by elementsmtnco | Dec 22, 2022 | Elements Mountain Journal, Snow, Truckee Tahoe Tips
This time of year it is common for many Tahoe Donner driveways to have a layer of ice or “pack” over some or all surfaces of the driveway. Many homeowners are wondering what measures, if any, that they can take or that Elements can take to eliminate this build up of...
by elementsmtnco | Nov 9, 2022 | Elements Mountain Journal, Snow
Bryan Allegretto is the Tahoe Region OpenSnow Forecaster and he recently stopped by our Northwoods office here in Truckee, California to talk about being a professional forecaster, the snow and weather patterns of winters in the Truckee-Tahoe region, and how OpenSnow...
by elementsmtnco | Nov 4, 2022 | Elements Mountain Journal, Snow
Webcams Don’t Always Paint An Accurate PictureGoogle Nest, Alexa tethered to Ring Stick, Reolink, Wyze Cam, Arlo, Canary Pro or whatever your DIY home security camera system may be are great for surveillance, BUT they fail at telling how deep the snow is in your...
by elementsmtnco | Nov 3, 2022 | Elements Mountain Journal, Snow
The Town of Truckee is the agency responsible for clearing the roads in Tahoe Donner. They have four loaders and one sand truck dedicated to clearing Tahoe Donner streets. The tractors are stored at the Town of Truckee maintenance yard on Northwoods Blvd. near the...
by elementsmtnco | Oct 20, 2022 | Elements Mountain Journal, Snow, Truckee Tahoe Tips
Winters In Truckee Are Tough! If there is one thing that Elements understands, it is that winters in Truckee are tough to navigate. That is why we created the ‘Mountain Minutes’ series where we offer tips, suggestions, and best practices that will help you...
by elementsmtnco | Oct 20, 2022 | Elements Mountain Journal, Snow, Truckee Tahoe Tips
Winter Tires Make Driving In The Snow Safer Consumer Reports tests consistently show that winter tires deliver better grip to start in snow and stop on icy surfaces. They offer an extra margin of safety and performance over all-season and all-terrain tires. If you...
