Severe weather conditions, highlighted by more than 1,000 lightning strikes in the region, shut down Tahoe ski resorts Thursday. The lightening, a rarity this time of year, took place over a 12-hour stretch in the Sierra and Western Nevada. Regardless of the time of year, when lightning strikes its best to quickly go indoors. Alpine […]
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What level skier are you?
You have been skiing for a while at Tahoe ski resorts. But do you really know how good you can ski. Can you accurately pinpoint your ability level? The answer for many people is no, they can’t really access their skiing ability. Most skiers either classify themselves as a beginner, intermediate or expert. However, there […]
‘Hidden Heavenly’ a gem among Tahoe ski resorts
“Hidden Heavenly” is an apt term for a Tahoe ski resort that is more than meets the eye. Want to get in some extra runs at Heavenly Mountain Resort on a crowded Sunday? Get out of bed early, hop on the Gondola by 8:30 a.m., and be one of the first ones to point your […]
First fatality this season at Tahoe ski resort
The first fatality at a Tahoe ski resort took place Feb. 3 at Northstar California ski resort. The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who died after a skiing accident as 30-year-old Andrew McDowell of Tahoe City. McDowell was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at Renown Regional Medical Center Sunday, Feb. […]
More snow coming to Tahoe ski resorts
More snow is coming to Tahoe ski resorts – most likely 1-3 feet from storms that begin Friday evening. Do the delight of skiers and snowboarders, February has already been a huge month for snow at Tahoe ski resorts. The Tahoe Snow Report below indicates that nine of 14 Tahoe ski resorts have received 70 inches […]
Incredible snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts
The snow has subsided – for now – leaving behind some incredible snow totals at Tahoe ski resorts. Leading the way was Homewood Mountain, which had the most snow among the Tahoe ski resorts, getting 100 inches (8¼ feet) from the recent storms. The family-friendly ski resort on Tahoe’s West Shore now has 297 inches […]
Blizzard-like conditions close Tahoe ski resorts
Blizzard-like conditions and snow coming down hard all day definitely impacted operations at many Tahoe ski resorts Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno issued a blizzard warning Monday afternoon that was in effect until at least 10 p.m. Monday (Feb. 4). Winds could be as strong as 50 mph, with gusts over Sierra ridges […]
Storms could drop 8 feet snow on Tahoe ski resorts
An epic five-day snow storm could drop as much as 8 feet of snow on Tahoe ski resorts. Several Tahoe ski resorts are reporting nearly 3 feet of snow since Friday night and the snow is falling heavily Sunday (Feb. 3). The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno is forecasting up to 1-2 feet of […]
Snow Report Tahoe Ski Resorts
Below is the latest Snow Report for Tahoe ski resorts. The snow began at Tahoe ski resorts Sunday and below are the one-day totals that were recorded Monday morning (Jan. 21). SNOW REPORT (3-day totals) Alpine Meadows: 16 inches Boreal Mountain: 12 inches Diamond Peak: 14 inches Heavenly Mountain: 18 inches Granlibakken: 8 inches Homewood […]
Snow Report Tahoe ski resorts
Below is the Snow Report for Tahoe ski resorts. The three-day totals range from the snow storms Tuesday night through Thursday night (Jan. 18). SNOW REPORT (3-day totals) Alpine Meadows: 25-13-17 – 55 inches Boreal Mountain: 19-24-27 – 70 inches Diamond Peak: 12-14-14 – 40 inches Heavenly Mountain: 7-12-7 – 26 inches Granlibakken: 18-6-12 – 36 […]