Utility Work Affecting Tahoe Donner Area

UPDATE: DECEMBER 19

A pole on the transmission line that feeds Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s (TDPUD) Donner Lake Substation sustained significant damage during the recent storm. The necessary repairs require that the transmission line be de-energized to perform the work. Unfortunately, TDPUD must shut off power for a short time to all residents served by Donner Lake Substation so that this work can be performed safely. TDPUD and Roseville Electric crews will perform this work, estimated to take about three hours, on Sunday, December 19, from 2:00PM to 5:00PM.

The areas that will be affected by this outage include all neighborhoods around the Donner Lake area. In addition, Donner Lake Substation also serves the neighborhood areas on the west side of Tahoe Donner. The affected areas of Tahoe Donner include:

• Northwoods Blvd. from Hillside Drive to Christie Lane;
• All streets that connect to this section of Northwoods Blvd;
• Alder Creek Road in its entirety;
• All streets that connect to Alder Creek Road;
• Skislope Way from Alder Creek Road to Teton Way;
• All streets that connect to Skislope Way;
• Teton Way and connecting streets; and
• Copenhagen Drive from Northwoods Blvd. to Weisshorn Avenue

For the most up-to-date information, please check the TDPUD website. 

TAHOE DONNER AMENITIES AFFECTED
This outage is expected to affect some services at the Downhill Ski Resort and the Cross Country Ski Center / Alder Creek Adventure Center, but we do not anticipate needing to close these amenities. At this time, we do not anticipate other amenities to be significantly impacted by this outage.

UPDATE: DECEMBER 17

As many of you know, the recent winter storm has caused damage to utility lines, creating power outages in Tahoe Donner and the greater community. A primary transmission line located in the Carpenter Valley area is currently down and requires significant repairs. NVEnergy and its partners will be on-site to perform repairs today and tomorrow (December 17 and 18).

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Expect helicopter activity to take place in and around Carpenter Valley.
• Potential road impacts and activity may take place in the areas of Alder Creek Road and Carpenter Valley Road.
• The Cross Country Ski Center and Alder Creek Adventure Center will be open.
• Timing of work is expected to occur on December 17 and 18.

For updates on impacts to Tahoe Donner, please come back to this page; we will update as information becomes available.

We appreciate the patience and understanding of the Tahoe Donner community as we do our part to support our neighbors and allow crews to restore power.

Stay safe!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM TDPUD
For customers currently without power and a secondary source of heat, freezing pipes become a concern. It is recommended you shut off water to your house, winterize the area and seek alternate shelter if needed. Check the TDPUD website for more information and updates.