Public Safety
A storm system is expected to bring rain to Lake Tahoe and snow to higher Sierra Nevada elevations this weekend, potentially lingering into Sunday morning. The National Weather Service forecasts 6 to 12 inches of snow above roughly 7,500 feet by Sunday, with lower totals at mid-mountain elevations. Travelers are advised to monitor road conditions via Caltrans and the Nevada Department of Transportation, particularly on mountain passes like the Mount Rose Highway. Clearer weather and warmer temperatures are expected to return by Monday.
Local Politics
Nevada mail-in ballots must be postmarked on or before Election Day, Nov. 3, and received by 5 p.m. the fourth day after Election Day (Nov. 7). Voters may also drop off ballots at secure locations including vote centers, polling places, or county registrar offices by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. The Nevada Secretary of State recommends mailing ballots at least one week before Election Day. Ballots can be tracked online at MyBallot.NV.gov, and voters with questions may contact the Secretary of State's office, Washoe County Registrar of Voters, or Douglas County Election Office.
Community brief
Truckee High School placed second in the 3A division at the state girls' golf championships on Oct. 13-14 at Ruby View Golf Course in Elko, Nev., with junior Allison Mortimeyer winning the individual title (72-76). George Whittell High School qualified for state play for the first time in two decades and placed third in the 2A team competition at Jackpot Golf Course in Jackpot, Nev. North Tahoe High School freshman Sofia Spero finished fourth in…
