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 Friday, February 10.

WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES THRU 1:00AM SATURDAY MORNING. RAIN & SNOW EXPECTED WITH SNOW LEVEL AT 6500 FEET. MODERATE TO STRONG GUSTY WINDS CONTINUED WITH RIDGE GUSTS UP TO 85MPH THAT WILL HAMPER THE OPERATION OF UPPER MOUNTAIN LIFT. EXPECT DELAYS IN ALL LIFTS OPENING AFTER SNOW SAFETY PROCEDURES…

WEAR YOUR GORE-TEX OUTERWEAR WITH A HOOD AND TAKE A SKIGEE OR CLOTH TO WIPE GOGGLES… BE SAFE AND SKI & RIDE WITH A BUDDY IF YOU GO OFF-PISTE.
SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE WET SNOW ON LOWER ELEVATION SLOPES, POWDER & MACHINE GROOMED… STAY OUT OF THE BACKCOUNTRY TODAY…
ALL HIGHWAYS IN AND AROUND LAKE TAHOE REQUIRE R1 OR R2 CHAIN CONTROLS WITH HWY 89-EMERALD BAY ROAD CLOSED.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Snow and rain. Snow level 6500 feet. Snow accumulation of 1 to 4 inches…with 3 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. Highs: 38F to 43F. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph.
TONIGHT: Showers in the evening, then chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches…with 2 to 4 inches above 7000 feet. Lows: 17F to 22F. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph decreasing to 55 mph after midnight.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. Highs: 31F to 36F. Northeast winds up to 10 mph increasing to east in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph in the afternoon.
WINTER STORM WARNING
REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTILL 1:00 AM PST SATURDAY...
Timing: High elevation snow will continue through this morning. A second wave of snowfall and lower snow levels is expected this afternoon and evening.
Snow Levels: Around 6000 feet this morning falling to near 5500 this evening and to all valley floors by Saturday morning.
Additional Snow Accumulations: 1 to 2 feet above 8000 feet. 6 to 12 inches between 7000 to 8000 feet. Rain has begun to change over to snow this morning at lake level with 2 to 5 inches possible by this evening.
Flooding: Falling snow will rapidly melt in already standingwater. Areas that are flooded due to blocked culverts or snow berms will continue to experience flooding conditions. Some isolated spots that are flooded may worsen due to this additional precipitation today.
Travel Impacts: All Sierra passes will be impacted by accumulating snow today through Saturday morning. Leave plenty of time to travel and be prepared for winter driving conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress in layers with your Gore-Tex Jacket or outer Shell with a Hood. Take a hat or beanie and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Good Yellow, Orange or Rose Tinted Goggles and gore-tex lined gloves. Take a SkiGee or Lens Cloth to wipe goggles… Don’t forget to use Sunscreen & Chapstick when the sun is out and Stay Hydrated at altitude!
SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Wet Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Snow with areas of Wet Packed Snow.
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 12-28” of new on a base of 131-183”. 14 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Mtn. Access from 3 Base Facilities, (Gondola on HOLD) including 10 lifts from California Base open up to top of Canyon; Plus, 4 Lifts in Nevada, including Stagecoach & Boulder with Olympic & Mott Scheduled (North Bowl, Dipper & Comet on HOLD). 91 Trails are open (40MG) + Killebrew & Mott Canyon. Groove T-Park open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPkd Snow/ 25F / Snowing / Mod-Strong Winds). Tubing on HOLD (11-4). Alpine Coaster is CLOSED. Epic Race Closed. Complimentary Shuttles running to all open base facilities. (Hwy 207: R1) Call Ahead for updates: 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50: R2) Is reporting 25” of new on a base depth of 105-166”. 9 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) -WWP, including Grandview to the top of the Front Side and the West Bowl open. Backside Closed. 36 runs open with (22MG). 3 T-Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPkd Snow / 34F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). Blizzard Mountain Closed with Snowshoe Trails & Snow Play Area Closed (10-4). 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: R2 Luther Pass – Pickett’s Junction:) is CLOSED TODAY and reports a base of 48-100”. The Yurt is closed (10-4) at Pickett’s Junction for XC & Snowshoe rentals. 10 miles of Groomed XC & Snowshoe trails available and over 30km of Skier-Packed trails including Red Lake & Carson Pass areas. There are no fees to access trails in Hope Valley, but donations are gladly accepted… For more info call: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 88: R1 with One Way Controlled Traffic from Caples Lake to Kirkwood / CLOSED from Jackson) is reporting 18-26” of new on a base depth of 132-168”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled and starting off on HOLD (9-4)-with Delayed opening after Snow Safety… including, Chairs #6 & #10 on the Front Side out of the Village; Chairs #2, #3 & #4 to the Back Side & Vista Tow; Plus Chair #7 & #9 at Timber Creek Lodge on HOLD until opened after Snow Safety. 86 runs are scheduled to open (18MG). T-Parks Closed. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 29F / Snowing / Mod-Strong Winds). Kirkwood XC Center is Open with 40KM including Schneider Camp. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28: R1) Is reporting 18” of new on a base depth of 62-106”. 6 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Crystal Express to the top, Lakeview, Lodgepole, Red Fox, Ridge & Schoolhouse Lifts. 31 runs are open (18MG). Terrain Park open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPkd / 30F / Snow / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R1) Is reporting 30-34” Storm total on a base of 184”… 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)- WWP, including Northwest 6 to the top & Wizard… Blazing Zephyr & Lakeview scheduled on Delayed opening. (Chuter Lift & Chutes CLOSED). 50 Runs are open (30MG). Badlands Terrain Parks CLOSED. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP/ Snowing / 26F / Mod-Strong Winds). Parking on the Mt Rose Side… Call Ahead for updates: 800-SKIROSE / www.skirose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267: R2) is reporting 11-27” of new on a base depth of 76-155”. 14 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, starting with Lifts on the Front Side, then delayed opening for Back Side & Look Out Mtn. after Snow Safety. 71 Runs are open. (41MG), Plus all Glades are open. 5 T-Parks open with 102 Features; 18’ Half Pipe open, Plus, 3 Kid’s Adventure Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 24F / Snowing / Mod Winds). XC Center is scheduled to open (8:30-4) with 23 trails = 32.1 km of groomed tracks. Tubing Center Closed (10-3). The Village Ice Rink is scheduled to open (12-9). Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is reporting 6-10” of new on a base depth of 150-170”. 4 Lifts & Tow will turn on Delayed opening (9-4)-WWP, with 15 runs open (7MG). Mini T-Park Closed. (PWDR & MG / Snow / 33F / Lt-Mod Winds).

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is OPEN (8:30-5:00) is reporting 6” of new on a base of 65”. 19 Trails are open = 15 Km for XC Skiing & Snowshoeing. Fat tire biking on Hold… Dog trails open before 9:45am and after 3:00pm. (Snow / 33F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80: R2) Is reporting a base depth of 247”. 7 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Including Accelerator to the Top on & Castle Peak open till 9:00pm, Plus 49er, Cedar Ridge & Flying Dutchman on the backside. 31 Runs open (7MG). 4T-Parks open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP /Snow / 29F / Mod Winds). Woodward Tahoe training open daily. For more info: 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT: (I-80: R2 to Hwy 40: R2) Is open Thurs-Mondays. They are scheduled to open today, reporting a base of 100”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate including Lion’s Head Chair & Crystal Bowl (10-4)-WWP, with 13 Trails open (5MG). Plus, Planet Kids, Tube Carousel & Tube Town are CLOSED. (PWDR & MG / Snow / 32F / Lt-Mod Winds). Mini Snowmobiles & Sleigh Rides are Closed. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80:R2 to Hwy 40: R2) Is open (8:30-4). They have 4” of new on a base of 60”. 23 Tracks = 28 Km of groomed trails open. (Snow / 30F / Lt-Mod Winds). They are North America’s Largest Cross Country Skiing Resort offering 8 distinct Trail Systems, 9 different Warming Huts over 6000 Acres of terrain. 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT: (I-80: R2 to Hwy 40: R2 / Hwy 40 from Truckee: CLOSED) Is reporting 5-10” of new on a base of 125-207”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Lincoln, Christmas Tree, Disney, Nob Hill, Jerome Hill & Judah.). 77 Runs are open (33MG) (OWDR & MG / Snowing / 30F / Mod Winds). Access will be from the Judah Portal & Gondola. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH: (Hwy 40: R2 from I-80: R2 / from Truckee: CLOSED) is CLOSED TODAY… Will ReOpen on Saturday. They report 20” of new on a base of 110-130”. 0 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP. 35 Runs are closed (20MG). (Wet Heavy PWDR, MG & SKRFP / Mixed Precip / 35F / Mod-Strong Winds). Old School Days Tues-Thurs with $40 Lift Tickets. Tubing Hill is closed (10-4). For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

*HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89: / Emerald Bay Road: CLOSED / R1 from DL Bliss to TC) is CLOSED TODAY… Will ReOpen on Saturday. They report 5-21” of new on a base depth of 85-185”. 0 Lifts & tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP, including Madden Chair, Quail Chair, Old Homewood Express & Ellis Chair. 0 runs are open (0MG). T-Parks Closed. (PWDR & MG / Snow / 32F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: Guest services: 530-525-2992. Snow Phone: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT: (Hwy 89: R1) Ski & Snowboard Hill is open (9-4:30) Fridays thru Mondays… They have 6” of new on a base of 50”. 2 Beginner Tows and terrain are open. Their XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play are open daily. (9-4:30). (Snow / 32F / Lt-Mod Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28: R1) Is planning to open today after 10:00am… They report 6” of new on a base of 70”. They are grooming Trails for Classic XC, Ski Skating & Snowshoeing. Call Ahead. Plus, 3 Dog Trails and 3 warming huts open. (Snow / 32F / Lt-Mod Winds).

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK: (Hwy 28: R1 – Tahoe City) Will continue to be operated by Tahoe XC with TCPUD. Open for Ice Skating, Sledding & Dining… XC Trails & Snowshoe Trails are open and Dogs trails are open. The Ice Rink is open, Sunday-Thursdays (12-9pm) Friday-Saturday (10am-10pm). For more info: 530-583-1516 / www.wintersportspark.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89: R1) is reporting 20” of new on a base of 189”, and is planning to open… 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP. Starting with 4 lower lifts and all other Lifts on Delayed opening. 4 Runs are open (3MG) until all Lifts are opened after Snow Safety. (PWDR & MG / 29F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). Squaw-Alpine Express Shuttle Running between resorts offered. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.skialpine.com

*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89: R1) is reporting 32” of new on a base of 207”. 22 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate. 14 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, from the Base with Delayed openings including KT22, Red Dog, Squaw Creek & Far East. Funitel & Aerial Tram open at Noon & 1:30pm. 8 Lifts scheduled on the Upper Mtn. opening at 1:30pm, including Gold Coast & Shirley. 18 Trails open (6MG) on the lower mountain, until upper mountain is open. (PWDR & MG/ 29F / Snow / Mod-Strong Winds). For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is reporting 17” of new on a base ranging from 165-310”. 17 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 6 Lifts out of the Main Lodge including lower Panorama Gondola, Plus, Village Gondola & 7 Lifts turning out of Canyon Lodge, and 3 lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 39 Trails are open (18MG), Plus 5 Terrain Parks Closed. (PWDR & MG / 27F / Snowing / Mod-Strong Winds). Call Ahead… 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

*JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395: R1) Is reporting 6-24” of new a base of 48-120”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). 4 trails open. (PWDR & MG / 33F / Snowing / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108: R2) is reporting 3-18” of new on a base of 121-141”. 9 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4)-WWP on Delayed openings through out the morning. 68 Trails are open (29MG) + T-Park on delayed opening. (PWDR & MG / Snow / 31F / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info call: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4: R2) – (Ebbetts Pass from Markleeville is Closed) is reporting 7-12” of new on a base depth of 135”. 7 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, on the Front Side and Backside with Lower Mtn CLOSED. 39 Trails open (30MG) + 2 T-Parks are Closed. (PWDR & MG / Snow / 30F / Mod Winds). For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4: R2) Is CLOSED to reopen on Saturday… reporting 22” of new on a base depth of 96-102”. 0 trails are open = 0km of groomed track & Skating lanes. Sledding & Tubing Areas are Closed today (9-4). (Snow / 30F / Lt-Mod Winds). 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:
All Roadways in and around Lake Tahoe are open with controls with exception to Closed Roadways:
Carry Tire Chains. Call Ahead for updates. Or log on to www.nvroads.com
R1= Chains or Snow Tires Required: Hwy 207-Kingsbury Grade; Hwy 88 – Carson Pass; Hwy 50 Spooner to Carson City; Hwy 28 East Shore Spooner to Kingsbeach; Hwy 28-Tahoe City to Kingsbeach; Hwy 89 – Tahoe City to Truckee; Hwy 431- Mt Rose
R2= Chains Mandatory with exception of 4WD with 4 Snow Tires: Hwy 50 – Echo Summit; Hwy 267 – Brockway Summit; Interstate 80.
CLOSED: Hwy 89 Emerald Bay Road; Carson Valley… Mottsville Lane & Muller Lane Closed due to Flooding.
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