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

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

Today is Saturday, February 4, 2017.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GREAT DAY TO MAKE TURNS WITH FRESH SNOW REPORTED ON THE MOUNTAIN TOPS… ALTHOUGH MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES ARE PREDICTED, WINDS CONTINUE TO HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFTS THIS MORNING. CALL AHEAD!

HEAVENLY: GONDOLA, TAMARACK, DIPPER, COMET, NORTHBOWL & SKY ON WIND HOLD;
MT ROSE: NW SIX, BLAZING ZEPHYR, LAKEVIEW & GALENA ON WIND HOLD;
SUGARBOWL: MT LINCOLN, CROWS NEST, SUMMIT & JEROME HILL ON WIND HOLD;
ALPINE & SQUAW: ALL UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFT ON HOLD…
CALL AHEAD!
SURFACE CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO BE MACHINE GROOMED AND SKIER/RIDER PACKED & FIRM PACKED SNOW WITH FRESH HEAVY POWDER ON TOP.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs: 36F to 41F. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening, then isolated showers after midnight. Lows: 21F to 31F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph decreasing to 60 mph after midnight..

SUNDAY: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. High: 40F to 45F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph increasing to 85 mph in the afternoon..

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in layers with your Gore-Tex Jacket or outer Shell. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Good Goggles and warm gloves. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen & Chapstick when the sun is out and Stay Hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Fresh Powder, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder with some areas of Firm Packed Snow & Wet Packed Snow (Lower elevations).

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 reporting 4-10” of new on a base of 136-188”. 21 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access from 3 Base Facilities, including (The Gondola, Tamarack ON WIND HOLD), California Base; Stagecoach & Boulder Base Lodges. 15 Lifts in California, including: Gunbarrel, Powderbowl, Canyon & (Sky ON WIND HOLD). 6 Lifts in Nevada, including (Dipper & Northbowl on WIND HOLD) Comet on top & Mott Canyon… 92 Trails are open (60MG) + Killebrew & Mott Canyon Access open. Groove & High Roller T-Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 23F / MCldy / Mod-Strong Winds). Tubing on HOLD (11-4). Alpine Coaster is CLOSED. Epic Race scheduled to open. Complimentary Shuttles running to all open base facilities. (Hwy 207:) Call Ahead for updates: 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50:) Is reporting 14” of new on a base depth of 100-150”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4) -WWP, with Grandview to the top of the Front Side, El Dorado & Short Stuff on the Back Side and the West Bowl open. 45 runs open with (27MG). 4 T-Parks are open. (MG & SKR Wet Pack / 33F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Blizzard Mountain Open with Snowshoe Trails & Snow Play Area ( Tubing Closed) (10-4)). 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 a base of 48-120”. The Yurt is open (10-4) at Pickett’s Junction for XC & Snowshoe rentals with 10 miles of Groomed XC & Snowshoe trails available and over 30km of Skier-Packed trails including 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 reporting 9-11” of new on a base depth of 145-197”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, (All Lifts subject to delayed opening due to snow safety) including, Chairs #6 & #10 on the Front Side out of the Village; Chairs #2, #3 & #4 to the Back Side & Vista Tow; Plus Chair #7 & #9 at Timber Creek Lodge. 86 runs are open (34MG). Bandit T-Park open with 15 features (PWDR, MG & SKR PP / 26F / MCldy-Snow Showers / Mod-Strong Winds). Kirkwood XC Center is Open with 70KM including Schneider Camp. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28:) Is reporting 6” of new on a base depth of 62-106”. 4 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole & Schoolhouse Lifts. 31 runs are open (21MG). Terrain Park Open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 32F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R1) Is reporting 8” of new on a base of 161”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)- WWP, including (Northwest 6, Blazing Zephyr, Lakeview & Galena on WIND HOLD), Wizard open… (Chuter Lift & Chutes on Delay). 50 Runs are open (35MG). Badlands Terrain Parks with 13 Features. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP/ Snow / 24F / Mod-Strong Winds). Park on the Rose Side today. Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.skirose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is reporting 8-13” of new on a base depth of 85-145”. 19 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)- on the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mtn. 100 Runs are open. (55MG), Plus all Glades are open. 5 T-Parks open with 105 Features, Plus, 3 Kid’s Adventure Parks open. Hosting USASA Halfpipe Competition today in their 18’ Super Pipe. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 27F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is open (9-4) with 23 trails = 32.1 km of groomed tracks. Tubing Center open (10-3). The Village Ice Rink is open (12-9). Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is reporting 6” of wet snow on a base depth of 150-170”. 3 Lifts & Tow will turn (9-4) with 16 runs open (12MG). Mini T-Park open with 5 features. (Wet Packed, MG & SKRPkd Snow / Snow / 31F / Lt-Mod Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is OPEN (8:30-5:00) reporting a base of 65”. 45 Trails are open = 60Km for XC Skiing & Snowshoeing. Fat tire biking closed till after storm… Dogs trails open. (Snow / 31F / Lt Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is reporting 12” of new on a base depth of 245”. 3 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), Including Accelerator to the Top, Castle Peak open till 9:00pm. Plus, Nugget Chair, (49er, Cedar Ridge & Flying Dutchman are CLOSED for the Day). 33 Runs open (7MG). 4 T-Parks open… (MG & SKRPP / Snow / 30F / Lt-Mod Winds). Woodward Tahoe training open daily. For more info: 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT: (I-80: to Hwy 40: R2) Is open Thurs-Mondays. Reporting 6” of new on a base of 100”. 3 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate including Lion’s Head Chair & Crystal Bowl (10-4)-WWP, with 13 Trails open (5MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town are open. (MG & SKRPP/ Snow / 29F / Lt-Mod Winds). Mini Snowmobiles & Sleigh Rides are open. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80: to Hwy 40: R2) Is open (8:30-4). They have 10” of new on a base of 60”. 27 Tracks = 38Km of groomed trails open. (Snow / 29F / 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: to Hwy 40: R2 – Hwy 40 from Truckee: R2) Is reporting 14-20” of new on a base of 111-176”. 8 Lifts & Tows, plus Access Gondola are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Disney, Christmas Tree, Nob Hill & Judah, (Jerome Hill & Lincoln WIND HOLD)… 90 Runs are open (48MG) (PDWR, MG & SKRPP / Snowing / 29F / Lt-Mod 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 / from Truckee: R2) is open. They report 20” of new on a base of 105-125”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP. All subject to Delay and Closures… Call Ahead. 35 Runs are open (20MG). (PDWR, MG & SKRFP / Snowing / 29F / Lt-Mod Winds). Old School Days Tues-Thurs with $40 Lift Tickets. Tubing Hill is Closed (10-4). For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

*HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89: / Emerald Bay Road: R2-R1) is open from the North Lodge. They report 4-10” of new on a base depth of 78-159”. 7 Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Madden Chair, Quail Chair, Old Homewood Express & Ellis Chair. 60 runs are open (22MG). T-Parks Closed. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / Snowing / 30F / Lt-Mod Winds). 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) Fridays thru Mondays… They have 4” of new on a base of 54”. 2 Beginner Tows and terrain are open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open daily. (9-4:30). (Cldy / 32F / Lt Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28:) Is open. They report 7” of new on a base of 70”. They have 65km of groomed Trails for Classic XC, Ski Skating & Snowshoeing open. Plus, 3 Dog Trails and 3 warming huts open. (Cldy / 33F / 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 open and Dogs trails are open. The Ice Rink is open, Sunday-Thursdays (12-9pm) Friday-Saturday (10am-10pm). For more info: 530-583-1516 / www.wintersportspark.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89: R1) is reporting 18” of new on a base of 152”. 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP on the Front Side & Back Side… Little Carpet & Big Carpet turning with all other lifts on WIND HOLD… Including Hot Wheels, Meadow, Roundhouse & Subway; Plus Sherwood, Summit Six, Lakeview, Scott & Alpine Bowl All on WIND HOLD). 1 Runs are open (1MG). (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 28F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). Squaw-Alpine Express Shuttle Running between resorts offered. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.skialpine.com

*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89: R1) is reporting 20” of new on a base of 174”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, from the Base including (Aerial Tram & Funitel on WIND HOLD), KT22, Far East, (Red Dog & Squaw Creek on WIND HOLD) (All 7 scheduled Lifts on the Upper Mtn are on WIND HOLD). 47 Trails open (19MG). (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 27F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is reporting 10” of new on a base ranging from 150-300”. 21 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 12 Lifts out of the Main Lodge, Plus, Village Gondola & 7 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 3 lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 158 Trails are open (84MG), Plus 6 Terrain Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 25F / PCldy / Mod-Strong Winds). Hosting the US Freeski & Snowboard Grand Prix… Jan. 30 thru Feb 4. 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is reporting 8-16” of new on a base of 48-120”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 41 trails open. (PDWR, MG & SKRPP/ 28F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: is OPEN. They have a base of 60”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with 9 trails open (7MG) Nordic Center is open for XC & Snowshoe Rentals. (MG PP / Snow / 31F / Lt Winds). Tubing hill open. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 / www.yosemitepark.com/dailysnowreport.aspx

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108: R1-R2) is reporting 1” of new on a base of 121-141”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. 68 Trails are open (42MG) + 2 T-Parks. (MG & SKRPP /Cldy / 28F / Lt Winds). For more info call: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4: R2) – (Ebbetts Pass from Markleeville is Closed) is reporting 4” of new on a base depth of 115”. 8 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, on the Front Side and Backside with 48 Trails open (29MG) + 2 T-Parks are open. (MG & SKRPP / Cldy/ 26F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4: R2) Is reporting 5” of new on a base depth of 94-96”. 24 trails are open = 30km of groomed track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are open today (9-4). ( MCldy / 29F / 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
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required: Hwy 431 Mt Rose; Hwy 89 Tahoe City to Truckee; Hwy 28 Spooner to Sand Harbor; Hwy 89 West Shore
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires: Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road; 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

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