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

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

Today is Saturday, January 14.

ALL RESORTS ARE OPEN AND GEARED UP FOR YOUR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WEEKEND. PLENTY OF FRESH TRACKS TO BE MADE AS WELL AS MACHINE GROOMED CORDUROY… EXPECT DELAYS IN SOME LIFTS & TERRAIN OPENINGS.

STAY ON DESIGNATED OPEN RUNS ONLY AND BE SAFE. STAY OUT OF THE BACK COUNTRY TODAY…

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies in the morning… then, becoming Partly Cloudy… Highs: 29F to 34F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 7F to 17F. Light winds.
SUNDAY: Partly Cloudy in the morning… then Mostly Cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Highs: 30F to 35F. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in layers with your good Jacket or outer Shell. 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 go off-piste, always ski & ride with a buddy!

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 a base of 90-135”. 21 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access from The Gondola, California Base; Plus Stagecoach & Boulder Base Lodges. 15 Lifts in California, including Gunbarrel, Powderbowl & Canyon (Sky on HOLD). 6 Lifts in Nevada, including Stagecoach, Boulder & Dipper on top (Comet, Mott & Galaxy Closed) … 70 Trails are open (42MG) + Groove T-Park. (PWDR & MGPP / 22F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Tubing & Alpine Coaster are CLOSED today at top of Gondola. Epic Race scheduled to open. 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:) Is OPEN reporting a base depth of 81-129”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with Grandview to the top of the Front Side, Short Stuff on the Back Side and the West Bowl open. 45 runs open with (30MG). Upper Main, Broadway & The Alley T-Parks are open. (MG & SKRPP/ 24F / MCldy / Lt Winds). 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: – Luther Pass – Pickett’s Junction:) is OPEN and reports 48-60” snow pack… The Yurt will be open (10-4) at Pickett’s Junction for XC, Snowshoe rentals with 2 miles of 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: R2) is OPEN reporting a base depth of 100-147”. 6 Lift & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) on the Front Side including, Chair #5, #11, #6 & C #10 out of the Village; Plus Chair #7 & Chair #9 at Timber Creek Lodge. 40 runs to open (22MG). Outlaw & Bandit T-Parks Closed. (PWDR & MG / 19F / MClear / Lt Winds). Kirkwood XC Center is also Open with 45KM including Schneider Camp. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28:) Is OPEN, reporting a base depth of 40-96”. 6 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole, Red Fox, Ridge & Schoolhouse Lifts. 29 runs are open (19MG). Terrain Park Open. (MG & SKRPP / 24F / PCldy/ Lt Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R1) Is OPEN and reports a base of 148”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Northwest 6 to the Top of the Rose Side & Blazing Zephyr on the Slide Bowl Side. Chutes remain Closed… 35 Runs are open (26MG). Terrain Parks being Rebuilt. (MG & SKRPP/ PCldy / 20F / Lt Winds). Park on the Rose Side subject to sell out… Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is OPEN reporting a base depth of 70-134”. 18 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, on the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mtn. 95 Runs to open. (48MG), Plus all Glades are open. 4 T-Parks open with 67 features. (MG & SKRPP / 18F / MClear / Lt Winds). XC Center is open (8:30-4) with 18 trails = 24.9 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 OPEN and reports a base depth of 200-220”. 5 Lifts & Tow will turn (9-4) with 15 runs open (7MG). (MG & SKRPP / MCldy / 21F / Lt Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is OPEN (8:30-5:00) reporting a base of 48-60”. 23 Trails are open for XC Skiing & Snowshoeing. Fat tire biking on Hold. Dogs allowed today before 9:45am and after 3:00pm. (MCldy/ 21F / Lt Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is OPEN… reports 5” of new on a base depth of 210”. 5 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Including Accelerator to the Top, Castle Peak open till 9:00pm. Plus, Nugget Chair, 49er & Cedar Ridge. 30 Runs open (7MG). 4 T-Parks open… (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 23F / Lt Winds). Woodward Tahoe training open daily. For more info: 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT: (I-80: to Hwy 40:) Is Open… reporting a base of 100”. 2 Lifts & Tows; Lion’s Head & Crystal Bowl are scheduled to operate (10-4) with 7 Trails open (3MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town. (MG & SKRPP/ PCldy / 22F / Lt Winds). Mini Snowmobiles & Sleigh Rides are 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… They have 20 Track = 28Km of groomed trails open. (MClear / 16F / Lt 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: to Hwy 40: – Hwy 40 from Truckee Closed) Is OPEN… reporting a base of 77-130”. 10 Lifts & Tows, plus Access Gondola are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Disney, Christmas Tree, Nob Hill & Jerome Hill. Mt Lincoln & Judah Express… 97 Runs open (39MG) (MG & SKRPP / MClear / 20F / Lt Winds). Access will be from the Judah Portal & Gondola. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH: (Hwy 40: from I-80:/ Closed from Truckee) is OPEN. They report n a base of 105-125”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 35 Runs are open (20MG). (MG & SKRPPR / MClear / 20F / Lt Winds) Tubing Hill is open. For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

*HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89: / Emerald Bay Road CLOSED) is OPEN… But, still no power restored to the North Lodge. They report a base depth of 52-108”. 2 Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Madden Chair & Old Homewood Express. 19 runs are open (7MG). T-Parks Closed. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 22F / Lt Winds). Purchase tickets online as they are not able to sell tickets due to power outage. For more info: Guest services: 530-525-2992. Snow Phone: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT: (Hwy 89:) Ski & Snowboard Hill is OPEN (9-4:30) they have a base of 32”. Beginner Tows and terrain are open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open Daily. (9-4:30). (MCldy / 20F / Lt Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28:) Is OPEN. They report a base of 24-36”. They have 50km of groomed Trails for Classic XC, Ski Skating & Snowshoeing. (MCldy / 24F / Lt Winds).

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK: (Hwy 28: – Tahoe City) Will continue to be operated by Tahoe XC with TCPUD. Open for Ice Skating, Sledding & Dining… XC Trails & Snowshoe Trails are closed. The new Ice Rink is scheduled to open, Sunday-Thursdays (12-9pm) Friday-Saturday (10am-10pm). For more info: 530-583-1516 / www.wintersportspark.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89:) is OPEN reporting n a base of 133”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4). Including Summit Six, Hot Wheels, Meadow, Roundhouse & Subway… Scott & Sherwood to open…. 47 Runs are open (23MG). (MG & SKRPP / 21F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Squaw-Alpine Express Shuttle Running between resorts offered. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.skialpine.com

*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89:) is OPEN reporting a base of 146”. 24 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 14 Lift from the Base including Aerial Tram & Funitel, KT22, Far East, Red Dog & Squaw Creek. 10 Lifts are scheduled on the Upper Mtn, Including Gold Coast & Shirley. 65 Trails open (34MG). (MG & SKRPP / 18F / MCldy/ Lt Winds). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is OPEN and reports a base ranging from 140-269”. 24 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge, Plus, Village Gondola & 7 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 3 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 106 Trails are open (81MG), Plus 5 Terrain Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 17F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is OPEN reporting a base of 24-96”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 41 trails open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP/ 12F / PCldy / Lt Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: is scheduled to OPEN today. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with 9 trails open (7MG) Nordic Center is open for XC & Snowshoe Rentals. (MG PP / MClear / 28F / Lt Winds) For more info Call: 209-372-1000 / www.yosemitepark.com/dailysnowreport.aspx

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108:) is OPEN. They report a base of 55-72”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. 68 Trails are open (42MG) (MG & PWDR / MClear / 20F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4:) – (Ebbetts Pass Closed) is OPEN… reporting on a base depth of 105”. 6 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4) on the Front Side and Backside with 40 Trails open (21MG) + 2 T-Parks Closed. (MG & PWDR / MClear/ 23F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4:) Is OPEN… and reports a base depth of 70”. 28 trails are open = 43km of groomed track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are open today (9-4). (MClear / 18F / 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 no controls with exception to those listed below…
Carry Tire Chains. Call Ahead for updates. Or log on to www.nvroads.com
CLOSED: Hwy 89-Emerald Bay Road; Hwy 207 Kingsbury Grade
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required:
Hwy 50 Spooner Summit to Carson City, Hwy 431- Mt Rose
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires:
Hwy 88 Carson Pass
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