Interstate 80 remained closed through the Sierra Nevada on Monday morning after a punishing blizzard that dropped several feet of snow across the Lake Tahoe region, limiting travel between the popular tourist spot and much of the rest of the state. A blizzard warning for the northern Sierra expired shortly before 12:30 a.m. Monday, and … Read more
While we were celebrating the end of a sunny New Year’s Eve weekend, the snow in the Sierra Nevada suddenly turned as brittle and spiky as the old ice cream in your freezer. That Jan. 1 phenomenon — when snow vaporized upward at night, refreezing into a layer of fragile crystals — is blamed for … Read more
The skiers atop Palisades Tahoe’s legendary KT-22 on early Wednesday morning felt like the lucky ones: First in the lift line, they were eager to carve fresh powder immediately after the long-awaited opening of one of the nation’s most beloved peaks. But only 30 minutes after the area was opened, with no warning or hint … Read more
LAKE TAHOE — Just hours after an avalanche claimed the life of a 66-year-old man at an iconic Lake Tahoe ski resort, more snow moved into the region, making road conditions “treacherous” ahead of what would be a popular weekend for skiers. Kenneth Kidd, a resident of Point Reyes and Truckee, died Wednesday in an … Read more
LAKE TAHOE — The Placer County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person died Wednesday after an avalanche hit near an expert skiing and snowboarding area at the Palisades Tahoe ski resort, causing a widespread search effort. In a statement, the sheriff’s office said the avalanche occurred at 9:30 a.m. on KT-22. One person was injured, … Read more
A wild weekend of weather is in store for Northern California beginning Saturday, as light rain could grace the Bay Area alongside near-freezing overnight temperatures and large waves, while heavy snow forces a warning against travel through the Sierra Nevada region. The cold front was forecast to slide down from the North Bay to the … Read more
A new year brings all kinds of novelties, including new travel experiences, theme park attractions and hotels. Here are 10 fab things unfolding on the California travel scene in 2024. A Palm Springs surf spot The wave pool at the new Palm Springs Surf Club makes it possible to surf in the desert. (Courtesy Ridge … Read more