Schools open despite slick, snowy roads

Two cars on Jan. 18 slide into a van on Echo Summit. Photo/Julie Threewit

Even though more than 6 inches of snow fell overnight, schools in the Lake Tahoe basin are open today. Buses will service the main stops for Zephyr Cove and Whittell schools.

Ski resorts are digging out. Expect delays before all chairs spin. Wind may impact resorts as well.

The avalanche danger today is considerable, according to the Sierra Avalanche Center.

Roads are slick and cars are spinning like it’s a bumper car ride. For up-to-date road information, click on the state icons on the home page of Lake Tahoe News.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10am Jan. 19, with another issued from 4am Friday to 10am Saturday for the greater Lake Tahoe area.

Snow accumulations with the next storm may bring 6-12 inches at the lake and 12-18 inches above 7,000 feet. Two to 3-foot waves are expected.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report