Traveling to Tahoe This Holiday Weekend? CHP Says Expect Crowds, Traffic

Friday is the start of the holiday weekend, and for tens of thousands, that means a trip to Tahoe. But the CHP is advising travelers to give themselves a lot of extra time and expect crowds and slowdowns just about everywhere.

“You want to come up here for the snow and the skiing? Come on up, but pack your patience because it could take you awhile to get up and take you awhile to get out,” said Mike Brown of the South Lake Tahoe CHP.

The roads are still recovering after major snowfall this winter and from plows constantly clearing them. 

Officers have a few key tips for drivers

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