South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday

The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.

Wind and weather will be an issue at ski resorts today.

Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday

Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 41 and a low tonight of 28. Today: Snow before 11am, then rain and snow. Temperature rising to near 41 by 10am, then falling to around 28 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible. Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Heavenly - Powder. 7" New Snow in last 24 hours. Base depth is 91". Winds may affect operations today. They plan to have 79% of the mountain open with 14 lifts and 80 runs open. Lift status. Snow. High near 32. Very windy, with a southwest wind around 55 mph, with gusts as high as 85 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible. For updates and more information, 1-800-HEAVENLY www.skiheavenly.com.

Twitter Message from Heavenly: We're experiencing 40-50mph winds, w/ gusts around 60mph. Wind is likely to hold/delay lift ops today. Check back in for updates.Our team is currently assessing all lift operations, but expect multiple delays/holds/possible closures due to the strong winds. 8:30AM mtn. access via - CAL Lodge, Stagecoach Lodge, & Boulder Lodge. Skiing Access as high as Canyon in CA, & Stagecoach in NV. Additional lifts just placed on wind hold - Comet, Dipper, and Olympic Express (Note: There is no access to Mott)

Sierra-at-Tahoe - Powder. 12" new snow in last 24 hours. They plan to open 12 lifts open with groomed conditions on 27 of their open 38 runs. Six snow parks. Base depth is 60" to 126". Lift status.Snow. Temperature rising to near 35 by 10am, then falling to around 26 during the remainder of the day. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 32 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches are possible. For updates and more information, 530-659-7475 or www.sierraattahoe.com.

Message from Sierra: Hope you got some squats in before bed last night, your legs are going to need all the help they can get today! Sierra received an estimated FOOT of new snow overnight and it's currently dumping at the base! The forecast is calling for up to another foot of snow to fall throughout the day, so come prepared with warm layers + low light lenses. We're getting started at 8:30 am this morning with 10 lifts + tows spinning, accessing 44 open trails, 31 cords, and 6 parks. Highways 50, 88, + 89 are ALL on chain control. PLEASE be careful driving up to the resort today by giving the drivers around you plenty of room and taking your time! Remember when chain control restrictions are in effect there is no passing and a 25 mph speed limit for your safety. This storm is very strong, which could mean variable conditions, so stay tuned in to http://www.sierraattahoe.com/mountain/conditions or call our snow phone at (530) 659-7475 for the must up-to-date mountain conditions. Conditions may be white out at times today, so bring a buddy and remember to wear your helmet! Then, after a long day of pow shredding, skip the Sunday traffic and join your Sierra fam in the pub for live music by Patrick Walsh and Happy Hour at 3 pm! Miracle March continues to deliver

Kirkwood - Powder. 9" new snow in last 24 hours. Plan to have 54% of the mountain terrain open with 1250 acres, 8 lifts and 56 runs. 105" base. Lift status. Snow. High near 31. Breezy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible. For updates and more information, 877-KIRKWOOD or www.kirkwood.com.

Facebook message from Kirkwood: Chairs 2,3,4,& Vista are closed for the day,
NO E.T.O - Chairs 6&10 - High winds and blowing snow. Approx 9:30a opening - 1,5,7,9 &11. Snow falling, winds blowing with ‪#‎MotherNature‬ in charge 14” in the past 48hrs with more snow forecast throughout the day…Mtn. Expect delays on 1,5,6,7,910 & 11… Backside will most likely remain closed due to wind and blowing snow… Doppler radar is solid from the Coast to Kirkwood with the storm track dead-on point… ‪#‎StokeLevelRising‬ with 2’ to 3’ forecast by Tuesday AM…

All conditions are reported by the individual resorts prior to their daily opening times. For current lift status, follow the links provided for the resort.