s for everybody,” he said — but their expert-level staff are on hand to help you progress.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066664\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you’re looking for a more relaxing Tahoe activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Carson Hot Springs)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a dip in the hot springs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a more relaxing activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ca href=\"https://carsonhotsprings.com/\">Carson Hot Springs\u003c/a>, just half an hour’s drive from the East Shore of the lake, has four outdoor pools and nine indoor private rooms with tubs ranging from 100 to 104 degrees — and is open all year long. Prices range from a reasonable $17 per person for access to outdoor pools and saunas to $30 for access to indoor pools as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“No matter how cold it is, snowing, whatever — we’re open,” said Keith Shellhamer, chief operating officer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pools, filled with natural hot spring water, are first-come, first-served, so get there early on busy winter weekends, advised Shellhamer. There’s also a brewery, restaurant and candy store on site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buy a day pass at a nearby hotel\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Locate the closest resort spa to where you’re staying and embark on a full day of soaking, massage and other spa amenities. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/tvllt-hyatt-regency-lake-tahoe-resort-spa-and-casino/spa\">Hyatt\u003c/a> in Incline Village and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/spa/\">Ritz-Carlton\u003c/a> at Northstar each offer day rates for their spa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While these day passes aren’t cheap, keep in mind that even the highest day rates are still cheaper than a typical day ski ticket would have been — if you need help justifying the cost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066671\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The recently renovated Incline Village’s Bowl Incline “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bowl Incline )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rent a lane and go bowling\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recently renovated Incline Village’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.bowlincline.com/\">Bowl Incline\u003c/a> “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s due to the “small but mighty” newly expanded arcade, sports bar and two restaurants all inside the bowling alley, including a full bar and outdoor covered patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On busy weekends, Hollman recommends making a reservation to secure a lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some first-time visitors “walk in to expect that typical 1970s bowling alley, low ceilings, maybe still the hint of cigarette smoke in the air,” she laughed. “But we’re completely remodeled. We have really great food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>See a show\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need late-night entertainment, try either of the California-Nevada state borders for casino concerts — \u003ca href=\"https://casinos.ballys.com/lake-tahoe/events-calendar.aspx\">Bally’s\u003c/a> formerly MontBleu) and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.crystalbaycasino.com/entertainment/events/\">Crystal Bay Casino\u003c/a> both have regular shows. During the winter, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoesnowfest.org/live-music\">several \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/tahoe-live\">ski resorts\u003c/a> also tend to have free or ticketed concerts, so be sure to check their schedules before you make plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re more of a movie buff, head to the north shore where \u003ca href=\"https://tahoearthauscinema.com/\">two\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomhufftheatresinc.com/theatres#/inclinevillagecinema\">single-screen\u003c/a> theaters have showtimes every night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take in an ice hockey game\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The local professional ice hockey team, the \u003ca href=\"https://knightmonstershockey.com/\">Tahoe Knight Monsters\u003c/a>, plays at the brand-new \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/\">Tahoe Blue Event Center\u003c/a> in Stateline — and has games all winter long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">Indoors Tahoe entertainment to keep you warm\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Outdoor activities in the Tahoe snow that aren’t skiing or snowboarding\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go snowshoeing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Snowshoeing can be satisfying even when the snow isn’t at great depths yet. While snowshoeing trails abound in Tahoe, one great option on the north shore is \u003ca href=\"https://ntpud.org/recreation-parks/parks-facilities/north-tahoe-regional-park/trails/\">North Tahoe Regional Park\u003c/a>, where six miles of trails take snowshoers and cross-country skiers through the pine forest along well-maintained routes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Looking for a more rugged experience? Check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/chickadee-ridge--2\">Chickadee Ridge\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/west-martis-creek-trail\">West Martis Creek Trail\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://sierrasnowplay.com/tahoe/tahoe_meadows.html\">Tahoe Meadows\u003c/a> off of Highway 431. All three are choose-your-own-adventure style snowshoeing, where you can turn around anytime to get back to the warmth of your car.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066654\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12066654 size-full\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/SnowTrekkingGetty-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">North Tahoe Regional Park offers six miles of well-maintained pine forest trails, perfect for snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. \u003ccite>(Tony Anderson/Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Try sledding and tubing\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Also, up near Tahoe Meadows’s snowshoeing trails is ample space for sledding.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also opt for the full tubing experience at spots like \u003ca href=\"https://sierraattahoe.com/blizzard-mountain/\">Sierra-at-Tahoe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.skisodasprings.com/mountain-adventure/mountain-adventure-ticket/tube-town/\">Soda Springs\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://hansensresort.com/\">Hansen’s sled hill\u003c/a> in South Lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a hike — snow or no snow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean hiking is off the table, especially at lower altitudes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for lakeside vistas, check out the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/nevada/tahoe-east-shore-trail\">East Shore Trail\u003c/a>, a 5.2-mile paved walk stretching from Incline Village to Sand Harbor. You can even warm up with a cup of coffee or tea from the \u003ca href=\"https://www.tunnelcreekcafe.com/\">Tunnel Creek Cafe\u003c/a> once your stroll is done.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Hit the beach\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Don’t count out Lake Tahoe’s beaches in the wintertime. Due to their low elevation, most stay open or convert to dog parks in the winter — and are a great place to watch the early sunset.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Go fat tire biking \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you have a need for speed — or just love cycling generally — consider adapting your skills to the winter version of the sport and rent a fat tire bike that can be ridden on snow.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Rachel Elste and her husband co-own \u003ca href=\"https://www.truckeebikerentals.com/\">Bike Truckee\u003c/a>, a local shop that does half- and full-day rentals for those looking to ride the snow. The wide tires and extra traction allow the bikes to practically “float” on snow — so long as you go in the mornings, when the conditions tend to be best. That’s because the snow is hard and packed down in the morning, before the sun melts it, making it tougher to travel on.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Elste’s business even rents electric fat tire bikes, which she said “revolutionized the sport” by helping riders take on more adventurous routes without worry.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They just make it more fun,” she said, emphasizing that you should bring your most waterproof shoes and warm gloves to stay comfortable. “And definitely more accessible for an average person who doesn’t bike all the time.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a scenic ride nearby, Elste recommends the \u003ca href=\"https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/truckee-river-legacy-trail\">Truckee River Legacy Trail\u003c/a>, which is right across the road from her shop and hugs the river for nearly 10 miles, “accessible year-round, almost no matter the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066668\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066668\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1334\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/20230318_Northstar_FatTireBiking_KateyHamill_0G2A8508_credit-Visit-Truckee-Tahoe-1536x1025.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fat tire biking is a great alternative to hitting the slopes this winter. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Visit Truckee-Tahoe)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Visit the resorts (without skiing)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Head to a local ski resort for ice skating or simply to hang around the lodge or village areas. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/shopping.aspx\">Village at Northstar\u003c/a> is one resort space that’s worth the trek, especially if you’re willing to shell out for \u003ca href=\"https://www.northstarcalifornia.com/explore-the-resort/the-village/dining/rink-bar.aspx\">boozy hot chocolate\u003c/a> to be enjoyed around outdoor firepits near the skate rink.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And if you’re looking for a party, most resorts even have live music or DJ sets on weekend afternoons and evenings.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"IndoorsTahoeentertainmenttokeepyouwarm\">\u003c/a>Indoor activities to keep you cozy\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Have a lazy brunch\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hankering for a steaming cup of coffee to start your day, sleep in late and lean into the winter vibes at Tahoe’s best brunch spots.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.firesigncafe.com/\">Fire Sign Cafe\u003c/a> and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.oldpostofficecafe.com/\">Old Post Office Cafe\u003c/a> on the East Shore are renowned for their cozy atmospheres and top-tier breakfast fare to fill you up.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In South Lake Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"https://driftwoodtahoe.com/\">Driftwood Cafe\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoegetawaycafe.com/\">The Getaway Cafe\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.bertscafe.com/\">Bert’s Cafe\u003c/a> are local favorites.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Get some exercise indoors\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Tahoe has many activity-oriented gyms, including ample yoga studios and \u003ca href=\"https://www.highaltitudefit.net/\">indoor climbing gyms\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For the more adventurous, there’s the indoor skate and trampoline park at \u003ca href=\"https://www.rideboreal.com/explore/facilities/the-bunker/\">The Bunker\u003c/a> near Donner Summit. This spot features a full gymnastics facility, including indoor trampolines and a skate park — and you can rent or bring your own gear to get the most out of a day or weekend pass, said Woodward Tahoe spokesperson Tucker Norred.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Norred recommends coming in for a few hours and bouncing on the trampolines and nearby foam pits or taking a gymnastics class or clinic to perfect your skills.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Some people think it requires a high ability level, when really, it’s for everybody,” he said — but their expert-level staff are on hand to help you progress.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066664\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066664\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/Carson-Hot-Springs-137-RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you’re looking for a more relaxing Tahoe activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Carson Hot Springs)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take a dip in the hot springs\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re looking for a more relaxing activity, a soak in some local hot springs might be in the cards. \u003ca href=\"https://carsonhotsprings.com/\">Carson Hot Springs\u003c/a>, just half an hour’s drive from the East Shore of the lake, has four outdoor pools and nine indoor private rooms with tubs ranging from 100 to 104 degrees — and is open all year long. Prices range from a reasonable $17 per person for access to outdoor pools and saunas to $30 for access to indoor pools as well.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“No matter how cold it is, snowing, whatever — we’re open,” said Keith Shellhamer, chief operating officer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The pools, filled with natural hot spring water, are first-come, first-served, so get there early on busy winter weekends, advised Shellhamer. There’s also a brewery, restaurant and candy store on site.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Buy a day pass at a nearby hotel\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Locate the closest resort spa to where you’re staying and embark on a full day of soaking, massage and other spa amenities. The \u003ca href=\"https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-regency/en-US/tvllt-hyatt-regency-lake-tahoe-resort-spa-and-casino/spa\">Hyatt\u003c/a> in Incline Village and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/rnorz-the-ritz-carlton-lake-tahoe/spa/\">Ritz-Carlton\u003c/a> at Northstar each offer day rates for their spa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While these day passes aren’t cheap, keep in mind that even the highest day rates are still cheaper than a typical day ski ticket would have been — if you need help justifying the cost.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12066671\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12066671\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/12/TWIG-April-2023-Meeting-20_RESIZED-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The recently renovated Incline Village’s Bowl Incline “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bowl Incline )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Rent a lane and go bowling\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recently renovated Incline Village’s \u003ca href=\"https://www.bowlincline.com/\">Bowl Incline\u003c/a> “is so much more than a bowling alley,“ said Alison Hollman, owner and general manager.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s due to the “small but mighty” newly expanded arcade, sports bar and two restaurants all inside the bowling alley, including a full bar and outdoor covered patio.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>On busy weekends, Hollman recommends making a reservation to secure a lane.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Some first-time visitors “walk in to expect that typical 1970s bowling alley, low ceilings, maybe still the hint of cigarette smoke in the air,” she laughed. “But we’re completely remodeled. We have really great food.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>See a show\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you need late-night entertainment, try either of the California-Nevada state borders for casino concerts — \u003ca href=\"https://casinos.ballys.com/lake-tahoe/events-calendar.aspx\">Bally’s\u003c/a> formerly MontBleu) and the \u003ca href=\"https://www.crystalbaycasino.com/entertainment/events/\">Crystal Bay Casino\u003c/a> both have regular shows. During the winter, \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoesnowfest.org/live-music\">several \u003c/a>\u003ca href=\"https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/events-calendar/tahoe-live\">ski resorts\u003c/a> also tend to have free or ticketed concerts, so be sure to check their schedules before you make plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re more of a movie buff, head to the north shore where \u003ca href=\"https://tahoearthauscinema.com/\">two\u003c/a> \u003ca href=\"https://www.bloomhufftheatresinc.com/theatres#/inclinevillagecinema\">single-screen\u003c/a> theaters have showtimes every night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take in an ice hockey game\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The local professional ice hockey team, the \u003ca href=\"https://knightmonstershockey.com/\">Tahoe Knight Monsters\u003c/a>, plays at the brand-new \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeblueeventcenter.com/\">Tahoe Blue Event Center\u003c/a> in Stateline — and has games all winter long.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>If you’ve spent any time around the \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/tag/tahoe\">Tahoe\u003c/a> region in the last few years, you’ll know: Skiing and snowboarding have gotten \u003cem>really \u003c/em>expensive. And a huge part of those costs are the resort passes themselves, which offer access to the mountain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As ski season rapidly approaches, companies like \u003ca href=\"https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-pass\">Ikon\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.epicpass.com/pass-results/passes.aspx?ef_id=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxD4QLmZDRZiFd723Lspb1wUR7E057a7jaLrYfjfJgLaZPtaQsiPPmUaAmYnEALw_wcB:G:s&s_kwcid=AL!11600!3!780941002272!e!!g!!epic%20pass%20tahoe!22264120545!180590021732&CMPID=PPC&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22264120545&gbraid=0AAAAADQhkiBbM5W5bM1u7D0uZyVqkuxW3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxD4QLmZDRZiFd723Lspb1wUR7E057a7jaLrYfjfJgLaZPtaQsiPPmUaAmYnEALw_wcB\">Epic\u003c/a> — which represent the biggest resorts in the Lake Tahoe region — will be ending their multi-resort pass sales around early to mid-December. For the 2025–26 season, a full Ikon pass offering unlimited access at 18 resorts worldwide, including Palisades Tahoe and Sierra-at-Tahoe, is a steep $1,519. The Epic Pass, which includes unrestricted access to 42 resorts, including Tahoe’s Heavenly, Northstar and Kirkwood, is $1,185. And both Ikon and Epic’s pass prices have increased with each passing year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The costs of these passes have driven many skiers and snowboarders into the backcountry, outside of the resorts’ boundaries. But backcountry skiing, while free of pass costs, also requires \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11972590/with-tahoe-winter-storm-warning-this-weekend-what-to-know-about-avalanche-risk\">a considerable degree of navigation and safety knowledge, including avalanche training\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, what are the options for Bay Area skiers or snowboarders who still want all the convenience of a resort without breaking the bank on a pass, or battling the crowds and traffic of the larger Tahoe destinations?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for our alternatives to the major resort passes on offer this winter. And remember: If you’re thinking about any of these options, you’re better off buying sooner rather than later, as some resorts sell out of season passes — or raise their prices further as the season looms closer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Findalearntoskiprogramthatincludespasscosts\">Find a learn-to-ski program that includes pass costs\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Discoveralternativepassesforresortsfurtherafield\">Discover ‘alternative’ passes for resorts further afield\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Howtogetdiscountsonthebigresortpasses\">How to get discounts on the big resort passes\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Find cheaper passes — and a different vibe — at Tahoe’s independent resorts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Luckily for Bay Area residents, Tahoe has a wealth of ski resorts — each with its own charm and strengths. So you might consider buying a season pass to a mountain that’s independent of the big companies like Vail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For high-level skiers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sugarbowl.com/home\">Sugar Bowl Ski Resort\u003c/a> near Donner Pass, \u003ca href=\"https://skirose.com/\">Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe\u003c/a> on the way to Reno, \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=Google-IVGID-DP-Evergreen-SEM-25/26&utm_id=RSA&utm_term=Evergreen&utm_content=paidmedia&utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=Google-IVGID-DP-Evergreen-SEM-25/26&utm_id=RSA&utm_term=Evergreen&utm_content=paidmedia&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23138431652&gbraid=0AAAABALTMWiQcCU1eh1-QKGgmoGcgjdx1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxBFYqTWKi8qH5Zbyw8ma893nO65uFPJFFpWW9XtWPdEtnUF3DyEJagaAvHsEALw_wcB\">Diamond Peak Ski Resort\u003c/a> in Incline Village and \u003ca href=\"https://skihomewood.com/\">Homewood Mountain Resort\u003c/a> on the lake’s West Shore — reopening this year after being closed last season — are all great options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jon Slaughter, director of marketing for Sugar Bowl, said lots of skiers choose his mountain because it’s among the closest to the Bay Area — reducing the travel time for commuters significantly. And being near the top of Donner Summit has another perk: Lots of snowfall, bringing an average of around 500 inches per year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064952\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064952\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sugar Bowl is among the closest ski resorts to the Bay Area, reducing the travel time for commuters significantly. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Sugar Bowl Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Storms basically push up against the crest of the Sierra, and before they dump over, they just dump snow right on Sugar Bowl,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Slaughter also lauded the resort’s diverse terrain options and advanced areas that are sectioned off so skiers of all levels have something to enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have two 10-year-olds and I’m happy to just let them go ski wherever, and I’m not worried about it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://shop.sugarbowl.com/s/season-pass\">full adult season pass\u003c/a> at Sugar Bowl this year still goes for $1,400, exceeding even the costs of the Epic Pass. But the resort also offers discounted passes, including a $600 option that only allows for midweek skiing, a midweek three-day pass option for $300, and an anytime three-pack pass for $600.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another plus of Sugar Bowl? The mountain is independently owned by the local community, creating a “spirit” that is felt across the mountain, Slaughter said. “There’s just a different feeling when you’re here versus some of the other resorts in the area,” he said.[aside postID=news_11937204 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-2013486739-1020x765-1-672x372.jpg']That’s also the case for Diamond Peak in Incline Village, which is owned and managed by the Incline Village General Improvement District: essentially the town’s government and utility wrapped into one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The community-owned resort is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and all its events — including the annual \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/dummy-downhill/\">Dummy Downhill\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/ullr-fest/\">Ullr Fest\u003c/a> — will be “retro” themed in honor of the anniversary, Paul Raymore, Diamond Peak’s marketing and communications manager, said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A full adult season pass to Diamond Peak is $733, and passholders can also get a trio of \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/tickets-passes-rentals/season-passes/reciprocal-partners/\">bonus days to 50 similarly sized resorts\u003c/a> nationwide. They also sell a three-day pass and a $1,300 transferable pass for large families or businesses for their employees, as well as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/tickets-passes-rentals/special-offers/\">Parent Interchangeable Lift Ticket\u003c/a> for parents of young kids who may want to take turns on the slopes versus the lodge for the day. In honor of this year’s anniversary, \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/60th-anniversary-60-days/\">$60 lift tickets\u003c/a> will also be available on select days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Raymore said Diamond Peak’s layout, which funnels all skiers down to the main base lodge, makes it great for families or groups with differing skill levels since it’s “almost impossible to get lost,” by allowing folks “to ski potentially different runs, but all meet up at the bottom.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And unlike the major resorts full of local and traveling passholders, “the lift lines at Diamond Peak never get out of hand,” he said. “If you are able to come midweek, non-holiday, it’s almost like a private ski resort experience.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want an even smaller, even more “local” Tahoe experience? Try an adult pass at \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23138916203&gbraid=0AAAAADpsX2kvwb1UE-ORFwkCE4g_Hf5vu&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxBI25iih3z9PaKfW6kcQ260Vd93xWsTuPkOS1OCjHlhGXQfe3JKSX0aApxhEALw_wcB\">Tahoe Donner \u003c/a>($408), \u003ca href=\"https://www.donnerskiranch.com/\">Donner Ski Ranch\u003c/a> ($600), \u003ca href=\"https://www.skisodasprings.com/\">Soda Springs\u003c/a> ($340), or \u003ca href=\"https://www.skytavern.org/\">Sky Tavern \u003c/a>($275).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Findalearntoskiprogramthatincludespasscosts\">\u003c/a>Enroll in a learn-to-ski program that includes a pass\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While Palisades Tahoe will be teeming with Ikon Pass holders this winter, its sister mountain, Alpine Meadows, has far fewer crowds — and also offers a unique opportunity for anyone still learning to ski who wants to get as many days in as possible this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.palisadestahoe.com/plan-your-visit/snowboard-ski-lessons/camps-clinics-and-seasonal-programs/perfect-progression-program\">Perfect Progression Program\u003c/a> is for first-timer adults and costs $799 for three half-day beginner ski or snowboard lessons, which include beginner lift tickets, rentals and lunch. But the real kicker is this: Upon completion of your three lessons, you’ll get a \u003cem>full \u003c/em>season pass to use across both Alpine and Palisades — plus half off additional group lessons all season long. The only way to enroll in this under-the-radar program is to call the resort at 1-800-403-0206.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064962\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064962\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Patrick Lacey, spokesperson for Palisades Tahoe, said the program is intended to get brand-new skiers and snowboarders on the right track from the very beginning — while avoiding the risks of injury, both physical and emotional.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You never teach your significant other how to ski,” Lacey said. “That either ends up in a divorce or a breakup. And you can avoid a medical bill in the future if you are skiing and riding the correct way.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Boreal offers a similar program, called “\u003ca href=\"https://www.rideboreal.com/lessons/group-lessons/take-3-ride-free/\">Take 3 Ride Free\u003c/a>,” which offers new skiers and snowboarders three beginner lessons, including rentals and lift tickets for three days, along with a free season pass upon completion of the final lesson. The cost of Boreal’s program is $419.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Boreal’s is the deal recommended by Tim Pham, founder of \u003ca href=\"https://www.snowpals.org/\">SnowPals\u003c/a>, a platform that connects Bay Area skiers and snow enthusiasts who want to share rides, ski leases or days out on the mountain.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Boreal is so easy to get to,” Pham said. “It’s like, the first resort that you see when you get off 80, and is great on a powder day.”\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Discoveralternativepassesforresortsfurtherafield\">\u003c/a>Discover further-flung resorts (and lower prices) with an ‘alternative’ ski pass bundle\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re the type of skier who thrives at a small local resort, Pham also recommends the \u003ca href=\"https://www.powderalliance.com/\">Powder Alliance\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://www.indyskipass.com/\">Indy Pass\u003c/a> or \u003ca href=\"https://www.thecalipass.com/\">Cali Pass\u003c/a>. The $789 adult Cali Pass gives you unlimited access to several Central Sierra resorts — \u003ca href=\"https://www.bearvalley.com/\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"https://dodgeridge.com/\">Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.skichinapeak.com/\">China Peak Mountain Resort\u003c/a> — plus \u003ca href=\"https://www.mthigh.com/site\">Mountain High Resorts\u003c/a> in Southern California. Plus, you get three days each at 14 more small resorts around the West, including Sierra-at-Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While some of the partner resorts are more tailored toward beginners, “these resorts have expert runs too,” Pham said. “They may not have a double black diamond, but they have pretty challenging terrain too.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064963\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064963\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bear Valley Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>John McColly, vice president of sales and marketing for the Cali Pass, said the idea grew out of the older \u003ca href=\"https://www.powderalliance.com/\">Powder Alliance\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were all friends” at the smaller resorts, McColly said. “We said, ‘Hey, we need to come up with something to battle these big multi-mega passes that are starting to pop up.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McColly said the Cali Pass is ideal for beginners and experts alike looking for skiing that’s accessible and affordable, “people that want to enjoy the mountain, to get up, get away from the crowds, experience amazing powder and a real skiing experience without all the frills, the fluff.”[aside postID=news_11972590 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/01/GettyImages-1358858502-1020x507.jpg']The \u003ca href=\"https://mountaincollective.com/\">Mountain Collective\u003c/a> is another pass bundle that’s less popular than Ikon or Epic. For $729, it offers just two days at each resort, included but without any blackout dates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This pass is likely best for travelers who want to go to a new destination each weekend they ski and don’t balk at hours spent on the road to do so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sugar Bowl is the only Tahoe resort on the Mountain Collective pass, but Slaughter said if you buy a Sugar Bowl pass, it also includes 50% off at any Mountain Collective resort — so you could visit locations like Sun Valley in Idaho or Alta in Utah for a discounted weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Skiers “don’t have to buy anything extra for that,” he said. “That’s just a perk of being at Sugar Bowl.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just like the major passes, however, these ones also rise in price the longer you wait, and are at risk of selling out before the season starts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howtogetdiscountsonthebigresortpasses\">\u003c/a>Dig into the big resorts’ discounted passes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re dead set on getting to visit Tahoe’s largest and busiest resorts, you can always get a limited version of an Ikon or Epic pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both companies offer discounted passes that exclude “peak dates” like during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day. Epic’s “\u003ca href=\"https://www.epicpass.com/Passes/Epic-Local-Pass.aspx\">Local Pass\u003c/a>” is currently going for $920, while Ikon’s “\u003ca href=\"https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-base-pass\">Base Pass\u003c/a>” version is $1,099.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064965\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-1536x1023.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bear Valley Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While you may miss out on some three-day weekend skiing with these options, they can be ideal for anyone already deterred by crowds and traffic, or who don’t have a traditional 9–5 weekday workweek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, you can always purchase those highly coveted holiday weekend tickets at a discounted rate if you change your mind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps most useful to Bay Area residents, this year, Epic is selling a “\u003ca href=\"https://www.epicpass.com/Passes/Tahoe-Value-Pass.aspx\">Tahoe Value Pass\u003c/a>” for $649 that allows access to Heavenly except on holidays, and Northstar and Kirkwood outside of Saturdays and holidays. But you’ll have to make a decision quickly, because Epic is ending pass sales on Dec. 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t want to commit to a pass? Make some friends and share Buddy Passes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>By joining a group like Pham’s Snow Pals, you can find like-minded skiers who may be willing to share their “Buddy Passes” that come with their own passes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Buddy tickets typically grant around 25% off on day rates to non-passholders. Snow Pals requires a one-time $20 membership fee, but once you’re in, you’ll have access to a message board full of Bay Area residents looking for ski companions and willing to share their access.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Skiing is an expensive sport, so we tried to get people together to ride share and also share lodging to cut down the cost,” Pham said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That’s the benefit of joining a group — you benefit from the discount.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>So, what are the options for Bay Area skiers or snowboarders who still want all the convenience of a resort without breaking the bank on a pass, or battling the crowds and traffic of the larger Tahoe destinations?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Keep reading for our alternatives to the major resort passes on offer this winter. And remember: If you’re thinking about any of these options, you’re better off buying sooner rather than later, as some resorts sell out of season passes — or raise their prices further as the season looms closer.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Findalearntoskiprogramthatincludespasscosts\">Find a learn-to-ski program that includes pass costs\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Discoveralternativepassesforresortsfurtherafield\">Discover ‘alternative’ passes for resorts further afield\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#Howtogetdiscountsonthebigresortpasses\">How to get discounts on the big resort passes\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Find cheaper passes — and a different vibe — at Tahoe’s independent resorts\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Luckily for Bay Area residents, Tahoe has a wealth of ski resorts — each with its own charm and strengths. So you might consider buying a season pass to a mountain that’s independent of the big companies like Vail.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For high-level skiers, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sugarbowl.com/home\">Sugar Bowl Ski Resort\u003c/a> near Donner Pass, \u003ca href=\"https://skirose.com/\">Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe\u003c/a> on the way to Reno, \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=Google-IVGID-DP-Evergreen-SEM-25/26&utm_id=RSA&utm_term=Evergreen&utm_content=paidmedia&utm_source=google&utm_medium=sem&utm_campaign=Google-IVGID-DP-Evergreen-SEM-25/26&utm_id=RSA&utm_term=Evergreen&utm_content=paidmedia&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23138431652&gbraid=0AAAABALTMWiQcCU1eh1-QKGgmoGcgjdx1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxBFYqTWKi8qH5Zbyw8ma893nO65uFPJFFpWW9XtWPdEtnUF3DyEJagaAvHsEALw_wcB\">Diamond Peak Ski Resort\u003c/a> in Incline Village and \u003ca href=\"https://skihomewood.com/\">Homewood Mountain Resort\u003c/a> on the lake’s West Shore — reopening this year after being closed last season — are all great options.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jon Slaughter, director of marketing for Sugar Bowl, said lots of skiers choose his mountain because it’s among the closest to the Bay Area — reducing the travel time for commuters significantly. And being near the top of Donner Summit has another perk: Lots of snowfall, bringing an average of around 500 inches per year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064952\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064952\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Sugar-Bowl-1-barta_g_DSC1224-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sugar Bowl is among the closest ski resorts to the Bay Area, reducing the travel time for commuters significantly. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Sugar Bowl Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>“Storms basically push up against the crest of the Sierra, and before they dump over, they just dump snow right on Sugar Bowl,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Slaughter also lauded the resort’s diverse terrain options and advanced areas that are sectioned off so skiers of all levels have something to enjoy.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have two 10-year-olds and I’m happy to just let them go ski wherever, and I’m not worried about it,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A \u003ca href=\"https://shop.sugarbowl.com/s/season-pass\">full adult season pass\u003c/a> at Sugar Bowl this year still goes for $1,400, exceeding even the costs of the Epic Pass. But the resort also offers discounted passes, including a $600 option that only allows for midweek skiing, a midweek three-day pass option for $300, and an anytime three-pack pass for $600.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Another plus of Sugar Bowl? The mountain is independently owned by the local community, creating a “spirit” that is felt across the mountain, Slaughter said. “There’s just a different feeling when you’re here versus some of the other resorts in the area,” he said.\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>That’s also the case for Diamond Peak in Incline Village, which is owned and managed by the Incline Village General Improvement District: essentially the town’s government and utility wrapped into one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The community-owned resort is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and all its events — including the annual \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/dummy-downhill/\">Dummy Downhill\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/ullr-fest/\">Ullr Fest\u003c/a> — will be “retro” themed in honor of the anniversary, Paul Raymore, Diamond Peak’s marketing and communications manager, said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A full adult season pass to Diamond Peak is $733, and passholders can also get a trio of \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/tickets-passes-rentals/season-passes/reciprocal-partners/\">bonus days to 50 similarly sized resorts\u003c/a> nationwide. They also sell a three-day pass and a $1,300 transferable pass for large families or businesses for their employees, as well as a \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/tickets-passes-rentals/special-offers/\">Parent Interchangeable Lift Ticket\u003c/a> for parents of young kids who may want to take turns on the slopes versus the lodge for the day. In honor of this year’s anniversary, \u003ca href=\"https://www.diamondpeak.com/event/60th-anniversary-60-days/\">$60 lift tickets\u003c/a> will also be available on select days.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Raymore said Diamond Peak’s layout, which funnels all skiers down to the main base lodge, makes it great for families or groups with differing skill levels since it’s “almost impossible to get lost,” by allowing folks “to ski potentially different runs, but all meet up at the bottom.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And unlike the major resorts full of local and traveling passholders, “the lift lines at Diamond Peak never get out of hand,” he said. “If you are able to come midweek, non-holiday, it’s almost like a private ski resort experience.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Want an even smaller, even more “local” Tahoe experience? Try an adult pass at \u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoedonner.com/skiseasonpasses/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23138916203&gbraid=0AAAAADpsX2kvwb1UE-ORFwkCE4g_Hf5vu&gclid=Cj0KCQiAq7HIBhDoARIsAOATDxBI25iih3z9PaKfW6kcQ260Vd93xWsTuPkOS1OCjHlhGXQfe3JKSX0aApxhEALw_wcB\">Tahoe Donner \u003c/a>($408), \u003ca href=\"https://www.donnerskiranch.com/\">Donner Ski Ranch\u003c/a> ($600), \u003ca href=\"https://www.skisodasprings.com/\">Soda Springs\u003c/a> ($340), or \u003ca href=\"https://www.skytavern.org/\">Sky Tavern \u003c/a>($275).\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Findalearntoskiprogramthatincludespasscosts\">\u003c/a>Enroll in a learn-to-ski program that includes a pass\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>While Palisades Tahoe will be teeming with Ikon Pass holders this winter, its sister mountain, Alpine Meadows, has far fewer crowds — and also offers a unique opportunity for anyone still learning to ski who wants to get as many days in as possible this year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://www.palisadestahoe.com/plan-your-visit/snowboard-ski-lessons/camps-clinics-and-seasonal-programs/perfect-progression-program\">Perfect Progression Program\u003c/a> is for first-timer adults and costs $799 for three half-day beginner ski or snowboard lessons, which include beginner lift tickets, rentals and lunch. But the real kicker is this: Upon completion of your three lessons, you’ll get a \u003cem>full \u003c/em>season pass to use across both Alpine and Palisades — plus half off additional group lessons all season long. The only way to enroll in this under-the-radar program is to call the resort at 1-800-403-0206.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064962\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064962\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Dodge-Ridge-1-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Dodge Ridge Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Patrick Lacey, spokesperson for Palisades Tahoe, said the program is intended to get brand-new skiers and snowboarders on the right track from the very beginning — while avoiding the risks of injury, both physical and emotional.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“You never teach your significant other how to ski,” Lacey said. “That either ends up in a divorce or a breakup. 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Plus, you get three days each at 14 more small resorts around the West, including Sierra-at-Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While some of the partner resorts are more tailored toward beginners, “these resorts have expert runs too,” Pham said. “They may not have a double black diamond, but they have pretty challenging terrain too.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064963\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064963\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-1-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bear Valley Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>John McColly, vice president of sales and marketing for the Cali Pass, said the idea grew out of the older \u003ca href=\"https://www.powderalliance.com/\">Powder Alliance\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We were all friends” at the smaller resorts, McColly said. “We said, ‘Hey, we need to come up with something to battle these big multi-mega passes that are starting to pop up.’”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>McColly said the Cali Pass is ideal for beginners and experts alike looking for skiing that’s accessible and affordable, “people that want to enjoy the mountain, to get up, get away from the crowds, experience amazing powder and a real skiing experience without all the frills, the fluff.”\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The \u003ca href=\"https://mountaincollective.com/\">Mountain Collective\u003c/a> is another pass bundle that’s less popular than Ikon or Epic. For $729, it offers just two days at each resort, included but without any blackout dates.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This pass is likely best for travelers who want to go to a new destination each weekend they ski and don’t balk at hours spent on the road to do so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Sugar Bowl is the only Tahoe resort on the Mountain Collective pass, but Slaughter said if you buy a Sugar Bowl pass, it also includes 50% off at any Mountain Collective resort — so you could visit locations like Sun Valley in Idaho or Alta in Utah for a discounted weekend away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Skiers “don’t have to buy anything extra for that,” he said. “That’s just a perk of being at Sugar Bowl.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just like the major passes, however, these ones also rise in price the longer you wait, and are at risk of selling out before the season starts.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"Howtogetdiscountsonthebigresortpasses\">\u003c/a>Dig into the big resorts’ discounted passes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re dead set on getting to visit Tahoe’s largest and busiest resorts, you can always get a limited version of an Ikon or Epic pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Both companies offer discounted passes that exclude “peak dates” like during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Presidents Day. Epic’s “\u003ca href=\"https://www.epicpass.com/Passes/Epic-Local-Pass.aspx\">Local Pass\u003c/a>” is currently going for $920, while Ikon’s “\u003ca href=\"https://www.ikonpass.com/en/shop-passes/ikon-base-pass\">Base Pass\u003c/a>” version is $1,099.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12064965\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12064965\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-160x107.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/11/Bear-Valley-2-1536x1023.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bear Valley Mountain Resort is one of the smaller Central Sierra resorts offered on the Cali Pass. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Bear Valley Mountain Resort)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>While you may miss out on some three-day weekend skiing with these options, they can be ideal for anyone already deterred by crowds and traffic, or who don’t have a traditional 9–5 weekday workweek.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Plus, you can always purchase those highly coveted holiday weekend tickets at a discounted rate if you change your mind.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Perhaps most useful to Bay Area residents, this year, Epic is selling a “\u003ca href=\"https://www.epicpass.com/Passes/Tahoe-Value-Pass.aspx\">Tahoe Value Pass\u003c/a>” for $649 that allows access to Heavenly except on holidays, and Northstar and Kirkwood outside of Saturdays and holidays. But you’ll have to make a decision quickly, because Epic is ending pass sales on Dec. 4.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>Don’t want to commit to a pass? Make some friends and share Buddy Passes\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>By joining a group like Pham’s Snow Pals, you can find like-minded skiers who may be willing to share their “Buddy Passes” that come with their own passes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Buddy tickets typically grant around 25% off on day rates to non-passholders. Snow Pals requires a one-time $20 membership fee, but once you’re in, you’ll have access to a message board full of Bay Area residents looking for ski companions and willing to share their access.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Skiing is an expensive sport, so we tried to get people together to ride share and also share lodging to cut down the cost,” Pham said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“That’s the benefit of joining a group — you benefit from the discount.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>Federal investigators are piecing together more details about the Lake Tahoe \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045531/lake-tahoe-boat-accidents-7th-victim-is-found-by-divers-1-person-still-missing\">boating accident\u003c/a> that killed \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/12045712/sf-tech-executive-family-were-celebrating-on-lake-tahoe-before-deadly-boat-accident\">eight vacationers\u003c/a> during a fast-moving storm in June, according to a preliminary report published Wednesday.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>None of the victims who died were wearing life jackets when the vessel capsized as 8-foot waves crashed along Tahoe’s west shore that afternoon, the National Transportation Safety Board found.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Two survivors were rescued from the water. According to the agency’s report, one of them was wearing a flotation device, and the other was clinging to one.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Terry Pickles, 73, had taken his boat, named Over the Moon, out on the lake on June 21 during a weekend celebrating the 71st birthday of his wife, Paula Bozinovich. The couple from Redwood City were joined by their son, Josh Pickles, 37, a San Francisco-based DoorDash executive, along with family and friends from around Northern California and upstate New York.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The powerboat launched from Tahoe City midmorning with four boaters aboard and traveled to two marinas nearby, according to the NTSB report. At the second, it picked up six more passengers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12049406\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1433px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12049406\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/TahoeBoatAccident.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1433\" height=\"733\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/TahoeBoatAccident.jpg 1433w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/07/TahoeBoatAccident-160x82.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1433px) 100vw, 1433px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A photo of the boat, Over the Moon, after the accident. The vessel capsized with 10 people aboard while on the western side of Lake Tahoe near the D.L. Bliss State Park in California. Eight people died, and two were injured. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of the National Transportation Safety Board)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Once all 10 passengers had boarded the 28-foot-long Chris-Craft vessel, built in 2023, the group traveled about 10 nautical miles south along the west shore of the lake to Emerald Bay, an outcove at the southwest tip of the lake known for its blue-green waters and breathtaking views.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The NTSB found that the boat anchored in the area for more than an hour in the early afternoon, enjoying fairly mild weather conditions — “clear skies, light southerly winds, and an air temperature of 54°F.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The report notes that local forecasts for the day had predicted a slight chance of thunderstorms, but the National Weather Service hadn’t issued any marine warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Around 2 p.m., though, clouds began to roll into the area and wind speeds increased.[aside postID=news_12045712 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/LakeTahoeAP.jpg']The NTSB found that Terry Pickles decided to return to the marina where he’d picked up passengers that morning, but turned back to Emerald Bay shortly after, stopped by increasingly strong winds, rain and waves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>About 10 minutes later, the report said he made another attempt to leave the inlet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A survivor told NTSB investigators that as the boat made its way north from Emerald Bay, 2- to 3-foot waves hit against the sides of Over the Moon, and marble-sized hail began collecting on the deck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As whitecaps increased, rising to 8 to 10 feet, “she recalled that a few of these waves broke over the sides and bow, and about an inch of water accumulated on the boat deck,” the report said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just before 3 p.m., nearby winds reached about 40 mph and snow began to fall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Around that time, as Over the Moon sat 50 to 100 yards from shore, its engine stopped and it shifted sideways, parallel to the waves. Some of the passengers tried to bail out the water as a large wave crashed over the boat, bringing on more water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this point, one of the survivors put on a personal flotation device and passed out others to the rest of the group, though none of the others immediately put them on. Shortly after, the report said, the boat rolled over, dumping the passengers into the lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the report, no distress calls were made from the water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12045575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12045575\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Coast Guard and local partner agencies responded to a capsized vessel in the vicinity of D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe on June 21, 2025. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Public Affairs)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A group of nearby hikers saw Over the Moon capsize and called 911 just before 3 p.m. As the local sheriff’s department and other agencies responded, another hiker and a California State Parks lifeguard helped the two survivors using flotation devices out of the water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Six of the recovered people (one of whom was the operator) were pronounced deceased on scene, some following CPR efforts,” the report reads. “None of the six were wearing [personal flotation devices].”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bodies of the other two boaters were recovered at the bottom of the lake in the area near the accident the following day, along with four personal flotation devices and a life ring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toxicology tests conducted on the victims are pending results, according to the NTSB.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The microburst storm, which weather experts say rolled in quickly and spurred winds and waves that picked up speed as they spread south across the lake, cleared not long after. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>The NTSB found that Terry Pickles decided to return to the marina where he’d picked up passengers that morning, but turned back to Emerald Bay shortly after, stopped by increasingly strong winds, rain and waves.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>About 10 minutes later, the report said he made another attempt to leave the inlet.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A survivor told NTSB investigators that as the boat made its way north from Emerald Bay, 2- to 3-foot waves hit against the sides of Over the Moon, and marble-sized hail began collecting on the deck.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As whitecaps increased, rising to 8 to 10 feet, “she recalled that a few of these waves broke over the sides and bow, and about an inch of water accumulated on the boat deck,” the report said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Just before 3 p.m., nearby winds reached about 40 mph and snow began to fall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Around that time, as Over the Moon sat 50 to 100 yards from shore, its engine stopped and it shifted sideways, parallel to the waves. Some of the passengers tried to bail out the water as a large wave crashed over the boat, bringing on more water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At this point, one of the survivors put on a personal flotation device and passed out others to the rest of the group, though none of the others immediately put them on. Shortly after, the report said, the boat rolled over, dumping the passengers into the lake.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>According to the report, no distress calls were made from the water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_12045575\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 2000px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-12045575\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured.jpg 2000w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2025/06/Side-by-side-Featured-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Coast Guard and local partner agencies responded to a capsized vessel in the vicinity of D.L. Bliss State Park at Lake Tahoe on June 21, 2025. \u003ccite>(Photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Southwest Public Affairs)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>A group of nearby hikers saw Over the Moon capsize and called 911 just before 3 p.m. As the local sheriff’s department and other agencies responded, another hiker and a California State Parks lifeguard helped the two survivors using flotation devices out of the water.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Six of the recovered people (one of whom was the operator) were pronounced deceased on scene, some following CPR efforts,” the report reads. “None of the six were wearing [personal flotation devices].”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The bodies of the other two boaters were recovered at the bottom of the lake in the area near the accident the following day, along with four personal flotation devices and a life ring.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Toxicology tests conducted on the victims are pending results, according to the NTSB.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The microburst storm, which weather experts say rolled in quickly and spurred winds and waves that picked up speed as they spread south across the lake, cleared not long after. Snow stopped just after 4 p.m., and the area was covered in cloudless skies by 5:30 p.m.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The investigation of what the U.S. Coast Guard has declared a “major marine casualty” is ongoing, and the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a parallel investigation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>",
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"content": "\u003cp>As \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11937204/lake-tahoe-weather-forecast-road-conditions-snow-chains\">a series of winter storms\u003c/a> head toward the Sierra this weekend, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/central-sierra-nevada/\">an avalanche watch has been issued for the region’s backcountry\u003c/a> starting Friday and lasting into Saturday morning.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sierra Avalanche Center has, in particular, termed the danger for Saturday “High,” saying that “wet loose snow could slide downhill, gathering more wet snow as it moves.” Updates to the avalanche watch beyond Saturday morning are likely given that high danger may persist through the weekend.[aside postID=news_11937204 hero='https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/02/GettyImages-2013486739-1020x765-1.jpg']\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Conditions will change quickly as this storm impacts the region,” warns the Center. “The same slope may go from only having a small amount of wind-blown snow in the morning to holding a wind slab large enough to bury a person while you have lunch.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A year ago, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11972210/1-fatality-after-avalanche-hits-palisades-ski-resort-near-lake-tahoe\">a deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort in Olympic Valley \u003c/a>claimed one life and injured another person, sending shockwaves through the Sierra ski and snowboard community. But avalanches \u003cem>within\u003c/em> resort boundaries remain incredibly rare—especially fatal ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.state.co.us/accidents/us\">According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center\u003c/a>, which keeps detailed yearly records, \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.state.co.us/accidents/us-summary\">only nine people have died in the last decade from avalanches within resort boundaries\u003c/a> (known as “inbounds”). That’s out of the 232 who have died in total — most being people who were exploring the backcountry or ducking under barriers to go out of bounds at resorts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#avalanche\">What to do if you’re caught in an avalanche\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on heading up to the mountains this winter, keep reading for what to know about avalanches — why they happen, how to prepare for the worst, and what to do if you’re caught in an avalanche yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How to be prepared for avalanches\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re venturing into the backcountry — which means beyond the boundaries of a ski resort — then you need to take \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.org/avalanche-courses/\">an avalanche safety course\u003c/a>. This will give you far more detail in understanding avalanche conditions and rescue protocols.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning to stay primarily in a resort or mountain park, then you should still know the basics — many of which you can learn through the National Avalanche Center’s \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.org/avalanche-education/\">free course videos and educational materials on avalanches\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important rule is not to venture into closed areas of the resort and not to “duck” under out-of-bounds ropes. Pay attention to any alerts or warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/sac-daily-flow-user-guide\">The Sierra Avalanche Center has also created a daily flow guide\u003c/a> for a simple way to understand the best practices when skiing and snowboarding in the Sierra. This includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Skiing with other people and knowing their abilities in advance\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Knowing the conditions and avalanche risk before you go\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Having a safety and rescue plan and bringing avalanche equipment.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How do I know what the avalanche conditions are?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Check, check, check the forecasts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sierra Avalanche Center, along with a number of avalanche experts and offices around the West, puts out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/central-sierra-nevada\">daily forecasts with predicted avalanche dangers\u003c/a> and conditions to watch out for. They also put out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/state-of-the-snowpack/current\">weekly overall updates on the state of the snowpack\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/how-to-read-avalanche-advisory\">reading an avalanche advisory\u003c/a> in detail does require some background knowledge. If you plan to stay within the resorts, then the “bottom line” information (which is listed at the top) supplied in the advisory forecasts should give you the main takeaways.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A good rule is to pay attention to the warning signs that an avalanche could happen when you’re out in the snow. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/sac-daily-flow-user-guide\">the Sierra Avalanche Center’s daily flow guide\u003c/a>, these include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Recent avalanche activity in the area\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Signs of instability in the snowpack\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Recent “loading” (i.e., storms)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rapid warming or weather changes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Terrain with a slope greater than 30 degrees\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Terrain or hillsides that match the advisory warnings.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do avalanches happen?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/avalanche-problems\">different kinds of avalanches\u003c/a> that come with different kinds of warning signs and frequency. The two main kinds are dry-loose or sluff avalanches — which are made up of soft snow that collects as it moves — and slab avalanches, which occur when a cohesive layer of snow breaks and moves as a slab downhill. The Palisades avalanches this week were believed to be slab avalanches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/quest/19193/the-science-of-snow\">The science of how snow layers form and break\u003c/a> is complicated, but in essence, avalanches occur when there’s a surface bed of snow at the bottom, with a weaker layer of snow on top — and then new snow on top of that weaker layer. This creates \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/anticipate-conditions\">conditions\u003c/a> where the weaker layer can collapse, and the mass of snow on top can fracture and slide. While this can happen naturally, human activity almost always triggers avalanches, causing the weaker layer to collapse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Things that can affect the likelihood of an avalanche occurring are, \u003ca href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5444915.pdf\">according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (PDF)\u003c/a>: The instability of the snowpack, the recent weather and snowfall, and the terrain. Avalanches are most likely immediately after a large storm when there has been significant snowfall. Heavy wind that quickly blows in large amounts of snow on top of an existing layer can also cause dangerous conditions. Slight melting and refreezing each night can stabilize the snowpack — but extended periods of out-of-the-ordinary weather changes can cause instability. Even whether or not a slope faces the sun, and the steepness of that slope, can affect the probability of an avalanche.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Within resorts, ski patrols monitor these conditions and conduct avalanche controls — deliberately setting off small avalanches to keep the potential for larger ones from building up. In the backcountry, it’s important to be aware of all these changing variables since you won’t have ski patrols around to do it for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is avalanche equipment?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the backcountry, avalanche equipment includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>An avalanche beacon and receiver\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A probe to stick in the ground to locate someone trapped\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel to dig someone out.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Many jackets and ski pants also now come with \u003ca href=\"https://recco.com/technology/\">a RECCO reflector\u003c/a> built in. This small transmitter looks like a label or tag on your coat, pants, helmet or backpack, which transmits to receivers operated by patrols or rescue crews. This is not considered a replacement for an avalanche beacon, but it can augment rescue efforts and is an easy add-on to have inbounds at a resort.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"avalanche\">\u003c/a>What should I do if I get caught in an avalanche?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First and foremost, try to get off the slab or out of the oncoming avalanche track. This is, of course, not always easy to accomplish since avalanches can travel between 60 mph and 80 mph.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sierra Avalanche Center \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/FAQ\">recommends two techniques for escaping the path of an avalanche\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you’re skiing or snowboarding, try to head straight downhill to build up some speed, and then angle off to the side to get off the slab.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re snowmobiling, use the momentum and power to your advantage and continue in the direction you’re going to try to get out of dangerous snow.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The reason people die in avalanches is because the carbon dioxide in the area around their mouth, where they are buried, builds up. If they’re rescued within the first 15 minutes, there is a nearly 93% survival rate, according to stats published by \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/avalanche-victim-resuscitation\">the American Avalanche Association\u003c/a> — but it drops drastically with every additional minute. This is why it’s crucial to take steps to increase the likelihood that you can be found and rescued quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you get caught in an avalanche and can’t escape, you can try to grab onto a tree. But you’ll have to do this very quickly because avalanches pick up speed within seconds — and getting carried at speed into a tree or boulder is a common source of fatal trauma in an avalanche.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you can’t escape or grab onto a tree, then you need to “swim.” Because people are likely to sink in the avalanche debris, it’s important to swim hard to try and keep yourself near the surface.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Clear a space for air in front of your mouth as the avalanche slows down just before it comes to rest. This will give you slightly longer before the carbon dioxide builds up.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Push a hand up (or your best guess of what “up” is) because any clues will help people find you faster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Remember: All of these things must be done while the debris and snow are still moving — because once the snow stops, it will instantly be too thick and heavy for you to move.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you see someone caught in an avalanche, do not try to ski or snowmobile over to them while it is occurring — no matter how strong your instinct is to reach them to help out. Instead, you are likely to get caught in the avalanche yourself. You should try to note their starting position and where they end up, and then immediately start searching for them after the avalanche stops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting by KQED’s Carly Severn. An earlier version of this story was originally published on Jan. 13, 2024.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Conditions will change quickly as this storm impacts the region,” warns the Center. “The same slope may go from only having a small amount of wind-blown snow in the morning to holding a wind slab large enough to bury a person while you have lunch.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A year ago, \u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/news/11972210/1-fatality-after-avalanche-hits-palisades-ski-resort-near-lake-tahoe\">a deadly avalanche at Palisades Tahoe Ski Resort in Olympic Valley \u003c/a>claimed one life and injured another person, sending shockwaves through the Sierra ski and snowboard community. But avalanches \u003cem>within\u003c/em> resort boundaries remain incredibly rare—especially fatal ones.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.state.co.us/accidents/us\">According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center\u003c/a>, which keeps detailed yearly records, \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.state.co.us/accidents/us-summary\">only nine people have died in the last decade from avalanches within resort boundaries\u003c/a> (known as “inbounds”). That’s out of the 232 who have died in total — most being people who were exploring the backcountry or ducking under barriers to go out of bounds at resorts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to: \u003ca href=\"#avalanche\">What to do if you’re caught in an avalanche\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning on heading up to the mountains this winter, keep reading for what to know about avalanches — why they happen, how to prepare for the worst, and what to do if you’re caught in an avalanche yourself.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How to be prepared for avalanches\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>If you’re venturing into the backcountry — which means beyond the boundaries of a ski resort — then you need to take \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.org/avalanche-courses/\">an avalanche safety course\u003c/a>. This will give you far more detail in understanding avalanche conditions and rescue protocols.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re planning to stay primarily in a resort or mountain park, then you should still know the basics — many of which you can learn through the National Avalanche Center’s \u003ca href=\"https://avalanche.org/avalanche-education/\">free course videos and educational materials on avalanches\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The most important rule is not to venture into closed areas of the resort and not to “duck” under out-of-bounds ropes. Pay attention to any alerts or warnings.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/sac-daily-flow-user-guide\">The Sierra Avalanche Center has also created a daily flow guide\u003c/a> for a simple way to understand the best practices when skiing and snowboarding in the Sierra. This includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Skiing with other people and knowing their abilities in advance\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Knowing the conditions and avalanche risk before you go\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Having a safety and rescue plan and bringing avalanche equipment.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>How do I know what the avalanche conditions are?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Check, check, check the forecasts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sierra Avalanche Center, along with a number of avalanche experts and offices around the West, puts out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/forecasts/#/central-sierra-nevada\">daily forecasts with predicted avalanche dangers\u003c/a> and conditions to watch out for. They also put out \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/state-of-the-snowpack/current\">weekly overall updates on the state of the snowpack\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>However, \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/how-to-read-avalanche-advisory\">reading an avalanche advisory\u003c/a> in detail does require some background knowledge. If you plan to stay within the resorts, then the “bottom line” information (which is listed at the top) supplied in the advisory forecasts should give you the main takeaways.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>A good rule is to pay attention to the warning signs that an avalanche could happen when you’re out in the snow. According to \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/sac-daily-flow-user-guide\">the Sierra Avalanche Center’s daily flow guide\u003c/a>, these include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Recent avalanche activity in the area\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Signs of instability in the snowpack\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Recent “loading” (i.e., storms)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Rapid warming or weather changes\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Terrain with a slope greater than 30 degrees\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Terrain or hillsides that match the advisory warnings.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>How do avalanches happen?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/avalanche-problems\">different kinds of avalanches\u003c/a> that come with different kinds of warning signs and frequency. The two main kinds are dry-loose or sluff avalanches — which are made up of soft snow that collects as it moves — and slab avalanches, which occur when a cohesive layer of snow breaks and moves as a slab downhill. The Palisades avalanches this week were believed to be slab avalanches.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.kqed.org/quest/19193/the-science-of-snow\">The science of how snow layers form and break\u003c/a> is complicated, but in essence, avalanches occur when there’s a surface bed of snow at the bottom, with a weaker layer of snow on top — and then new snow on top of that weaker layer. This creates \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/anticipate-conditions\">conditions\u003c/a> where the weaker layer can collapse, and the mass of snow on top can fracture and slide. While this can happen naturally, human activity almost always triggers avalanches, causing the weaker layer to collapse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Things that can affect the likelihood of an avalanche occurring are, \u003ca href=\"https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5444915.pdf\">according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center (PDF)\u003c/a>: The instability of the snowpack, the recent weather and snowfall, and the terrain. Avalanches are most likely immediately after a large storm when there has been significant snowfall. Heavy wind that quickly blows in large amounts of snow on top of an existing layer can also cause dangerous conditions. Slight melting and refreezing each night can stabilize the snowpack — but extended periods of out-of-the-ordinary weather changes can cause instability. Even whether or not a slope faces the sun, and the steepness of that slope, can affect the probability of an avalanche.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Within resorts, ski patrols monitor these conditions and conduct avalanche controls — deliberately setting off small avalanches to keep the potential for larger ones from building up. In the backcountry, it’s important to be aware of all these changing variables since you won’t have ski patrols around to do it for you.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>What is avalanche equipment?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>In the backcountry, avalanche equipment includes:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>An avalanche beacon and receiver\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A probe to stick in the ground to locate someone trapped\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel to dig someone out.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Many jackets and ski pants also now come with \u003ca href=\"https://recco.com/technology/\">a RECCO reflector\u003c/a> built in. This small transmitter looks like a label or tag on your coat, pants, helmet or backpack, which transmits to receivers operated by patrols or rescue crews. This is not considered a replacement for an avalanche beacon, but it can augment rescue efforts and is an easy add-on to have inbounds at a resort.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"avalanche\">\u003c/a>What should I do if I get caught in an avalanche?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>First and foremost, try to get off the slab or out of the oncoming avalanche track. This is, of course, not always easy to accomplish since avalanches can travel between 60 mph and 80 mph.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Sierra Avalanche Center \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/FAQ\">recommends two techniques for escaping the path of an avalanche\u003c/a>:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you’re skiing or snowboarding, try to head straight downhill to build up some speed, and then angle off to the side to get off the slab.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you’re snowmobiling, use the momentum and power to your advantage and continue in the direction you’re going to try to get out of dangerous snow.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>The reason people die in avalanches is because the carbon dioxide in the area around their mouth, where they are buried, builds up. If they’re rescued within the first 15 minutes, there is a nearly 93% survival rate, according to stats published by \u003ca href=\"https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/avalanche-victim-resuscitation\">the American Avalanche Association\u003c/a> — but it drops drastically with every additional minute. This is why it’s crucial to take steps to increase the likelihood that you can be found and rescued quickly.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>If you get caught in an avalanche and can’t escape, you can try to grab onto a tree. But you’ll have to do this very quickly because avalanches pick up speed within seconds — and getting carried at speed into a tree or boulder is a common source of fatal trauma in an avalanche.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>If you can’t escape or grab onto a tree, then you need to “swim.” Because people are likely to sink in the avalanche debris, it’s important to swim hard to try and keep yourself near the surface.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Clear a space for air in front of your mouth as the avalanche slows down just before it comes to rest. This will give you slightly longer before the carbon dioxide builds up.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Push a hand up (or your best guess of what “up” is) because any clues will help people find you faster.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Remember: All of these things must be done while the debris and snow are still moving — because once the snow stops, it will instantly be too thick and heavy for you to move.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>If you see someone caught in an avalanche, do not try to ski or snowmobile over to them while it is occurring — no matter how strong your instinct is to reach them to help out. Instead, you are likely to get caught in the avalanche yourself. You should try to note their starting position and where they end up, and then immediately start searching for them after the avalanche stops.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>This story contains reporting by KQED’s Carly Severn. An earlier version of this story was originally published on Jan. 13, 2024.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cp>The Lake Tahoe region is one of the most beautiful places on earth, especially in winter. And it’s no wonder that so many of us in the Bay Area want to drive up there at this time of year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you were planning on heading up to Tahoe this weekend, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the weather — as \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=STO&issuedby=STO&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1\">the National Weather Service is forecasting mountain snow \u003c/a>starting Friday that could affect your travel plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office says that areas at and above Donner Summit, near the Donner Pass area of I-80, could see “\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=STO&issuedby=STO&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1\">significant amounts of snow through the weekend.”\u003c/a> Forecasting models show a 60%–70% probability of 4 inches of snow or more around Donner Pass starting Thursday night and lasting through Saturday night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento/status/1885046617960833492\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This type of weather can increase the chances of slick and snow-covered roads, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control \u003c/a>and downed tree branches. Conditions like these in the Sierra have not only frequently caused travel delays and road closures in the past but also impacted operations at Tahoe ski resorts (for example, high winds causing lift closures.) After heavy snowfall, it may also take many hours for roads to be plowed and for \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control to be lifted\u003c/a>, making travel potentially slow and difficult even after an active storm window has passed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">where to find the up-to-date snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a> in Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">details on chain control\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">advice for canceling or rescheduling a Tahoe trip.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937340\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937340\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Snow blanked road with a Hazardous Conditions Ahead sign.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022, with a winter storm warning in effect for Lake Tahoe and the Nevada mountains. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even without weather events like this in the forecast, traveling in the mountains of Tahoe in winter is a serious business at the best of times — especially if you’ve never lived somewhere with frequent snowfall and don’t have a ton of experience with winter driving just yet. And nobody wants their trip marked by delays, car trouble, road closures or even a serious accident on these winter roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to drive to the Lake Tahoe region this winter — \u003cem>after\u003c/em> this latest storm, that is — and want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for a safe journey, keep reading for our guide on what to know about traveling to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">Most accurate ways to monitor snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">When should I cancel my Tahoe trip?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Does chain control apply to me?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#rentalcarchains\">What to know about rental cars and chains in Tahoe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#safetodrivetahoe\">How to be a safer driver on winter mountain roads\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why it’s so important to know how to drive safely to Tahoe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans’ own winter driving guidance\u003c/a> articulates just how variable winter mountain driving can be, noting that it can be “a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes even hazardous.” This is not an exaggeration, and driving to and around Tahoe during the winter should always be something you truly come prepared for, rather than hoping for the best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most folks in the Tahoe region completely understand why people from out of town want to visit this beautiful part of California in winter, says Steve Nelson, public information officer for Caltrans District 3, which covers the region. But “the No. 1 problem by far,” he says, “is that motorists head out the door without being prepared for the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937339\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937339 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A mostly white photo, of a two-lane road covered in white and gray snow, penned in by snowy embankments on both sides with conifers, and an orange truck with bright yellow headlights clearing the road on the left side, facing the camera.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowplow is seen as snow blankets Route 237 in Stateline, Nevada, on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And a storm in the Tahoe area is no joke, especially on roads at such high elevation — well over 7,000 feet on both the Donner Pass on Interstate 80 and Echo Summit on Highway 50. “And when you’re talking about 4 to 6 feet of snow, and people that have never driven in it before, it can get pretty, pretty gnarly,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"snowroadclosures\">\u003c/a>How to check the weather and road conditions\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Weather predictions can evolve and change on a dime, and a storm can suddenly switch gears and arrive sooner (or later) than first forecast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is why it’s important not just to \u003cem>keep\u003c/em> checking the weather forecast for the area of Tahoe you’re visiting, but to make sure you’re getting information that’s as reliable as possible. During periods of extreme weather, officials will urge you not to travel for any nonessential reasons, and stay off the roads whenever possible. You should always heed these advisories.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trust the experts (not a quick Google search)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Reno office offers \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ072\">an online Lake Tahoe weather report\u003c/a> you can consult. The National Weather Service’s presences on X, formerly known as Twitter, are also frequently updated sources of information about Tahoe weather, and you don’t have to have an X account to see their tweets. Check:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento\">@NWSSacramento on X \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSReno\">@NWSReno on X\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Caltrans’ X accounts also provide frequent forecasts, warnings and updates specifically geared to road travel. Check:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3\">@CaltransDist3 on X \u003c/a>(serving Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sierra, Sutter, Yolo and Yuba counties)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CaltransDist10\">@CaltransDist10 on X\u003c/a> (serving Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that while these X accounts are very frequently updated and get a lot of inquiries from the public, drivers need to remember that they’re “not a 24/7 resource” and should be realistic about using these accounts as a source of real-time help. (“A lot of times we’ll get messages in the middle of the night saying, ‘Hey, can I get up to Tahoe?,’ and we’re not monitoring [X] at three in the morning,” says Nelson.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3/status/1611459599516991488\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>California Highway Patrol Truckee provides updates on road travel around the I-80 corridor \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CHP_Truckee\">on X (@CHP_Truckee\u003c/a>) and\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chp_truckee/?hl=en\"> on Instagram (@chp_truckee)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Transportation also makes their network of road cameras available for you to monitor road conditions in real time. \u003ca href=\"https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm\">Use the map to find the area you want, and click/tap on the camera icons to open the live road cam.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find subscription-only weather forecasting services as well, like \u003ca href=\"https://opensnow.com/\">Open Snow\u003c/a> (which offers a free seven-day trial). These paid services often promise to give a greater degree of granularity around forecasts and longer-range predictions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re heading up to Tahoe for winter sports, consider also checking the website and social media of any resort you’re hoping to visit, as they will almost certainly be featuring weather reports and predictions. For example, Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe has an X account (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hvconditions?lang=en\">@HVconditions\u003c/a>), which gives status reports on mountain operations and weather forecasts — with a focus on when there’s a risk of wind holds for chairlifts and terrain closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: A resort warning you that weather might affect their operations is a good sign it’s the kind of weather you should take seriously when it comes to travel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Caltrans’ QuickMap \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that the best way to stay on top of current road conditions in the Tahoe area is to use \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ own QuickMap site\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm\">the QuickMap app (available on the App Store and Google Play)\u003c/a>. If you prefer not to download the app, you can view a \u003ca href=\"http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/mindex.html\">mobile-friendly version of the QuickMap website\u003c/a> (and even add a shortcut to your mobile home screen).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This map uses Caltrans’ own data to show you the latest road conditions and travel information, so you can be prepared ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937375\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937375 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg\" alt='A screenshot of a graphical interface, with light green indicated earth, some blue indicating waterways, and a yellow line across it clustered with icons, as well as a blue-and-red award-shaped sign saying \"80\" to indicate the highway number.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrans’ QuickMap app, showing chain controls, snowplows and more. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When first using QuickMap, be sure to hit “Options” on either the website or the app, and select all the options you want to see on the map, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Full closures\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>CHP incidents\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Highway information\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chain controls\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Snowplows\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to either select the location “Tahoe” under “Locations,” or swipe and zoom over to your desired area on the map, just as you would using Google Maps. You can then tap on the icons you see on the map, to learn more about what they mean. This is especially important when it comes to chain controls, which often apply to different kinds of vehicles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use QuickMap before setting off on your travels and — if it’s safe to do so — during your journey, as conditions and chain requirements can develop fast in the Tahoe area. Don’t let warm, sunny and dry conditions in the Bay Area lull you into a false sense of security about the weather you’ll encounter up in the mountains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"canceltahoe\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Know when it’s safe to travel — and be prepared to delay a trip\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s always frustrating when plans change. But delaying, postponing or even canceling a trip to Tahoe is often the safest thing to do when weather means you’ll be battling hazardous conditions to get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that during the fierce storms over the New Year of 2023, “it was nonstop” for Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol, rescuing stranded motorists on Interstate 80 and Highway 50. He notes that often, it’s the fact that people have travel plans they don’t want to cancel or lose money on that convinces folks to attempt the drive to Tahoe despite bad weather, with little to no winter driving experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They desperately want to get up to Tahoe and they don’t really care what’s going on outside,” he says. “So that’s when we run into problems.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, even if you’re secure in your own mountain driving abilities, not everyone on the road is — and bad weather can mean accidents between vehicles that can cause traffic jams, delays and even road closures. This is just another reason to consider delaying or canceling a planned Tahoe trip because of weather: Do you \u003cem>really\u003c/em> want to be stuck on I-80 for seven hours? At the least, you might consider delaying your travel until weather passes to have a better chance of a smoother journey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937335\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11937335\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a road taken from inside a car, with banks of snow on either side, one car up ahead and a bright blue sky and pine trees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving to Tahoe in winter is serious business, with weather and road conditions that can change quickly. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Gabe Farthing)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re traveling to Tahoe for winter sports, remember, too, that just because it’s snowing, or has recently snowed, a ski resort is not necessarily operational and does not necessarily have all their terrain open. High winds frequently mean that resort chairlifts can be placed on wind hold or closed for the day, especially on the upper mountain. Sometimes, strong storms mean loss of power to the resorts, and equipment like chairlifts can get iced over and become nonoperational. In short: You could battle the worst weather and road conditions to make it to the resort of your choice, only to find that the resort isn’t even \u003cem>able\u003c/em> to open.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the worst happens, and you realize you need to change your trip, don’t assume you’ll lose all your money from postponing. While hotels and ski resorts often won’t let you outright \u003cem>cancel\u003c/em> your prepaid purchases due to weather, you might find you can change the date itself free of charge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consider calling the hotel or resort directly, being prepared to be patient and courteous (and mindful that you might be one of many folks making the same call) and ask them what’s possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"chaincontroltahoe\">\u003c/a>Chain control: Do I have the right vehicle for Tahoe?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know exactly what ‘chain control’ means\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chain control is a reality of traveling to and around the Tahoe region, and you shouldn’t travel to Tahoe without knowing about it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Chains” is a catchall term for a traction device that’s fitted onto the tires of a vehicle’s drive wheels and gives that vehicle more traction on snowy and icy roads. These can look like link-type chains, or what’s called alternative traction devices (ATD), which can include cable chains, textile snow chains, wheel-hub-attached chains and automatic tire chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Different kinds of chains are best for different types of vehicles, and you can purchase your own chains for your vehicle or rent them for your trip. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/documents/chainrequire-a11y.pdf\">Read more about the kinds of chains you can use on your vehicle (PDF).\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">California has three levels of chain requirements (“R”)\u003c/a>. R1 applies to the heaviest vehicles, like trucks. R2 is the chain requirement that applies most to drivers of passenger cars headed up to Tahoe. (R3 chain control requires chains on \u003cem>all\u003c/em> vehicles, even those with AWD and snow tires, although it’s more likely a road would be closed outright before R3 chain controls were implemented.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know if I need chains?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>R2 chain control means that unless your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD, also known as four-wheel drive) and snow-tread tires on all four wheels, you need to use chains on your vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means that if you have AWD but no snow-tread tires, you need to install chains on your car in a chain control area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Less commonly, if you have snow-tread tires but no AWD, you also need to use chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans says that you’ll usually have “about a mile” between “Chains Required” signs and any chain control checkpoint to install your chains. You can be cited and fined by the California Highway Patrol for not observing chain controls in Tahoe. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">Read more from Caltrans about chain control requirements.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t assume your AWD vehicle has the right tires\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All-wheel drive is useless if you don’t have the right tires,” says Nelson. So how do you know whether your vehicle has snow-tread tires?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They’ll say “mud and snow” on the tires themselves, usually marked as “M + S.” You might also see a snowflake symbol on the sidewall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937287\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937287\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup photo of a car tire, with markings on it.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wondering if your car has snow-tread tires? Look for ‘M + S’ and the snowflake icon on your tire’s sidewall. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Even if you have AWD and snow-tread tires, you should still carry chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes it clear: Even if you’re driving an AWD vehicle, you must still \u003cem>carry\u003c/em> chains in chain control areas. This is because \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">the highest R3 chain control requirement technically requires all vehicles, regardless of AWD or tires, to use chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may be asked to show these chains in your vehicle at a checkpoint. For that reason, it’s a good idea to have them clearly visible in your car so a Caltrans worker can see they’re present.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"rentalcarchains\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Rental cars might not let you use chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s totally understandable to want to rent a vehicle to travel up to Tahoe — maybe you’re flying into a nearby airport like Sacramento or Reno, or you need a car that carries a larger party for your trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But there’s one thing you absolutely must know about: Many rental car companies will not allow you to fit chains or other traction devices on the tires of your rental car. And if you’ve rented a car that doesn’t have mud and snow tires — even if it has AWD — and you hit an area where R2 chain control is in effect, a Caltrans chains checkpoint \u003cem>will\u003c/em> make you turn around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is something that happens “pretty frequently,” confirms Nelson, who says he and his Caltrans colleagues see drivers of rental cars without mud and snow tires “basically pleading, begging” to be allowed through a Tahoe chain control checkpoint without chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not going to matter,” says Nelson. “We’re going to turn them around, because it’s a safety factor for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Always check directly with your rental car company about their chain installation policy. Some rental companies will also let you filter results for cars on their site by whether they have mud and snow tires, before you book.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know whether chain control is in effect where I’m traveling?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If chain control is in effect in an area, you’ll see signs on the road indicating this. They’ll either look like permanent black signs on the side of the road, flipped around so they’re facing oncoming traffic, or illuminated signs over the highway. On lower-elevation areas of roads like I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88, you may also see illuminated road signs giving you the heads-up about chain controls up ahead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can see chain control areas marked on \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ QuickMap site or app\u003c/a>, or call the Caltrans Highway Information Network at (800) 427-7623.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Certain roads may also have a Caltrans checkpoint at the start of a chain control area, staffed by Caltrans workers. At these checkpoints, Caltrans staff will manually verify whether you have the required vehicle and tires to go through the checkpoint.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have AWD and snow-tread tires, they’ll ask you to pull over or turn around to install chains on your vehicle. If you aren’t carrying chains, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> be asked to turn around and leave the area the way you came.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if there’s no checkpoint, or road authority staff present in a chain control area, you still need to pull over safely and install your chains, if your vehicle needs them. You might hit a checkpoint further up the road, or have a Caltrans staffer or California Highway Patrol officer pull you over if you don’t have chains in a chain control area, where you can be fined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re having someone fit your chains for you, or installing them yourself, you must only pull over to the right and fit your chains in an area where it’s safe, which will almost certainly be in a designated chain installation area off the side of the road. You must not block the road to fit your chains, or risk your safety (or that of others) when installing your chains. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Jump to more information about installing chains in chain control areas. \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>https://twitter.com/CaltransDist3/status/1611399433434042371\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know which chains I should buy or rent for my vehicle?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your vehicle’s manual for any information about which chain-style traction devices are recommended (or even prohibited, as with certain vehicles). The exact chains or other traction devices you buy will also depend on your tires’ size. You can find your tire size on the sidewall of your tires, which will start with a “P.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also find \u003ca href=\"https://www.etrailer.com/faq-snow-tire-chain-comparison.aspx\">guides like this online with advice on buying and fitting snow chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can buy chains up in the Tahoe region, and in fact you’ll see several businesses along major entry roads to the Lake Tahoe area advertising their chains. Buying chains in Tahoe when you need them might well be more expensive than purchasing them back in the Bay Area, especially during periods of strong weather and frequent chain control.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 1 for chain installation: Pay someone to fit your chains for you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At chain control checkpoints, you’ll very often see chain installers who can do it for you — for a price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These installers aren’t Caltrans employees, says Nelson, but they’re contracted and permitted through the agency. A usual price for this would be $40 to install chains, and $20 to remove them at the point where chain control ends, but “sometimes they’ll raise their rates depending on the need,” advises Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes clear that these independent chain installers are not allowed to sell or rent chains to you — only fit or remove ones you already have. The agency also recommends that if you pay an installer to fit your chains, you should get a receipt and “jot the installer’s badge number on it,” which they say “may help with any misunderstandings later.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But remember, not all areas where chain control is in effect will have contracted installers on hand to fit your chains for you. That’s why it’s a good idea to opt for the second option …\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 2 for chain installation: Learn how to do it yourself (recommended)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you can [fit your chains] yourself, you’re going to save some time and some money,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+fit+snow+chains\">many YouTube video tutorials that demonstrate how to install your vehicle’s chains\u003c/a>. Installing chains is definitely easier with more than two people on hand, but it’s a very useful skill to know how to do it solo, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’ve never installed chains before, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> find it tricky and time-consuming the first few times you practice. This is why it’s a really good idea to do several of these “practice rounds” at home on your own street or driveway. “You definitely don’t want your first time putting chains on to be actually up on the mountain,” warns Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, you could very well find yourself installing chains for real at a chain control checkpoint in the dark, or when it’s very cold, or actively snowing or raining. Consider packing a headlamp (or a flashlight for someone else to hold), and fingerless gloves to allow you to maneuver the chain links.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For true realism, also consider practicing installing your chains at home at night, or even when it’s raining — because that could well be the environment in which you’re doing this for real in the mountains, at much higher elevation and in the freezing cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937341\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937341 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A peachy pink sky, with a low, blue line of clouds, taken from the side of a snowy road overlooking a valley full of conifers and snow.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise view as snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"safetodrivetahoe\">\u003c/a>Advice for safer driving in Tahoe in the winter\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparing yourself and your vehicle for a winter journey\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll need to prepare more for a winter journey in Tahoe than you usually would for travel outside the mountains. In addition to making sure your vehicle’s in good working order (brakes, wipers, heater, etc.), you’ll need to carry chains (see above).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you also have as much fuel as possible at all times. Not only could gas become more expensive as you approach the mountains, but you could be delayed or even held on the road, which will burn up the fuel in your tank. Gaining elevation as you ascend into the mountains will also use more gas. Running out of gas at the best of times is no fun — running out of gas at 7,000 feet of elevation in a freezing blizzard is way worse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since winter travel brings with it the possibility of delays, or even being stuck on a road when it’s closed due to weather, it’s also a good idea to have the following items in your car:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Food and water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Warm blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra clothing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel, in case you need to dig your vehicle out of snow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An ice scraper\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t always follow Google Maps and co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Strong weather can mean more traffic, and navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can sometimes suggest alternative routes to save you time, or “shortcuts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the mountains, and especially during or just after bad weather, you should be very wary of taking these shortcuts. That’s because your navigation app very well might not account for weather or road conditions on the side roads it’s recommending, and you could find yourself on a steep, unplowed road that’s not safe for your particular vehicle to drive in winter conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If in doubt, stick to the main, plowed roads, even if there’s traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take it slow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll see the words “Ice and snow, take it slow” on road signs in Tahoe, and you should heed the advice — especially in areas with chain control, which is in effect for a reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is tricky driving in snow and ice, but I’ll tell you, if people actually drove the speed limit in chain controls, they’d have no issues on Interstate 80,” says Nelson. “It’s 30 miles an hour. And on Highway 50, it’s 25 miles an hour in chain checkpoint areas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you adhere to the speed limits, says Nelson, “then you’re fine. It’s the people that still try to drive 55, 60 miles an hour in snow. That’s when problems start.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave far more braking distance between you and the car ahead than you normally would. If cars behind you are clearly trying to go much faster than you, that’s their issue. Pull over only when it’s safe to do so, and let them pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11933784\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11933784\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on the road.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-800x513.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1020x653.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-160x103.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1536x984.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 at Donner Summit on Dec. 1, 2022. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know how to drive safer on winter mountain roads\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans has a list of winter driving tips\u003c/a> you’d be wise to read before making your journey to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to taking it slow and steady, be aware of the risk of ice in areas of the road that are shaded by the sun — and also on \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2017/12/19/the-science-of-why-bridges-ice-before-roads/?sh=194a49857cd0\">bridges, which freeze faster that the road before and after them\u003c/a> owing to the air underneath.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssgAWdMfqz0\">Watch for the flashing amber lights of snow removal equipment\u003c/a> on the road, such as snowplows or salt brine trucks, and give them a wide berth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Know what you’d do if your vehicle did hit a patch of ice and go into a skid. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+get+out+of+skid\">many video tutorials online demonstrating how to control and correct a skid\u003c/a>. It’s a good idea to watch a few of them so you can see what the advice for correcting a skid — \u003ca href=\"https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/the-car-skids-what-you-should-do/\">take your feet off the pedals and turn into the direction you want to go\u003c/a> — looks like in action.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Remember, when you finally reach the Tahoe area …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>… you might be glad you brought the shovel mentioned above if you wake up at your hotel or accommodation to find your car has accumulated several feet of snow overnight. (Hotels will often provide shovels, too, but they’ll be shared among many guests trying to do the same thing.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to brush as much of the snow off the top of your vehicle as you can before leaving a parking lot. If you don’t, a large sheet of snow can later fall off your car — either blocking your own windshield, or falling onto the road (or the car) behind you and causing a potential hazard to other motorists. Caltrans suggests you could even bring a broom in your car for this purpose, if snow is forecast during your stay. At the very least, it’s a courtesy to your fellow motorists — at the most, you’ll avoid causing a potentially serious accident.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Finally, remember: You don’t have to \u003cem>drive\u003c/em> to go to Tahoe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all of this advice about winter driving is making you reconsider driving up to Tahoe, but you still really want to visit the mountains, you should know there are several public and private options for traveling to Tahoe other than driving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/sbskibus\">The Sports Basement Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeskitrips.net/browse-trips/teen-family\">Tahoe Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/stations/tru\">Amtrak to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-truckee\">Greyhound to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Several hotels offer shuttles (sometimes free, sometimes paid) to the resorts, and many resorts also offer shuttles to different locations and parking lots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was originally published on Nov. 22.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>The Lake Tahoe region is one of the most beautiful places on earth, especially in winter. And it’s no wonder that so many of us in the Bay Area want to drive up there at this time of year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But if you were planning on heading up to Tahoe this weekend, it’s important to stay up-to-date with the weather — as \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=STO&issuedby=STO&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1\">the National Weather Service is forecasting mountain snow \u003c/a>starting Friday that could affect your travel plans.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Sacramento office says that areas at and above Donner Summit, near the Donner Pass area of I-80, could see “\u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/product.php?site=STO&issuedby=STO&product=AFD&format=CI&version=1&glossary=1\">significant amounts of snow through the weekend.”\u003c/a> Forecasting models show a 60%–70% probability of 4 inches of snow or more around Donner Pass starting Thursday night and lasting through Saturday night.\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>This type of weather can increase the chances of slick and snow-covered roads, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control \u003c/a>and downed tree branches. Conditions like these in the Sierra have not only frequently caused travel delays and road closures in the past but also impacted operations at Tahoe ski resorts (for example, high winds causing lift closures.) After heavy snowfall, it may also take many hours for roads to be plowed and for \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">chain control to be lifted\u003c/a>, making travel potentially slow and difficult even after an active storm window has passed.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jump straight to \u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">where to find the up-to-date snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a> in Tahoe, \u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">details on chain control\u003c/a> and \u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">advice for canceling or rescheduling a Tahoe trip.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937340\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937340\" src=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg\" alt=\"Snow blanked road with a Hazardous Conditions Ahead sign.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61931_GettyImages-1244621387-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022, with a winter storm warning in effect for Lake Tahoe and the Nevada mountains. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Even without weather events like this in the forecast, traveling in the mountains of Tahoe in winter is a serious business at the best of times — especially if you’ve never lived somewhere with frequent snowfall and don’t have a ton of experience with winter driving just yet. And nobody wants their trip marked by delays, car trouble, road closures or even a serious accident on these winter roads.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re hoping to drive to the Lake Tahoe region this winter — \u003cem>after\u003c/em> this latest storm, that is — and want to make sure you’re as prepared as possible for a safe journey, keep reading for our guide on what to know about traveling to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Jump straight to:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#snowroadclosures\">Most accurate ways to monitor snow forecasts and road closures\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#canceltahoe\">When should I cancel my Tahoe trip?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Does chain control apply to me?\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#rentalcarchains\">What to know about rental cars and chains in Tahoe\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#safetodrivetahoe\">How to be a safer driver on winter mountain roads\u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003ch2>Why it’s so important to know how to drive safely to Tahoe\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans’ own winter driving guidance\u003c/a> articulates just how variable winter mountain driving can be, noting that it can be “a pleasant adventure or it can be frustrating, tiring and sometimes even hazardous.” This is not an exaggeration, and driving to and around Tahoe during the winter should always be something you truly come prepared for, rather than hoping for the best.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most folks in the Tahoe region completely understand why people from out of town want to visit this beautiful part of California in winter, says Steve Nelson, public information officer for Caltrans District 3, which covers the region. But “the No. 1 problem by far,” he says, “is that motorists head out the door without being prepared for the conditions.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937339\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937339 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A mostly white photo, of a two-lane road covered in white and gray snow, penned in by snowy embankments on both sides with conifers, and an orange truck with bright yellow headlights clearing the road on the left side, facing the camera.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61930_GettyImages-1244621487-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A snowplow is seen as snow blankets Route 237 in Stateline, Nevada, on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>And a storm in the Tahoe area is no joke, especially on roads at such high elevation — well over 7,000 feet on both the Donner Pass on Interstate 80 and Echo Summit on Highway 50. “And when you’re talking about 4 to 6 feet of snow, and people that have never driven in it before, it can get pretty, pretty gnarly,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"snowroadclosures\">\u003c/a>How to check the weather and road conditions\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>Weather predictions can evolve and change on a dime, and a storm can suddenly switch gears and arrive sooner (or later) than first forecast.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is why it’s important not just to \u003cem>keep\u003c/em> checking the weather forecast for the area of Tahoe you’re visiting, but to make sure you’re getting information that’s as reliable as possible. During periods of extreme weather, officials will urge you not to travel for any nonessential reasons, and stay off the roads whenever possible. You should always heed these advisories.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Trust the experts (not a quick Google search)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The National Weather Service’s Reno office offers \u003ca href=\"https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=CAZ072\">an online Lake Tahoe weather report\u003c/a> you can consult. The National Weather Service’s presences on X, formerly known as Twitter, are also frequently updated sources of information about Tahoe weather, and you don’t have to have an X account to see their tweets. Check:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSSacramento\">@NWSSacramento on X \u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/NWSReno\">@NWSReno on X\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Caltrans’ X accounts also provide frequent forecasts, warnings and updates specifically geared to road travel. 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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>California Highway Patrol Truckee provides updates on road travel around the I-80 corridor \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/CHP_Truckee\">on X (@CHP_Truckee\u003c/a>) and\u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chp_truckee/?hl=en\"> on Instagram (@chp_truckee)\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Department of Transportation also makes their network of road cameras available for you to monitor road conditions in real time. \u003ca href=\"https://cwwp2.dot.ca.gov/vm/iframemap.htm\">Use the map to find the area you want, and click/tap on the camera icons to open the live road cam.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find subscription-only weather forecasting services as well, like \u003ca href=\"https://opensnow.com/\">Open Snow\u003c/a> (which offers a free seven-day trial). These paid services often promise to give a greater degree of granularity around forecasts and longer-range predictions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’re heading up to Tahoe for winter sports, consider also checking the website and social media of any resort you’re hoping to visit, as they will almost certainly be featuring weather reports and predictions. For example, Heavenly in South Lake Tahoe has an X account (\u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/hvconditions?lang=en\">@HVconditions\u003c/a>), which gives status reports on mountain operations and weather forecasts — with a focus on when there’s a risk of wind holds for chairlifts and terrain closures.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember: A resort warning you that weather might affect their operations is a good sign it’s the kind of weather you should take seriously when it comes to travel.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Use Caltrans’ QuickMap \u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that the best way to stay on top of current road conditions in the Tahoe area is to use \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ own QuickMap site\u003c/a>, or \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/QM/app.htm\">the QuickMap app (available on the App Store and Google Play)\u003c/a>. If you prefer not to download the app, you can view a \u003ca href=\"http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/mindex.html\">mobile-friendly version of the QuickMap website\u003c/a> (and even add a shortcut to your mobile home screen).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This map uses Caltrans’ own data to show you the latest road conditions and travel information, so you can be prepared ahead of time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937375\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937375 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg\" alt='A screenshot of a graphical interface, with light green indicated earth, some blue indicating waterways, and a yellow line across it clustered with icons, as well as a blue-and-red award-shaped sign saying \"80\" to indicate the highway number.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/QuickMap-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Caltrans’ QuickMap app, showing chain controls, snowplows and more. \u003ccite>(Courtesy Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>When first using QuickMap, be sure to hit “Options” on either the website or the app, and select all the options you want to see on the map, including:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Full closures\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>CHP incidents\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Highway information\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Chain controls\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Snowplows\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Once you’ve done this, you’ll be able to either select the location “Tahoe” under “Locations,” or swipe and zoom over to your desired area on the map, just as you would using Google Maps. You can then tap on the icons you see on the map, to learn more about what they mean. This is especially important when it comes to chain controls, which often apply to different kinds of vehicles.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use QuickMap before setting off on your travels and — if it’s safe to do so — during your journey, as conditions and chain requirements can develop fast in the Tahoe area. Don’t let warm, sunny and dry conditions in the Bay Area lull you into a false sense of security about the weather you’ll encounter up in the mountains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"canceltahoe\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Know when it’s safe to travel — and be prepared to delay a trip\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s always frustrating when plans change. But delaying, postponing or even canceling a trip to Tahoe is often the safest thing to do when weather means you’ll be battling hazardous conditions to get there.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Nelson says that during the fierce storms over the New Year of 2023, “it was nonstop” for Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol, rescuing stranded motorists on Interstate 80 and Highway 50. He notes that often, it’s the fact that people have travel plans they don’t want to cancel or lose money on that convinces folks to attempt the drive to Tahoe despite bad weather, with little to no winter driving experience.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“They desperately want to get up to Tahoe and they don’t really care what’s going on outside,” he says. “So that’s when we run into problems.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, even if you’re secure in your own mountain driving abilities, not everyone on the road is — and bad weather can mean accidents between vehicles that can cause traffic jams, delays and even road closures. This is just another reason to consider delaying or canceling a planned Tahoe trip because of weather: Do you \u003cem>really\u003c/em> want to be stuck on I-80 for seven hours? At the least, you might consider delaying your travel until weather passes to have a better chance of a smoother journey.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937335\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 800px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11937335\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A photo of a road taken from inside a car, with banks of snow on either side, one car up ahead and a bright blue sky and pine trees.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/TAHOEDRIVING.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Driving to Tahoe in winter is serious business, with weather and road conditions that can change quickly. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Gabe Farthing)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>If you’re traveling to Tahoe for winter sports, remember, too, that just because it’s snowing, or has recently snowed, a ski resort is not necessarily operational and does not necessarily have all their terrain open. High winds frequently mean that resort chairlifts can be placed on wind hold or closed for the day, especially on the upper mountain. Sometimes, strong storms mean loss of power to the resorts, and equipment like chairlifts can get iced over and become nonoperational. In short: You could battle the worst weather and road conditions to make it to the resort of your choice, only to find that the resort isn’t even \u003cem>able\u003c/em> to open.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If the worst happens, and you realize you need to change your trip, don’t assume you’ll lose all your money from postponing. While hotels and ski resorts often won’t let you outright \u003cem>cancel\u003c/em> your prepaid purchases due to weather, you might find you can change the date itself free of charge.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Consider calling the hotel or resort directly, being prepared to be patient and courteous (and mindful that you might be one of many folks making the same call) and ask them what’s possible.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"chaincontroltahoe\">\u003c/a>Chain control: Do I have the right vehicle for Tahoe?\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know exactly what ‘chain control’ means\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Chain control is a reality of traveling to and around the Tahoe region, and you shouldn’t travel to Tahoe without knowing about it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“Chains” is a catchall term for a traction device that’s fitted onto the tires of a vehicle’s drive wheels and gives that vehicle more traction on snowy and icy roads. These can look like link-type chains, or what’s called alternative traction devices (ATD), which can include cable chains, textile snow chains, wheel-hub-attached chains and automatic tire chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Different kinds of chains are best for different types of vehicles, and you can purchase your own chains for your vehicle or rent them for your trip. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/documents/chainrequire-a11y.pdf\">Read more about the kinds of chains you can use on your vehicle (PDF).\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">California has three levels of chain requirements (“R”)\u003c/a>. R1 applies to the heaviest vehicles, like trucks. R2 is the chain requirement that applies most to drivers of passenger cars headed up to Tahoe. (R3 chain control requires chains on \u003cem>all\u003c/em> vehicles, even those with AWD and snow tires, although it’s more likely a road would be closed outright before R3 chain controls were implemented.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know if I need chains?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>R2 chain control means that unless your vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD, also known as four-wheel drive) and snow-tread tires on all four wheels, you need to use chains on your vehicle.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This means that if you have AWD but no snow-tread tires, you need to install chains on your car in a chain control area.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Less commonly, if you have snow-tread tires but no AWD, you also need to use chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans says that you’ll usually have “about a mile” between “Chains Required” signs and any chain control checkpoint to install your chains. You can be cited and fined by the California Highway Patrol for not observing chain controls in Tahoe. \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">Read more from Caltrans about chain control requirements.\u003c/a>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t assume your AWD vehicle has the right tires\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“All-wheel drive is useless if you don’t have the right tires,” says Nelson. So how do you know whether your vehicle has snow-tread tires?\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>They’ll say “mud and snow” on the tires themselves, usually marked as “M + S.” You might also see a snowflake symbol on the sidewall.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937287\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11937287\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg\" alt=\"A closeup photo of a car tire, with markings on it.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/M-and-S-tires-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wondering if your car has snow-tread tires? Look for ‘M + S’ and the snowflake icon on your tire’s sidewall. \u003ccite>(Carly Severn/KQED)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Even if you have AWD and snow-tread tires, you should still carry chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes it clear: Even if you’re driving an AWD vehicle, you must still \u003cem>carry\u003c/em> chains in chain control areas. This is because \u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls\">the highest R3 chain control requirement technically requires all vehicles, regardless of AWD or tires, to use chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You may be asked to show these chains in your vehicle at a checkpoint. For that reason, it’s a good idea to have them clearly visible in your car so a Caltrans worker can see they’re present.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca id=\"rentalcarchains\">\u003c/a>\u003cstrong>Rental cars might not let you use chains\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It’s totally understandable to want to rent a vehicle to travel up to Tahoe — maybe you’re flying into a nearby airport like Sacramento or Reno, or you need a car that carries a larger party for your trip.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But there’s one thing you absolutely must know about: Many rental car companies will not allow you to fit chains or other traction devices on the tires of your rental car. And if you’ve rented a car that doesn’t have mud and snow tires — even if it has AWD — and you hit an area where R2 chain control is in effect, a Caltrans chains checkpoint \u003cem>will\u003c/em> make you turn around.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This is something that happens “pretty frequently,” confirms Nelson, who says he and his Caltrans colleagues see drivers of rental cars without mud and snow tires “basically pleading, begging” to be allowed through a Tahoe chain control checkpoint without chains.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It’s not going to matter,” says Nelson. “We’re going to turn them around, because it’s a safety factor for us.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Always check directly with your rental car company about their chain installation policy. Some rental companies will also let you filter results for cars on their site by whether they have mud and snow tires, before you book.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know whether chain control is in effect where I’m traveling?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If chain control is in effect in an area, you’ll see signs on the road indicating this. They’ll either look like permanent black signs on the side of the road, flipped around so they’re facing oncoming traffic, or illuminated signs over the highway. On lower-elevation areas of roads like I-80, Highway 50 and Highway 88, you may also see illuminated road signs giving you the heads-up about chain controls up ahead.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can see chain control areas marked on \u003ca href=\"https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/\">Caltrans’ QuickMap site or app\u003c/a>, or call the Caltrans Highway Information Network at (800) 427-7623.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Certain roads may also have a Caltrans checkpoint at the start of a chain control area, staffed by Caltrans workers. At these checkpoints, Caltrans staff will manually verify whether you have the required vehicle and tires to go through the checkpoint.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you don’t have AWD and snow-tread tires, they’ll ask you to pull over or turn around to install chains on your vehicle. If you aren’t carrying chains, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> be asked to turn around and leave the area the way you came.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Even if there’s no checkpoint, or road authority staff present in a chain control area, you still need to pull over safely and install your chains, if your vehicle needs them. You might hit a checkpoint further up the road, or have a Caltrans staffer or California Highway Patrol officer pull you over if you don’t have chains in a chain control area, where you can be fined.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Whether you’re having someone fit your chains for you, or installing them yourself, you must only pull over to the right and fit your chains in an area where it’s safe, which will almost certainly be in a designated chain installation area off the side of the road. You must not block the road to fit your chains, or risk your safety (or that of others) when installing your chains. \u003cstrong>\u003ca href=\"#chaincontroltahoe\">Jump to more information about installing chains in chain control areas. \u003c/a>\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>How do I know which chains I should buy or rent for my vehicle?\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Check your vehicle’s manual for any information about which chain-style traction devices are recommended (or even prohibited, as with certain vehicles). The exact chains or other traction devices you buy will also depend on your tires’ size. You can find your tire size on the sidewall of your tires, which will start with a “P.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can also find \u003ca href=\"https://www.etrailer.com/faq-snow-tire-chain-comparison.aspx\">guides like this online with advice on buying and fitting snow chains\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can buy chains up in the Tahoe region, and in fact you’ll see several businesses along major entry roads to the Lake Tahoe area advertising their chains. Buying chains in Tahoe when you need them might well be more expensive than purchasing them back in the Bay Area, especially during periods of strong weather and frequent chain control.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 1 for chain installation: Pay someone to fit your chains for you\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At chain control checkpoints, you’ll very often see chain installers who can do it for you — for a price.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These installers aren’t Caltrans employees, says Nelson, but they’re contracted and permitted through the agency. A usual price for this would be $40 to install chains, and $20 to remove them at the point where chain control ends, but “sometimes they’ll raise their rates depending on the need,” advises Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Caltrans makes clear that these independent chain installers are not allowed to sell or rent chains to you — only fit or remove ones you already have. The agency also recommends that if you pay an installer to fit your chains, you should get a receipt and “jot the installer’s badge number on it,” which they say “may help with any misunderstandings later.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But remember, not all areas where chain control is in effect will have contracted installers on hand to fit your chains for you. That’s why it’s a good idea to opt for the second option …\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Option 2 for chain installation: Learn how to do it yourself (recommended)\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“If you can [fit your chains] yourself, you’re going to save some time and some money,” says Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You can find \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+fit+snow+chains\">many YouTube video tutorials that demonstrate how to install your vehicle’s chains\u003c/a>. Installing chains is definitely easier with more than two people on hand, but it’s a very useful skill to know how to do it solo, too.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you’ve never installed chains before, you \u003cem>will\u003c/em> find it tricky and time-consuming the first few times you practice. This is why it’s a really good idea to do several of these “practice rounds” at home on your own street or driveway. “You definitely don’t want your first time putting chains on to be actually up on the mountain,” warns Nelson.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Remember, you could very well find yourself installing chains for real at a chain control checkpoint in the dark, or when it’s very cold, or actively snowing or raining. Consider packing a headlamp (or a flashlight for someone else to hold), and fingerless gloves to allow you to maneuver the chain links.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>For true realism, also consider practicing installing your chains at home at night, or even when it’s raining — because that could well be the environment in which you’re doing this for real in the mountains, at much higher elevation and in the freezing cold.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11937341\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11937341 size-full\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg\" alt=\"A peachy pink sky, with a low, blue line of clouds, taken from the side of a snowy road overlooking a valley full of conifers and snow.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut.jpg 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-800x533.jpg 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1020x680.jpg 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-160x107.jpg 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/01/RS61932_GettyImages-1244611410-qut-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sunrise view as snow blankets South Lake Tahoe on Nov. 8, 2022. \u003ccite>(Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch2>\u003ca id=\"safetodrivetahoe\">\u003c/a>Advice for safer driving in Tahoe in the winter\u003c/h2>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Preparing yourself and your vehicle for a winter journey\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll need to prepare more for a winter journey in Tahoe than you usually would for travel outside the mountains. In addition to making sure your vehicle’s in good working order (brakes, wipers, heater, etc.), you’ll need to carry chains (see above).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Make sure you also have as much fuel as possible at all times. Not only could gas become more expensive as you approach the mountains, but you could be delayed or even held on the road, which will burn up the fuel in your tank. Gaining elevation as you ascend into the mountains will also use more gas. Running out of gas at the best of times is no fun — running out of gas at 7,000 feet of elevation in a freezing blizzard is way worse.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since winter travel brings with it the possibility of delays, or even being stuck on a road when it’s closed due to weather, it’s also a good idea to have the following items in your car:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>Food and water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Warm blankets\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Extra clothing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>A shovel, in case you need to dig your vehicle out of snow\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>An ice scraper\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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"content": "\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Don’t always follow Google Maps and co.\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Strong weather can mean more traffic, and navigation apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps and Waze can sometimes suggest alternative routes to save you time, or “shortcuts.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In the mountains, and especially during or just after bad weather, you should be very wary of taking these shortcuts. That’s because your navigation app very well might not account for weather or road conditions on the side roads it’s recommending, and you could find yourself on a steep, unplowed road that’s not safe for your particular vehicle to drive in winter conditions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If in doubt, stick to the main, plowed roads, even if there’s traffic.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Take it slow\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>You’ll see the words “Ice and snow, take it slow” on road signs in Tahoe, and you should heed the advice — especially in areas with chain control, which is in effect for a reason.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“It is tricky driving in snow and ice, but I’ll tell you, if people actually drove the speed limit in chain controls, they’d have no issues on Interstate 80,” says Nelson. “It’s 30 miles an hour. And on Highway 50, it’s 25 miles an hour in chain checkpoint areas.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If you adhere to the speed limits, says Nelson, “then you’re fine. It’s the people that still try to drive 55, 60 miles an hour in snow. That’s when problems start.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Leave far more braking distance between you and the car ahead than you normally would. If cars behind you are clearly trying to go much faster than you, that’s their issue. Pull over only when it’s safe to do so, and let them pass.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_11933784\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-11933784\" src=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on the road.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1230\" srcset=\"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot.png 1920w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-800x513.png 800w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1020x653.png 1020w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-160x103.png 160w, https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2022/12/Tahoe-screenshot-1536x984.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A screenshot of trucks driving through the snowy conditions on Interstate 80 at Donner Summit on Dec. 1, 2022. \u003ccite>(Courtesy of Caltrans)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Know how to drive safer on winter mountain roads\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips\">Caltrans has a list of winter driving tips\u003c/a> you’d be wise to read before making your journey to Tahoe.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>In addition to taking it slow and steady, be aware of the risk of ice in areas of the road that are shaded by the sun — and also on \u003ca href=\"https://www.forbes.com/sites/marshallshepherd/2017/12/19/the-science-of-why-bridges-ice-before-roads/?sh=194a49857cd0\">bridges, which freeze faster that the road before and after them\u003c/a> owing to the air underneath.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssgAWdMfqz0\">Watch for the flashing amber lights of snow removal equipment\u003c/a> on the road, such as snowplows or salt brine trucks, and give them a wide berth.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Know what you’d do if your vehicle did hit a patch of ice and go into a skid. There are \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+get+out+of+skid\">many video tutorials online demonstrating how to control and correct a skid\u003c/a>. It’s a good idea to watch a few of them so you can see what the advice for correcting a skid — \u003ca href=\"https://www.aarp.org/auto/driver-safety/the-car-skids-what-you-should-do/\">take your feet off the pedals and turn into the direction you want to go\u003c/a> — looks like in action.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Remember, when you finally reach the Tahoe area …\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>… you might be glad you brought the shovel mentioned above if you wake up at your hotel or accommodation to find your car has accumulated several feet of snow overnight. (Hotels will often provide shovels, too, but they’ll be shared among many guests trying to do the same thing.)\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Be sure to brush as much of the snow off the top of your vehicle as you can before leaving a parking lot. If you don’t, a large sheet of snow can later fall off your car — either blocking your own windshield, or falling onto the road (or the car) behind you and causing a potential hazard to other motorists. Caltrans suggests you could even bring a broom in your car for this purpose, if snow is forecast during your stay. At the very least, it’s a courtesy to your fellow motorists — at the most, you’ll avoid causing a potentially serious accident.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Finally, remember: You don’t have to \u003cem>drive\u003c/em> to go to Tahoe\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If all of this advice about winter driving is making you reconsider driving up to Tahoe, but you still really want to visit the mountains, you should know there are several public and private options for traveling to Tahoe other than driving.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>These include:\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://shop.sportsbasement.com/products/sbskibus\">The Sports Basement Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.tahoeskitrips.net/browse-trips/teen-family\">Tahoe Ski Bus\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.amtrak.com/stations/tru\">Amtrak to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003ca href=\"https://www.greyhound.com/en-us/bus-stations-in-truckee\">Greyhound to Truckee\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Several hotels offer shuttles (sometimes free, sometimes paid) to the resorts, and many resorts also offer shuttles to different locations and parking lots.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>An earlier version of this story was originally published on Nov. 22.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>",
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