Following three dismal months of snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts, April has become a blockbuster of a month when it comes to snowfall. One of three Tahoe ski resorts still open, Palisades Tahoe was reporting 28 inches of snow Friday morning over the past 24 hours and 58 inches for the week. Palisades now […]
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More snow at Tahoe ski resorts
The 2021-22 ski season is not going out quietly at Tahoe ski resorts. The Lake Tahoe region received snow overnight Wednesday and the white stuff is expected to continue falling for much of Thursday. While snow totals were modest Thursday morning and likely to not be too high by Friday morning, it still beats the […]
Tahoe Snow Report for April 12
Cold temperatures and snow returned Monday at Tahoe ski resorts, which received up to 9 inches of new snow from the storm. Both Palisades Tahoe and Sugar Bowl were reporting 9 inches of snow Tuesday morning. The storm brings the Palisades season snowfall total to 317 inches and Sugar Bowl is close behind with 313. […]
Snow storm hits Tahoe ski resorts
A major change took place Monday at Tahoe ski resorts – snowfall replaced sun-drenched days. After unseasonably high temperatures most of last week, Tahoe ski resorts awoke to winter-like conditions and snow Monday morning (April 11). Forecast models indicate Monday’s weather system will deliver a foot of snow or more to the 7,000-foot elevation and […]
Palisades upgrading famed Red Dog lift
One of the few lifts in operation during the 1960 Olympics at Squaw Valley, Red Dog has a long, storied history. However, change will be coming next ski season in a move all skiers and snowboarders can applaud. Red Dog will be replaced with a high-speed, detachable six-person lift this summer and is expected to […]
Palisades ski resort closing May 1
Palisades Tahoe recently announced its closing date for the 2021-22 ski season will be Sunday, May 1. Spring skiing is a departure from the norm among many Tahoe ski resorts. At Palisades Tahoe, skiing in April means corn snow, slushy bumps, colorful costumes, crazy events, live music, and sun-soaked après. “Spring is the best time […]
Skim Pond event at Sugar Bowl on April 16
We like to call this the “silly season” for Tahoe ski resorts. Multiple resorts in the region plan fun spring skiing events as the season winds down toward closing. Sugar Bowl is one of those Tahoe ski resorts that has fun awaiting skiers and snowboarders heading into its final three weekends before its season losing […]
Closing dates for Tahoe ski resorts
The curtain will soon begin coming down on the 2021-22 ski season for Tahoe ski resorts. Due to the unseasonably warm temperatures and lack of snow this season, the closing dates mentioned below are subject to change. Two Tahoe ski resorts – Diamond Peak, Tahoe Donner – have scheduled their closing date for Sunday, April […]
Heavenly, Kirkwood schedule spring events
Both Heavenly and Kirkwood ski resorts in Lake Tahoe have some upcoming, fun events prior to the 2021-22 season coming to a close. Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly has added an extra week to its planned ski season, pushing the date back to Sunday, April 24. Kirkwood is situated off Highway 88, 36 miles […]
Homewood starts 2022-23 season pass sales
Homewood Mountain ski resort began season pass sales Monday (March 14) for the 2022-23 season. The unrestricted season passes start at $599 for returning passholders who have a local connection. Note that Homewood Mountain offers only limited quantities of season passes. For non-current season passholders, purchasing a pass for next season allows for free skiing […]