For the freshest of produce at the lake, visit one of the few farmers markets operating spring through fall. The different farmers markets are as follows;

South Lake Tahoe Certified Farmers Market
Location: American Legion Hall Parking Lot, 2732 South Lake Tahoe Blvd (Hwy 50)
Times: June 1st to October 5th; Tuesdays from 8am – 1pm
Link: El Dorado Farmers Market
Phone: (530) 622-1900

Foothill Farmers Market – Truckee
Location: Truckee River Regional Park, 10500 Brockway Road off Highway 267
Times: June 8th to September 28th; Tuesdays from 8am to 1pm
Link: Foothill Farmers Market
Phone: (530) 823-6183

Foothill Farmers Market – Truckee
Location: Donner Pass near the train station
Times: June 24th to August 19th; Thursdays from 4pm to 6pm
Link: Foothill Farmers Market
Phone: (530) 823-6183

Foothill Farmers Market – Tahoe City
Location: Commons Beach, Commons Beach Rd. & N. Lake Blvd.
Times: May 27th to September 30th, Thursdays from 8am to 1pm
Link: Foothill Farmers Market
Phone: (530) 823-6183

Foothill Farmers Market – Kings Beach
Location: Kings Beach SRA, Highway 28 at Bear Street
Times: June 8th to September 7th, Tuesdays from 9am to 1pm
Link: Foothill Farmers Market
Phone: (530) 823-6183

Incline Village Farmers Market
Location: Outside of the Village Market, 770 Mays Blvd., Suite 2
Times: Starting June 19th; Saturdays from 10am to 4pm
Phone: Erik Wyatt (775) 831-5025

Gardnerville Farmers Market
Location: Lampe Park, 1325 Waterloo Lane, Gardnerville
Times: June 2 to mid-September; Wednesdays from 8am to 1pm
Link: Nevada Grown
Phone: Jana (775) 782-9828

Black Bear Facts:

1. The only species of bears in California and Nevada are black bears. However, they do range in color from blonde to black, with cinnamon brown being the most common color in both states.
2. There are an estimated 25,000 to 35,000 black bears in California and 200 to 300
   
3. In Nevada.Black bears normally avoid humans. If encountered, always leave them an escape route.
4. Males are much larger than females and can weigh up to 500 pounds, although average weight Is about 300 pounds.
5. Black bears can sprint up to 35mph and they are strong swimmers and great tree climbers.
6. A typical wild bear diet consists of berries, plants, nuts, roots, honey, honeycomb, insects, larvae, carrion, and small mammals.
7. As winter approaches, bears will forage for food up to 20 hours a day, storing enough fat to sustain them through hibernation. Bears often hibernate in large hollow trees 40 to 60 feet off the ground, under rocks and in hollow logs
8. Bears that are accustomed to people can become too bold and lose their fear of humans. To avoid this behavior, do not let bears become habituated to human sources of food.

Remember: Never feed a bear

Here is a list of approved Bear Proof Container vendors for Lake Tahoe.

Lake Tahoe Vacation Home Rental Ordinance-Unincorporated Eldorado County

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Ok.

The hype is over and now it’s game time. Autzen game time. The noise, the fans,  the atmosphere, the weather and a certain shoe mogel. That’s football in Eugene at Autzen stadium and the stakes could not be higher. The Rose Bowl comes down to the winner to one of the oldest college football rivalry between the Oregon Ducks and the Oregon State Beavers…boy I hate even writing their name.

It will come down to who wants it more in a cold but dry night at Autzen.  Will Masoli perform like he has all season with the exception of the Boise State game? Will LaMichael James play like a guy who plays like guys twice his size and wiggle, juke and jive to the end zone? Will the Oregon defense get the big plays that was their trademark through the tough early and middle of the schedule? Or will Quizz and his bother James be the heroes for those whom reside in “Corn Valley”…lets hope not for the sake of all of us whom would like to keep the stars, moon and sun correctly aligned.

I will update this post as the game progresses…

Rosebowl Bound!!

Go Ducks!!

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Swing Dancing
Every Tuesday 6:30-9:30PM. Come and show off your swing dancing moves, and if you have no moves come and learn. Come join us at El Charro Avitia’s Restaurant, 4389 S. Carson St., Carson City. No partner is required. Call 629-9369 or go to www.highsierrasdc.org .

Bill Behr’s Open Mic
Every night 9:30PM. Any one over the age of 21 is welcome to enjoy a fun night with music and drinks. If you have any questions contact them at: Phone:530.541.4960 or website: www.rojostahoe.com.

Friends of the Library Booksale
November 14, 2009, 10AM-3PM. Do you want a new book? Go to the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library at 1000 Rufus Allen Blvd. South Lake Tahoe CA, 96150. Contact at:530-573-3185

The Story of Tahoe – Movie Presentation at Explore Tahoe
November 19. Heavenly Village 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150  Everyday at 2:00 PM. It’s Free! More Info: Visit the Website Phone: (530) 542-4637

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Virtual Tour

Here is the NWS forecast discussion

Lake Tahoe Snowstorm?

Here is the NWS forecast statement for 1/22/09:

Area forecast discussion 

National Weather Service Reno Nevada 

350 am PST Thursday Jan 22 2009 

Short term... 

a relatively narrow but heavy band of rain is moving slowly across 

northern and central California this morning as an upper trough makes its 

way onshore. This band of heavy precipitation is being fed by a juicy 

subtropical connection off the Baja California coast. Snow levels are currently 

around 8500 feet or so...which is pretty normal for this type of 

subtropical tap. Only the highest mountains in our area will 

see any snowfall with this storm...and even then it should be pretty 

wet and heavy. Snow levels are expected to remain high...generally 

above 8000 feet through Friday...before finally coming down by 

Friday night as we get into some colder air. No winter statements 

expected at this time...due to the high snow levels. 

The elongated trough coming into California this morning has split into two 

main vorticity maxima...with the shortwave currently northwest of the Bay 

area being the one of our concern. This wave will lift through 

northern California and into the far northwest corner of Nevada by this evening. 

As this wave pushes inland...the stream of heavy precipitation we are 

seeing on the cal radars will push east across the higher elevations 

through the day and scattered showers across western Nevada. 

There is some good diffluence aloft lifting the deep moisture... and 

models are indicating a band of 700mb frontogenesis from Truckee to 

Lovelock later this afternoon and evening. This low level forcing 

will create a nice band of showers across the Interstate 80 

corridor...with periods of moderate to heavy rain possible. Both GFS 

and European model (ecmwf) indicating this band of heavier precipitation setting up across the 

forecast area...so bumped up probability of precipitation and quantitative precipitation forecast for this afternoon and 

evening in the western Nevada valleys. 

Late tonight and into early Sat morning we will see a Little Break 

in the action as we get some weak shortwave ridging...but with the 

abundant moisture still streaming off the Pacific and into our 

area...scattered showers are not out of the question. 

By Friday...another upper level low will drop in right behind...with 

the nose of a 100kt jet pushing across central California and into the 

Sierra. On top of that...a very nice looking diffluent left exit 

region will setup right over the Tahoe area. Latest models are 

coming up with some impressive quantitative precipitation forecast values for the time period 

between Friday night and early Sat morning as we get a shortwave 

lifting through norcal...interacting with the dynamic jet. This is 

plausible to happen with this deep subtropical moisture tap setup. 

So...upped up quantitative precipitation forecast and probability of precipitation for Friday night and Sat as we get this jet 

maximum moving into our area. If models continue to show this period of 

enhanced precipitation...the forecast may need to go up even more. By 

Friday night...snow levels will begin to lower from 8000 feet down 

to near lake level by early Saturday morning...which could cause 

some travel concerns for the Sierra passes Friday night and 

Saturday. Hoon 

Long term...Sunday through Wednesday... 

models continue to drop energy down along the West Coast for Sunday 

and Monday developing a deep positively tilted trough/closed low from 

the northern rockies back across California. The GFS...Canadian... 

and ec continue to differ in details with respect to location of the 

upper low and timing. 

Generally for Sunday and Sunday night the upper low should extend 

across northern California with the GFS further west...rotating the low 

system off the coast... and the ec inland. At any rate snow will 

increase across the Sierra Sunday and continue through Monday. By 

Tuesday models cut this deep low off from the northerly branch of 

the jet sagging the primary feature west of Southern California. This would 

decrease precipitation across the Sierra Tuesday to scattered 

showers. By Wednesday although again the details differ...northern 

California and western Nevada should be under northerly flow aloft as the system 

moves east. 

Overall expect snow in the Sierra Sunday diminishing to scattered 

showers by Tuesday with Wednesday and later in the week generally 

dry. Snow levels will start out around 5000 feet so Sierra 

precipitation should be all snow. Over the period from Sunday 

through Monday night there could be 6 to 10 inches or so of snow at 

lake level with a foot or 2 at higher elevations of the Sierra. Will 

have to keep an eye on storm organization to determine whether any 

watches or warnings will be needed. At this time it looks like the 

best chance for heavier snow would be Sunday associated with the 

cold front...with generally light snow for the the remainder of the 

early week period. 

For western Nevada valleys...snow levels will start at around 4000 

feet up toward the Oregon border to 5200 feet or so in the 

Reno-Carson areas to 5500 feet further east. The best chance for 

valley snow will be associated with the cold front passage. The ec 

drops the cold front through western Nevada late Sunday and Sunday 

night. The GFS brings it through a little earlier...Sunday afternoon 

and early Sunday night. Except for Surprise Valley would not expect 

more than a dusting to an inch or less for the valleys. 

The coldest day of the week should be Monday but temperatures will 

just be 5-10 degrees below normal in most areas before moderating 

back close to normal later in the week. Jah 

After the upcoming weekend it starts to look very interesting as South Lake Tahoe may finally see some decent winter storms move in and bring the need fresh snow to all of our winter resorts. This is not an unusual January, at least in my three decades of living and working at Lake Tahoe. Many winters have a warm and thawing January which lulls even the hardcore locals into a sense of “winter is over” malaise. But, when the wind begins to howl in February and the snow blower is out of gas reality sets in again. Winter has two more months to go! February and March are typically huge snow months so do not put your gear away yet. The best is yet to come!