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 […]
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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 […]
Diamond Peak ski resort receives foot new snow
Snowfall arrived at Lake Tahoe ski resorts Sunday and the snow is continuing to fall Monday as well, making for a very snowy President’s Day weekend. Diamond Peak ski resort certainly got its share of new snow, reporting 12 inches in the past 24-hour period. To date, Diamond Peak has received 327 inches of snow […]
Mt. Rose ski resort offering Spring Plus pass
With snow totals off the hook this season, Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is confident there will be plenty of ski and snowboard days this spring. With that in mind and roughly half of the season to go, Mt. Rose announced this week that “Spring Plus” season passes are now on sale. Skiers and riders interested […]
Another foot of snow Friday at several Lake Tahoe ski resorts
Another foot of snow dropped Friday at several Lake Tahoe ski resorts, adding to the already staggering snow totals at ski resorts that have been bombarded with snow since January. There’s plenty of snow for President’s Day weekend travelers, but the two primary corridors to Lake Tahoe – Interstate 80 and Highway 50 – have […]