Storm grounds Reno flights; I-80 crash stalls cars Nov 21, 2009
One gust of 104 mph was recorded near the Mount Rose Ski Resort between Reno and Lake Tahoe, where winds were sustained between 35 mph and 50 mph ... Chains or snow tires were required on a 36-mile stretch of I-80 west of Truckee as well as the Mount Rose Highway connecting Reno to Tahoe. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Hawaii planning to replenish sand at Waikiki Beach Nov 14, 2009
The PGA event with a $3 million purse historically has been played in August at Montreux Golf ry Club on the edge of Mount Rose between Reno and Lake Tahoe. The new dates of July 15-18 announced on Tuesday put it opposite the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship at Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course at Stateline as well as the British Open being played next summer at St. Andrews. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Tahoe skiing: All about deals Nov 8, 2009
Fun fact: You can see Mount Rose (the mountain) across from Mount Rose (the ski area), so you're not actually skiing on it (Slide Mountain just wasn't that catchy). Northstar. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
First significant storm brings Reno rain, Sierra snow Oct 14, 2009
Chains and snow tires were required for most of the day on some mountain roads, including Mount Rose Highway--Route 431 ... Up to 14 inches was expected by nightfall at Mount Rose. (KRNV.com, NV)
Fierce Storm Moving Out Of Northern California Oct 14, 2009
"Sacramento Municipal Utility District said about 9,000 customers were without electricity in scattered outages across Sacramento County.Thousands found themselves in the dark in Elk Grove when a utility pole caught fire, according to Chris Capra of SMUD.About 2,800 customers near the 1300 block of 22nd Street lost power at about 9 a.m., which appears to have been caused by a transformer problem, SMUD said.SMUD customers should call 1-888-456-7683 to report a power outage, while PG&E customers... (KCRA 3, CA)
Reno-area's first snow causes minor chain controls on local highway Oct 1, 2009
Officials at the Nevada Department of Transportation required motorists navigating portions of Mount Rose Highway to use chains or snow tires on their vehicles for much of the morning. The travel restriction was required for five miles near the junction of State Route 28 at Lake Tahoe. (KRNV.com, NV)
What is wrong Sep 17, 2009
Mount Rose wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:29 PM:" I gave up riding on the streets in Montrose due to several events where the drivers have no respect for cyclists and no police officers around to patrol.I only use the bike paths and sidewalks anymore. ". Take a Chill Pill wrote on Sep 16, 2009 12:16 PM:" Concerned Mom,From reading your rant (I mean letter), I can assure you, that that driver is not the only person who is not all there.Glad your son is ok though. Now move on with your life. This... (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Gard, Eadington wed Jul 7, 2009
The couple currently make their home on Mount Rose, between Lake Tahoe and Reno. They plan to live in Hawaii and Juneau as well in the future. (Juneau Empire)
Cold front continues to bring snow to valley floor Apr 17, 2009
But in western Nevada, travel restrictions were in place for the Mount Rose Highway, Geiger Grade. Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen says an accident and snow created some delays on Interstate 80 westbound at Boomtown. (KRNV.com, NV)
Roads reopen after March storm pounds Sierra and Northern Nevada Mar 6, 2009
And a four-mile section over the summit of Mount Rose Highway - Route 431 - was closed around 9 a.m., for avalanche control. Chains or snow tires were required across the Reno-Carson City area and on all mountain passes. (KRNV.com, NV)
Ski deals, with lodging, from $99 Mar 4, 2009
The hotel offers free shuttle service to the Reno airport and some of the ski resorts, but not to Mount Rose transportation to that resort will cost $15 per person each way, but the hotel will arrange it for you. More from Budget Travel. (MSNBC -- Travel)
I-80 west of Reno closed as winter brings heavy snow to Sierra Mar 4, 2009
Chains or snow tires are required on all other mountain passes, U.S. Highway 50 over Echo Summit, U.S. 395 north of Reno and the Mount Rose Highway that connects Reno to Lake Tahoe. Travel restrictions also were posted for Washoe Valley south of Reno. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
