In what was supposed to be a terrific day at Palisades Tahoe due to the opening of the famed KT-22 area, turned into a tragic one with a person dying in an avalanche Wednesday morning. According to Michael Steinberg, a storm chaser for Live Storms Media, the avalanche has resulted in at least one death. […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Heavenly gondola close to being repaired
To the relief of skiers and snowboarders who regularly visit Heavenly, the South Lake Tahoe ski resort announced Monday that its gondola should be back in operation sometime this week. In a video on social media, Tom Fortune, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Heavenly and Tahoe Region, said the reassembling of the gondola would […]
Eight Tahoe ski resorts receive foot or more of snow
Welcome to perhaps the best ski day of the season in Lake Tahoe, courtesy of a sizable storm that left behind a foot of snow or more Sunday morning at eight Tahoe ski resorts. After very little snow to start the season, the snow is finally beginning to accumulate in the Tahoe region. Many Tahoe […]
Winter storm hitting Tahoe ski resorts Saturday
A winter storm is supposed to descend on Lake Tahoe on Saturday, delivering more snow and high winds that could be so fierce they could shut down some Tahoe ski resorts. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a winter storm warning for Saturday, indicating there could be “heavy” snow paired with high winds. Projections say […]
Heavenly gondola currently shut down
If staying in South Lake Tahoe, note that the most convenient way to access Heavenly ski resort is currently unavailable. According to the resort, the Heavenly mountain gondola has been shut down indefinitely due to a mechanical issue discovered Thursday morning (Jan. 4). The gondola transports skiers, snowboarders and sightseers on a scenic 2.4-mile ride up […]
Sizeable snowstorm finally hits Tahoe ski resorts
A decent amount of snow finally fell overnight Tuesday at Tahoe ski resorts. And to sum up the slow start to the ski season – it’s about time! The powerful storm brought heavy snow to the higher elevations of the Sierra mountain range. It wasn’t a typical Lake Tahoe snow dump, but it’s one that […]
Weekend storm expected at Tahoe ski resorts
Could a weekend snowstorm end the focus on lack of snow at Tahoe ski resorts? A snowstorm is expected to arrive in Lake Tahoe on New Year’s weekend, hopefully bringing much-needed snow to perk up a disappointing start to ski season. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather advisories for the Sierra, beginning […]
Dodge Ridge ski resort remains closed
A lack of snow has impacted all California ski resorts this season, but none more than Dodge Ridge. Located in the Central Sierra Mountain range off Highway 108 in Pinecrest (30 miles from Sonora), Dodge Ridge has yet to open for the 2023-24 season. This week the resort announced that it was cancelling its New […]
Ski with Olympic legend Jonny Moseley during Christmas holidays
One day after Christmas, the opportunity to ski or hang out with a legend is available at Palisades Tahoe ski resort. Olympic champion Jonny Moseley will be skiing and mingling with guests at Palisades Tahoe on Dec. 26-31. Below are the dates and times to ski or interact with Moseley. SKIING WITH JONNY! Tuesday through […]
Christmas skiing at Tahoe ski resorts
Don’t expect Santa to be dropping off any white fluffy gifts this Christmas Eve in Lake Tahoe. The Christmas weather forecast and current conditions are not what skiers and snowboarders were hoping for this December when they envisioned a white Christmas. While it will be white at Tahoe ski resorts, the snow remains sparse. Unlike […]