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

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

Today is March 9.

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL SPRING LIKE DAY TO ENJOY THE SLOPES… EXPECT BLUE SKIES AND WARMING TEMPS ON THE MOUNTAIN. DRESS IN LIGHT LAYERS SO YOU CAN PEEL DOWN WHEN AFTERNOON TEMPS RISE. MACHINE GROOMED & SKIER RIDER PACKED SNOW… SOFTENING ON SOUTHERN EXPOSURES… DON’T FORGET THE SUNSCREEN TODAY…

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 50F to 60F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Lows: 24F to 34F. Southwest winds around 10 mph.
FRIDAY: Partly Cloudy in the morning then becoming Mostly Cloudy. Highs: 52F to 62F. West winds up to 10 mph.

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

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Turning Spring Like in the afternoon.

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 a base of 131-183”. 24 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Mtn. Access from all 4 Base Facilities, including the Gondola, California Base, Stagecoach & Boulder Lodges… 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn in California, including Gunbarrel, Powderbowl, Canyon & Sky Express. 12 Lifts will turn in Nevada, including Boulder & Stagecoach, Comet, Tamarack & Dipper, Olympic, North Bowl & Mott Canyon. 91 Trails are open (55MG) + Killebrew & Mott Canyon. High Roller & Groove T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP/ 31F / Clear / Lt Winds). Tubing open (11-4). Epic Race Closed. 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 142-219”. 8 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. 44 runs open with (30MG). 6 Freestyle T-Parks & ½ Pipe open. (MG & SKR PP / 35F / Clear / Calm Winds). Snow Shoe Trails 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 new snow on 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), 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 (31MG). Bandit T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 27F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). 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”. 4 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole & Schoolhouse Lifts. 31 runs are open (20MG). Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 34F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R1) They are reporting a base of 227”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4), including Northwest 6 to the top of Rose Side; Plus, Blazing Zephyr to top of Slide Side, Galena & Wizard Scheduled. Chuter Lift & Chutes Gates are open. 50 Runs are open (39MG). Badlands Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP/ Clear / 35F / Lt Winds). Hosting Pink Fest on March 18. Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.skirose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is reporting a base depth of 114-206”. 14 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with access to the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mtn. 94 Runs are open. (53MG), 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 / 30F / Clear / Lt 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 Closed (10-4). 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 160-185”. 3 Lifts & Tow will turn (9-4). 16 runs open (10MG). Mini T-Park Closed. (MG & SKRPP / Clear / 31F / Lt Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is OPEN (8:30-5:00) is reporting a base of 65”. 34 Trails are open for XC Skiing & Snowshoeing. Fat tire biking on Hold & Dog trails open before 9:45am and after 3pm. (Clear / 31F / Lt Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is reporting on a base depth of 275”. 5 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Including Accelerator to the Top, plus, Castle Peak turning till 9:00pm. 30 Runs open (8MG). T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / Clear / 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:) Is open Thurs-Mondays… They are reporting 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 / Clear / 30F / Lt Winds). Mini Snowmobiles & Sleigh Rides are open. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80: / to Hwy 40:) Is scheduled to open (8:30-4). Is open and reports a base of 70”. 28 Tracks Open = 48 Groomed Tracks = 66Km of groomed trails open. (Clear/ 28F / 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:) Is reporting a base of 137-230”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Lincoln, Christmas Tree, Disney, Nob Hill, Disney & Jerome Hill. 80 Runs are open (40MG) (MG & SKRPP /Clear / 28F / 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: / from Truckee:) Is Reporting a base of 118-135”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 35 Runs are open (15MG). (MG & SKRPP / Clear/ 28F / Lt 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 105-216”. 6 Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4) including, Madden Chair, Ellis Chair, Old Homewood Express & Quail Chair. 65 runs are open (22MG). T-Parks Closed. (MG & SKRPP / Clear/ 32F / 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… CLOSED TODAY… They have a base of 52”. When opened they have 2 Beginner Tows and terrain are open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open daily. (9-4:30). (MGPP / Clear / 28F / 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. Plus, 3 Dog Trails and 3 warming huts open. (Clear / 29F / 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 a base of 151-232”. 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4), Including Summit Six, Roundhouse, Lakeview & Sherwood. 87 Runs are open (34MG). (MG & SKRPP / 33F / Clear / Lt 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 147-262”. 20 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate from the Base including KT22, Far East. Aerial Tram & Funitel Open (Red Dog & Squaw Creek Closed for World Cup Prep). 12 Lifts scheduled for the Upper Mtn., including Siberia Headwall, Granite Chief & Shirley. 106 Trails open (44MG). (MG & SKRPP/ 33F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). Snow Tubing & Mini Snowmobiles Open (11-4). Hosting the 2017 Audi FIS World Cup Events, March 8-12. Women’s GS on Friday and Women’s SL on Saturday… Info at this link: http://squawalpine.com/worldcup/?tab=ui-id-2
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), with 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge, Plus, 8 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 3 lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 164 Trails are open (90MG). 8 Terrain Parks open, plus 3 Half-Pipes open. (MG & SKRPP / 34F / 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). 41 trails open. 2 Terrain Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 14F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108:) is reporting a base of 95-131”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. 69 Trails are open (35MG) + T-Park open with 11 features. (MG & SKRPP / Clear / 34F / Lt 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 159”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing the Front Side, Backside & Village Side. 53 Trails open (24MG) + 1 T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / Clear / 36F / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4:) is open (9-4:30) reporting a base depth of 114-120”. 38 trails are open = 68km of Groomed Track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are open (9-4). (Clear / 31F / 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, including Hwy 89 – Emerald Bay Road, with No Restrictions.
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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