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Hello!
I’m Matt Randall, deputy director of public works for our Roads Division. Our team is gearing up for the (hopefully) snowy months ahead and we want to make sure you’re prepared as well.
Snowplow operations
In an average snowstorm, we’ll have about 250 miles of local roadways to clear snow, but that can raise to as much as 600 in a low, cold storm. This makes our operation one of the biggest, and hardest, snow-removal operations in the state.
In any storm, it’s our goal to plow every road that needs it at least once every 24 hours, twice if we can. Our crews keep going 24 hours a day, until the storm’s over and every road is clear.
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"Where’s my plow"
We’re excited to be testing out new technology in the coming months that will track our plows and show you where we’ve recently plowed. We’re working with our Information Technology Department to have it up and running as soon as possible. You’ll be able to find it here when it is— with a reminder that we’re still testing it out, so it won’t be perfect the day it launches.
When we are out plowing, keep these three things in mind:
1. Winter parking restrictions
Parking on county roadway shoulders in eastern Placer County is prohibited Nov. 1 through May 1, 2026. Violators may be ticketed, fined or towed. Leaving a vehicle on the roadway during a storm can damage your car and our snowplows, and it slows down snow removal for the entire community.
2. Managing snow berms: A collaborative effort with property owners
While we strive to minimize the impact on private property, snow berms — accumulations of snow left behind at the front of driveways — are an unavoidable byproduct of efficient snow removal.
It is important to understand that these snow berms are the responsibility of property owners to clear. As our teams focus on maintaining roadways, the removal of snow from individual driveways falls under private property maintenance. We recommend that residents be prepared to manage these berms, particularly after heavy snowfall, to ensure smooth access to their driveways.
Our dedicated crews focus on clearing county roadways, while Caltrans oversees state highways in Tahoe, including state Routes 89, 267 and 28.
3. Patience is key
Our teams work as quickly as we can, but we know it may take a little time before we get all the roadways clear. We appreciate your patience, especially during heavy snowfall.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we gear up for winter. Stay safe and warm!
— Matt
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🏠 Apply today for one open position on the Tahoe Basin Design Review Committee
🚱 Engage with us: Share your feedback on a potential single-use plastics ban in Tahoe
📖 Winter book bingo returns to Placer County libraries
🎄 Still need a Christmas tree? Make sure to get a Tahoe National Forest permit
Join the upcoming Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council meeting, tonight, Dec. 8, starting at 6 p.m., to discuss the amended Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan with county staff and Palisades Tahoe representatives.
The meeting will be held at the Olympic Village Event Center (1901 Chamonix Place). Find the full agenda here. READ MORE
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Placer County’s Tahoe City Complete Streets Improvements Project was one of six transportation or transit improvement projects to receive funding from the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency last week at their governing board meeting.
The project, a collaborative effort with Caltrans, was awarded $1.4 million toward the estimated $2 million cost of construction. READ MORE
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AREA PLAN UPDATE
Last month, our board unanimously approved the Tahoe Basin Area Plan Phase 2 Housing Amendments to support the development of new achievable housing in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
These amendments apply only to 100% deed-restricted housing projects within the town centers in Kings Beach and Tahoe City and other areas already zoned to allow multifamily housing. The amendments are intended to provide greater flexibility related to height, density and parking throughout the TBAP area. LEARN MORE
Two new local worker housing projects in North Lake Tahoe will move forward thanks to funding reserved from Placer County’s new Launchpad program.
A total of $725,000 is being reserved for these projects to be built in Kings Beach, including $125,000 toward a wheelchair-accessible accessory dwelling unit and $600,000 toward a three-unit tiny home project. READ MORE
The Placer County Planning Commission last week voted to recommend to the Board of Supervisors approval of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Lake Tahoe, Mountain Chalets project, including an amendment to the Martis Valley Community Plan, a rezone of the project site and an addendum to the environmental impact report. READ MORE
You can continue to ride for free on Placer County’s Tahoe Truckee Area Regional Transit (TART) for the next two years following approvals by our Board of Supervisors last month.
The county has offered free ridership since December 2019 and allocated nearly $1,150,000 in transient occupancy tax funds to support the free offering. By long-standing county policy, all TOT revenue collected in eastern Placer County is reinvested to benefit eastern Placer County. READ MORE
The Eastern Regional Landfill has reported a recent increase in household hazardous waste showing up in regular trash loads — especially batteries, electronics, household cleaners and aerosol cans. These items can spark fires, leak harmful chemicals or endanger staff when mixed into the waste stream.
To protect our environment and keep our community safe, please do not place household hazardous waste in your curbside trash or recycling carts.
North Lake Tahoe residents can dispose of these materials for free during ERL’s monthly Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day — held on the third Saturday of every month, including the next one:
📅 Dec. 20
📍 Eastern Regional Landfill
🕘 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
💰 Free for local residents
Accepted items include:
- 🔋 Batteries
- 💻 Electronics and e-waste
- 🧴 Household cleaners and chemicals
- 🧯 Aerosol cans
- 🎨 Paint, oil, antifreeze, fluorescent bulbs and more
Proper disposal keeps hazardous materials out of landfills, reduces fire risks and protects Lake Tahoe’s air and water quality. LEARN MORE
For Tahoe Truckee, the Give Back Tahoe giving season brings together neighbors, visitors and friends. It reminds us that the spirit of the holiday season is about gratitude and giving. It's about community. Donate to local nonprofits and be a part of something bigger.
Explore the 80+ local nonprofits participating in Give Back Tahoe, and donate to your favorites. LEARN MORE
Wondering what to do with your tree once the holidays are over? We’ve got you covered!
Christmas trees will be chipped for use as mulch or added to compost – not sent to the landfill. Christmas trees will be picked up on your regular collection day during the week of Jan. 5-9. Place undecorated Christmas trees, cut into 3-foot lengths or shorter, next to your bear box or trash cans.
This month's photo features a cotton-candy sky and wispy clouds over Lake Tahoe. This photo was snapped by engagement programs analyst Audrey Vaughan.
- Special meeting: Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council, Dec. 8
- Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting in Auburn, Dec. 9
- Webinar: Developing & Taking a Food Product to Market Part 1, Dec. 9
- North Tahoe Public Utilities District board meeting, Dec. 9
- Webinar: From Business Owner to Multi-Unit Operator with NorCal SBDC, Dec. 10
- Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Advisory Planning Commission, Dec. 10
- Placer County Board of Supervisors special meeting, Dec. 11
- Tahoe City Farmers Market, Dec. 11
- Placer County Planning Commission meeting, Dec. 11
- Tahoe Live at Palisades, Dec. 12-14
- Tahoe City Holiday Markets at Boatworks, Dec. 13
- Holiday Wreath Making Community Garden Workshop, Dec. 14
- Placer County Board of Supervisors meeting, Dec. 16
- Placer County Planning Commission meeting, Dec. 18
Find more events on the Tahoe Events Calendar here.
Find more Placer County news unique to the Tahoe region on our dedicated North Lake Tahoe website by clicking here.
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