Destination Update

For the latest road conditions:

• Winter is around the corner, with South Lake Tahoe resort openings scheduled for Nov. 22 at Heavenly, Dec. 6 at Kirkwood, and early December at Sierra-at-Tahoe, all weather/conditions permitting.
• Caltrans has current California road conditions at www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-427-ROAD (7623) or 916-445-7623.00. Quick map
• For road conditions in Nevada, contact the Nevada Department of Transportation at http://nvroads.com or 877-687-6237
• Let us do the driving. Here’s how to have a carless winter vacation. Make sure to download the app to access free microtransit with Lake Link.

Winter driving is like most of the stuff we do – with practice, patience, and common sense, you can do it! Here are a few things you can do to get up to your favorite mountain safely:

• Check road conditions before you leave home.
• Carry chains – and know which tires they go on. And how to put them on. There are also professionals to install if preferred.
• Give plenty of following distance.
• Drive slowly, and avoid sudden actions like braking, acceleration, or turns.
• Do not slam on brakes. Apply steady pressure on ABS-equipped (anti-lock braking system) vehicles and pump the brakes if necessary on non-ABS vehicles. If the vehicle begins to skid, steer in direction of slide and slowly remove foot from the accelerator.
• Remove snow and ice from all vehicle windows, mirrors, lights, turn signals and license plates.
• Turn on headlights to see and be seen.
• Do not rely solely on GPS to find alternate routes, as it could lead to unmaintained roadways or hazardous areas.
• Watch carefully for snow removal equipment. Do not pass without good distance and sight clearance.
• More winter driving tips from Caltrans and Nevada Department of Transportation.
  • Safe Driving to Tahoe in Winter
  • Weathering the storm brochure PDF
  • Winter Driving Tips video
  • National Weather Service

For the most up-to-date information on snowfall, mountain base depths and road conditions in South Lake Tahoe, check area ski resort websites and cams or call snow phones:

• Heavenly Web Cams – 775-586-7000; follow @HVconditions on Twitter
• Kirkwood Web Cams – 209-258-3000; follow @KWconditions on Twitter
• Sierra-at-Tahoe Web Cams – 530-659-7475
• Heavenly Village Web Cams
• Lake Tahoe Web Cams

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