A strong winter storm has hit the Lake Tahoe region, covering a majority of North Lake Tahoe resorts with nearly a foot of snow in the past 24 hours.
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday above 7,000 feet. Another four to eight inches of snow is expected to accumulate throughout the evening.
The National Weather Service has predicted that snow accumulation will end early Thursday morning and the chance of precipitation will remain low throughout Friday and Saturday. Weekend temperatures will remain in the mid-40 degrees during the day.
Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, Boreal Mountain Resort, Mt. Rose Ski Resort and Northstar California are open and offering skiers and riders a wide range of terrain, including beginner and top-to-bottom runs.
Thanks to Mother Nature and Tahoe’s Highest Base elevation, Mt. Rose got hammered with snow since Tuesday. With snow levels around 7,500 feet, and the Mt. Rose base resides at 8,260 feet has seen nothing but snow.
The Northwest Magnum chair at Mt. Rose opened to top Wednesday with amazing powder conditions. Slide Bowl is just one more good storm from being open.
Here’s a look at conditions for the North Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
Boreal Mountain Resort: Open
24 hours: 1.5’
4 runs open
2 lifts open
Diamond Peak Ski Area: Closed (opening December 11)
24 hours: 18”
Homewood Mountain Ski Resort: Closed (opening December 12)
24 hours: Lower Mountain 4” Upper Mountain 12”
Mt. Rose Ski Resort: Open
24 hours: 13-16”
21 runs open
3 lifts open
Northstar California Resort: Open
24 hours: 13″
7 runs open
7 lifts open
Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows: Open
24 hours: 23”
3 runs open
7 lifts open
Sugar Bowl Resort: Closed (opening December 6)
24 hours: 21″
