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 Monday, April 17.

Mostly Cloudy Skies with Showers & Snow above 7500 Feet. Take along your Gore-Tex Jacket… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & turning Spring Conditions… Several Resorts have Closed and many more will Close next weekend, April 23. So, Final Week for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Sugar Bowl, Bear Valley, Soda Springs & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Showers. Snow level 7500 to 8000 feet. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs: 50F to 60F. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 80 mph.
TONIGHT: Showers likely and snow showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet. Snow accumulation of 2 to 5 inches above 7000 feet. Lows: 29F to 34F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph.
TUESDAY: Snow and rain in the morning, then snow and rain likely in the afternoon. Snow level 7000 feet. Snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches above 7000 feet. Highs: 41F to 51F. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph in the morning.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in Layers with your Gore-Tex Jacket or outer Shell. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Good Sunglasses or Yellow or Rose tinted Goggles. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen if the sun pops out and Stay Hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions.

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 2” of new on a base of 131-183”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access is from 3 Base Facilities, including the Gondola, California Base & Stagecoach (Boulder CLOSED). 3 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn in California, including the Gondola, Gunbarrel & Sky Express. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn in Nevada including Stagecoach, Dipper & Tamarack. 81 Trails are open (42MG). High Roller T-Park open. (MG & Spring / 30F / Cldy / Mod-Strong Winds). Tubing open (11-4). 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 2” of new on a base depth of 128-216”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Grandview to the top of the Front Side, (Back Side Closed) and the West Bowl scheduled to open. 39 runs open with (26MG). 4 Freestyle T-Parks & ½ Pipe open. Huckleberry Canyon Open… (MG & Spring / 35F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Snow Shoe Trails open today. Hosting their Salsa Showdown on Saturday, April 22 and they plan to stay Open thru Monday, April 24 with Customer Appreciation Day. Unlimited 2016/17 Season Pass on Sale for $329. 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 CLOSED. For more info call: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 88: R2) is CLOSED: For more info call: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28:) Is reporting a base depth of 84-132”. 4 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole & Schoolhouse Lifts. 31 runs are open (18MG). 2 Terrain Parks open. (MG & Spring / 41F / Cldy / Lt Winds). Open thru April 23. For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R1) is reporting 4-5” of new on a base of 227”. They are CLOSED Today due to Strong and Damaging Winds. Call Ahead. (MG & Spring/ Cldy-Snow / 87F / Mod-Strong Winds). They plan to stay Open Daily thru April 23, then Thursday-Sunday till May 29. Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.skirose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is reporting 1-5” of new on a base depth of 86-184”. 10 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with access to the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mtn. 100 Runs are open. (70MG), Plus all 7 Glades Areas are open. 5 T-Parks open with 129 Features… 18’ Half Pipe open, Plus, 3 Kid’s Adventure Parks open. (MG & Spring / 32F / Mixed Precip / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is Closed. The Village Ice Rink is scheduled to open (2-9)-Conditions Permitting. Open thru April 23. Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is CLOSED.

TAHOE DONNER XC: is CLOSED. For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is reporting 3” of new on a base depth of 181”. 3 Lifts are scheduled to operate (10-4/7), Including Accelerator to the Top, plus, Castle Peak turning till 7:00pm. 29 Runs open (8MG). 6 T-Parks open plus ½ Pipe. (MG & Spring / Cldy-Showers / 36F / 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 reporting a base of 180”. 5 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (10-4) including Lion’s Head Chair & Crystal Bowl. 15 Trails open (15MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town. Sleigh Rides & Mini Snow Mobiles are open. (MG & Spring / Cldy / 34F / Lt-Mod Winds). They will Close midweek and report Thursday thru Sunday, April 23. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80: / to Hwy 40:) Is CLOSED. For more info call: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT: (I-80: to Hwy 40:/ Hwy 40 from Truckee:) Is reporting 1” of new on a base of 120-231”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Lincoln, Christmas Tree, Disney & Nob Hill. 67 Runs are open (55MG) (MG & Spring / Mixed Precip / 36F / Lt-Mod Winds). Access will be from the Gondola. Planning to Stay Open thru April 23. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH: (Hwy 40:/ from I-80:/ from Truckee:) Is CLOSED Mid-Week to Reopen Weekends, until the snow is gone… reporting a base of 118-135”. 0 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 0 Runs are open (0MG). (MG & Spring / Mixed Precip / 36F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89:/ Emerald Bay Road) is CLOSED. 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) for their final day… They report a base of 50”. They have 2 Beginner Tows and Terrain open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are Open daily. (9-4:30). (MG & Spring/ Cldy / 39F / Lt Winds). Open thru April 17. Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28:) Is CLOSED.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK: (Hwy 28: – Tahoe City) Is CLOSED for the season. For more info: 530-583-1516 / www.wintersportspark.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89:) is reporting a base of 135-215”. 9 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, with 2 Carpets at the Base and all other Lifts on WIND HOLD including Kangaroo, Roundhouse. Scott, Sherwood, Subway & Summit Six. 0 Runs are scheduled to open (0MG). (MG & Spring / 34F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Open Daily thru April 30 then Sat/Sun thru May 4. 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 97-255”. 23 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 12 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate from the Base including (Aerial Tram & Funitel on WIND HOLD), KT22, Far East, Red Dog, Squaw Creek turning. (11 Lifts scheduled for the Upper Mtn, ALL on WIND HOLD). 18 Trails open (41MG). (MG & Spring / 32F / Cldy / Mod-Strong Winds). They plan to stay open into June and on 4th of July. 2017/18 Tahoe Super Pass on Sale starting at $499. Purchase now and ski free thru July 4… For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is reporting 4-12” of new on a base of 190-330”. 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. 163 Trails are open (81MG). 7 Terrain Parks open, plus 2 Half-Pipes open. (MG & SKRPP / 32F / Mixed-Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). They Plan to Stay Open thru July 4. Call Ahead… 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is CLOSED for the Season. For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108:) is CLOSED. For more info call: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4:) (Ebbetts Pass from Markleeville is Closed) is reporting 3” of new on a base depth of 161”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing the Front Side, Backside, Village Side & Lower Mtn. 50 Trails open (35MG) + 3 T-Parks open. (MG & Spring / Mixed Precip / 35F / Lt Winds). Open thru April 23. For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4:) is CLOSED. 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:
Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe are open with NO Restrictions:
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required: Hwy 431-Mt. Rose Summit
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires: Hwy 88-Carson Pass
CLOSED HIGHWAYS:
Carry Tire Chains. Call Ahead for updates. Or log on to www.nvroads.com
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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