As forecast, a late winter snow storm, blizzard slammed the Sierra Nevada this weekend. The CHP closed I-80 at Colfax yesterday; and is now closed only to tractor-trailor vehicles. All others need chains and or snow tires and 4-wheel drive. Many events have been cancelled or postponed due to this weather. Locals did their best to adjust their daily lives: work, schools, events, shopping, etc. Power outages hit many communities including our own Tahoma. Liberty Power is working on improving the situation. Tahoma's own Ed Miller, dedicated civil servant of El DO county was interviewed for an article published today in the New York Times. He was quoted , stating that when the power went out, his backup generator kicked in almost immediately; a system he says is an absolute necessity for living in the mountains.
The storm is moving east as this is written, and will dissipate as it blows across the Basin and Range of Nevada and Utah befor reaching the Great Plains.
Stay warm.
Update: 1915hours
Liberty Energy has reported electric outages all along the West Shore from Tahoe City south along Highway 89 to Rubicon. Homewood has multiple outages across the energy grid. No specific time frame has been announced for restoration of services. Tune into the internet or use your iphone for updates.
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