Despite a complete redesign a year ago that delivered improvements, sales of the Volkswagen Tiguan still dramatically dipped. The Tiguan experienced its worst sales year since the compact crossover sport utility vehicle was introduced in 2008. That year U.S. sales of the Tiguan was 8,664. In 2018, sales of the Tiguan were 13,546, nearly half […]
Operation Sierra Storm includes free climate forum Jan. 30
Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference, will take place Jan. 28-30 in South Lake Tahoe. The event is a cutting-edge meteorological forum and seminar for network television meteorologists from around the country. Operation Sierra Storm features leading scientists and experts discussing newsworthy weather and science topics, and providing ongoing education, networking, and live […]
Solid debut for 2018 Nissan Kicks
Nissan certainly puts a premium on developing sport utility vehicles. Its lineup currently offers seven SUVs, ranging from a subcompact to the full-size Nissan Armada. The Japanese auto manufacturer loves its SUVs, but isn’t afraid to cut ties when one of them doesn’t make the grade. That happened a year ago to the controversial Juke, […]
Snow Report Tahoe Ski Resorts
Below is the latest Snow Report for Tahoe ski resorts. The snow began at Tahoe ski resorts Sunday and below are the one-day totals that were recorded Monday morning (Jan. 21). SNOW REPORT (3-day totals) Alpine Meadows: 16 inches Boreal Mountain: 12 inches Diamond Peak: 14 inches Heavenly Mountain: 18 inches Granlibakken: 8 inches Homewood […]
Snow Report Tahoe ski resorts
Below is the Snow Report for Tahoe ski resorts. The three-day totals range from the snow storms Tuesday night through Thursday night (Jan. 18). SNOW REPORT (3-day totals) Alpine Meadows: 25-13-17 – 55 inches Boreal Mountain: 19-24-27 – 70 inches Diamond Peak: 12-14-14 – 40 inches Heavenly Mountain: 7-12-7 – 26 inches Granlibakken: 18-6-12 – 36 […]
Staggering snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
Three days of heavy snow left some staggering snow totals Friday morning at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Squaw Valley had the largest snow total among the Tahoe ski resorts with more than 6 feet (74) of snow over the three-day period. The famed Olympic ski resort had 21 more inches on Friday morning, giving exuberant skiers and […]
Latest storm may dump 3-6 feet on Tahoe ski resorts
The storm that continued in the Lake Tahoe region Thursday (Jan. 17) could drop 3-6 more feet of snow on Tahoe ski resorts. A winter storm warning remained in place through Friday. National Weather Service is predicting the storm could drop between 3-6 feet above 7,000 feet before it moves on sometime Friday. According to […]
Latest Tahoe storm could bring 2-4 feet of snow
The snow is expected to be heavy this week at Tahoe ski resorts, where 2-4 feet could drop. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a major winter storm that should impact the Lake Tahoe area in a big way Tuesday through Thursday (Jan. 17). High winds, heavy snowfall, and blizzard-like conditions are all in […]
2019 Toyota Land Cruiser has history
From an historical perspective, no large sport utility vehicle can rival the Toyota Land Cruiser. The eight-passenger SUV has a long history, dating back 67 years ago when the Japanese automaker was looking for something to rival the Jeep for usage in the Korean War. In fact, when Toyota developed a prototype Land Cruiser in […]
Tahoe ski resorts offer discount skiing, snowboarding
Discount skiing and snowboarding is available this month at many Tahoe ski resorts. The month of January is the 11th annual National Learn to Ski and Ride month and many Tahoe ski resorts are participating, offering discounted lift tickets, specials and training throughout the month and beyond. Mt. Rose and Tahoe Donner on Lake Tahoe’s […]