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 […]
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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 […]
Staggering snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
Three days of heavy snow left some staggering snow totals Friday morning at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. Squaw Valley had the largest snow total among the Tahoe ski resorts with more than 6 feet (74) of snow over the three-day period. The famed Olympic ski resort had 21 more inches on Friday morning, giving exuberant skiers and […]
Latest storm may dump 3-6 feet on Tahoe ski resorts
The storm that continued in the Lake Tahoe region Thursday (Jan. 17) could drop 3-6 more feet of snow on Tahoe ski resorts. A winter storm warning remained in place through Friday. National Weather Service is predicting the storm could drop between 3-6 feet above 7,000 feet before it moves on sometime Friday. According to […]
Latest Tahoe storm could bring 2-4 feet of snow
The snow is expected to be heavy this week at Tahoe ski resorts, where 2-4 feet could drop. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a major winter storm that should impact the Lake Tahoe area in a big way Tuesday through Thursday (Jan. 17). High winds, heavy snowfall, and blizzard-like conditions are all in […]
Tahoe ski resorts offer discount skiing, snowboarding
Discount skiing and snowboarding is available this month at many Tahoe ski resorts. The month of January is the 11th annual National Learn to Ski and Ride month and many Tahoe ski resorts are participating, offering discounted lift tickets, specials and training throughout the month and beyond. Mt. Rose and Tahoe Donner on Lake Tahoe’s […]
Three Tahoe ski resorts receive 4 feet of snow
Three Lake Tahoe ski resorts are reporting 4 feet of new snow from two recent storms. A pair of snow storms have rocked Tahoe ski resorts, the first one starting Saturday afternoon (Jan. 5) and the second one pummeling the resorts even harder one day later. A few inches fell at many Tahoe ski resorts […]
Several Tahoe ski resorts get 2 feet of snow
The first of three anticipated snow storms delivered 2 feet of snow Saturday at several Lake Tahoe ski resorts. A couple of smaller Tahoe ski resorts – Boreal Mountain, Soda Springs – were the big winners with 24 inches of snow reported Sunday morning (Jan. 6). Squaw Valley had19 inches of new snow, Northstar California […]