A winter storm resulted in more than a foot of new snow for many Lake Tahoe ski resorts, which will translate into happy holidays to the large number of skiers and snowboarders who were planning on hitting the slopes. No resort was happier to see the fresh snow than Donner Ski Ranch, a family-owned ski […]
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Sizable snow storm dumping on Lake Tahoe ski resorts
A storm hit the Tahoe region today and was dumping sizable amounts of snow that should set up Lake Tahoe ski resorts for a happy holiday season. Lake Tahoe ski resorts may see more than a foot of snow by Christmas Eve. And the snow is expected to continue Saturday and the total might hit […]
Storm could dump up to 2 feet of snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
A winter storm warning that could deliver 2 feet of new snow by this weekend would serve as an early Christmas gift for skiers and snowboarders heading to a Lake Tahoe ski resort for the holidays. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting 1 to 2 feet of snow above 7,000 feet, with 8 to […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts expecting a snowy Christmas
There’s a good chance skiers and snowboarders heading to a Lake Tahoe ski resort later this week will be singing White Christmas. A cold system is likely to result in heavy snowfall to the Lake Tahoe region by Friday. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), snow levels will start out high and then drop […]
Best beginner areas at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Many Lake Tahoe ski resorts offer runs that will challenge the absolute best skiers and snowboarders. However, every resort also features tame runs that won’t intimidate beginner skiers and riders. All ski resorts create safe areas for skiers and riders to learn. When taking lessons, these beginner runs, which are designated in green on ski […]
Sunny skies, more snow at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
After multiple days of wet and windy weather, the majority of Lake Tahoe ski resorts emerged with sunny skies for the weekend and more snow at the summit. There are currently 13 Lake Tahoe area ski resorts offering skiing and snowboarding this weekend and expected to be doing so during the upcoming Christmas holidays. Although […]
Diamond Peak opens Dec. 15 for 50th anniversary
Waiting on the sidelines probably hasn’t been easy this ski season for Diamond Peak Ski Resort. The popular family-friendly resort in Incline Village has been anxious to kick off its 50th anniversary season, which will take place Thursday, Dec. 15. Diamond Peak says it plans to offer top-to-bottom skiing and snowboarding (weather permitting) for its […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts opening more terrain
During the early portion of ski season, more snow often translates into more lifts operating for Lake Tahoe ski resorts. That’s certainly the case at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows, which both received 15 inches of fresh snow over the weekend. The neighboring Tahoe resorts announced today they will be opening new terrain for skiing […]
10 Lake Tahoe ski resorts now open
The official count today is 10 Lake Tahoe ski resorts are now open, providing skiing and snowboarding over Thanksgiving weekend. Sierra-at-Tahoe joined the party Saturday (Nov. 26), becoming the 10th resort to begin running its lifts. Both Sugar Bowl and Kirkwood Mountain opened Friday for skiing and riding. Five Tahoe ski resorts opened Wednesday – […]
Seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts now open
The number of Lake Tahoe ski resorts that are open grew to seven today with the addition of Heavenly, Northstar California, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley and Soda Springs. The two Vail Resorts – Heavenly and Northstar California – were taking advantage of fresh snow. Northstar received 8 inches by this morning and Heavenly was reporting 5 […]