By Erin Morris It’s been dumping at Lake Tahoe ski resorts practically all winter. White powder, the drug of choice for many, arrived in truck loads to the Tahoe region, especially in January and February. No, I’m not talking literal trucks coming from the south. Trucks in the form of storm fronts bringing that beautiful, […]
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11 Lake Tahoe ski resorts have exceeded season average snow totals
It’s been such an incredible winter for snow that at least 11 Lake Tahoe ski resorts have already surpassed their average season snow totals. The Tahoe resorts have not only exceeded season totals, the numbers are way above average totals. Who has the most snow among the Lake Tahoe ski resorts this season? Right now, […]
Snow conditions ideal at Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Snow totals have exceeded 500 inches at many Lake Tahoe ski resorts this season. And for the first time in what seems like months, there appears to be an extended period of sunny skies and agreeable temperatures in the Tahoe region. The daytime temperatures are rising into the low 50s on Thursday, the sun will […]
Who will be first Lake Tahoe ski resort to reach 700 inches of snow?
Who has the most snow among the Lake Tahoe ski resorts this season? Right now that distinction belongs to Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, which reported 680 inches of snow on Tuesday. But Sugar Bowl is right behind at 679 inches of snow for the 2016-17 season. The race is on to become the first Lake […]
Another snow storm hitting Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Lake Tahoe has some of the largest snow totals in North American this season. And the good news – we think, assuming you’re not tired of the constant storms – is more snow is on the way. A sizable storm is expected to begin Saturday (March 4) and Sugar Bowl is positioned to be in […]
Five reasons to visit South Lake Tahoe in March
By Milena Regos It’s been an incredible year in South Lake Tahoe for snow totals. Heavenly Mountain ski resort already is reporting 524 inches of snow. And March has just begun. With so much snow on the slopes, Heavenly Mountain and many other Lake Tahoe ski resorts are going to stay open late this season. […]
Squaw Alpine extends ski season to Fourth of July
If you are one of those skiers or snowboarders who never wants the season to end, that wish will be partially filled after Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows announced it would extend the season until the Fourth of July. The Lake Tahoe resort off Highway 89 has already surpassed its annual average snowfall of 450 inches […]
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows shatters season-snow total record
Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows has already surpassed its annual average snowfall of 450 inches by 115 inches – and there are several months left to go in the 2016-17 ski season The amazing snow totals means Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will be operating its lifts well into June. The Lake Tahoe ski resort says it […]
Severe winds close many Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Battling the elements has been a season-long fight in the Sierra. On Tuesday, the elements won, shutting down many Lake Tahoe ski resorts due to severe conditions. The wind was the primary culprit why skiers and snowboarders were turned away Tuesday, despite some huge snow totals (see below). At least six Lake Tahoe ski resorts […]
Avalanche control shuts down Highway 50 near Lake Tahoe
The price for enjoying a President’s Day ski weekend in Lake Tahoe could be the ride home – it’s likely to be a long, arduous journey. Due to avalanche control, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced earlier today that it was holding all traffic on Highway 50 between Twin Bridges to Myers. There was […]