North Lake Tahoe
Fire Protection District

The winter that keeps on giving is still alive and well! While we are hoping with the official arrival of Spring yesterday that we will see the sun more than snow, until then, “Know Before You Throw.” Taking advantage of breaks between storms is the ...

  With the anticipated warmer weather pattern potentially bringing wet snow and precipitation, sand is available at Washoe County Roads, 625B Mt. Rose Hwy (BYOS, bring your own shovel and, a friend to help!) and we have sandbags at our main fire...

  After the storm this weekend and another one on the way, which is looking like a warmer wetter pattern, there are concerns about the wet snow and precipitation adding to the snow load on structures. Please utilize any breaks in storm systems f...

Contact:  USDA Forest Service, Lisa Herron 530-721-3898 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                         LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev., March ...