Lake Tahoe area ski and weather news: The Mountain Resort Report©

Good morning Lake Tahoe skiers and riders! If you are visiting, welcome to Lake Tahoe.

Today is Thursday, December 1.

SHAPING UP TO BE A GOOD DAY FOR EARLY SEASON TURNS. COLD TEMPS ARE ALLOWING RESORTS TO CONTINUE TO MAKE SNOW AND OPEN MORE LIFTS AND RUNS. SIERRA AT TAHOE OPEN THE WEST BOWL; MT ROSE, SQUAW, SUGARBOWL & BOREAL ARE OPEN TOP TO BOTTOM, HEAVENLY ADDS COMET EXPRESS… SKI & RIDE WITH CARE!

DON’T MISS THE SOUTH SHORE PREMIER OF WARREN MILLER’S “HERE, THERE & EVERY WHERE” FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DEC. 2 & 3, AT HARRAH’S SOUTH SHORE ROOM. PICK UP TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT TAHOE SPORTS LTD.

TODAY’S WEATHER (NWS GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA): Expect Mostly Cloudy Skies then Partly Cloudy by the afternoon. Slight Chance of snow showers. Highs: 29F-34F (20F-26F on the Slopes) with Northeast Winds around 10mph.

TONIGHT: Partly Cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 13F to 23F. Northeast winds up to10 – 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph increasing to 75 mph after midnight.

FRIDAY: Sunny Skies. Highs: 29F to 39F. Northeast Winds 10 to 15mph increasing to east 10-20 mph in the afternoon. Guests up to 30 mph. Ridge guest up to 95 mph.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress warm in layers with your Windproof-Waterproof Jacket. Take a hat, beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear good Sunglasses or Goggles and warm gloves. Don’t forget to use Sunscreen when the sun is out and Stay Hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Variable with Machine Made, Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder and Some Areas of Firm Packed snow below.

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! 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 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 open reporting a base of 20”. 6 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP including Mountain Access from the Gondola, Tamarack Express, Dipper & Comet Express opens today… 7 Runs are open including Orion’s & Dipper. (MM & MGPP / 15F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Call Ahead for updates… A Variety of Season Passes are available from Tahoe Value Pass, $479 to Epic Pass, $849 be purchased now extended, December 4, 2016. Call Ahead for updates: 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50:) Is open reporting a base depth of 12-15”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4) including Easy Rider Express, Rock Garden, Nob Hill & West Bowl Express. 26 trails are open (14MG), Plus Broadway Park. (MM & MGPP / 20F / MCldy / Lt Winds). Snow Play Area Closed today. Adult Lift Ticket offered at $65. They have a variety of Season Passes available from $289 to $489. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / www.sierraattahoe.com

HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS / CROSS COUNTRY: (Hwy 88/89:) Luther Pass – Pickett’s Junction:) Is waiting on snow and will open when conditions permit. For more info: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 88:) is open reporting a base depth of 20”. 4 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Chairs #1, Chair #5 & Chair #11 & beginner tow. 10 runs are open including Lower Monte Wolfe, Lower Zachary, Mokelumne & Outlaw with terrain park features. Buckboard, Short Spoke & Wagon Trail… (MM & MG SKRPP / 13F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Kirkwood XC Center is also open with 10km of track in the Meadow. A Variety of Season Passes are available from Tahoe Value Pass, $479 to Epic Pass, $849 be purchased by Dec. 4, 2016. Call Ahead for updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

DIAMOND PEAK: (Hwy 28:) Is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. They received 6-10” of fresh snow and are scheduled to open on Dec. 15. Mid Week and Full Season Passes are available from $69 to $469. Hosting Pass Holders Party with Film “Here and Now” on December 16. For more info call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431:) Is open! They report 1” of new on a Base of 13-25”. 5 lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) out of the Main Lodge on the Rose side, including Lakeview & Northwest 6, for top to bottom skiing & riding. 30 runs are open (19MG). (MM MG & SKRPP/ Cldy / 15F / Lt Winds). $49 Lift Ticket for this Friday, if you purchase in advance, online. Adult Lift Ticket = $79. They offer a 1-day Midweek Pass (you chose one midweek day) from $299; Midweek Pass at $429 to Full Season Pass at $529. Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) is open reporting n a base depth of 18”. 8 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4) Including Big Springs Gondola, Highands Gondola, Arrow Express, Comstock Express & Vista Express. 32 Runs are open. (MM & MGPP / 20F / MClear / Lt Winds). A Variety of Season Passes are available from Tahoe Value Pass, $479 to Epic Pass, $849 be purchased by Dec. 4, 2016. Call Ahead for updates: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: is scheduled to open on December 9, or when conditions permit. Unrestricted Season Passes available for downhill skiing from $159 to $304. Or Combine downhill with XC from $79 to $419.

*TAHOE DONNER XC: is open on a base of 12”. They have 32 trails open offering 30+km of groomed trails & 8km of Single track. XC Skiing & Snowshoeing okay and Fat Bikes allowed on single track trails only. (MClear / 24F / Lt Winds). No Dogs allowed today. They have a variety of pass offered from XC skiing to Snowshoeing, Fat Tire Biking and Dog Passes. For more info Call: 530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

*BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) Is open and reports a base depth of 25”. 3 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Castle Peak Quad, Plus the Nugget Chair & Accelerator to the top open till 9:00pm. They have 19 runs open (6MG) & 2 Small Parks open with 11 features. (MG MM & PP / MClear / 23F / Lt Winds). Playland Tubing Park open (10-4). All Access Pass including Skiing and Woodward Tahoe is available from $299 to $499. Unlimited Season Ski Pass is available from $59 to $259. Call Ahead. Woodward Tahoe training open daily. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT: (I-80 to Hwy 40:) Is scheduled to re-open on Friday, Dec. 2 – Tube Town, Planet Kids & Lions Head lift scheduled to turn. Season Passes are available from $48 to $199, full Family Pass for 4 family members offered for $399. Call Ahead. 530-426-3901 www.skisodasprings.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC: (I-80 to Hwy 40:) Is open (8:30-4) and operated by Sugar Bowl Resort. They plan to have 39 Tracks open, offering 46Km of Groomed trails. (MCldy / 22F / Lt 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. Unrestricted XC & Snowshoeing Season Passes vary from $299 to $319. 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT: (I-80 to Hwy 40:) Is Open! They report a Base of 25-50”. 5 Lifts are scheduled to turn (9-4) to offer top to bottom skiing & riding, including Mt. Lincoln, Disney, Christmas Tree & Nob Hill. 57 Runs are open (19MG). (MG SKRPP / MCldy / 30F / Lt-Mod Winds). Access will be from the Judah Portal & Gondola. Adult Lift Ticket price = $88. Their unrestricted Season Pass is offered from $559 to $799. Combo Pass with Royal Gorge is also offered. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

DONNER SKI RANCH: (Hwy 40:) is one of California’s Last Family Owned and Operated Ski Resorts. They are a Family Value Resort. They will open when conditions permit. For more info: 530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 89:) is scheduled to open on December 9 or when conditions permit. Season Passes range from $219 for Child to $589 Adult. For more info: Guest services: 530-525-2992. Snow Phone: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT: (Hwy 89:) Ski & Snowboard will open in December or when conditions permit. They received 6” of new and have their Sledding & Snow Play is open today from 9-4:30. (Cldy / 26F / Lt Winds) Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER: (Hwy 28:) Is open on a base of 4-8”. 7 trails are open offering 20km of groomed tracks. 2 Dog Friendly trails are also open. (PCldy / 34F / Lt Winds). They have a kick off party scheduled for December 4 at Jake’s. Adult Season Pass available for $249 if purchased by Nov. 25.

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK: (Hwy 28, Tahoe City) Will continue to be operated by Tahoe XC with TCPUD. XC Trails, Snow Play & Ice Rink scheduled to open on Dec. 10. For more info: 530-583-1516 / www.wintersportspark.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS: (Hwy 89:) Reports a base of 37”. 4 Lifts & Tows scheduled to operate (9-4) with Kangaroo Chair, Roundhouse and beginner carpets. 20 Runs are open (8MG). (MGPP / 21F / MClear / Lt Winds). Squaw-Alpine Express Shuttle Running between resorts offered. Season Passes available from $449 to $899. Prices good thru Nov. 29. For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.skialpine.com

*SQUAW VALLEY: (Hwy 89:) is open reporting a base of 32”. 12 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, Offering top to bottom skiing & riding, with 9 lifts from the lower mountain including The Funitel, Far East, Red Dog & Squaw Creek; Plus 5 tows in the SnoVentures- Squaw Kids Beginners Area. And, 3 Lifts on the Upper Mountain including Big Blue, Gold Coast & Shirley Express (9-3:30). 29 Trails open (16MG) Mountain Runs is open. (MG & SKRPP / 20F / MClear/ Lt Winds). Season Passes available from $449 to $899. Prices good thru Nov. 29. For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squaw.com

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

*MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is open and reports a base ranging from 26-60”. Top to Bottom Skiing & Riding is offered with 7 Lifts scheduled to operation (8:30-4)-WWP, out of the Main Lodge, including Chairs #1, #2, #3, #6 & #11; plus Lower & Upper Panorama Gondola. 34 Trails are open (24MG), Plus the Main & Forest Trail Terrain Parks. (MG & SKRPP / 15F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Daily Adult Lift Ticket = $99. Cali4nia Pass available from $999 to $1149. 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

JUNE MOUNTAIN: (Hwy 395:) Is scheduled to open on December 10 or when conditions permit. For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA: is scheduled to open on December 16. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 #5 / www.yosemitepark.com/dailysnowreport.aspx

DODGE RIDGE: (Hwy 108) Will open when conditions permit. They received 16” of snow from the last storm. Adult Season Passes available for $479 thru November 30. For more info – Snow Phone: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: (Hwy 4 – Ebbetts Pass) Closed midweek and will reopen Saturday. They were open this past weekend on a base depth of 21”. One Lift will operate, Cub Chair with one trail open. (MGPP / MClear/ 27F / Lt Winds). $39. Lift Tickets. Season Pass available for $674. For more info: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER: (Hwy 4) Is Open and reports a base depth of 20”. 14 trails are open = 14km of groomed track. (MClear / 20F / Lt 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 around Lake Tahoe are open and free of controls. 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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