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Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Bluebird Morning to hit the Slopes… Get out Early… Machine Groomed & Skier Rider Packed Powder… Partly Cloudy by afternoon with increasing Winds and Scattered Snow Showers… Ski & Ride with Care & Be Safe!

TODAY’S WEATHER: Expect Sunny Skies in the morning then Partly Cloudy with scattered Snow showers in the afternoon. Highs: 36F-46F (26F-36F on the slopes). Southwest Winds 10-15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon.

TONIGHT:Mostly Cloudy with scattered snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows: 11F to 21F. North winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 55 mph.

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

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are primarily Machine Groomed and Skier-Rider Tracked & Packed Powder…

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. Stay away from Tree Wells… 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.

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

MODERATE avalanche danger continues near treeline and above treeline due to the possibility of encountering unstable wind slabs. Below treeline avalanche danger is LOW.

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Reports a mid- elevation base of 107”. 26 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Heavenly Gondola & 5 Lifts Above; California Base with 11 Lifts scheduled, including Gunbarrel, Canyon Express & Sky Express; And, 9 Lifts & Tows on the Nevada Side with Stagecoach & Boulder Access with Comet & Dipper & Galaxy & Mott. 97 Trails to open (71MG). Mott & Killebrew Canyon Gates open. Groove & Re-Mix T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 17F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). Gondola Site Seeing is open (9-4). Tubing open (11-4) & Ridge Rider Coaster Closed (11-4). 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:): 19/20 Epic Season Passes on sale, today. Call Ahead: 1-800-HEAVENLY / Twitter: @HVConditions / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50:) Reports a base of 118-188”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with Grandview, Nob Hill & Easy Rider. Short Stuff to the back side & West Bowl Express scheduled. 45 Trail are open (29MG). 5 Terrain Parks with 84 features + Half Pipe open. Check with Patrol on Huckleberry Canyon. (MG & SKRPP / 30F / Clear / Lt Winds). Snow Play & Snowshoe trails adventures open. Snow Tubing Hill open. 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 60-84” from Pickett’s Junction to Red Lake. 10 miles of groomed trails are open and 10 miles of marked & skier packed XC & Snowshoe trails accessible. Burnside Lake Trail open. 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 148”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 5 Lifts out of the Village including Chairs #1, #5, #6, #10 & #11; 3 Lifts, Chairs #2, Chair #3 & #4 to the Back Side. 3 Lift & Tows, including Chairs #7 & #9 out of Timber Creek Lodge. 85 Trails to open (39MG). 2 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 20F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). XC Center is Closed for XC & Snowshoeing. For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / Twitter: @KWConditions / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28:) Is open and reports a base depth of 80-104”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to operate today (9-4), including Schoolhouse, Lodgepole, Lakeview and Crystal Express. 31 Trails to open (24MG). 3 T-Parks scheduled to open. (MG & SKRPP / 30F / PCldy / 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:) Is open and reports a base of 12.5-15.5 Feet. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with NW Magnum on the Rose side & Blazing Zephyr to top. Chuter Lift & Chutes Gates Closed. 48 Trails open (36MG). 5 T-Parks Open (MG & SKRPP / 18F / Clear / Lt Winds). Two’Fer Tuesday… Two can ski for the price of one. Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Reports 1 a base of 82-160”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), accessing the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mountain… 97 Trails to open (64MG) + 5 T-Parks open with 110 features + Cut Pipe open. All 7 Glades are open. (MG & SKRPP / 16F / Clear / Lt Winds). XC & Snowshoe Center open (8:30-4). Tubing Center Closed (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 145”. 3 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4), including Eagle Rock & the Snowbird Chair. 17 Trails are open (15MG). Mini Size T-Park open. (PWDR, MG & SKRPP / 29F / Clear / 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 125”. They have 62 XC Trails + Snowshoe Trails open, offering 70+km of trails for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. Dogs allowed… Fat Tire bikes allowed before 11am. (18F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is planning to open… They report a base of 225”. 8 Lifts & Tows will operate with Accelerator Express & Castle Peak Lift from (9am-9pm); Cedar Ridge (9-3); California Cruiser Lift (9-4) & Dutchman (10-3). 33 Trails are open (20MG). 4 T-Parks open (MG & SKRPP / 17F / Clear / Lt Winds). 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:(HWY 40:) is open Thursday thru Monday… They are CLOSED TODAY… (report 0 Chairs. 0 Trails are open (18MG). Planet Kids closed for Family Fun (10am-4pm) with Tube Carousel & Sleigh Rides. (MGPP/ 17F / Clear / Lt Winds). Open Thursdays-Mondays. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT:(Hwy 40: R1 from I-80: / Hwy 40 from Truckee: R1) Is open. They report a base of 165-240”. 9 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Lincoln, Disney, Nob Hill, Christmas Tree, Judah & Jerome Hill. 102 Trails to open (49MG). 2 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 17F / MClear / Lt-Mod 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 opening (8:30-4). They report a base of 80”. They have 99 Trails open, offering 115.8 km of groomed trails open for classic XC striding and skating. (19F / MClear / Lt Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40: R1 / from Truckee: R1) Is open today… They have a base of 160-220”. 6 Lifts & tows (9-4), including Chairs #1, #3, #4 & #6. 30 trails to open (10MG). Snow Tubing open (10am-4pm). (MG & SKRPP / 20F / Clear / Lt 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 66-174”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), including the Madden Chair, Ellis Chair & Old Homewood Express… Magic Carpet & Alpine Platter operating… 63 Trails are open (34MG). 1 T-Park open. (MG & SKRPP / 32F / Clear / 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 is open Friday thru Monday (9-4). XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play area open daily. Ski Hill is CLOSED today. They report a base of 36”. 0 Lifts… The Poma Lift & Bunny Rope Tow (9-4) will operate for skiing & riding. (MGPP / 29F / MClear / Lt Winds). Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER:(Hwy 28:) Is scheduled to open today. (8:30-5) for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. They have a base of 48”. 24 Trails are open offering 62km of groomed XC & Snowshoe trails open, including Dog Trails open with restrictions. (21F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. Located in Tahoe City is planning to open today. The Ice Rink is open (10am-8pm). Café Zenon open. Sledding, XC & Snowshoeing trails are accessible and dog friendly. 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 125-235”. 19 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 11 lifts from the bottom scheduled including, the Tram & Funitel; Far East, Red Dog, Squaw Creek & KT 22… 5 beginner tows are scheduled to operate in the SnoVentures / Squaw Kids area (9-4). 8 Lifts are scheduled for the upper mountain including Gold Coast, Shirley Lake, Granite Chief, Headwall, Siberia & Emigrant. 115 Trails to open (48 MG). 3 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 19F / 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 150-213”. 11 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Hot Wheels, Meadow, Kangaroo & Subway + Summit, Sherwood, Lakeview & Scott. 86 Trails to open (40MG). 3 Terrain Parks 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 165-235”. 24 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge including the Lower & Upper Gondola. 8 Lifts out of Canyon Lodge including the Village Gondola… And, 3 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 153 Trails are open (91MG); Plus, 7 T-Parks open + 2 Half-Pipes. (MG & SKRPP / 18F / Clear / 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 72-132”. 5 Lifts are scheduled to operate, including J1, J2, J3, J4, J6 & J7 (9-4), with 40 Trails open (20MG). (MG & SKRPP/ 5F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA:Is scheduled to open today. Call Ahead… They report a base of 80”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to turn (9-4), with 10 runs open (MGPP / 20F / 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 95-130”. 5 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 67 Trails are open (38MG). T-Park to open. (MG & SKRPP / 22F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is open… They report a base of 159”. 6 Lifts and Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4). Village, Front Side & Backside open. (Grizz Bowl Closed). 50 Trails are open (26MG). (MG & SKRPP / 23F / Clear / Lt-Mod 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 130”. 32 trails = 49 km of groomed XC trails available. (26F / Clear / Lt Winds). Sledding open & Snow Tubing Closed (9-4). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

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

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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