Judging by the many offerings from auto manufacturers, new car-buying Americans apparently love their small sport utility vehicles. Sedans have increasingly fallen out of favor with many U.S. car buyers. Americans now have a preference for compact and subcompact SUVs. These crossover SUVs are smaller than traditional ones; possessing tinier engines, typically lower sticker prices, […]
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Sierra snowpack measurement at 97 percent
The first snowpack survey measurements for 2020 resulted in some good news from the California Department of Water Resources. The measurements were taken at Philips Station in South Lake Tahoe and revealed a snow depth of 33.5 inches and a snow water equivalent (SWE) of 11 inches, which is 97 percent of the average for […]
Tahoe ski resorts celebrating New Year’s
There are a number of Tahoe ski resorts celebrating New Year’s Eve. Check out the local festivities below from a number of Tahoe ski resorts. SQUAW VALLEY: The famed North Lake Tahoe ski resort will once again be attempting to create the World’s Largest LED Torchlight Parade. A year ago, nearly 3,000 people participated in the […]
Mt. Rose, Diamond Peak celebrating New Year’s Eve
Diamond Peak and Mt. Rose ski resorts both have some special New Year’s Eve events scheduled for skiers and snowboarders. CHECK OUT SEASON SNOW TOTALS (below) FOR ALL 14 TAHOE RESORTS MT. ROSE: On New Year’s Eve, the Nevada ski resort located near North Lake Tahoe, has a Snow Cat parade, Kids Torchlight parade and […]
New Year’s Torchlight Parade at Squaw Valley
Want to be part of history? Then consider celebrating New Year’s Eve at Squaw Valley. Squaw Valley will once again be attempting to create the World’s Largest LED Torchlight Parade. A year ago, nearly 3,000 people participated in the event, skiing down the Exhibition run and lighting up the night sky with blue LED lights. CHECK […]
Sierra has most snow among Tahoe ski resorts
Heading into the final few days of December, Sierra-at-Tahoe currently has the most snow this season among Tahoe ski resorts. Sierra-at-Tahoe had a few powder days last week, thanks to some storms that hit the Tahoe region prior to Christmas. located off Highway 50 on the drive into South Lake Tahoe, Sierra has accumulated 160 […]
Snow arriving Sunday at Tahoe ski resorts
Tahoe ski resorts can expect up to 6 inches of snow by Monday morning, giving Christmas holiday skiers and riders a possible powder day. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is calling for a quick-hitting winter storm late Sunday night into Monday morning that could bring light snow to the Tahoe region. The latest […]
Vail Resorts in Tahoe celebrating New Year’s Eve
The Vail Resorts in Tahoe keep getting closer to being 100-percent open, and will bring in the New Year with some fun celebrating. CHECK OUT SEASON SNOW TOTALS (below) FOR ALL 14 TAHOE RESORTS Kirkwood Mountain was one of the first Tahoe ski resorts to have its entire mountain open for skiing and snowboarding. Thanks […]
Acura MDX conquers Tahoe in the snow
The Acura MDX is a stylish sport utility vehicle that can be a reliable workhorse as well. The 2020 Acura MDX demonstrated its versatility on a weather-challenged December ski day to Lake Tahoe and back. The trip to Tahoe was done on dry roads and this driver’s focus was on the comfort this midsize luxury […]
Great Christmas holiday ski conditions in Tahoe
There’s plenty of snow at Tahoe ski resorts and the weather should be fairly agreeable, producing a great Christmas holiday season for skiers and snowboarders. The Christmas holidays are annually the busiest time for all of Lake Tahoe’s 14 ski resorts, which ranges from a big mountain like Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows that offers some […]