Snowmaking begins at Northstar; Heavenly and Kirkwood soon to follow

With the dropping temperatures around Lake Tahoe, and a change in humidity, Vail Resorts began making snow at Northstar over the weekend. Snowmaking operations at Heavenly and Kirkwood within the week.

This activity is always a sure sign that winter and the ski and ride season are just around the corner.

The resorts all received a natural dusting of snow from the weather system that came over the Sierra this weekend, with a chance of another two systems forecast for the week ahead.

Heavenly and Northstar plan to open on Nov. 18, and Kirkwood plans to open on Dec. 2, weather and conditions permitting.

For more information on the resorts, visit SkiHeavenly.com, NorthstarCalifornia.com, and Kirkwood.com for more information about the resorts, lodging, lessons, and passes.