Three days of snow was happily received by Lake Tahoe ski resorts, who naturally benefited from the first snow storm in the region since late December.
Most Lake Tahoe ski resorts received over a foot of new snow for skiing and snowboarding. Currently there are over 50 lifts spinning in the North Lake Tahoe region, providing access to over 230 runs.
The National Weather Service predicted that additional snow accumulation was likely today (Feb. 9) until 4 p.m. For the rest of the week, highs will continue to rise and clouds will move out providing plenty of opportunities for bluebird skiing and riding days leading up to President’s Day weekend.
The snow was certainly great news for Homewood ski resort, which has been closed for a while due to lack of coverage on its hill. Homewood received more than 15 inches of new snow on our upper mountain and says it will reopen Friday.
Homewood terrain will include intermediate to advance runs serviced by the Old Homewood Express and the Madden Triple Chair. The Madden Triple Chair will transport skiers and riders to and from the upper mountain.
Donner Ski Ranch is another resort that is expected to reopen this week. Visit www.donnerskiranch.com/home to check on the reopening.
Also reopening is Tahoe Donner ski resort. Visit www.tahoedonner.com/downhill-ski to see when the resort will be offering skiing and snowboarding again.
New snow has led to terrain expansions at many resorts, including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Mt. Rose and Northstar California. Skiers and riders can enjoy a variety of terrain at all resorts.
The winter storm brought top-to-bottom snow at Mt. Rose, with 30-44 inches falling since Friday and forecasts calling for snow to continue throughout today. The resort currently has 80 percent of its terrain open including both base area lodges, and 1,440 vertical feet of top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding, and plans to open The Chutes – Mt. Rose’s most coveted advanced terrain – later this week.
“Mt. Rose’s base elevation of 8,260 feet benefited us during this storm system and brought top-to-bottom snow all weekend long,” said Mike Pierce, director of marketing at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. “Guests can expect mid-winter conditions when they visit Mt. Rose, with solid base depths, and open terrain for every ability level.”
Snow Report for North Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
- Storm Total: 16 inches
- Lifts: 7
- Runs: 36
- Storm Total: 15 inches
- Lifts: 4
- Runs: 23
- Storm Total: 22 inches
- Lifts: 5
- Runs: 15
- Storm Total: 30 inches
- Lifts: 5
- Runs: 40
- Storm Total: 19 inches
- Lifts: 13
- Runs: 70
- Storm Total: 23 inches
- Lifts: 14
- Runs: 23
- Storm Total: 18 inches
- Lifts: 3
- Runs: 31
For more information about snow conditions in North Lake Tahoe visit, www.gotahoenorth.com. For lodging, activity and ski deals visit www.gotahoenorth.com/cooldeals.
Jeffrey Weidel can be reached at skiweidel@gmail.com. Thanks for visiting his winter website at www.tahoeskiworld.com
