Snippets about Lake Tahoe

• Lake Tahoe is currently ranked as the snowiest region in the country.

• Here is an application for the South Lake Tahoe City Council vacancy.

• On Dec. 28, Squaw Valley celebrated the grand opening of the resort’s newest chairlift, Big Blue Express, with a $5,000 contribution to the Tahoe Fund.

• Three members of the North Tahoe Public Utility District board of directors began new four-year terms in December. Phil Thompson replaced Frank Mooney who had chosen not to run after 25 years of service. Incumbent John Bergmann and Tim Ferrell retained their seats. S. Lane Lewis is president of the board, with Bergmann as VP and Sue Daniels secretary.

• Mt. Rose ski resort is having a Bavarian Fest on Jan. 5 from 10:30am to 2pm at the Winters Creek Lodge.