The first in a series of storms will clear out of Lake Tahoe Saturday morning, but the stars appear to be aligning for a monster snow dump next week.
Chain controls are in effect Saturday morning for travelers trying to reach Sierra-at-Tahoe and South Lake Tahoe. Travelers must have chains on their vehicles unless it’s a four-wheel drive with snow tires, from Twin Bridges to Meyers on U.S. Highway 50. The requirement will likely be lifted some time Saturday morning when the snow stops falling.
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and Homewood Mountain Resort are reporting 3-5 inches of fresh snow, while resorts on the South Shore received a little less. Sugar Bowl is reporting 7 inches.