by elementsmtnco | Sep 10, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Is El Niño Bringing a Big Winter to Truckee and Tahoe? If you’ve been online lately, you’ve probably seen the headlines. El Niño is strengthening, California could be in for a big winter, and the early snow forecasts are already getting plenty of attention. Here in...
by elementsmtnco | Sep 9, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Looking for things to do in Truckee this September? Early fall is one of the best times to enjoy the High Sierra, with cooler days, changing colors, and a full calendar of local events. From live music and community gatherings to family-friendly activities, outdoor...
by elementsmtnco | Sep 9, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Hosting for the Holidays? How to Refresh Your Kitchen Without a Full Remodel Fall in Truckee is a natural reset. Summer slows down, cooler weather moves in, and before long, the kitchen is back to being one of the busiest spaces in the house. For second homeowners, it...
by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
August. The days are hotter, the air feels drier, and the landscape looks more “tired” by the week. Even the forest sounds different. Fewer birds in the middle of the day, more insect buzz at dusk, and wildlife showing up in places you do not usually see them in June....
by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
If you own a home in Truckee, Tahoe Donner, or the greater North Lake Tahoe region, you will eventually notice something that makes you pause. A crack in drywall. A patio that feels slightly uneven. A driveway that suddenly has a new line running through it. A door...
by elementsmtnco | Aug 5, 2026 | Elements Mountain Journal
Late summer in Truckee, Tahoe Donner, and North Lake Tahoe is when pine needles start to pile up quietly, then suddenly become a problem. Unlike broadleaf debris, needles interlock, mat down, and move differently in wind and rain. That can change how water drains off...
