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Good Morning & Happy Holidays Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders…

Shaping up to be a Beautiful Sunday Funday heading into the New Year’s Holiday… All the Resort are Open and Geared up with more Lift & Trails open… Great Conditions with Machine Groomed & Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Winds may affect upper mountain lifts. If you need to rent gear, get there early or rent the night before… If you want to enroll in ski/snowboard lessons, sign up early… Have Patience in Lines… Get After it! Have Fun & Be Safe!

Today’s Weather: Expect Mostly Clear to Partly Cloudy Skies. Highs: 42F-47F (32F-37F on the Slopes). West Winds 10-15 mph. Ridge Gusts up to 60 mph.

Tonight: Partly Cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows: 14F-24F. West winds around 10 mph, shifting to the northeast after midnight. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress warm, in layers with your good 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 Packed Powder and Skier-Rider Packed Powder. Watch for marked & unmarked obstacles.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay on designated Opened Trails only. Ski or Ride with a Buddy if you decide to go Off Piste – Trees on opened trails. 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.

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

LOW avalanche danger exists for all elevations today. While some difficult (but not impossible) to trigger wind slabs may still lurk in isolated near and above treeline terrain, human-triggered avalanches should remain unlikely in most places today.

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

*HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Reports a base of 28”. 22 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, including Mtn. access from the Heavenly Gondola & 5 Lifts turning including Tamarack Express; California Base with 10 Lifts including Gunbarrel, Sky Express & Canyon; And, 6 Lifts on the Nevada Side with, Stagecoach, Boulder (opening today), Northbowl, Comet, Dipper & Olympic Express. 67 Trails are open (32MG). (MG & SKRPP / 27F / PCldy / Mod Winds). Comet Pocket T-Park open with 6 features… Gondola Site Seeing (8:30-4) is open today. Mini Tubing, Tubing, Ridge Rider Coaster & Guided UTV Tours are open (11-4)-WWP. Free Parking at Stagecoach Lodge, Cal Base Lodge & Boulder Base with Free Shuttle Buses running every 15 minutes. (Hwy 207:): 1-800-HEAVENLY / Twitter: @HVConditions / www.skiheavenly.com

*SIERRA AT TAHOE:(Hwy 50:) Reports a base of 25-53”. 13 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), including Grandview to the top, West Bowl, Nob Hill & Easy Rider. Short Stuff & El Dorado open to the back side. 45 Trail are open (33MG). 5 Terrain Parks open including the Alley. (MG & SKRPP / 23F / PCldy / Lt Winds). Snow Play area & Blizzard Mtn. open with Snowshoe trails offered & Snow Tubing Hill are open today. Free Shuttle Buses are running from South Shore & from West Slope: Bus info: 530-659-7453. 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 open (10-4). They have a base of 24-36 from Picketts Junction to Red Lake. 10-20 km of Skier packed XC & Snowshoe trails will be accessible. XC & Snowshoe rentals available. $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 44”. 11 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with 5 Lifts out of the Village including Chair #6 & Chair #10. Plus, 3 Lifts, Chairs #2, Chair #3 & #4 to the Back Side scheduled. 2 Lifts will turn, Chairs #7 & #9 out of Timber Creek Lodge. 85 Trails are open (38MG). (MG & SKRPP / 36F / PCldy/ Mod-Strong Winds). XC Center is open with 30 Km of trails for XC & Snowshoeing. For updates: 877-KIRKWOOD / Twitter: @KWConditions / www.kirkwood.com

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

*DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28:) Reports a base depth of 24-36”. 6 Lifts are scheduled to operate today (9-4) including Schoolhouse, Lodgepole, Lakeview, Red Fox, Ridge and Crystal Express to the top. 25 Trails are open (15MG). T-Park open with 6 features. (MG & SKRPP / 28F / Clear / Lt Winds). 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:) Reports a base of 20-36”. 7 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, with Lakeview, Galena, Wizard; And NW Magnum 6 to the top of the Rose Side & Blazing Zephyr (8:30am) on the Slide Bowl Side. 47 Trails are open (34MG). Plus, 3 T-Parks open with 14 Features. The Chutes remain Closed. (MG & SKRPP / 29F / MClear / Lt Winds). Call Ahead for updates. 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

*NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) Reports a base of 18-36”. 18 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4), accessing the Front Side, Back Side & Look Out Mountain… 77 Trails are open (48MG) + 4 T-Parks with 60 total features. 3 Glades are open. (MG & SKRPP / 17F / MClear/ Lt Winds). Village Ice Rink is open (12-9pm). XC & Snowshoe Center open (8:30-4:30) with Family Snow shoe tour today at 1:30pm. Hosting Fireworks tomorrow evening. For updates call: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

*TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA: Is open. They report a base of 18”. 5 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to turn (9-4) including Eagle Rock & the new Snowbird Chair. 9 Trails are open (9MG). Mini Size T-Park open. (MGPP / 30F / PCldy / 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 6”. They have 33 XC Trails open + 9 Snowshoe Trails = offering 30+km of groomed trails for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. No Dogs or Fat Tire bikes allowed until more snow… (30F / PCldy / 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 65”. 8 Lifts & Tow will operate… The Castle Peak Lift from (9am-9pm). Cedar Ridge & 49er Chair (9-3), California Cruiser Lift (9-6); Accelerator Express (10-6pm) & Flying Dutchman (11-3). 33 Trails are open (33MG). 3 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 30F / MClear / Lt Winds). Playland Tubing Park open. Boreal Unlimited Season Pass $349. 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

*SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:is open and reports a base of 60”. 5 lifts & tows are scheduled operate (10-4) with Lions Head & Crystal Bowl Chairs turning… 18 Trail are open (18MG). Planet Kids open for Family Fun (10am-4pm) with Tube Carousel & Sleigh Rides. (MGPP/ 30F / MClear / Lt Winds). They are open daily thru Dec. 31. 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 22-49”. 12 Lifts are scheduled to operate (9-4)-WWP, including Christmas Tree, Nob Hill, Crow’s Peak, White Pine, Judah & Jerome Hill. Plus, Disney & Lincoln Express turning… 99 Trails open (43MG). 2 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 29F / MClear / Lt-Mod Winds). Access is from the Gondola to the Village and the Judah Portal. For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

*ROYAL GORGE XC:Operated by Sugar Bowl, is Open (8:30-4). They report a base of 18”. 81 Trails are open, offering 96 km of groomed trails for classic XC striding and skating. Dog Trails open. (30F / MClear/ Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

*DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40:) Is open daily. They have a base of 29-44”. 8 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4) with Chairs #1, #2, #4 & #6. 45 trails will be open (45MG). Snow Tubing open (10am-4pm). (MGPP / 27F / MClear / Lt-Mod 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 10-37”. 7 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4) including the Madden Chair, Ellis Chair, Quail Chair & Old Homewood Express for top to bottom skiing & Riding… Magic Carpet, South Carpet & Happy Platter operating… 53 Trails are open (24MG). (MG & SKRPP / 29F / Clear / Lt-Mod 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 & Sledding is open daily (9-4). They Report a base of 8”. 2 Lifts… The Poma Lift & Bunny Rope Tow will operate (9-4) for skiing & riding. (MGPP / 24F / Clear / Lt Winds). XC Trails, Sledding & Snow Play area open. Call Ahead: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER:(Hwy 28:) Is open (8:30-5) for XC Skiing & Snow Shoeing. They have on a base of 10”. 9 Trails are open, including 4 Green Trails & 5 Yellow Trails with 15km of groomed trails open, including Dog Trails… (34F / Clear / 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-Closed Tuesdays). Café Zenon open. Sledding, XC & Snowshoeing trails open… Fat Tire Bikes Allowed. For more info: 530-583-5475 / https://wintersportspark.com

*SQUAW VALLEY:(Hwy 89:) Is open and reports a base of 24-48”. 24 Lifts & Tows are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 13 Lifts & Tows from the bottom, including The Aerial Tram & Funitel; Plus Red Dog, Squaw Creek & KT22. 6 beginner tows will operate in the SnoVentures/Squaw Kids area (8:30-4). 12 Lifts are scheduled for the upper mountain including Shirley Lake, Siberia, Headwall, Emigrant & Granite Chief. 107 Trails are open (37MG). 2 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 26F / MClear / Mod-Strong Winds). Snow Tubing offered (10-4). 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 28-48”. 13 Lifts are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, including Roundhouse, (Summit Express on WIND HOLD), Scott, Lakeview & Sherwood. 83 Trails are open (29MG). 2 Terrain Parks open with 12 features. (MG & SKRPP / 33F / MClear/ 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 35-60”. 24 Lifts & Tow are scheduled to operate (8:30-4)-WWP, with 13 Lifts out of the Main Lodge with Lower & Upper Panorama Gondola. 8 Lifts out of Canyon Lodge And, 3 Lifts out of Eagle Lodge. 152 Trails are to open (72MG); Plus, 6 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 33F / 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 12-24”. 6 Lifts, J1, J2, J3, J4, J6 & J7, are scheduled to operate (9-4), with 26 Trails open (26MG). Mambo T-Park open. (MGPP / 14F / Clear / Mod Winds). For more info call: 760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

*YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA:Is open. 3-5 Lifts will turn (9-4) up to 10 runs open (MGPP / 30F / Clear / Lt winds). XC Skiing & Snowshoeing offered as well as backcountry ski tours. 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. They report a base of 10-29”. 9 Lifts & Tows will operate (9-4). 65 Trails are open (35MG). T-Park open with 5 features. (MG & SKRPP / 35F / Clear / Lt-Mod Winds). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

*BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is open daily… They report a base of 40”. 6 Lifts and Tows are scheduled to operate (9-4), accessing both the front & backside of the mountain. 48 Trails are open (37MG). 2 T-Parks open. (MG & SKRPP / 19F / Clear / 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 34”. 25 trails are open = 36 km of groomed XC trails available. (28F / Clear / Lt Winds). Sledding & Snow Tubing open (9-4). 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): Roadwork Expect delays M-F, 7am-3:30pm thru Jan. 31, 2019

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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