“Hidden Heavenly” is an apt term for a Tahoe ski resort that is more than meets the eye. Want to get in some extra runs at Heavenly Mountain Resort on a crowded Sunday? Get out of bed early, hop on the Gondola by 8:30 a.m., and be one of the first ones to point your […]
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Severe conditions close several Tahoe ski resorts
Several Tahoe ski resorts are closed Sunday due to large snow totals that hit the region Saturday. The extreme amount of snow, especially in a short period of time, is not always a good thing for skiing and snowboarding Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will be closed Sunday (Feb. 10) due to high […]
More snow coming to Tahoe ski resorts
More snow is coming to Tahoe ski resorts – most likely 1-3 feet from storms that begin Friday evening. Do the delight of skiers and snowboarders, February has already been a huge month for snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The Tahoe Snow Report below indicates that nine of 14 Tahoe ski resorts have received 70 inches […]
Tahoe forum discusses climate change, fire issues
Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference, took place Jan. 28-30 in South Lake Tahoe. The event was a cutting-edge meteorological forum and seminar for network television meteorologists from around the country. Operation Sierra Storm featured leading scientists and experts discussing newsworthy weather and science topics, and providing ongoing education, networking, and live broadcast […]
Incredible snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
The snow has subsided – for now – leaving behind some incredible snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts. Leading the way was Homewood Mountain, which had the most snow among the Tahoe ski resorts, getting 100 inches (8¼ feet) from the recent storms. The family-friendly ski resort on Tahoe’s West Shore now has 297 inches […]
Storms could drop 8 feet snow on Tahoe ski resorts
An epic five-day snow storm could drop as much as 8 feet of snow on Tahoe ski resorts. Several Tahoe ski resorts are reporting nearly 3 feet of snow since Friday night and the snow is falling heavily Sunday (Feb. 3). The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is forecasting up to 1-2 feet of […]
Snow Report Tahoe ski resorts
Below is the Snow Report for Tahoe ski resorts. The three-day totals range from the snow storms Tuesday night through Thursday night (Jan. 18). SNOW REPORT (3-day totals) Alpine Meadows: 25-13-17 – 55 inches Boreal Mountain: 19-24-27 – 70 inches Diamond Peak: 12-14-14 – 40 inches Heavenly Mountain: 7-12-7 – 26 inches Granlibakken: 18-6-12 – 36 […]
Tahoe ski resorts offer discount skiing, snowboarding
Discount skiing and snowboarding is available this month at many Tahoe ski resorts. The month of January is the 11th annual National Learn to Ski and Ride month and many Tahoe ski resorts are participating, offering discounted lift tickets, specials and training throughout the month and beyond. Mt. Rose and Tahoe Donner on Lake Tahoe’s […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts receive 4 feet of snow
Three Lake Tahoe ski resorts are reporting 4 feet of new snow from two recent storms. A pair of snow storms have rocked Tahoe ski resorts, the first one starting Saturday afternoon (Jan. 5) and the second one pummeling the resorts even harder one day later. A few inches fell at many Tahoe ski resorts […]
Several Tahoe ski resorts get 2 feet of snow
The first of three anticipated snow storms delivered 2 feet of snow Saturday at several Lake Tahoe ski resorts. A couple of smaller Tahoe ski resorts – Boreal Mountain, Soda Springs – were the big winners with 24 inches of snow reported Sunday morning (Jan. 6). Squaw Valley had19 inches of new snow, Northstar California […]