The first fatality at a Tahoe ski resort took place Feb. 3 at Northstar California ski resort. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died after a skiing accident as 30-year-old Andrew McDowell of Tahoe City. McDowell was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Renown Regional Medical Center Sunday, Feb. […]
Skiing
More snow coming to Tahoe ski resorts
More snow is coming to Tahoe ski resorts – most likely 1-3 feet from storms that begin Friday evening. Do the delight of skiers and snowboarders, February has already been a huge month for snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The Tahoe Snow Report below indicates that nine of 14 Tahoe ski resorts have received 70 inches […]
Incredible snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
The snow has subsided – for now – leaving behind some incredible snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts. Leading the way was Homewood Mountain, which had the most snow among the Tahoe ski resorts, getting 100 inches (8¼ feet) from the recent storms. The family-friendly ski resort on Tahoe’s West Shore now has 297 inches […]
Blizzard-like conditions close Tahoe ski resorts
Blizzard-like conditions and snow coming down hard all day definitely impacted operations at many Tahoe ski resorts Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno issued a blizzard warning Monday afternoon that was in effect until at least 10 p.m. Monday (Feb. 4). Winds could be as strong as 50 mph, with gusts over Sierra ridges […]
Storms could drop 8 feet snow on Tahoe ski resorts
An epic five-day snow storm could drop as much as 8 feet of snow on Tahoe ski resorts. Several Tahoe ski resorts are reporting nearly 3 feet of snow since Friday night and the snow is falling heavily Sunday (Feb. 3). The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is forecasting up to 1-2 feet of […]
Storm may bring 2-6 feet snow at Tahoe ski resorts
A nice stretch of agreeable weather departs this weekend when perhaps 2-6 of fresh snow arrives at Tahoe ski resorts. The first winter storm is expected to begin Friday night (Feb. 1) and could deliver 16-30 inches by Sunday morning, according to California OpenSnow forecaster by Bryan Allegretto. He believes another 19-41 inches could come […]
Vail Resorts unveils digital mountain assistant
Vail Resorts has created a helpful digital mountain assistant for its numerous ski resorts named Emma. Vail Resorts says Emma is the world’s first digital mountain assistant. The feature is available to guide guests at nine Vail Resort properties, including Lake Tahoe ski resorts – Heavenly, Northstar California and Kirkwood. The ski company also has […]
Most common snowboarding injuries
So, you want to try snowboarding! It’s a great alternative to skiing and can be mastered through lesson programs and the right frame of mind. However, there are some inherent dangers to snowboarding, especially for beginners. Dr. Robert Cabry with Drexel Sports Medicine, has some tips for people – young and old – who participate […]
Operation Sierra Storm includes free climate forum Jan. 30
Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference, will take place Jan. 28-30 in South Lake Tahoe. The event is a cutting-edge meteorological forum and seminar for network television meteorologists from around the country. Operation Sierra Storm features leading scientists and experts discussing newsworthy weather and science topics, and providing ongoing education, networking, and live […]
Snow Report Tahoe Ski Resorts
Below is the latest Snow Report for Tahoe ski resorts. The snow began at Tahoe ski resorts Sunday and below are the one-day totals that were recorded Monday morning (Jan. 21). SNOW REPORT (3-day totals) Alpine Meadows: 16 inches Boreal Mountain: 12 inches Diamond Peak: 14 inches Heavenly Mountain: 18 inches Granlibakken: 8 inches Homewood […]