The huge snow storm currently hitting Tahoe ski resorts is already delivering large dividends in terms of snow totals. No matter what ski resort skiers and snowboarders frequent, the news was good in terms of snow totals from the storm that began late Tuesday afternoon (Jan. 26) and continued into Wednesday. Mt. Rose ski resort […]
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Epic Tahoe storm could drop 7-plus feet
Are you ready for 7-plus feet of snow? It could happen with a major snow storm starting today at multiple Tahoe ski resorts. To the delight of skiers and snowboarders throughout Northern California, an epic storm – similar to the one tagged as “Februburied” in 2019 – could be the result by Friday morning (Jan. […]
Tahoe snow storm could dump 3-5 feet
The first of three snow storms over a seven-day period arrived better than anticipated for several Tahoe ski resorts. The storm, which began Friday afternoon (Jan. 22) and was sporadic on Saturday, was expected to produce 1-3 inches to the Tahoe ski resorts. However, Sugar Bowl received the most snow with 7 inches, followed by […]
Snow storms will hit Tahoe ski resorts
Following a dry spell since the beginning of the month, snow will return over the next week at Tahoe ski resorts. Not only will it snow, it could snow big time starting by the middle of next week. Although there is no definitive forecast at this time, one weather model shows a huge storm that […]
Sonny Bono died 23 years ago in Heavenly ski accident
The most notable death at a Tahoe ski resort occurred 22 years ago today when Sonny Bono tragically died at Heavenly Mountain ski resort in Lake Tahoe. On Jan. 5, 1998, the 62-year-old Bono veered into the trees off a wide-open, well-groomed intermediate run at Heavenly. Reports say he apparently navigated through a narrow grove […]
Homewood adds sled hill for kids
Homewood Mountain is not just for skiing and snowboarding. The family-friendly ski resort has a new offering this year that will be very appealing to families. Homewood Mountain is now offering a new organized sledding and snow play at its Adventure Center. Resort guests can participate in one of the oldest family winter traditions with […]
Tahoe powder day on Tuesday
For skiers and snowboarders who love big powder days, the wait could be over. A sizable storm will hit the Lake Tahoe region Monday and when it concludes expect to see more than a foot of snow at many Tahoe ski resorts. According to Bryan Allegretto, California Snow Forecaster for OpenSnow. the next storm moves […]
New Year’s Day skiing in Tahoe
What can one expect if skiing or snowboarding on New Year’s Day in Tahoe? Accommodating weather and conditions. Thanks to a light snow that greeted skiers and riders Thursday morning (Dec. 30), Tahoe ski resorts will have a smattering of new snow and mostly sunny skis to bring in the New Year on the slopes. […]
Squaw ski resort gets 17 inches snow
Squaw Valley received a post-Christmas gift, getting 17 inches of new snow for holiday skiers and snowboarders to enjoy. The snow began Christmas Day and continued into Saturday afternoon. The amount of snow for Tahoe ski resorts varied from 4-17 inches. There were nine ski resorts that received 10 or more inches from the two-day […]
Christmas afternoon snow for Tahoe ski resorts
A late gift will arrive late Christmas afternoon at Tahoe ski resorts – Snow! The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno issued a winter storm watch Tuesday for the Tahoe Basin that goes into effect Christmas afternoon and lasts through Saturday morning. The Christmas evening storm could drop as much as 18 inches on Tahoe […]