More powder: Tahoe resorts report over 2 feet in 24 hours
The Sierra Nevada is finally digging out Wednesday after the largest storm of the year – and it’s been a good one for skiers. Tahoe-area resorts are reporting several feet from the latest dumping … and transportation crews have opened roads, so get up to the mountain!
24-hour snow totals as reported by Tahoe resorts Wednesday morning:
- Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: 20 inches
- Diamond Peak: 24 inches
- Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort: 18 inches
- Alpine Meadows: 32 inches
- Homewood Mountain Resort: 24 inches
- Squaw Valley USA: 24 inches
- Sugar Bowl: 37 inches
- Boreal: 40 inches
- Heavenly Lake Tahoe: 36 inches
- Kirkwood: 48 inches
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Headed to the mountain? Be sure to bookmark these Web sites on your iPhone or mobile device for the latest snow and driving conditions:
NVski.mobi: Created by the state of Nevada, this useful site offers updated resort reports with information like accumulation totals, weather conditions and base depth information. When the snow is coming down, conditions are always changing. Keep an eye on your favorite resorts with the searchable features.
NVroads.mobi: Although crews are on top of road clearing in and around the Sierra Nevada, conditions can change with big snow flurries. Nevada Department of Transportation alerts are channeled through this site to provide updates on slowdowns, chain and snow tire controls and other traffic news instantly, so drivers know what to expect around the bend.
Storms adding to big base totals at Tahoe ski and board resorts
A week of intense storms over the Sierra Nevada has brought epic powder days to Reno-Tahoe area ski and board resorts, a gift from Mother Nature that has built a deep snowpack and the potential of a lengthy spring ski season.
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Base totals as reported by Tahoe resorts Tuesday morning:
- Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe: 66 inches
- Diamond Peak: 61 inches
- Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort: 62 inches
- Alpine Meadows: 150 inches
- Homewood Mountain Resort: 58 inches
- Squaw Valley USA: 78 inches
- Sugar Bowl: 62 inches
- Boreal: 135 inches
- Heavenly Lake Tahoe: 64 inches
- Kirkwood: 146 inches
For updated snow conditions, check out our resorts page online.
December, the tale of two months
The month of December started on a somber note for skiers and boarders in Reno-Tahoe – at the beginning of the month a couple of good early storms put down a base, but it was dwindling. But Mother Nature served up enough snow this week to more than make up for the paltry beginning of the season.
Powder hounds woke up to more than two feet of fresh snow today, and bluebird conditions at Alpine Meadows, where blue skies and moderate temperatures made for the perfect Sierra Nevada ski day. Check out more pics from Alpine over at our flickr site.
Reno-Tahoe’s 18 ski and board resorts all received strong snow totals from a week of on-again, off-again storms, with the biggest system hitting Christmas Day. Alpine’s official measurement as of Dec. 26 was nine feet of snow at the base, and more than 13 feet at the summit, ensuring plenty of snow for a long season.
Now is the time to book your Reno-Tahoe getaway and get a taste of this great snow. Shop online and get discounts on lodging and lift-ticket combos.
Video: Sierra ski and board conditions are ideal
What started as a meager ski season with a couple good early season storms and then a long, warm lull, has evolved into a powder-seekers dream in the Sierra Nevada. The last week has brought several feet of new snow to area ski resorts, and another storm system is expected through Christmas Day to add a couple more feet to the total.
What does all this mean? It means it is time to take advantage of discounted rates and book a ski trip to Reno-Tahoe. You’ll be glad you did …
Helmet cam view of Alpine Meadows on Sunday:
