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Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Beautiful Day to Get Out on the Mountain… Plenty of Machine Groomed Corduroy & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Respect All Patrol Closures. Don’t forget the Sunscreen! Get After It. Have Fun & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies. Highs: 37F-42F. (27F-32F on the slopes) Light Winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT: Clear. Lows: 16F-26F. East winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in light layers with your Jacket or Shell. Take good gloves, a hat or beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also, wear good (100% UV protection) Sunglasses or Goggles. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen & stay hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are primarily Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder… Best chalky packed powder on north facing slopes. Watch for marked & unmarked obstacles.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay on designated Opened Trails only. Respect all rope lines & area closures. Ski or Ride with a Buddy if you decide to go Off Piste – Trees or opened trails. Keep an eye out for marked and unmarked obstacles. Slow Down and observe safety signs on trails with a 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 the side of the run where it is safe and always check uphill for skiers and riders before restarting downhill.

BACKCOUNTRY ACCESS… “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” For more info: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory

LOW avalanche danger exists for all elevations today. “LOW danger” does not mean “no danger”. Continue to use normal caution while traveling in the backcountry to minimize the chances of an unpleasant surprise.

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Reports a mid-elevation base of 63”. 26 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Mtn. access from the Heavenly Gondola & 5 Lifts & Tows including Tamarack Express & Big Easy; California Base with 11 Lifts including the Tram, Gunbarrel, Powderbowl, Canyon Express & Sky Express; And, 9 Lifts & Tows on the Nevada Side with Stagecoach & Boulder Access. Comet, Dipper, Northbowl, Olympic, Galaxy & Mott Canyon. 96 Trails to open (53MG). Mott & Killebrew Canyon Gates open. Comet & Groove T-Parks open with 25 features. (MG & SKRPP / 27F / PCldy / Mod Winds). Gondola Site Seeing is open (9-4). Tubing scheduled to open (11-4) & Ridge Rider Coaster Closed (11-4). Guided UTV Tours are Closed (11-4). Free Parking at Stagecoach Lodge, Cal Base Lodge & Boulder Base with Free Shuttle Buses running every 15 minutes. (Hwy 207:): Call Ahead: 1-800-HEAVENLY / Twitter: @HVConditions / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE:(Hwy 50:) Reports a base of 52-103”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with Grandview, Nob Hill & Easy Rider. Short Stuff to the back side & West Bowl. 44 Trails are open (30MG). 5 Terrain Parks open. Huckleberry Canyon open. (MG & SKRPP / 38F / Clear / Lt Winds). Snow Play & Snowshoe trails adventures open. Snow Tubing Hill Open. Learn to Ski & Ride Month on Jan 25, Adult Beginner Lesson, Rentals & Limited Lift Ticket for $79. Free Shuttle Buses are running from South Shore & from West Slope: Bus info: 530-659-7453. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / or Text: “conditions” to 29222 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: / Pickett’s Junction:) Is open (10-4). They have a base of 20-36” from Picketts Junction to Red Lake. 14 miles of Groomed Trails + 10 miles of marked & skier packed XC & Snowshoe trails. XC & Snowshoe rentals available cash or check please as they are off the grid. $10 Donations for trails use is requested… For more info: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Hwy 88:) Reports a base of 78”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), Including 5 Lifts out of the Village including Chair #1, Chair #5, Chair #6, Chair #11 & #10; Plus, 3 Lifts, Chairs #2, Chair #3 & #4 to the Back Side. 3 Lifts & Tows, including Chairs #7 & #9 out of Timber Creek Lodge. 85 Trails are open (21MG). Outlaw & Bandit T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / Clear / Mod Winds). XC Center is open with 40km of trails for XC & Snowshoeing. For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / Twitter: @KWConditions / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28:) Reports a base depth of 32-46”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to operate today (9-4), including Schoolhouse, Lodgepole, Lakeview and Crystal Express to the top. 31 Trails to open (24MG). 3 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / Clear / Lt Winds). Bring Your Other Pass and get a lift ticket for $69, midweek, $79 weekends… For more info, call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431:) They Reports a base of 68-98”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with Wizard, Galena, Lakeview & NW Magnum 6 to the top of the Rose Side; Plus- Blazing Zephyr on the Slide Bowl Side. Chuter Lift serving the Chutes is Closed this morning under evaluation and may open later today. 49 Trails to open (38MG). Plus, 5 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 28F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). Ladies Day Thursday with $49 Lift Tickets. Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Reports a base of 37-91”. 15 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), accessing the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mountain… 99 Trails to open (64MG) + 5 T-Parks open with 64 features, including 18’ Pipe. All 7 Glades are open. (MG & SKRPP / 23F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). XC & Snowshoe Center open (8:30-4) Tubing Center open (10-4). Village Ice Rink is open (12-9pm). For updates call: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: Is open. They report a base of 65”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4) including Eagle Rock & the new Snowbird Chair. 16 Trails are open (14MG). Mini Size T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / MClear / 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 24”. They have 52 XC Trails + 9 Snowshoe Trails open, offering 65+km of trails for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. Dogs allow today but no Fat Tire bikes allowed. (25F / MClear / Lt 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 194”. 8 Lifts & Tows will operate with Accelerator Express & Castle Peak Lift from (9am-9pm); Cedar Ridge & 49er Chair (9-3); California Cruiser Lift (9-6); Dutchman (11-3). 27 Trails are open (27MG). 4 T-Parks to open. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / Clear / Lt -Mod Winds). Playland Tubing Park open. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:(HWY 40:) is open today. They are open Thursday-Mondays… They report a base of 182”. 5 lifts & tows are scheduled to operate (9:30-4), with Lions Head & Crystal Bowl Chairs turning… 18 Trails are open (18MG). Planet Kids open for Family Fun (10am-4pm) with Tube Carousel & Sleigh Rides. (MG & SKRPP/ 25F / Clear / Lt Winds). Open Thursdays-Mondays in January. 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 74-119”. 11 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Christmas Tree, Judah & Jerome Hill. Plus, Disney & Lincoln Express. 101 Trails open (50MG). 2 T-Parks open with 20 features. (MG & SKRPP / 24F / MClear / Lt Winds). Access is from the Gondola to the Village & 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 36”. They have 91 Trails open, offering 107.7 km of groomed trails for classic XC striding and skating. Dog Trails open. (24F / MClear / Lt Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40:) Is open. They have a base of 75-98”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with Chairs #1, #3, #4 & #6 Turning. 41 trails open (20MG). Snow Tubing open (10am-4pm). (MG & SKRPP / 23F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Old School pricing Tues-Thurs with $40 Lift Tickets. 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 and reports a base of 13-61”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), including the Madden Chair, Ellis Chair, Quail Chair & Old Homewood Express for top to bottom skiing & Riding… Magic Carpet, South Carpet & Happy Platter operating… 64 Trails are open (34MG). (MG & SKRPP / 30F / Fog / Lt Winds). $69 First Time Learn to Ski or Board package offered. For more info: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT:(Hwy 89:) Ski Hill & Sledding is Closed today… They open Friday thru Monday (9-4). They report a base of 16”. 2 Lifts… The Poma Lift & Bunny Rope Tow will operate (9-4) for skiing & riding. (MGPP / 19F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play area open daily. 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 a base of 20”. 23 Green Trails & 2 Yellow Trails open offering 55km of groomed XC & Snowshoe trails open, including Dog Trails open with restrictions. (24F / Clear / Lt Winds). No access to trails other than on XC Skis & Snowshoes… For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. Located in Tahoe City: The Ice Rink is scheduled to open (10am-8pm). Café Zenon open. Sledding, XC & Snowshoeing trails open. Fat Tire Bikes Allowed, conditions permitting. For more info: 530-583-5475 / https://wintersportspark.com

*SQUAW VALLEY:(Hwy 89:) Is open and reports a base of 67-125”. 22 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with 11 Lifts & Tows from the bottom scheduled to turn, including The Aerial Tram & Funitel; Plus, Red Dog, Far East, Squaw Creek & KT22 scheduled. 5 beginner tows will operate in the SnoVentures / Squaw Kids area (9-4). 11 Lifts are scheduled for the upper mountain, including Gold Coast, Big Blue, Shirley Lake, Siberia & Granite Chief. 117 Trails to open (49MG). 2 T-Parks Closed. (MG & SKRPP / 20F / Clear / Lt Winds). 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 74-107”. 13 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Hot Wheels & Meadow. Summit Express & Alpine Bowl, Roundhouse, Lakeview, Scott & Sherwood scheduled. 86 Trails to open (46MG). 3 Terrain Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 27F / Clear / Lt 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 87-130”. 24 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge including the Lower & Upper Gondola. 9 Lifts out of Canyon Lodge including the Village Gondola… And, 3 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 151 Trails are to open (91MG); Plus, 6 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / MClear / Lt Winds). For more info, Call Ahead: 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN:(Hwy 395:) Is open… They report a base of 12-48”. 6 Lifts are scheduled to operate, including J1, J2, J3, J4, J6 & J7, are scheduled to operate (9-4), with 38 Trails open (30MG). (MG & SKRPP / 9F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: Is open today. They report a base of 36”. 4 Lifts will turn (9-4) with 10 runs open (MGPP / 28F / Clear / Lt Winds). XC Skiing & Snowshoeing offered as well as backcountry ski tours to Glacier Point. Snow tubing offered. Ice Skating open. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 / http://www.travelyosemite.com/winter/yosemite-ski-snowboard-area/downhill-skiing-snowboarding/

*DODGE RIDGE: Is Open and reports a base of 45-67”. 7 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 69 Trails are open (38MG). T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 29F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is open… They report a base of 89”. 7 Lifts and Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing both the front & back side of the mountain. 17 Trails are open (36MG). (MG & SKRPP / 17F / Clear / Lt Winds).Snow Tubing open weekends (10-4).Call: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: Is open (9-4:30). They report a base of 72”. 38 trails are open = 67 km of groomed XC trails available. (24F / Clear / Lt Winds). Sledding & Snow Tubing open (9-4). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS: (as of 8:45 am)

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): Roadwork Expect delays M-F, 7am-3:30pm thru Jan. 31, 2019

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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