Storm packs a punch, brings snow to the Sierra

Mother Nature is finally playing along, as the Sierra Nevada got blanketed with several inches of beautiful snow last night. Several resorts are open with lifts turning, with more openings on the way.

The news from Alpine Meadows:

Lake Tahoe’s Alpine Meadows Ski Resort received 4 inches of new snow at its base lodge (elevation 6,835’) and 6 inches of new snow at mid-mountain (elevation 7,500’).
Evening temperatures are forecast to remain below freezing through Saturday, and Alpine Meadows will make snow during cold durations.

Video shot at Alpine today:

The news from Boreal Mountain Resort:

The storm that blew in Wednesday night to Donner Summit dropped eight to ten inches of fresh snow on the ski trails at Boreal allowing the resort to open to the top of the mountain for weekend skiers and riders. Boreal is expanding its daily operations to two lifts, two trails and two terrain park lines on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Boreal will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. thru Nov. 26. Night operations will begin Friday, Nov. 27, 2009 at 3:30 p.m. More lifts and runs will continue to open as snow and weather conditions permit. Resort services include all base facilities including food and beverage, ski/snowboard rentals, lessons and retail.

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