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Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

A Terrific Tuesday ahead with Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies and Miles of Machine Groomed Corduroy to Carve Up… Have Fun & Be Safe!.

Today’s Weather: Expect Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 38F-48F (28F-38F on the Slopes). Light Winds.

Tonight: Partly Cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows: 17F-27F. Southwest winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts uo to 50 mph after midnight.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress warm, in layers with your Jacket or Shell. Take warm gloves, a hat or beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear good Sunglasses or Goggles. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen (when the sun is out) & stay hydrated at altitude!

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Machine Groomed. Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder/Snow. Watch for marked & unmarked obstacles.

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 downhill.

If you venture into the back country, “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!” For more info: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory

New wind slabs could have formed during the night and old wind slabs with a fragile weak layer (surface hoar) below them may still linger on isolated slopes in very wind-exposed near and above treeline terrain. The avalanche danger is MODERATE. Human triggered avalanches may be possible today.

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is open and reports a base of 22”. 16 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Mtn. access from the Heavenly Gondola & 5 Lifts turning including Tamarack Express; California Base with 6 Lifts including Gunbarrel, Tram, Powderbowl & Sky Express providing access to the Nevada Side only; And, Stagecoach on the Nevada Side with Comet, Dipper & Olympic Express opening today. 35 Trails are open including Milky Way Bowl (16MG). (MG & SKRPP / 19F / MClear / Mod Winds). Gondola Site Seeing (8:30-4) is open today / Ridge Rider Coaster is closed (11-4). Free Parking at Cal Base Lodge & Boulder Base with Free Shuttle Buses running every 15 minutes. (Hwy 207:): 1-800-HEAVENLY / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE:(Hwy 50:) Is open and reports a base of 37-48”. 9 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4), including Grandview to the top, West Bowl, Nob Hill, Rock Garden & Easy Rider. Plus, Easy Street Slider Carpet, Wild Mtn Carpet & Short Stuff open to the back side. 45 Trail are open (30MG). 4 Terrain Parks open with a total of 47 features. (MG & SKRPP / 25F / MClear / Lt Winds). Snow Play area & Blizzard Mtn. Tubing Hill are open today… Hosting Pup Patrol Party tomorrow – 2ndAnnual Avalanche Dog Fundraiser at South Tahoe Brewing Co. Unlimited Season Pass on sale for $479. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / 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 planning to open soon!For more info: 530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

*KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Hwy 88:) is open… They report a base of 37”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with 5 Lifts out of the Village including Chair #1, Chair #5, Chair #11, Chair #6 & Chair #10. Plus, 3 Lifts, Chairs #2, Chair #3 & #4 to the Back Side… 2 Lifts will turn, Chairs #7 & #9 out of Timber Creek Lodge. 85 Trails are open (32MG). XC Center is open with 10-15 km of trails. (MG & SKRPP / 29F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28:) Is getting ready for the season. They have a base depth of 12-20” from snow making and recent storms… They plan to open on December 13 or as conditions permit. Full Adult Season Pass available for $479… with 72 Bonus Tickets at partner Resorts including Boreal & Homewood… For more info, call: 775-831-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

*MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R2) Is open… They report a base of 16-30”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Lakeview, Galena, Wizard, Magic East & Magic West; And NW Magnum 6 to the top of the Rose Side. Blazing Zephyr to open(8:30am) on the Slide Bowl Side. 36 Trails are open (29MG). Plus, Mystic T-Park open with 8 Features. The Chutes remain Closed. (MG & SKRPP / 32F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Premier Unrestricted Season Pass available for $649. Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Is open… They report a base of 18-29”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), including Big Springs Gondola, Vista, Comstock & Arrow Express; Plus, Backside Express & Tahoe Zephyr. 68 Trails are open (27MG) + 4 T-Parks with 30 total features. Rendezvous, Comstock & Monument Glades are open. (MG & SKRPP / 27F/ MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). 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 18”. 4 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4) including Eagle Rock & the new Snowbird Chair. 3 Trails are open (3MG). (MGPP / 30F / MCldy / Lt Winds). For information call 530-587-9444 or visit www.skitahoedonner.com

*TAHOE DONNER XC: Is open (8:30-5). They report a base of 6”. They have 23 Trails open, offering 30+km of groomed trails for XC Skiing. Snow Shoe trails closed… No Dogs or Fat Tire bikes allowed until more snow… (30F / MCldy / 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 56”. 6 Lifts & Tow will operate… The Castle Peak Lift from (9am-9pm). Cedar Ridge & 49er Chair (9-3) And, Accelerator Express (10-6pm). 22 Trails are open (22MG). Big Blue T-Park open with 14 features. (MG & SKRPP / 27F / MCldy / Lt Winds). Boreal Unlimited Season Pass $349. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:is open Thursdays thru Mondays (10-4). They are CLOSED Today… They report a base of 25”. 4 lifts & tows will operate (10-4) with Lions Head & Crystal Bowl Chairs turning… 14 Trail are open (14MG). Planet Kids open for Family Fun (10am-4pm) with Tube Carousel & Sleigh Rides. (MGPP/ 20F / MCldy / Lt Winds). Their Unlimited Season Pass is only $229. 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 20-42”. 9 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Christmas Tree, Nob Hill, White Pine, Judah & Jerome Hill. Plus, Disney & Lincoln Express turning… 91 Trails open (37MG). (MG & SKRPP / 25F / PCldy / Lt-Mod Winds). Access is from the Gondola to the Village and the Judah Portal. Friday, Dec. 12, they are Hosting Camp Fire Benefit Day & Toys for Tots Drive. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC:Operated by Sugar Bowl, is Open. They report a base of 18”. 70 Trails are open and groomed… offering 75.2 km of groomed trails for classic XC striding and skating. Dog Trails open. (32F / PCldy / Lt Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40:) Is open weekends. CLOSED today… 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Chairs #1, #4 & #6. Plus, Tubing Hill will be open. 6 trails will be open (6MG). Snow Tubing open (10am-4pm). (MGPP / 28F / MCldy / Lt Winds). 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. They report a base of 10-35”. 4 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4) including the Madden Chair & Old Homewood Express for top to bottom skiing & Riding… Magic Carpet & Happy Platter operating… 50 Trails are open (18MG). (MG & SKRPP / 30F / MCldy / Lt Winds). Their Ultimate Pass is available for $669 including lift tickets to partner resorts. For more info: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT:(Hwy 89:) Ski Hill is getting ready for the season. They plan to open for skiing on December 14, conditions permitting. Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER:(Hwy 28:) Is open (8:30-5) for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. 9 Trails are open, including 4 Green Trails offering 12 km & 5 Yellow Trails with 18km of groomed trails open, including Dog Trails… (36F / MClear / Lt Winds). For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org

*TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. The Ice Rink is open daily (10am-8pm). Café Zenon open, more snow need for sledding for XC trails… For more info: 530-583-5475 / www.tahoexc.org

*SQUAW VALLEY:(Hwy 89:) Is open… They report a base of 24-45”. 17 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), with 10 Lifts & Tows from the bottom, including The Aerial Tram & Funitel, plus Red Dog, Squaw Creek & KT22 opening today. 6 beginner tows will operate in the SnoVentures/Squaw Kids area (9-4). 7 Lifts are scheduled for the upper mountain including Gold Coast & Shirley Lake. Bailey’s Beach, Belmont, Mtn Meadow, Big Blue & Siberia. 99 Trails are open (31MG). T-Park Open. (MG & SKRPP / 27F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Snow Tubing offered (10-4). Squaw-Alpine Shuttle Bus is operating (8-4pm). SquawAlpine & IKON Season Passes available. For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squawalpine.com

*ALPINE MEADOWS:(Hwy 89:) Is open… They report a base of 28-39”. 10 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4), including Kangaroo, Hot Wheels, Roundhouse & Summit Express. Scott & Sherwood also turning to the back side. 81 Trails are open (21MG). (MG & SKRPP / 25F / MClear / Lt-Mod 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 40-60”. 25 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), with 12 Lifts out of the Main Lodge including the lower & upper Panorama Gondola. 10 Lifts out of Canyon Lodge. And, 3 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 155 Trails are to open (73MG); Plus, 6 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 28F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info, Call Ahead: 888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

JUNE MOUNTAIN:(Hwy 395:) Is getting ready for the season. They plan to open by December 21, conditions permitting. For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA:Is getting ready for the season. They have scheduled December 14 to open, conditions permitting. For more info Call: 209-372-1000 #5 / http://www.travelyosemite.com/winter/yosemite-ski-snowboard-area/downhill-skiing-snowboarding/

*DODGE RIDGE: Is Open. They report a base of 21-30”. 4 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 50 Trails are open (26MG). (MG & SKRPP / 41F / Clear / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is CLOSED Today… open weekends only, until Dec. 15… They report a base of 35”. 7 Lifts and Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing both the front & backside of the mountain. 28 Trails are open (12MG). (MG & SKRPP / 31F / MCldy / Lt-Mod Winds).Snow Tubing open (10-4).Call: 209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER:Is open (9-4:30). They report a base of 30”. 16 trails are open = 15 km of groomed XC trails available. (25F / MClear / Lt Winds). For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

CURENT ROAD CONDITIONS:

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): Overnight Closures, 8pm-6:30am, Tuesday night thru Friday morning.

Interstate 80 (Donner Summit-Truckee):

Hwy 267 (Brockway Summit):

Hwy 431 (Mt Rose Summit): R2

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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