Well, folks, winter has arrived. Finally. Hear that noise? That's your neighbor's snow blower, doing the driveway so he can get to work; and his partner will also have to navigate Highway 89 to get to Tahoe City and beyond. And for you sad sacks who have to go South- you're screwed. You'll have to take the L-O-N-G W-A-Y around. The El Dorado County way around. This ridiculous situation persists because of various reasons, primarily, property taxes. Yes; this little slice of ElDo county produces a bounty for the county(and state) because of:location-location-location, the mantra of all real estate denizens.
So, Highway 89 is closed now around Emerald Bay as it always is during and following a heavy snowfall. Safety, for those idiots who don't care about the folks who rescue idiots for a living(CHP, Sheriffs, and fire/rescue types). The amount of snow, of course, varies, but the results are the same: no through traffic until CalTrans reopens the highway. Have some business in Placerville, the county seat? Good luck.
But, the current storm(s) will guarantee a season for resorts and all the dependent businesses that grab on to the tail of all recreational skiers on holiday. It gives locals hope, however emphemeral. How many feet of snow will fall? The locals play this game, endlessly. Depends: where do you live and at what elevation. Lake level: one figure; above 7000', another; above 7500', add some more. Above 8000', go home.
Wax the boards, dry out the boots, put a battery in your avalanche signal alert sending unit, feed the dog.
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