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Northstar ski resort reporting 31 inches of new snow; opens more terrain

December 5, 2014 By Jeffrey Weidel

A series of storms in Lake Tahoe has resulted in some fabulous news for Northstar California. The North Lake Tahoe ski resort is reporting 31 inches of snow on its upper slopes, all within the past six days.

Northstar California in Lake Tahoe has received 31 inches of new snow over the past 6 days, and now is opening much more terrain.
Northstar California in Lake Tahoe has received 31 inches of new snow over the past 6 days, and now is opening much more terrain.

Northstar ski resort received an additional six inches of new snow within the last 24 hours. As a result of the more than 2 ½ feet of new snow, Northstar opened 12 additional trails today – including East Ridge, Delight, Stump Alley, Ax Handle, Springboard, Dutchman, The Chute, Tonini’s, Crosscut, Flume, Powder Bowl and Lower Grouse Alley.

Additionally, Pinball is scheduled to open Friday, offering several terrain park features. Northstar ski resort offers North Lake Tahoe’s most-open terrain.

“We’re thrilled with the new snow and by how many additional trails it’s allowed Northstar to open for our guests,” said Beth Howard, vice president and general manager of Northstar. “Conditions are great and with additional snow forecast, skiers and riders can look forward to a fantastic experience as we approach the holidays.”

The National Weather Service is calling for additional snowfall throughout the next three days for the Lake Tahoe region.

Northstar ski resort provided 12 additional trails today for skiers and snowboarders.
Northstar ski resort provided 12 additional trails today for skiers and snowboarders.

Northstar ski resort is offering up to 25 percent savings on advanced purchase lift tickets this season via the new EpicDay Lift Tickets platform, now available across all Vail Resorts. Tickets can be purchased through an easy-to-use online and mobile site, www.snow.com/epicday, and picked up at a designated EpicDay Express Ticket Pick-Up lane at each resort.

For more information regarding Northstar ski resort, visit NorthstarCalifornia.com

SKI RESORT OPENINGS

  • *Boreal Mountain: Nov. 18
  • Northstar California: Nov. 21
  • Heavenly Mountain Resort: Nov. 21
  • *Mt. Rose: Nov. 21
  • Squaw Valley: Nov. 26
  • Sugar Bowl: Dec. 6
  • Diamond Peak: Dec. 11
  • Alpine Meadows: Dec. 12
  • Homewood: Dec. 12
  • Kirkwood Mountain Resort: TBA
  • Sierra-at-Tahoe: TBA

*Both Boreal and Mt. Rose opened briefly in early November

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Lake Tahoe skiing, Northstar ski resort, skiing, snow Lake Tahoe

About Jeffrey Weidel

Jeffrey Weidel is an award-winning journalist from the Sacramento region who has provided unique content on Lake Tahoe skiing and snowboarding for nearly 30 years. Still an avid skier, he created the Tahoe Ski World website 10 years ago.

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