Lake Tahoe

[DeniseM]

Fire map not looking good today - the same area north-west of Kirkwood/Caples appears to still be expanding.
50, 80 and 88 open
More Info in the local paper: https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/n...es-charred-landscape-alongside-us-50-gallery/

 

[melissy123]

And that explains why the air quality is above 100 again. Hopefully no more homes are lost

 

[DeniseM]

Increased Caldor Fire activity has officials warning communities ‘fight is not over’

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Officials on Wednesday gave a warning to local communities on the eastern edges of the Caldor Fire that it remains a threat.

www.tahoedailytribune.com

Fighting the Caldor Fire a feat from the sky

Firefighters on the ground endure arduous conditions in terrain sometimes not fit for a mountain lion. But now they get the help of new aerial firefighting equipment in the form of large transport category aircraft,…

www.tahoedailytribune.com

 

[DeniseM]

We drove to our home in Nevada on Hwy 88 yesterday, and you can clearly see the current fire from the highway, right before you get to the Kirkwood/Caples area. It's pretty astounding, because you come around a corner and look across a canyon and you see the side of the mountain on fire. When you see it in person it's pretty clear why this area has been so difficult to get it under control, because it's very rugged country at a high elevation - about 9,000 feet. Fire crews set a successful back fire in this area yesterday.

Local paper with great pictures: https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/n...eet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tahoe-daily

This is what you see driving up 88:

 

[DeniseM]

We are at our home west of Reno, and it's quite smoky today. Yesterday, was a beautiful day - it all depends on which way the wind is blowing.

Today's fire map looks a little better:

 

[DeniseM]

Here is a comparison of our view on a clear day, and the view today. When the Dixie Fire and the Tamarack fire were both burning, it was much worse - it was basically a white out and we couldn't see anything past our fence.

 

[cp73]

Im heading up to south lake tahoe to tahoe keys next week. Staying at a friends house. Hopefully we wont have much smoke. I assume route 50 is now open? Will be flying in to Sacramento.

 

[DeniseM]

50 and 88 are both open, but check CalTrans before you leave, because there is still an active fire between 50 and 88, and 3 smaller fires north of 50.

 

[DeniseM]

The AQI (air quality index) in Reno this morning was in the 70's at 8 am, but it is climbing steadily and is in the 90's now. The wind is blowing from the South (Tahoe is South of Reno) so the smoke from the fire is blowing this way. I was still able to get in a good walk this morning wearing a mask. The rabbit bush (rag weed family) is in full-bloom right now, so I wear the mask as much for the pollen as the smoke. I also bought an air purifier and that really helps with my allergies.

Lake Taoe Webcam: https://tahoesouth.com/things-to-do/lake-tahoe-webcams/

Rabbit Bush:

Here is today's Caldor fire map, which is looking better:

 

[DeniseM]

Here is today's fire map. It's been quite windy, which can spread the fire. But it's supposed to be in the 30's tonight with a 60% chance of rain, or even snow at high elevations, and that should help:

 

[DeniseM]

Caldor ‘still presents a threat’ as high winds roll in

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — While the Caldor Fire has been held at 221,774 acres and 76% containment for several days, firefighters say high winds forecast for Monday through Tuesday morning could set them back.

www.tahoedailytribune.com

The fire map seems to be down this morning.

 

[Ty1on]

It does appear to be down, and we have smoky air in Vegas this morning, orange sun late yesterday afternoon, and I'd like to find out whence this came.

 

[DeniseM]

Tahoe Conservancy to receive $41 million to reduce wildfire risk, adapt to climate change

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law a funding package that includes $36 million for the California Tahoe Conservancy to restore forests and reduce wildfire risk at Lake Tahoe. The…

www.tahoedailytribune.com

 

[DeniseM]

5 North Tahoe hikes during SLT Forest Service closures

www.tahoedailytribune.com

 

[heathpack]

Hey @DeniseM we are heading up to Minden Saturday to stay at pet friendly David Walleys resort. Thanks for all the updates. We’re planning on coming up the 395.

The idea was to do some mountain biking but we’ll just take it as it comes. It will,all depend on air quality.

 

[DeniseM]

I have a great place for you to mountain bike - this is our favorite place for hiking, hanging out, and picnicing, and it's open and a short drive from Walley's. During the week it's nearly empty.

Galena Creek Regional Park

www.washoecounty.gov

 

[DeniseM]

There are 2 entrances and you want to take the first one (marked "you are here") and then stay on the main driveway and drive all the way to the end where it ends in a loop and park by a picnic table. Start your mountain biking where it says: [Jones Whites Creek Loop Trailhead.] There are places on the top trail where you can see the whole valley - you will love it! The weather in the park has been cool and sunny - daytime lows in the 50's. This park is on the side of a mountain, so I think you will find it challenging.

 

[heathpack]

There are 2 entrances and you want to take the first one (marked "you are here") and then stay on the main drive way and drive all the way to the end where it ends in a loop and park by a picnic table. Start your mountain biking where it says: "USFS Jones Creek Trailhead." There are places on the top trail where you can see the whole valley - you will love it! The weather in the park has been cool and sunny - daytime lows in the 50's.

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Yeah I’ve actually ridden there before. My former cycling coach lives in Reno. You must live near him. We rode Galena Creek from his house. Also Whites Canyon, Dry Pond, Thomas Creek Trail and Ballardini Ranch. I am so out of shape right now from the puppy needing so much attention. I don’t even want to ride with coach!

Theres a really great trail in the Carson City area- Clear Creek Trail. I’m planning on riding whatever I can of that trail. ugh it will take me a year to get back in shape at this stage.

 

[DeniseM]

Do you see the smaller loop marked in turquoise - that would be a good one for more of a "getting back in shape" ride. I am getting back in shape after breaking my arm, and I can do it on foot.

 

[DeniseM]

The Fire Map is looking great this morning - just one fire dot!

It's been down in the 20's/30's at night in that area (around 9,000 ft.) and that helps a lot.

 

[DeniseM]

New fire = more smoke. A large new fire has started in Sequoia National park, and the smoke is funneling north into the Tahoe/Reno area. But it's not nearly as bad as it was when the Caldor Fire was at it's peak. There is a possibility of some rain or snow this week, and that would definitely help:

Hazy skies, wind, possible rain, snow in forecast this week for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — Widespread haze and windy conditions are forecast early this week at Lake Tahoe before a pattern shift midweek to possible rain and high elevation snow.

www.tahoedailytribune.com

 

[DeniseM]

First snow of the season falls in the Tahoe Basin Friday morning

The Tahoe Basin saw the first snow of the season Friday morning.

link.sfgate.com