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Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Terrific Tuesday… Partly Cloudy Skies will give way to Mostly Clear Skies and a Great Day to be on the Mountain… Winds could still affect the operation of upper mountain lifts… Wind Holds reported at bot Squaw & Alpine this morning… Some Powder Stashes to be had… Get After it! All Roadways are open and Free of Controls… Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 43F-48F (33F-38F on the Slopes). Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.

Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then becoming Clear. Lows: 21F – 31F. Southwest winds 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress, in layers with your Gore-Tex Jacket or Shell. Take good gloves, a hat or beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear good Sunglasses or Goggles. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen (when the sun is out) & stay hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Powder & Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Watch for marked & unmarked obstacles.

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! 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 downhill.

If you venture into the back country, “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” For more info: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory

MODERATE avalanche danger still exists in near and above treeline terrain, due to the possibility of lingering wind slabs. Human-triggered avalanches may remain possible today. Create a plan with safety margins to avoid the avalanche problems and maintain awareness of the conditions and terrain to stick to these safety margins while traveling in the backcountry.

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Reports a base of 19”. 16 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Mtn. access from the Heavenly Gondola & 4 Lifts turning including Tamarack Express; California Base with 7 Lifts including Gunbarrel, Tram, Powderbowl, Sky Express & Canyon; And, Stagecoach on the Nevada Side with Comet, Dipper & Olympic Express. 43 Trails are open (18MG). (MG & SKRPP / 31F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Gondola Site Seeing (9-4) is open today. (Ridge Rider Coaster is open & Guided UTV Tours Closed (11-4). Free Parking at Stagecoach Lodge, Cal Base Lodge & Boulder Base with Free Shuttle Buses running every 15 minutes. (Hwy 207:): 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE:(Hwy 50:) Reports a base of 38-49”. 9 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4), including Grandview to the top, West Bowl, Nob Hill & Easy Rider. Plus, Short Stuff open to the back side. 41 Trail are open (29MG). 4 Terrain Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 31F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Snow Play area & Blizzard Mtn. Tubing Hill are open today. Free Shuttle Buses are running from South Shore info: 530-659-7453. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / www.sierraattahoe.com

CAMP RICHARDSON MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER: (Hwy 89 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: R2/ Pickett’s Junction: R2) Is planning to open soon!For more info: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Hwy 88:) Reports a base of 34”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 5 Lifts out of the Village including Chair #1, Chair #5, Chair #11, Chair #6 & Chair #10. Plus, 3 Lifts, Chairs #2, Chair #3 & #4 to the Back Side scheduled. 2 Lifts will turn, Chairs #7 & #9 out of Timber Creek Lodge. 85 Trails are open (33MG). XC Center is open with 10-15 km of trails. (MG & SKRPP / 30F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28:) Reports a base depth of 24-36”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to operate today (9-4) including Schoolhouse, Lodgepole, Lakeview and Crystal Express to the top. 13 Trails are open (9MG). T-Park open with 6 features. (MG & SKRPP / 32F / PCldy / Lt Winds). Full Adult Season Pass available for $479… with 72 Bonus Tickets at partner Resorts including Boreal & Homewood… For more info, call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431:) Reports a base of 16-30”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Lakeview, Galena, Wizard; And NW Magnum 6 to the top of the Rose Side & Blazing Zephyr (8:30am) on the Slide Bowl Side. 35 Trails are open (29MG). Plus, Pondo T-Parks open with 8 Features. The Chutes remain Closed. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Reports a base of 18-24”. 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), accessing the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mountain… 76 Trails are open (32MG) + 4 T-Parks with 38 total features. 3 Glades are open. (MG & SKRPP / 33F/ PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Village Ice Rink is open (12-9pm). XC & Snowshoe Center open (8:30-4:30) For updates call: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: Is open. They report a base of 18”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4) including Eagle Rock & the new Snowbird Chair. 3 Trails are open (3MG). (MGPP / 37F / MCldy / 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 8”. They have 23 Trails open, offering 20+km of groomed trails for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. No Dogs or Fat Tire bikes allowed until more snow… (32F / MCldy / 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 62”. 6 Lifts & Tow will operate… The Castle Peak Lift from (9am-9pm). Cedar Ridge & 49er Chair (9-3) And, Accelerator Express (10-6pm). 22 Trails are open (22MG). Big Blue T-Park open with 14 features. (MG & SKRPP / 32F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Boreal Unlimited Season Pass $349. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:is open Thursdays thru Mondays (10-4). They are CLOSED Today… Reopening Thursday… They report a base of 62”. 5 lifts & tows will operate (10-4) with Lions Head & Crystal Bowl Chairs turning… 18 Trail are open (18MG). Planet Kids open for Family Fun (10am-4pm) with Tube Carousel & Sleigh Rides. (MGPP/ 32F / Cldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Their Unlimited Season Pass is only $229. 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 20-40”. 9 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Christmas Tree, Nob Hill, White Pine, Judah & Jerome Hill. Plus, Disney & Lincoln Express turning… 96 Trails open (37MG). (MG & SKRPP / 32F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Access is from the Gondola to the Village and the Judah Portal. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC:Operated by Sugar Bowl, is Open (8:30-4). They report a base of 15”. 76 Trails are open and groomed… offering 77.9 km of groomed trails for classic XC striding and skating. Dog Trails open. (31F / PCldy/ Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40:) Is CLOSED today… opening daily starting December 20. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Chairs #1, #4 & #6. Plus, Tubing Hill will be open. 13 trails will be open (13MG). Snow Tubing open (10am-4pm). (MGPP / 32F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). 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:) Is open. They report a base of 10-35”. 4 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4) including the Madden Chair & Old Homewood Express for top to bottom skiing & Riding… Magic Carpet & Happy Platter operating… 50 Trails are open (17MG). (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 36F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Their Ultimate Pass is available for $669 including lift tickets to partner resorts. For more info: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT:(Hwy 89:) Ski Hill & Sledding is open daily (9-4). They Report a base of 4”. 2 Lifts… The Poma Lift & Bunny Rope Tow will operate (9-4). (MGPP / 32F / PCldy / Lt Winds). Sledding & Snow Play area open. Limited XC Trails open. Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER:(Hwy 28:) Is open (8:30-5) for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. They have on a base of 10”. 9 Trails are open, including 4 Green Trails & 5 Yellow Trails with 15km of groomed trails open, including Dog Trails… (30F / PCldy / Lt Winds). For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. The Ice Rink is open daily (10am-8pm). Café Zenon open, more snow needed for sledding for XC trails… For more info: 530-583-5475 / https://wintersportspark.com

*SQUAW VALLEY:(Hwy 89:) Is open and reports a base of 24-41”. 16 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 12 Lifts & Tows from the bottom, including (The Aerial Tram WIND HOLD) & Funitel; plus Red Dog, Squaw Creek, Far East & KT22. 6 beginner tows will operate in the SnoVentures/Squaw Kids area (9-4). 7 Lifts are scheduled for the upper mountain including Gold Coast & Shirley Lake… (Bailey’s Beach, Belmont, Mtn Meadow WIND HOLD), Big Blue, Siberia & (Headwall-WIND HOLD). 89 Trails are open (31MG). (MG & SKRPP / 38F / Cldy / Mod-Strong Winds). T-Park open. Snow Tubing offered (10-4). 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 25-36”. 9 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Hot Wheels, Kangaroo, Roundhouse, Summit Express. (Scott on WIND HOLD) & Sherwood. 71 Trails are open (22MG). (MG & SKRPP / 35F / 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 30-55”. 27 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 12 Lifts out of the Main Lodge with Lower & Upper Panorama Gondola. 11 Lifts out of Canyon Lodge And, 4 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge 120 Trails are to open (68MG); Plus, 6 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 35F / 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 12-24”. 4 Lifts, J1, J2, J3 & J7, are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 14 Trails open (14MG). (MGPP / 20F / PCldy / Lt-Mod). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA:Is getting ready for the season. They scheduled December 14 to open, but with lack of snow they have now pushed back open till Thursday, December 20. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 #5 / http://www.travelyosemite.com/winter/yosemite-ski-snowboard-area/downhill-skiing-snowboarding/

*DODGE RIDGE: Is Open. They report a base of 12-29”. 4 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 50 Trails are open (28MG). (MG & SKRPP / 32F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is open daily… They report a base of 41”. 7 Lifts and Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing both the front & backside of the mountain. 46 Trails are open (27MG). (MG & SKRPP / 24F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds).Snow Tubing open (10-4).Call: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER:Is open (9-4:30). They report 1” of new on a base of 34”. 25 trails are open = 36 km of groomed XC trails available. (24F / MClear / Lt Winds). Sledding & Snow Tubing open (9-4). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

CURENT ROAD CONDITIONS:

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):

Hwy 89 (Tahoe City-Truckee):

Hwy 28 (North Shore-Incline):

Hwy 28 (East Shore):

Interstate 80 (Donner Summit-Truckee):

Hwy 267 (Brockway Summit):

Hwy 431 (Mt Rose Summit):

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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