Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows received 9 inches of new snow in the most recent storm to hit Tahoe ski resorts. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows reported that 9 inches of snow fell in a 24-hour period that ended Saturday morning (Nov. 14) on the upper mountains of both Squaw and Alpine. Weather and conditions permitting for […]
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Mammoth first California ski resort to open
Mammoth Mountain will open Friday, Nov. 13, becoming the first California ski resort to open for skiing and snowboarding in the 2020-21 season. Mammoth Mountain, which was originally scheduled to open one day later on Saturday, had a significant snowfall last weekend, giving the resort 12-18 inches of fresh snow. The ski resort has also […]
Sierra-at-Tahoe gets 20 inches snow
Sierra-at-Tahoe was overjoyed after the first snowfall this season at Tahoe ski resorts delivered 20 inches of fresh snow. Like all Tahoe ski resorts Tuesday (Nov. 10), Sierra-at-Tahoe remains closed despite the accumulation of snow from the recent storm that started on the weekend and concluded Monday morning. Mother Nature was kind to Sugar Bowl […]
First snowfall hits Tahoe ski resorts
Tahoe ski resorts are once again painted white, thanks to the first snow storm of the season. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was overjoyed with the amount of snow it received by Sunday morning (Nov. 8). Squaw-Alpine was reporting 9 inches of snow overnight at its upper mountain and 5-8 inches total at the base. The […]
Tahoe ski resorts could get 2 feet of snow
The first snow of the season could result in up to 2 feet of snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a snow warning for Friday morning (Nov. 6) through Sunday evening that could have snow accumulating as low as 5,000 feet. The warning says the snow totals […]
Ford Explorer hybrid debuts
A classic Ford vehicle for three decades, the Explorer moves into another classification this year: hybrid. The all-new 2020 Ford Explorer hybrid comes with some definite pluses, fuel economy (25-28 mpg) among the most notable. But there has been some pushback from potential buyers who are getting a dose of sticker shock. The midsize Explorer […]
First Tahoe snow arriving Friday
The first snow of the season is expected later this week in Lake Tahoe, which means the 2021 ski season probably isn’t far away. According to OpenSnow.com, the snow should arrive Friday morning (Nov. 6) and the white stuff could be dropping over the weekend as well. But there’s no rush for skiers and snowboarders […]
Squaw-Alpine opening Nov. 25
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will begin the 2021 ski season by opening Nov. 25, weather permitting. Operations at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows during COVID-19 will require guests and the resort t o work together. Squaw-Alpine is committed to providing space for physical distancing, adhering to safety policies and remaining flexible in the face of the […]
Northstar ski resort opening Nov. 20
Northstar California ski resort has tentatively set its opening date for November 20. Northstar’s scheduled opening day for the 2020-21 ski season is less than a month away. The resort, along with two other Vail Resorts in Tahoe – Kirkwood, Heavenly – began snowmaking operations Sunday (Oct. 25). Northstar Epic pass holders will receive priority […]
Snowmaking begins at Tahoe ski resorts
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 […]