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Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Great day to hit the Slopes with Plenty of Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder! It Doesn’t Get Much Better! Take your good flat light lens goggles today! Have patience in lines… All roadways are cleared, with exception of Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road open with R2; Hwy 28 East Shore: R2 & Mt Rose Hwy: R2… Make it a Fun Day… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies in the morning, then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 31F-41F. (21F-31F on the slopes) Southwest Winds 10-15 mph.

TONIGHT: Mostly Cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Lows: 17F to 27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in layers with your Good Jacket or Shell. Take good gloves, a hat or beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also, wear Good Goggles (Yellow/Bronze/Rose) or Sunglasses (100% UV protection). Don’t forget to use sunscreen if the sun pops out and stay hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are primarily Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay on designated Opened Trails only. Respect all rope lines & area closures. Ski or Ride with a Buddy if you decide to go Off Piste – Trees or opened trails. Keep an eye out for marked and unmarked obstacles. Stay away from Tree Wells… Slow Down and observe safety signs on trails with a high concentration of skiers and riders… Know the Code! Always stay in control. Be able to avoid objects and people in your Path! Please stop to the side of the run where it is safe and always check uphill for skiers and riders before restarting downhill.

BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS… “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” For more info: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory

Avalanche danger is LOW for all elevations. Watch for isolated areas of wind slab instability if blowing and drifting snow is encountered.

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Reports a mid-elevation base of 138”. 27 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), including Mtn. access from the Heavenly Gondola & 5 Lifts & Tows including Tamarack Express & Big Easy; California Base with 12 Lifts including the Tram, Gunbarrel, Powderbowl, Canyon Express & Sky Express; And, 9 Lifts & Tows on the Nevada Side with Stagecoach & Boulder Access. Olympic, Northbowl, Comet, Dipper & Mott Canyon. 97 Trails to open (67MG). Mott & Killebrew Canyon Gates scheduled to open. Groove & Re-Mix T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 10F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Gondola Site Seeing is open (8:30-4). Tubing & Mini Tubing open (11-4) & Ridge Rider Coaster Closed (10-4). Guided UTV Tours open (11-4). Free Parking at Stagecoach Lodge, Cal Base Lodge & Boulder Base with Free Shuttle Buses running every 15 minutes. (Hwy 207: ): Call Ahead: 1-800-HEAVENLY / Twitter: @HVConditions / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE:(Hwy 50:) Reports a base of 114-175”. 9 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with Grandview, Nob Hill & Easy Rider. Short Stuff to the back side & West Bowl Express. 42 Trails are open (32MG). 3 Terrain Parks open. Check with Patrol on Huckleberry Canyon. (MG & SKRPP / 12F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Snow Play & Snowshoe trails adventures open. Snow Tubing Hill open. Hosting Nitro Snowboards & Hovland Snowskates Demos today… Free Shuttle Buses are running from South Shore & from West Slope: Bus info: 530-659-7453. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / or Text: “conditions” to 29222 www.sierraattahoe.com

*CAMP RICHARDSON MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER: (Hwy 89: R2 / Emerald Bay Road:) Offers XC & Snow Shoe Rentals and Miles of Trails… Open Daily, Conditions permitting (9am-4pm). For more info: 530-542-6584. http://www.camprichardson.com/recreation/winterspring-recreation

*HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS / CROSS COUNTRY:(Hwy 88/89- Luther Pass:/ Pickett’s Junction:) Is open (10-4). They have a base of 48-72” from Picketts Junction to Red Lake. 5 miles of marked & skier packed XC & Snowshoe trails are accessible. Burnside Lake Trail open. XC & Snowshoe rentals available cash or check please as they are off the grid. $10 Donations for trails use is requested. For more info: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Hwy 88:) Reports a base of 121”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), Including 5 Lifts out of the Village including Chair #1, Chair #5, Chair #6, Chair #11 & #10; 3 Lifts, Chairs #2, Chair #3 & #4 to the Back Side scheduled. 3 Lifts & Tows, including Chairs #7 & #9 out of Timber Creek Lodge. 84 Trails are open (39MG). Bandit & Outlaw T-Parks Open. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is open with 40km of trails for XC & Snowshoeing. For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / Twitter: @KWConditions / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28: R1) Reports a base depth of 80-104”. 5 Lifts are scheduled to operate today (9-4), including Schoolhouse, Lodgepole, Lakeview and Crystal Express to the top. 31 Trails to open (25MG). 3 T-Parks scheduled to open. (MG & SKRPP / 18F / Clear / Lt Winds). Bring Your Other Pass and get a lift ticket for $69, midweek, $79 weekends… For more info, call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R2) Is open! They Report a base of 10.5-13.5 Feet. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with Wizard, Galena, Lakeview & NW Magnum 6 to the top of the Rose Side; Blazing Zephyr on the Slide Bowl Side & Chuter Lift serving the Chutes on a delayed opening. 49 Trails to open (41MG). 5 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 14F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Reports a base of 83-150”. 19 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), accessing the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mountain… 98 Trails to open (67MG) + 6 T-Parks open with 92 features + Cut Pipe open. All 7 Glades are open. (MG & SKRPP / 24F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). XC & Snowshoe Center open (8:30-4). Tubing Center open (10-4). Village Ice Rink is open (12-9pm). For updates call: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: Is open. They report a base of 130”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4) on delayed opening… including Eagle Rock & the new Snowbird Chair. 17 Trails are open (15MG). Mini Size T-Park Closed. (MG & SKRPP / 20F / Cldy/ Lt Winds). For information call 530-587-9444 or visit http://www.tahoedonner.com/amenities/amenities/downhill-ski/

TAHOE DONNER XC: Is open (8:30-5). They report a base of 125”. They have 47 XC Trails + 10 Snowshoe Trails open, offering 65+km of trails for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. Dogs allow today but no Fat Tire bikes allowed. (18F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is open… They report a base of 106-196”. 7 Lifts & Tows will operate with Accelerator Express & Castle Peak Lift from (9am-9pm); Cedar Ridge (9-3); California Cruiser Lift (9-6); Dutchman & 49er (11-3). 19 Trails are open (19MG). 4 T-Parks open (MG & SKRPP / 16F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Playland Tubing Park closed. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:(HWY 40:) is open thru out this week… They report a base of 182”. 5 lifts & tows are scheduled to operate (10-4), with Lions Head & Crystal Bowl Chairs turning… 18 Trails are open (18MG). Planet Kids open for Family Fun (10am-4pm) with Tube Carousel & Sleigh Rides. (MG & SKRPP/ 14F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Open Thursdays-Mondays in January. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT:(Hwy 40: from I-80: / Hwy 40 from Truckee:) Is open. They report a base of 122-192”. 12 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Lincoln, Crow’s Peak, Disney, Christmas Tree, Judah & Jerome Hill. Plus, Gondola. 101 Trails open (45MG). 2 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 19F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Access is from the Gondola to the Village & the Judah Portal. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: Operated by Sugar Bowl, is opening (8:30-4). They report a base of 80”. They have 89 Trails open, offering 97.2 km of groomed trails and continue to groom more trails for classic XC striding and skating. Dog Trails open. (19F / MCldy / Lt Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40:) Is open… They have a base of 130-180”. 7 Lifts & tows (9-4), including Chairs #1, #2, #3, #4 & #6. Open to the top and backside… 30 trails to open (20MG). Snow Tubing (10am-4pm). (MG & SKRPP / 14F / Cldy / Lt Winds). Old School pricing Tues-Thurs with $40 Lift Tickets. The Old 40 Bar & Grill is open daily from 11am-9pm. For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

*HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Emerald Bay Rd: / Hwy 89: R2) Is open and report a base of 61-151”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including the Madden Chair, Ellis Chair, Quail Chair & Old Homewood Express for top to bottom skiing & riding… Magic Carpet, South Carpet operating… 62 Trails are open (41MG). T-Parks to open. (MG & SKRPP / 15F / MCldy / Lt Winds). $69 First Time Learn to Ski or Board package offered. For more info: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT:(Hwy 89:) Ski Hill & Sledding is open Friday thru Monday (9-4). They are scheduled to open today and report a base of 40”. 2 Lifts… The Poma Lift & Bunny Rope Tow (9-4) are scheduled to open for skiing & riding. (MGPP / 19F / MCldy / Lt Winds). XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play area open daily. Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER:(Hwy 28:) Is scheduled to open today. (8:30-5) for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. They have a base of 40”. Grooming out trails this morning. 23 Green Trails & 1 Yellow Trails open offering 62km of groomed XC & Snowshoe trails open, including Dog Trails open with restrictions. (20F / Cldy / Lt Winds). No access to trails other than on XC Skis & Snowshoes… Alpenglow 20K scheduled for tomorrow. For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. Located in Tahoe City is open. The Ice Rink is open (10am-8pm). Café Zenon open. Sledding, XC & Snowshoeing trails are accessible and dog-friendly. Fat Tire Bikes Allowed, conditions permitting. For more info: 530-583-5475 / https://wintersportspark.com

*SQUAW VALLEY:(Hwy 89:) Is open and reports a base of 122-185”. 27 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), 13 Lifts & Tows from the bottom scheduled to turn, including The Aerial Tram & Funitel. Plus, KT-22, Far East, Red Dog, Squaw Creek scheduled. 6 beginner tows will operate in the SnoVentures / Squaw Kids area (9-4). 14 Lifts on the upper mountain scheduled, including Gold Coast, Shirley Lake, Granite Chief, Headwall & Siberia. 130 Trails to open (49MG). 2 T-Parks Open. (MG & SKRPP / 16F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Squaw-Alpine Shuttle Bus is operating (8-4pm). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squawalpine.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS:(Hwy 89:) Is open… They report a base of 129-181”. 13 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Hot Wheels & Meadow, Roundhouse, Yellow, Kangaroo. Summit, Lakeview, Scott & Sherwood. 86 Trails to open (44MG). 4 Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 26F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Squaw-Alpine shuttle bus is operating (8:30-4pm). For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.squawalpine.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN:(Hwy 395:) Is open and reports a base of 150-225”. 24 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge including the Lower & Upper Gondola. 8 Lifts out of Canyon Lodge including the Village Gondola… And, 3 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 152 Trails are to open (80MG); Plus, 7 T-Parks open + 22FT & 13FT Pipe. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 22F / PCldy/ Lt-Mod Winds). For more info, Call Ahead: 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN:(Hwy 395:) Is open… They report a base of 72-132”. 6 Lifts are scheduled to operate, including J1, J2, J3, J4, J6 & J7, (9-4), with 38 Trails open (20MG). (MG & SKRPP / -5F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: Is scheduled to open today. Call Ahead… They report a base of 48”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to turn (9-4), with 10 runs open (MGPP / 23F / MCldy / Lt Winds). XC Skiing & Snowshoeing offered as well as backcountry ski tours to Glacier Point. Snow tubing offered. Ice Skating open. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 / http://www.travelyosemite.com/winter/yosemite-ski-snowboard-area/downhill-skiing-snowboarding/

*DODGE RIDGE: Is open and reports a base of 103-119”. 9 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 67 Trails are open (39MG). T-Park to open. (MG & SKRPP / 21F / MClear / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is open… They report a base of 159”. 8 Lifts and Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing both the front & back side of the mountain. 52 Trails are open (30MG). (MG & SKRPP / 20F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds).Snow Tubing open weekends (10-4).Call: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: Is open (9-4:30). They report a trace of new on a base of 120”. 35 trails are open = 57 km of groomed XC trails available. (19F / MCldy / Lt Winds). Sledding & Snow Tubing open (9-4). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS: (as of 8:45 am)

All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe are open and Free of Controls with the exception of roadways listed below:

US Hwy 50 (Echo Summit):

Hwy 89 (Luther Pass):

Hwy 88 (Carson Pass):

Hwy 88 (Woodfords to Picketts):

Hwy 88 (Gville-CA State Line):

Hwy 207 (Kingsbury Grade):

Hwy 89 (Emerald Bay Rd):

Hwy 89 (West Shore): R2

Hwy 89 (Tahoe City-Truckee):

Hwy 28 (North Shore-Incline):

Hwy 28 (East Shore): R1

Interstate 80 (Donner Summit-Truckee):

Hwy 267 (Brockway Summit):

Hwy 431 (Mt Rose Summit): R2

Hwy 50 (Stateline-Spooner):

Hwy 50 (Spooner-Carson City):

Hwy 395 (GVille-Bridgeport):

For road construction delays, go to www.tahoeroads.com

Call Ahead for updates. Or log on to www.nvroads.com

R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required

R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires

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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