Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning skiers and riders, and if you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!

Today is January 12.

A WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES TODAY THRU 10:00PM THIS EVENING… GOOD NEWS IS THERE’S MORE SNOW FALLING AND WINDS HAVE DIED DOWN…

MOST RESORTS ARE DIGGING OUT AND PLANNING TO HAVE SOME LIFTS TURNING… EXPECT DELAYS AND LOWER MOUNTAIN LIFTS TO OPEN FIRST AND UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS AFTER SNOW SAFETY. CALL AHEAD…

STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…
HWY 89 EMERALD BAY ROAD REMAINS CLOSED / HWY 431 MT ROSE IS CLOSED; HWY 88-CARSON PASS & SPUR CLOSED; HWY 207 KINGSBURY GRADE IS CLOSED … R1 & R2 CHAIN CONTROLS POSTED FOR ALL HIGHWAYS AROUND LAKE TAHOE. BUCKLE UP AND CARRY TIRE CHAINS AND BE PREPARED FOR WINTER DRIVING CONDITIONS…

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Snow. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches… with 5 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. Highs: 23F to 28F. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

TONIGHT: Cloudy with a chance of snow. Lows: 10F to 20F. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

FRIDAY: Mostly Cloudy with a chance of snow showers in the morning, then Partly Cloudy in the afternoon. Highs: 25F to 30F. Northeast winds around 10 mph.

SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTS:
WINTER STORM WARNING
WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING…
TIMING: BANDS OF SNOW…HEAVY AT TIMES…WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS EVENING.
ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 4 TO 8 INCHES…WITH A FOOT OR MORE ABOVE 7000 FEET.
WINDS: SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH…BECOMING NORTHEAST LATER THIS MORNING. SIERRA RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.
IMPACTS: CRIPPLING SNOW STORM HAS BROUGHT HEAVY SNOW TO THE REGION. MANY ROADS AND HIGHWAYS ARE STILL IMPASSABLE. AVOID TRAVEL AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
AVOID TRAVEL IF POSSIBLE, YOU COULD BE STUCK IN YOUR VEHICLE FOR MANY HOURS. IF YOU MUST TRAVEL, PREPARE FOR LONG DELAYS AND CARRY AN EMERGENCY KIT WITH EXTRA FOOD, WATER AND CLOTHING. IF YOU STAY HOME, HAVE A BACKUP PLAN IN CASE OF POWER OUTAGES.

AVALANCHE WARNING:
CONSULT WWW.SIERRAAVALANCHECENTER.ORG OR WWW.AVALANCHE.ORG FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION.
SIMILAR AVALANCHE DANGER MAY EXIST AT LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE COVERAGE AREA OF THIS OR ANY AVALANCHE CENTER.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress with your Gore-Tex Storm Jacket with Hood. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Rose or Orange tinted Goggles and warm gore-tex lined gloves. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen & Chapstick when the sun is out and Stay Hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Variable with Powder and Machine Groomed Powder turning to Skier-Rider Packed Powder.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay on designated Opened Trails only. Keep an eye out for marked and unmarked obstacles. Slow Down and observe safety signs on trails with high concentration of skiers and riders… Know the Code! Do not Ski or Ride above your ability level… Always stay in control. Be able to avoid objects and people in your Path! Please stop to side of the run where it is safe and always check uphill for skiers and riders before restarting down hill. IF YOU VENTURE IN TO THE BACK COUNTRY “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” For more info: http://sierraavalanchecenter.org

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is OPEN reporting 16-20” of new on a base of 113-172”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access from California Base Lodge: Aerial Tram, Gunbarrel, Patsy’s, Groove & Powderbowl will turn with delayed opening after Snow Safety… Gondola Access Closed; Plus Stagecoach & Boulder Lodge on the Nevada Side is CLOSED. 20 Trails are open (13MG). (PWDR & MGPP / 13F / Snow/ Lt-Mod Winds). Tubing & Alpine Coaster are CLOSED today at top of Gondola. Complimentary Shuttles running to all open base facilities. (Hwy 207: CLOSED) Call Ahead for updates: 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50: R2) Is OPEN reporting 12” of new on a base depth of 78-115”. 8 Lifts & Tows are planned to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Delayed openings of Grandview to the top and West Bowl. Easy Rider, Nob Hill & Rock Garden will open first. 18 runs are open to start. More thru out the day… 23 runs scheduled to open with (22MG). Upper Main Park open. (PWDR, MG / 24F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). Blizzard Mtn., Snow Tubing & Snow Play Area scheduled to open. Complimentary Shuttles are running from So Shore… For more info call: 530-659-7475 / www.sierraattahoe.com

*HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS / CROSS COUNTRY: (Hwy 88/89: R2 – Luther Pass – Pickett’s Junction:) The Yurt will be CLOSED TODAY (10-4) at Pickett’s Junction for XC, Snowshoe rentals with limited XC & Snowshoe trails available with more trails at Red Lake & Carson Pass areas. There are no fees to access trails in Hope Valley, but donations are gladly accepted… For more info call: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 88: CLOSED) is ON HOLD reporting 16-18” of new on a base depth of 100-147”. All Lifts & Tows are on HOLD (9-4) and may attempt to get lower-mountain lifts turning after Hwy 88 is open. Chair #5, Chair #11 & Chair #7 & #9 at Timber Creek Lodge. 9 runs to open (5MG). Outlaw & Bandit T-Parks Closed. (PWDR, MG / 16F / Snowing / Lt-Mod Winds). Kirkwood XC Center is also CLOSED Due to Flooding. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28: R1) Is CLOSED TODAY DUE TO POWER OUTAGE, reporting 16” of new on a base depth of 72-151”. 0 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-. (PWDR & MG / 29F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: CLOSED) Is CLOSED TODAY and reports 28” of new (115-120” Storm total), on a base of 148”. 0 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4). (PWDR & MG/ Snowing / 19F / Mod Winds). Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267: R1) is OPEN reporting 14” of new on a base depth of 55-115”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, on the Front Side with Gondola, Arrow & Vista… 20 Runs to open. Pinball T-Park open with 24 features. (PWDR & MG / 19F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is open (8:30-4) with 9 trails = 16.8 km of groom tracks. Tubing Center CLOSED (10-3). The Village Ice Rink is CLOSED (12-9). Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is CLOSED TODAY and reports a base depth of 45-60”. 4 Lifts & Tow are CLOSED (9-4) with 12 runs CLOSED (9MG). (MG & PWDR / Snow / 22F / Lt-Mod Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is CLOSED TODAY (8:30-5:00) reporting a base of 12-24”. 23 Trails XC Skiing & Snowshoeing CLOSED. Fat tire biking on Hold. Dogs allowed today. (Snow / 22F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80: R2) Is CLOSED TODAY… reports 46” of new on a base depth of 200”. No Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, (MG & PWDR / Snow / 23F / Lt-Mod Winds). Playland Tubing Park Closed (10-4). Woodward Tahoe training open daily. For more info: 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT: (I-80: R2 to Hwy 40: R2) Is CLOSED TODAY… reporting 30” of new on a base of 100”. 0 Lifts & Tows, Lion’s Head & Crystal Bowl CLOSED (10-4) with 13 Trails CLOSED (3MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town CLOSED. (MG & SKRPP/ Snow / 22F / Lt-Mod Winds). Mini Snowmobiles & Sleigh Rides also CLOSED. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80: R2 to Hwy 40: R2) Is OPEN (8:30-4). They report 27” of new… Digging out and grooming today with 1 Track = 1Km of groomed trails open. (Snow / 15F / Lt-Mod Winds). They are North America’s Largest Cross Country Skiing Resort offering 8 distinct Trail Systems, 9 different Warming Huts over 6000 Acres of terrain. 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT: (I-80: R2 to Hwy 40 R2: – Hwy 40 from Truckee Closed) Is OPEN… reporting 5” of new on a base of 79-131”. 5 Lifts & Tows, plus Access Gondola are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Disney, Christmas Tree, Nob Hill & Jerome Hill. Lincoln with delayed opening after snow safety… 56 Runs open (23MG) (MG & PWDR / Snow / 26F / Mod Winds). Access will be from the Judah Portal & Gondola. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH: (Hwy 40: R2 from I-80: R2 / Closed from Truckee) is CLOSED TODAY AND WILL REOPEN FRIDAY. They report 6” of new on a base of 105-125”. 6 Lifts & Tows are CLOSED (9-4). 35 Runs are CLOSED (20MG). (MG & PWDR / Snow / 23F / LT-MOD Winds) Tubing Hill is Closed today. For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

*HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89: R1-R2/ Emerald Bay Road CLOSED) is CLOSED TODAY DUE TO POWER OUTAGE… They report 7-13” of new on a base depth of 48-104”. No Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, (PWDR & MG / Snow / 26F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: Guest services: 530-525-2992. Snow Phone: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT: (Hwy 89: R1) Ski & Snowboard Hill is CLOSED TODAY AND REOPENING FRIDAY (9-4:30) they have a base of 24”. Beginner Tows and limited terrain are CLOSED. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open Daily. (9-4:30). (Snow / 26F / Lt-Mod Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28: R2) Is digging out and accessing trails for grooming… They report 3” of new on a base of 24-36”. Some Trails are scheduled to open. Dogs trails Closed. (Snow/ 25F / Lt-Mod Winds).

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK: (Hwy 28: R2 – Tahoe City) Will continue to be operated by Tahoe XC with TCPUD. XC Trails, Snow Play are open as conditions permit. The new Ice Rink is CLOSED TODAY, Sunday-Thursdays (12-9pm) Friday-Saturday (10am-10pm). For more info: 530-583-1516 / www.wintersportspark.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89: R1) is OPEN reporting 8” of new on a base of 131”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (10:30-4). Hot Wheels, Meadow, Roundhouse & Subway. 12 Runs are open (MG). (PWDR & MG / 28F / Snow / Mod Winds). Squaw-Alpine Express Shuttle Running between resorts offered. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.skialpine.com

*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89: R1) is OPEN reporting 9” of new on a base of 144”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with three tows in beginner area and Red Dog & Squaw Creek Schedule to turn 10:30-4pm. Upper Mtn Closed this morning, but can change… 10? Trails open (10MG). (PWDR & MG / 24F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is OPEN and reports 12” of new (85-128” Storm total) on a base ranging from 120-230”. They plan to open from the Mid Mountain Down with 19 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, 9 Lifts out of the Main Lodge, Plus, Village Gondola & 7 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 2 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 86 Trails are open (50+MG), Plus 5 Terrain Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 18F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is OPEN reporting 12-24” of new on a base of 24-96”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 29 trails open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP/ 23F / Snow / Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: is scheduled to open this Friday. Nordic Center is open for XC & Snowshoe Rentals. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 #5 / www.yosemitepark.com/dailysnowreport.aspx

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108: R2) is Open on limited basis. They report 13” of new on a base of 45-65”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4). 54 Trails are open (34MG) (MG & PWDR / Snow / 24F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4: R2) – (Ebbetts Pass Closed) is CLOSED TODAY AND WILL REOPEN FRIDAY… reporting 12” of new on a base depth of 105”. All Lifts & Tow are CLOSED (9-4) with All Trails CLOSED (MG) + 2 T-Parks open. (MG & PWDR / Snow / 20F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4: R2) Is CLOSED TODAY AND WILL REOPEN FRIDAY… and reports 12” of new on a base depth of 72”. 23 trails are CLOSED = 28km of groomed track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are CLOSED today (9-4). (Snow / 23F / LT Winds). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

**CONDITIONS REPORTED AS OF 8:00AM AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO WIND AND WEATHER.
CURENT ROAD CONDITIONS:
All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe are open with R1 or R2 Requirements
Carry Tire Chains. Call Ahead for updates. Or log on to www.nvroads.com
CLOSED: Interstate 80; Hwy 88-Carson Pass; Hwy 89-Emerald Bay Road; Hwy 431 Mt Rose; Hwy 207 Kingsbury Grade
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required:
Hwy 50 Stateline-Spooner Summit to Carson City, Hwy 28 East Shore; Hwy 28 North Shore; Hwy 89 DL Bliss to TC; Hwy 89 TC to Truckee
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires:
Hwy 50-Echo Summit; Hwy 88/89-Luther Pass; Hwy 267-Brockway Summit
Buckle Up and Drive Safely… Always Carry Tire Chains unless you drive a 4WD or AWD Vehicle with Snow Tires. You can call 5-11 for updates or directly to both Caltrans and NDOT or source updated information at their websites.
CALIFORNIA: 800-427-7623 / www.dot.ca.gov
NEVADA: 877-NV-ROADS or 5-1-1 / www.nvroads.com

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