Frequent snow storms throughout March has pushed eight Lake Tahoe ski resorts above the 300-inch mark for season snow totals. With “Miracle March” coming to a close this Saturday, season snow totals continue to climb, resulting in multiple powder days for skiers and snowboarders. Squaw Valley is reporting 388 inches of snow this season, topping the […]
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Closing dates for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Although considerable snow has fallen throughout March, many Lake Tahoe ski resorts will still be shutting down by mid-April, pulling down the curtain on their 2017-18 season. Kirkwood Mountain will be the first Lake Tahoe ski resort to close, its final day scheduled for Sunday, April 8. An additional six Lake Tahoe ski resorts, including […]
‘Miracle March’ for Lake Tahoe ski resorts
More snow is in the forecast this week for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. But regardless how much snow falls, it’s already been a “Miracle March” for the popular ski resort area. Last week, some Lake Tahoe ski resorts were reporting 4 feet of snow during a 48-hour period that had skiers and snowboarders rejoicing. That […]
Squaw Valley announces Memorial Day closing
Thanks to a snowy month of March, Squaw Valley ski resort has announced it has plans of staying open until Memorial Day. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received 12 feet (144 inches) of snow so far this month, making it already the third biggest March in the last 20 years. March 1 ushered in a […]
Four Lake Tahoe ski resorts surpass 100-inch snow mark for March
Although only at the halfway point, March has already been a great month for snow totals – four Lake Tahoe ski resorts have surpassed the 100-inch mark. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has received 12 feet (144 inches) of snow so far this month, making it already the third biggest March in the last 20 years. […]
Latest storm could dump up to 3 feet at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Following a day of light snow, a major storm is expected to descend on Lake Tahoe ski resorts Thursday evening and the snow may last into Saturday, dropping perhaps 1-3 feet of snow. The current forecast is calling for a sunny Sunday and some great conditions for skiers and snowboarders early next week at Lake […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts could receive 54 inches new snow
Considerable snow fell Tuesday evening at Lake Tahoe ski resorts and there is much more on the way over the next four days. Snow forecaster Bryan Allegretto of Opensnow.com, predicts that when the latest series of storms comes to a halt sometime this weekend, the snow totals for Lake Tahoe ski resorts will range from […]
Heavenly Mountain ski resort hopes to widen runs next season
Hoping to better avoid traffic on the slopes next year for skiers and snowboarders, Heavenly Mountain ski resort wants to create wider runs for the 2018-19 ski season. By creating terrain that would be more skiable in times with less snow, Heavenly Mountain ski resort would reduce the amount of snowmaking necessary to open runs. […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows welcomes military veterans
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is putting out the welcome sign for military veterans. As part of the third annual Military to the Mountains program, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will welcome 22 injured military veterans to stay and ski for a week – March 11-17. The Military to the Mountains program was created by the High Fives […]
Safety tip: Ski or snowboard with a friend
In dangerous conditions during or following a big snow storm, it’s always advisable to ski or snowboard with a friend. Rocklin snowboarder Wenyu Zhang was found dead Friday morning in the Squaw Creek area of the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows ski resort in Lake Tahoe. Zhang, who was described as an advanced snowboarder, was last […]