Cold temperatures have descended on Tahoe ski resorts this week. And that means snowmaking has commenced. Cold temperatures and dry air have created ideal conditions for making snow in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Vail Resorts’ three Tahoe properties – Heavenly Mountain, Northstar California, Kirkwood Mountain – all plan to take advantage of this week’s cool weather window […]
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Tahoe ski resorts depend on snowmaking
Natural snow doesn’t always arrive in bunches in the Lake Tahoe region. Snowfall totals vary on a yearly basis. But one thing is certain: the consistent snowfall that Tahoe ski resorts were accustomed to for decades can no longer be assumed. So, because ski resorts are naturally dependent on snow coverage, the importance of man-made […]