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

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Today is Saturday, February 11.

FINALLY A BREAK IN THE STORM CYCLE AND SHAPING UP TO BE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR MAKING TURNS ON FRESH SNOW… SLOPES WILL BE CROWDED TODAY, SO HAVE PATIENCE AND BE SAFE!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Highs: 32F to 37F. Northeast winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light, then becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows: 13F to 23F. East winds up to 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
SUNDAY: Sunny. Highs: 37F to 42F. East winds up to 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in layers with your Jacket or outer Shell with a Hood. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Good Sunglasses or Goggles and warm lined gloves. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen & Chapstick when the sun is out and Stay Hydrated at altitude!
SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Powder, Machine Groomed & 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 reporting 4-13” of new on a base of 131-183”. 25 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access from all 4 Base Facilities, including the Gondola, California Base, Stagecoach & Boulder Lodges… with 13 Lifts & Tows in California including Gunbarrel, Powderbowl, Canyon with Sky on HOLD. 12 Lifts will turn in Nevada, including Comet & Dipper, Olympic & Mott Canyon. 92 Trails are open (47MG) + Killebrew & Mott Canyon. Groove & High Roller T-Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP/ 18F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Tubing open (11-4). Epic Race open. Complimentary Shuttles running to all open base facilities. (Hwy 207: R1) Call Ahead for updates: 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50: Closed from West/ Open from Lake Tahoe) Is reporting 8” of new on a base depth of 116-189”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4) -WWP, including Grandview to the top of the Front Side, El Dorado on the Back Side and the West Bowl open. 42 runs open with (29MG). 5 T-Parks open. (Wet PWDR, MG & SKRPkd Snow / 34F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Blizzard Mountain with Snowshoe Trails & Snow Play Area 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: R2 Luther Pass – Pickett’s Junction:) is open and reports a base of 48-100”. The Yurt is open (10-4) at Pickett’s Junction for XC & Snowshoe rentals. 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 12-15” of new on a base depth of 132-168”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate Starting all Lifts on the Front Side, including, Chairs #6 & #10 on the Front Side out of the Village; (Chairs #2, #3 & #4 to the Back Side are on Snow HOLD until Snow Safety); Plus Chair #7 & #9 at Timber Creek Lodge to opened. 86 runs are scheduled to open (30MG). T-Parks Closed. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 18F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Kirkwood XC Center is Open with 10KM of trails. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28:) Is reporting a base depth of 62-106”. 4 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole & Schoolhouse Lifts. 31 runs are open (19MG). Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 30F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R1) Is reporting a base of 204”… 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)- WWP, including Northwest 6 to the top of Rose Side & Blazing Zephyr to top of Slide side. (Chuter Lift & Chutes CLOSED). 51 Runs are open (30MG). Badlands Terrain Parks CLOSED. (MG & SKRPP/ MCldy / 18F / Lt-Mod Winds). Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.skirose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is reporting 10” of new on a base depth of 82-180”. 20 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, on the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mtn. 99 Runs are open. (58MG), Plus all Glades are open. 4 T-Parks open with 102 Features; 18’ Half Pipe open, Plus, 3 Kid’s Adventure Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 20F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is scheduled to open (8:30-4) with 23 trails = 32.1 km of groomed tracks. Tubing Center is open (10-3). The Village Ice Rink is scheduled to open (12-9). Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is reporting a base depth of 150-170”. 3 Lifts & Tow will turn (9-4)-WWP, with 15 runs open (7MG). Mini T-Park Closed. (MG & SKRPP / MCldy / 23F / Lt Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is OPEN (8:30-5:00) is reporting a base of 65”. 35 Trails are open for XC Skiing & Snowshoeing. Fat tire biking on Hold… Dog trails open before 9:45am and after 3:00pm. (MCldy / 23F / Lt Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is reporting 5” of new on a base depth of 250”. 6 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Including Accelerator to the Top on & Castle Peak open till 9:00pm, Plus 49er, Cedar Ridge & Flying Dutchman on the backside scheduled to turn. 31 Runs open (7MG). T-Parks open. ( MG & SKRPP / MCldy / 30F / 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: R2) Is open Thurs-Mondays. They are scheduled to open today, reporting a base of 100”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate including Lion’s Head Chair & Crystal Bowl (10-4)-WWP, with 13 Trails open (3MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town are CLOSED. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 30F / Lt Winds). Mini Snowmobiles & Sleigh Rides are Closed. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80: to Hwy 40: R2) Is open (8:30-4). They have 6” of new on a base of 60”. 35 Tracks = 47 Km of groomed trails open. ( MCldy / 23F / 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: R2 / Hwy 40 from Truckee: R2) Is reporting 2-7” of new on a base of 111-196”. 10 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Lincoln, Christmas Tree, Disney, Nob Hill, Jerome Hill & Judah. 85 Runs are open (41MG) (MG & SKRPP / MCldy / 19F / 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: / from Truckee: R2) They report 8” of new on a base of 110-130”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP. 35 Runs are open (20MG). (MG & SKRPP / MCldy / 23F / Lt 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: CLOSED / R1 from DL Bliss to TC) is reporting 3-8” of new on a base depth of 88-191”. 7 Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Madden Chair, Quail Chair, Old Homewood Express & Ellis Chair. 57 runs are open (23MG). T-Parks Closed. (PWDR & MG / MClear / 33F / Lt 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 a base of 50”. 2 Beginner Tows and terrain are open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open daily. (9-4:30). (MCldy / 27F / Lt Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28: R1) Is planning to open with Ski Demo Day 10-3pm at the TCX Trail Head… They report a base of 70”. They are grooming Trails for Classic XC, Ski Skating & Snowshoeing. Call Ahead. Plus, 3 Dog Trails and 3 warming huts open. (MCldy / 29F / Lt Winds).

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK: (Hwy 28: R1 – 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:) is reporting 8-9” of new on a base of 116-205”. 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Roundhouse and Delayed opening of Lift ( Summit Six on WIND HOLD). 37 Runs are open (11MG). (PWDR & MG / 19F / PCldy / Mod Winds). Squaw-Alpine Express Shuttle Running between resorts offered. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.skialpine.com

*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89:) is reporting 6-9” of new on a base of 109-203”. 21 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate. 14 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, from the Base including KT22, Red Dog, Squaw Creek & Far East. Funitel & Aerial Tram open. 6 Lifts scheduled on the Upper Mtn. including Gold Coast & Shirley. 28 Trails open (20MG). (PWDR & MG / 22F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:R1) Is reporting 9” of new on a base ranging from 178-340”. 22 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 8 Lifts out of the Main Lodge. Plus, Village Gondola & 11 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 3 lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 92 Trails are open (26MG), Plus 5 Terrain Parks open. (PWDR & MG / 20F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). Call Ahead… 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is reporting 7-12” of new a base of 48-120”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 26 trails open. (PWDR & MG / 25F / Snowing / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108: R2) is reporting 13” of new on a base of 72-108”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. 68 Trails are open (42MG) + T-Park open. (PWDR & MG / MClear / 29F / 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 17” of new on a base depth of 144”. 7 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, on the Front Side and Backside with Lower Mtn on Hold. 53 Trails open (30MG) + T-Park open. (PWDR & MG / MClear / 25F / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4: R2) is reporting 3” of new on a base depth of 96-108”. 16 trails are open = 20km of groomed track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are open (9-4). (MClear / 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 NO controls with exception to HWYS LISTED BELOW & Closed Roadways:
Carry Tire Chains. Call Ahead for updates. Or log on to www.nvroads.com
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required: Hwy 431- Mt Rose
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires: Hwy 88/89 Luther Pass; Hwy 88 Carson Pass.
CLOSED: Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road; Interstate 80 Colfax route 20; Hwy 50 from Sly Park
Carson Valley… Hwy 395 Closed between GVille & Carson City due to Flooding; Genoa Lane Closed due to Flooding.
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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