On June 2, there are still several feet of snow on the ground. In some places, the snow is still covering most of the ground floor. As we drive around and look at houses, we are seeing a lot of damage, mostly to deck railings and stairs. This winter was tough on houses! And Continue Reading
Perfect Condition
It is March 1, and this is the first week it seems that we have a stretch of sunny weather and no traffic. It's simply blissful up here. We hope you can come and hang out for a bit! See you on the mountain! Continue Reading
Dig Out Your Propane Tank
Hey People! Happy New Year! It's January and we are in the throes of a healthy winter. You have 20+ feet of snow in your yard and it's time to dig out your propane tank. Why? Because you don't want it to leak from the weight of the snow. And you don't want your house to Continue Reading
Peregrine falcon nest prompts closure of Donner Summit climbing routes
To protect nesting peregrine falcons, certain climbing routes on Donner Summit’s Black Wall are closed until mid-summer, the Truckee Donner Land Trust announced last week. CLOSED TO CLIMBERS The following routes are closed until further notice: Touch and Go, Hungover Continue Reading
How You Can Benefit by Listing with Us
There are a number of reasons why listing with Serene Lakes Realty is a decision you will not second-guess. We are the only office on the summit and are available 7 days a week. If there is a new buyer coming to check things out, they will stop by our office. Our customer Continue Reading
Flooding in Serene Lakes
Yesterday there was a roadblock into Serene Lakes and no one could get in or out pretty much all day. Traffic was limited today to one direction escorted by pilot cars. The road is open this afternoon, but stay tuned as conditions change. Check out this link for more up to Continue Reading
We Got the Most Snow
I could use that title a lot. Here's a nice chart from the National Weather Service. I'm thinking of swinging by Sugar Bowl tomorrow morning. Who's with me? Continue Reading
New Snow and Royal Gorge is Open
Driving around Donner Summit and Serene Lakes this Thanksgiving holiday was like driving through a winter wonderland. It's what brings us all here. It was so beautiful today, very cold and crisp, with blue skies and puffy white clouds. You could spy cross country skiers Continue Reading
Another Storm This Weekend
We are expecting another winter storm in 2 days, on Sunday, after which Sugar Bowl should be announcing an opening date. Squaw opened yesterday and Boreal and Mt. Rose have been open for a little while already. This upcoming storm should dump another 6"-12" on the summit, so Continue Reading
First Snow of the Season
Our office got a few inches of snow Sunday and Monday, November 2 and 3. The temps dipped to 12 degrees in Serene Lakes last night, in the wee hours of Wednesday, 11/4. I've already heard of one broken pipe. Time to shut down your house for winter and make sure your water is Continue Reading
