For several days, the considerable winter storm delivered far more rain than snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. But at most resorts, that all changed Tuesday when mostly snow fell in the Tahoe region, leading to some much-needed high snow totals. By Wednesday morning (Feb. 5), six Tahoe ski resorts reported double figures in snow […]
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Snow returns to Lake Tahoe ski resorts
After nearly four weeks of no snow, the cherished white stuff finally showed up Friday at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Prior to Friday morning (Jan. 31), it hadn’t snowed in the Tahoe region since Jan. 4. That 27-day run is the fourth-longest dry spell during any winter since 1971. The three other longest snowless periods […]
Northstar providing Christmas holiday fun
The Christmas spirit will be evident throughout the upcoming days at Northstar California ski resort in North Lake Tahoe. Located off Highway 267 in Truckee, Northstar California is a family-oriented resort with an ice rink in its Village. The ski resort has 20 lifts, including two gondolas, that access 100 trails, with 60% for intermediate […]
More snow means Powder Day at Tahoe ski resorts
More snow dumped Saturday at Tahoe ski resorts, creating difficult conditions, from driving to visibility on the mountain. But the challenging conditions will not be around Sunday (Dec. 15). The constant snowfall has stopped, the roads are far less hazardous, and most importantly, Tahoe ski resorts are delivering a powder day. “This storm has delivered […]
Snow piling up at Tahoe ski resorts
Snow continues to fall on Tahoe ski resorts, building up a reservoir that will be appreciated during the Christmas holidays, always the busiest time of year on the slopes. Nine Tahoe ski resorts reached double figures in snow totals from Friday’s storm. Leading the way was Kirkwood, which received 16 inches by Saturday morning (Dec. […]
Tahoe Snow Report
With the Christmas holidays approaching fast, Mother Nature is offering an early gift to Lake Tahoe ski resorts – snow! And lots of it. After several weeks with zero snow following a substantial amount in November, the snow returned to the Tahoe region this week and will continue through Monday (Dec. 16). Palisades Tahoe received […]
An unbearable experience at Heavenly ski resort
Skiing or snowboarding comes with inherent risks. However, colliding with a bear on the slopes is rarely one of them! However, that’s not the case in the Lake Tahoe region over the past year. Three bear incidents have taken place during that period, the latest one this week at Heavenly ski resort. Potential danger is […]
Snow arrives in Lake Tahoe on Thursday
Following a sizable snow total to kick start the Lake Tahoe ski season, December has started slowly in adding to one of the snowiest Novembers in recent years. The November snow was timely, allowing many Tahoe ski resorts to open for Thanksgiving skiing and snowboarding. However, it hasn’t snowed in Tahoe since Thanksgiving week, so […]
Tahoe Live returns to Palisades Tahoe
For the third consecutive year, Palisades Tahoe ski resort will transform into a music destination. Tahoe Live will be held at the Palisades Tahoe village in Lake Tahoe – Dec. 14-15. Headliners this year include Lil Wayne, Diplo, Loud Luxury, and RL Grime. Tahoe Live is expected to host up to 15,000 attendees over two days, marking […]
Great early-season conditions at Sugar Bowl
Even before one exits the interstate and takes the brief drive to Sugar Bowl ski resort, what one notices is the amount of snow. It’s sizable! Thanks to a week of on-and-off snowfall the week before Thanksgiving, the Lake Tahoe region is white with snow. While more is needed, it’s an impressive amount for this […]