Curtis Fong, The Guy From Tahoe
Good morning skiers and riders, and if you’re visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe!
Today is Friday, April 21.
A Beautiful Fantastic Finally Friday and Final Weekend for some Resorts. Get Out and Get Your Turns In… Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions. Final Weekend of operations for Diamond Peak, Northstar, Bear Valley, Soda Springs all Closing Sunday, April 23 & Sierra at Tahoe Closing on April 24. Have Fun & Be Safe!
TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 52F to 62F. Light winds.
TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 29F to 39F. Light winds.
SATURDAY: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs: 57F to 67F. Southwest winds up to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 70 mph in the afternoon.
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in light layers with your Jacket or outer Shell. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Good Sunglasses or Goggles. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen and Stay Hydrated at altitude!
SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed & Spring Conditions Softening with day time temperatures.
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 n a base of 131-183”. 9 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access is from 2 Base Facilities, including the Gondola & Stagecoach. 3 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn in California, including the Gondola & Sky Express. Gunbarrel Express open at Cal Base at 12 noon for Expert skiers only. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn in Nevada including Stagecoach, Dipper & Tamarack. 81 Trails are open (45MG). High Roller T-Park open. (MG & Spring Softening / 29F / Clear / Lt Winds). Tubing Open (11-4). Open Daily thru April 23. Close April 24-27 to Reopen April 28-30. 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 113-218”. 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. 38 runs open with (27MG). 3 Freestyle T-Parks & ½ Pipe open. (MG & Spring Softening / 28F / Clear / Lt 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:) 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 (20MG). Terrain Park open. (MG & Spring Conditions / 33F / Clear / Lt Winds). Open thru April 23. For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com
*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431:) is reporting a base of 225”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), Including NW 6 to the top of the Rose Side & Blazing Zephyr to the top of the Slide side. Plus Wizard, Galena, Flying Jenny & Chuter Lift & Chutes are scheduled to open. 50 Runs are open (44MG). (MG & Spring Conditions / MClear / 32F / Lt-Mod 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 a base depth of 83-178”. 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 Conditions / 30F / Clear / Lt Winds). XC Center is Closed. The Village Ice Rink is scheduled to open (2-9)-Conditions Permitting. Hosting Pass Holders Appreciation Party on Sunday. 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 a base depth of 175”. 3 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-9), Including Accelerator to the Top, plus, Castle Peak turning till 9:00pm. 29 Runs open (8MG). 6 T-Parks open plus ½ Pipe. (MG & Spring Conditions / Clear / 34F / 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 today… They are reporting a base of 173”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (10-4) including Lion’s Head Chair & Crystal Bowl. 16 Trails open (16MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town. Sleigh Rides & Mini Snow mobiles are open. (MG & Spring Conditions / Clear / 30F / Lt Winds). Open 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: Open) Is reporting a base of 117-223”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Lincoln, Christmas Tree, Disney, Nob Hill & Jerome Hill. 78 Runs are open (40MG) (MG & Spring Conditions / Clear / 28F / Lt Winds). Access will be from the Gondola & Judah Portal. Planning to Stay Open Daily thru April 23 then reopen for two more weekends, Fri-Sunday thru May 7. 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 Saturday, April 29, 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 / Cldy / 28F / 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 CLOSED. 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 132-214”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4), with Roundhouse. Scott, Sherwood, Subway & Summit Six. 69 Runs are scheduled to open (28MG). (MG & Spring / 33F / Clear / Lt Winds). Open Daily thru April 30 then Sat/Sun thru May 14. 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 93-253”. 20 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with 10 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate from the Base including Aerial Tram & Funitel; Plus, KT22, Far East, Red Dog, Squaw Creek turning. 10 Lifts scheduled for the Upper Mtn, including Big Blue, Gold Coast, Shirley. Headwall, Siberia & Granite Chief scheduled to turn. 94 Trails open (59MG). (MG & Spring / 31F / Clear / Lt 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 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 (94MG). 8 Terrain Parks open, plus 2 Half-Pipes open. (MG & Spring / 35F / Clear / Lt-Mod 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 a base depth of 157”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing the Front Side & Backside. 43 Trails open (29MG) + 2 T-Parks open. (MG & Spring / Clear / 33F / 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 with Exception to below:
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required:
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires:
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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