“Hidden Heavenly” is an apt term for a Tahoe ski resort that is more than meets the eye. Want to get in some extra runs at Heavenly Mountain Resort on a crowded Sunday? Get out of bed early, hop on the Gondola by 8:30 a.m., and be one of the first ones to point your […]
Tahoe Ski Resorts
Severe conditions close several Tahoe ski resorts
Several Tahoe ski resorts are closed Sunday due to large snow totals that hit the region Saturday. The extreme amount of snow, especially in a short period of time, is not always a good thing for skiing and snowboarding Lake Tahoe. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows will be closed Sunday (Feb. 10) due to high […]
First fatality this season at Tahoe ski resort
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. […]
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 […]
Tahoe forum discusses climate change, fire issues
Operation Sierra Storm, a leading national weather conference, took place Jan. 28-30 in South Lake Tahoe. The event was a cutting-edge meteorological forum and seminar for network television meteorologists from around the country. Operation Sierra Storm featured leading scientists and experts discussing newsworthy weather and science topics, and providing ongoing education, networking, and live broadcast […]
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 […]
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 […]