Snow totals continue to mount at Sugar Bowl ski resort. After more snow accumulation earlier this week, the Lake Tahoe ski resort has the second most snow of any ski resort in the United States with 782 inches.
Thanks to its enormous snow totals, Sugar Bowl announced Thursday that it would be extending its season to May 7. Daily operations will continue through Sunday, April 23. Sugar Bowl will run its lifts Friday through Monday on April 28-30 and May 5-7.
The only U.S. ski resort with more snow than Sugar Bowl is Mt. Baker in Washington state, which has 808 inches. However, unlike Sugar Bowl, Mt. Baker recently closed.
“This season has literally been the winter that keeps on giving,” said Jon Slaughter, director of marketing and sales at Sugar Bowl and nearby Royal Gorge Cross Country. “We are closing in on the 800-inch mark, and the skiing and riding continues to be phenomenal. For those who haven’t made it up this spring, it’s not too late – the winter season is still well underway!”
Sugar Bowl received 309 inches of snow in January and has offered numerous powder days for skiers and snowboarders. Despite the huge snow total, this is only the fourth highest seasonal snow total in Sugar Bowl history. The record is 880 inches in 1982-83, followed by 829 (1983-84) and 848 (1992-93). The most recent snow total high was 2010-11 when Sugar Bowl reported 689 inches.
Located off Interstate 80 at the Norden exit, Sugar Bowls currently has more than a 19-foot snow base stacked up atop Donner Summit.
“This season has been tremendous from start to finish. The storms kept skiers and riders energized all year which translated into steady visitation throughout, including in the spring when interest in skiing and riding tends to wane,” Slaughter said.
For the next three Saturdays, themed events will be offered from 1-4 p.m. on the Village Deck, adding to the fun of spring skiing and riding at Sugar Bowl.
- April 22, Bluegrass Feast-ival: Guests are invited to enjoy bacon
Thanks to its enormous snow totals, Sugar Bowl announced Thursday that it would be extending its season to May 7. -themed tapas, bar specials and bluegrass music slopeside.
- April 29, Red Neck Fusion: Specials will include smoked brisket sandwiches, pork ribs, baked beans, and cole slaw, along with Jack Daniels and a blind beer grab. Live southern rock music will be performed by The Jonathan Hennion Band.
- May 6, Cinco de Mayo Celebration: Live music on the Village Lodge Deck plus Mexican food and drink specials throughout the day.
Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to check Sugarbowl.com for updates that will include scheduled lifts and terrain through closing day.
For more information, visit www.sugarbowl.com.
Closing dates for Lake Tahoe resorts
- Homewood: April 16
- Kirkwood Mountain: April 16
- Tahoe Donner: April 16
- Donner Ski Ranch: April 17
- Granlibakken: April 17
- Soda Springs: April 23
- Sierra-at-Tahoe: April 23
- Diamond Peak: April 23
- Northstar: April 23
- Boreal Mountain: April 23
- Heavenly Mountain: April 30
- Sugar Bowl: May 7
- Mount Rose: May 29
- Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows: July 4
