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 February 26.

A BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY FUNDAY MORNING TO GET ON THE MOUNTAIN BEFORE THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM COMES THROUGH STARTING TONIGHT. SKIING & RIDING DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER WITH ALL RESORTS GEARED UP WITH ALL LIFTS AND TERRAIN OPEN. HAVE FUN & BE SAFE! IF YOU ARE DEPARTING THE LAKE TAHOE BASIN TODAY, HAVE PATIENCE WITH TRAFFIC & DRIVE SAFE.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs: 29F to 34F. Light winds becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph in the afternoon.
TONIGHT: Snow likely in the evening, then, snow after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches. Lows: 12F to 17F. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 20 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
MONDAY: Snow showers likely in the morning, then chance of snow showers in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs: 27F to 32F. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph in the morning.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM SUNDAY TO 10 AM PST MONDAY…
Timing: Snow will begin Sunday evening and persist into early Monday morning.
Snow Accumulations: 2 to 6 inches, with up to 8 inches possible and west of Highway 89.
Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. Sierra Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
Tahoe Wave Heights: 2 to 4 feet. Highest waves along northern and easter shores.
Impacts: Snow and gusty winds may produce travel slow downs, chain controls, and periods of low visibility in blowing snow. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Even light snowfall causes major travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume including the Monday morning commute. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Leave extra space between vehicles since it takes longer to stop on slick roadways.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress Warm, in layers with your Good Jacket or outer Shell. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Good Sunglasses or 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 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 a base of 131-183”. 26 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… 13 Lifts & Tows in California including Gunbarrel, Powderbowl, Canyon & Sky Express. 13 Lifts will turn in Nevada, including Boulder & Stagecoach, Comet, Tamarack & Dipper, Olympic, North Bowl & Mott Canyon. 91 Trails are open (60MG) + Killebrew & Mott Canyon. Groove & High Roller T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP/ 12F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Tubing open (11-4)-WWP. Epic Race 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 a base depth of 141-199”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) including Grandview to the top of the Front Side, Short Stuff on the Back Side and the West Bowl scheduled to open. 42 runs open with (30MG). 6 Freestyle T-Parks open. Huckleberry Canyon Access open. (MG & SKRPP / 5F / MClear / Lt Winds). Blizzard Mountain open with Tubing Hill, Snow Play Area & Snow Shoe Trails. Hosting Subaru Winterfest with Special VIP Parking for Subaru Drivers. 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 65-90”. 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:) is reporting a base depth of 210-230”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including, Chairs #1. #5, # 11, #6 & #10 on the Front Side out of the Village; Chairs #2, Vista Tow, #3 & #4 to the Back Side; Plus Chair #7 & #9 at Timber Creek Lodge to opened. 86 runs are scheduled to open (30MG). Bandit T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 9F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Hosting the Kirkwood Banked Slalom today. Kirkwood XC Center is open with 60KM of trails including Meadow loop & Schneider Camp. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28:) Is reporting a base depth of 96-144”. 6 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole & Schoolhouse Lifts. 31 runs are open (23MG). Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 17F / PCldy / Lt Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431:) Is reporting a base of 222”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Northwest 6 to the top of Rose Side; Plus, Blazing Zephyr to top of Slide Side, Lakeview, Galena & Wizard Scheduled. Chuter Lift & Chutes Gates are open. 50 Runs are open (39MG). 1 Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP/ MClear / 12F / Lt-Mod Winds). Live Music tonight at 5pm in Timber’s. Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.skirose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is reporting 2” of new on a base depth of 115-208”. 20 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with access to the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mtn. 98 Runs are open. (64MG), Plus all 7 Glades Areas are open. 4 T-Parks open with 101 Features; 18’ Half Pipe & Mini Pipe open, Plus, 3 Kid’s Adventure Parks open. ( MG & SKRPP / 18F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is scheduled to open (8:30-4) with 23 trails = 32.1 km of groomed tracks, with Twilight Snow Tour. Tubing Center is open (10-4). The Village Ice Rink is scheduled to open (12-9). Mardi Gras Masquerade with Fireworks at 6:30pm. Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is reporting a base depth of 160-185”. 4 Lifts & Tow will turn (9-4). 15 runs open (10MG). Mini T-Park Closed. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 21F / Lt-Mod Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is OPEN (8:30-5:00) is reporting a base of 65”. 43 Trails are open for XC Skiing & Snowshoeing. Fat tire biking on Hold & Dog trails open before 9:45am and after 3pm. (PCldy / 21F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is reporting 1” of new on a base depth of 265”. 5 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Including Accelerator to the Top, plus, 49er & Cedar Ridge scheduled to turn (Backside Flying Duthchman Closed due to storm damage). 30 Runs open (8MG). T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 22F / 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:) Is open Thurs-Mondays and open this President’s Week… They are reporting Power Issues and have limited operations. Call Ahead… If Power is restored… They report a base of 100-135”. 2 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (10-4) including Lion’s Head Chair & Crystal Bowl. 13 Trails open (3MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town are open. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 18F / 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:) Is open (8:30-4). They have 2” of new on a base of 70”. 35 Tracks Open = 58Km of groomed trails open. (MClear / 9F / 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: / Hwy 40 from Truckee: open) Is reporting a base of 142-233”. 10 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)- WWP. Scheduled lifts include… Lincoln, Summit, Christmas Tree, Disney, Nob Hill, Disney, Judah & Jerome Hill. 101 Runs are open (47MG) (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 16F / 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:) Is reporting a base of 118-135”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 30 Runs are open (15MG). (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 20F / Lt-Mod Winds). Old School Days Tues-Thurs with $40 Lift Tickets. Tubing Hill is Closed today (10-4). For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

*HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89: / Emerald Bay Road:) is reporting a base depth of 96-203”. 7 Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, Madden Chair, Quail Chair & Old Homewood Express. Ellis Chair on Hold. 58 runs are open (24MG). T-Parks Closed. (MG & SKRPP /MClear / 21F / 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… & open President’s Week. They have a base of 52”. 2 Beginner Tows and terrain are open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open daily. (9-4:30). (MGPP / MClear / 12F / Lt Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28:) Is open (8:30-5) and reports a base of 70”. They have 65km of Groomed trails for Classic XC, Ski Skating & Snowshoeing. Call Ahead. Plus, 3 Dog Trails and 3 warming huts open. (MClear / 26F / 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:) is reporting 1” of new on a base of 144-233”. 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. Including Summit Six, Roundhouse, Lakeview, Sherwood & Alpine Bowl. 83 Runs are open (30MG). (MG & SKRPP / 22F / MClear / 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 reporting a base of 132-235”. 25 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP. 14 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate from the Base including KT22, Red Dog, (Far East on Hold) & Squaw Creek. Aerial Tram & Funitel open to access upper-mountain. 11 Lifts scheduled for the Upper Mtn., including Siberia Headwall, Granite Chief & Shirley. 121 Trails open (50MG). Mini Snowmobiles & Tubing Hill open. (MG & SKRPP/ 17F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Snow Tubing & mini Snowmobiles to open (10-4). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is reporting a base ranging from 200-350”. 24 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge, Plus, 8 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 3 lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 160 Trails are open (93MG). 7 Terrain Parks open, plus 13’ & 22’ Half-Pipes open. (MG & SKRPP / 19F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Call Ahead… 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is reporting a base of 68-138”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP. 41 trails open. 2 Terrain Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / -3F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108:) is reporting a base of 83-125”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. 69 Trails are open (46MG) + T-Park open with 11 features. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 20F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4:) – (Ebbetts Pass from Markleeville is Closed) is reporting a base depth of 157”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, accessing the Front Side, Backside & Village Side. 53 Trails open (24MG) + 1 T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / PCldy / 16F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4:) is reporting a base depth of 108-114”. 35 trails are open = 57km of groomed track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are open (9-4). (MClear / 13F / Lt-Mod 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.
Carry Tire Chains. 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:
CLOSED:
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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