New York, NY… President-elect Donald J. Trump today announced his intention to nominate Dr. David J. Shulkin as Secretary of Veterans Affairs. As the current Undersecretary for Health at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Shulkin leads the nation’s largest integrated healthcare system, currently serving 8.76 million veterans every year at over 1,700 locations. Dr. Shulkin […]
Incline Village, NV…January 11, 2017 9:30a Winter Storm Update: Crystal Bay is without power and most of Incline Village is without power. Shelter in place due to unsafe conditions due to fallen trees and power lines throughout the area. Please call 211 to report any non emergency incidents such as down trees or non arcing […]
Chicago, IL…President Obama will give his farewell address in Chicago. Tune in here to watch tonight at 9 p.m. ET.
Incline Village, NV…In the past several hours’ wind speeds and snowfall rates have increased dramatically. Cornices along the ridge above Crystal Bay will be getting large enough to fall off their own weight and trigger long-running avalanches that could reach the homes below. We advise all residents to stay indoors until further notice. Avalanches large […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…The City of South Lake Tahoe is experiencing a Tier 4 storm today, which is the highest level storm. City snow removal crews are out in force removing snow throughout the City. Our focus at this time is removing snow on primary arterial and collector roadways such as; Pioneer Trail, Al Tahoe […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…City Administration offices are closed today to non-essential personnel due to extraordinary snow event. Snow removal crews are out in full force. A Blizzard Warning has been issued for the Sierra through Wednesday morning. Dangerous and potentially life threatening blizzard conditions are possible in the …Sierra. See latest statement: http://go.usa.gov/x9QDg Multiple feet […]
Lake Tahoe, CA….Caltrans has reopened Hwy 50, chains are required but at least there is now one option westbound. I-80 & Hwy 88 are still closed…. I 80 [IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA – SOLANO CO] A HIGH WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT AT THE SAN FRANCISCO-OAKLAND BAY BRIDGE /IN SAN FRANCISCO/ (SAN FRANCISCO,ALAMEDA […]
Kings Beach, CA… With the worst of the storm flooding still left to come, and many North Lake Tahoe area residents without power, Placer County and the American Red Cross will open an emergency shelter tonight at the North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach. The shelter is expected to open at 8 p.m.Parking is available […]
Reno, Nevada. Jan. 8, 2017. Washoe County, City of Reno and City of Sparks emergency officials continue to monitor precipitation and flood information as weather conditions continue to deteriorate. Widespread flooding is occurring in Washoe County. According to current information, the Truckee River is expected to crest, or reach its highest level, around 10 p.m. on […]
Incline Village, NV…Flooding is currently impacting much of the region. By late tonight into tomorrow storms are going to get colder with significant snow accumulation expected Monday through Thursday. Yes, another 6 to 8 feet of snow is expected in the high Sierra with another 1 to 3 feet possible at Lake Tahoe level. Tonight […]
