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Going to Tahoe? Take your chains

Thursday, at 9:50 by

It’s Memorial Day weekend; the traditional start of summer vacations. But if you’re driving to Lake Tahoe, take your chains. Yes, be prepared for snow. The National Weather Service issued a weather alert Thursday warning that an unseasonably cold low pressure system is going to hit the Sierra on Friday and will produce snow showers through Saturday morning. It’s forecasting several inches of snow above 7,000 feet in the Tahoe area and above 6,000 feet in northeastern California. At lake… Read More »

Snow in Tahoe: How to drive in it

Sunday, at 6:15 by

Boreal last week became the first ski resort to open this season, and it won’t be long before thousands from the Bay Area will be heading to the slopes there and at other resorts as the snow piles up. But are you ready to drive in the snow? The CHP and Caltrans offer driving tips before you go: –Make sure your brakes, windshield wipers, defroster, heater and exhaust system are in top condition. –Check your antifreeze and be ready for… Read More »