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LAKE TAHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT REPORT

Posted by on Mar 19, 2020

LAKE TAHOE MOUNTAIN RESORT REPORT

MOUNTAIN RESORT REPORT©

 

DATEThursday, March 19, 2020

 

FROMCurtis Fong – “The Guy From Tahoe”

  

Good Morning Lake Tahoe Skiers & Riders!

All Lift Service Resorts in and around Lake Tahoe are CLOSED!

Check Back Country Avalanche Advisories…  XC & Snowshoeing are still options. Road Controls posted & Emerald Bay Road CLOSED.  STAY HEALTHY, Buckle up and Be Safe! 

WEATHER: Unsettled Weather for the Remainder of this coming week.

Today: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of snow. Highs 33 to 38. Light winds.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows 12 to 22. Light winds.

Friday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then sunny with a slight chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs 37 to 42. Light winds.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 17 to 27. Light winds.

Saturday: Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs 41 to 51. Light winds.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming clear. Lows 20 to 30.

Sunday: Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 44 to 49.

Sunday Night And Monday: Snow and rain likely. Lows 24 to 34. Highs 40 to 45.

Monday Night: Breezy. Snow and rain likely. Lows 23 to 33.

Tuesday And Tuesday Night: Snow likely. Highs 35 to 45. Lows 18 to 28.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow. Highs 36 to 41.
BACK COUNTRY ACCESS…  “KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!”  For more info: https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/advisory

Wind-loaded near and above treeline terrain still holds fragile cornices and slabs of wind drifted snow. People can still trigger wind slab avalanches in these areas. Triggering a deep slab avalanche is becoming unlikely but may not be impossible in some isolated near and below treeline terrain where old weak snow lurks below the storm snow. MODERATE avalanche danger exists at all elevations.

WHAT TO WEAR: Dress warm, in layers with your windproof-waterproof Jacket or Shell.  Take warm gloves, a hat or beanie, and wear a Helmet for Safety. Also wear Yellow or Bronze lens Goggles – (100% UV protection). Don’t forget to stay hydrated at altitude.

SURFACE CONDITIONS: Surface Conditions are Fresh Powder.

SAFETY MESSAGE: Stay on designated Opened Trails only. Respect all rope lines & area closures.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.

 

SOUTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE & SURROUNDING AREAS

 

HEAVENLY MOUNTAIN RESORT:  MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS SUSPENDED FOR REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.  (Hwy 207:). Twitter:  @HVConditions / www.skiheavenly.com

SIERRA AT TAHOE: (Hwy 50:) SUSPENDED MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS FOR REMAINDER OF THE SEASON. For more info call: 530-659-7475 / or Text: “conditions” to 29222 www.sierraattahoe.com

*CAMP RICHARDSON MOUNTAIN SPORTS CENTER: (Hwy 89: R2/ Emerald Bay Road: CLOSED) Offers XC & Snowshoe Rentals and Miles of Trails… Open Daily, Conditions permitting (9am-4pm).  Beacon Bar & Grill is open (11:30-8pm) and hosting their Snowshoe Cocktail Races on March 21 @ 7:00pm.  Call Ahead for more info: 530-542-6584. http://www.camprichardson.com/recreation/winterspring-recreation

*HOPE VALLEY OUTDOORS / CROSS COUNTRY:(Hwy 88/89: R2 Luther Pass: R2/ Pickett’s Junction: R2) They are open???  XC & Snowshoe Rentals available… Miles of trails accessible… No trail fees, but donations accepted…  They are off the grid, so cash or checks only, please.  For more info:  530-721-2015 / www.hopevalleyoutdoors.com

KIRKWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Hwy 88: R2) SUSPENDED OPERATIONS FOR REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.  For updates:  877-KIRKWOOD / Twitter: @KWConditions / www.kirkwood.com

 

NEVADA & EAST SHORE RESORTS

 

DIAMOND PEAK:(Hwy 28:) Is CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON. For more info, call: 775-832-1177 / www.diamondpeak.com

ROSE SKI TAHOE: (Hwy 431: R2) is CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON. For more info: 800-SKIROSE / www.mtrose.com

 

TRUCKEE AREA RESORTS

 

NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA: (Hwy 267:) SUSPENDED MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS FOR THE RMAINDER OF THE SEASON.  For updates call: 530-562-1330 / www.northstarcalifornia.com

TAHOE DONNER SKI AREA:  Is CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON. For information call 530-587-9444 or visit: www.skitahoedonner.com

*TAHOE DONNER XC:  Is open (8:30-5) Their Facility are CLOSED…  They plan to continue to Groom and sell daily passes on a base of 59”. 13 trails open with 20km of groomed XC – Skating Lane trails are accessible. Dog Trails open…  Fat Tire bikes not allowed.   For more info:  530-587-9484 / www.skitahoedonner.com

 

DONNER SUMMIT RESORTS

 

BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT: (I-80:) SUSPENDED OPERATIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.  Call Ahead: 530-426-3666 / www.rideboreal.com

SODA SPRINGS WINTER RESORT:(HWY 40:) SUSPENDED OPERATIONS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON… Call Ahead. 530-426-3901  www.skisodasprings.com

SUGAR BOWL SKI RESORT:(Hwy 40:  from I-80:  / Hwy 40 from Truckee:) SUSPENDED OPERATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  For more info: 530-426-1111 / www.sugarbowl.com

ROYAL GORGE XC:Operated by Sugar Bowl. SUSPENDED OPERATIONS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. For more info: 530-426-3871 / www.royalgorge.com

DONNER SKI RANCH:(Hwy 40: / from Truckee: ) CLOSED.  For more info:  530-426-3635 / www.donnerskiranch.com

 

WEST SHORE / NORTHLAKE TAHOE RESORTS

 

HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT:(Emerald Bay Rd: CLOSED / Hwy 89: R1) IS CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.  For more info: 530-525-2900 / www.skihomewood.com

*GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT:(Hwy 89:) Ski Hill is open Friday thru Sunday for skiing & riding with 2 Poma Lifts scheduled to operate (9-4). Sledding & XC Trails open daily as conditions permit.  For more info: 530-581-7533 / www.granlibakken.com

*TAHOE XC CENTER:(Hwy 28:) Is open (9-4). Facilities are Closed.  Trails open to pass holders and selling day passes.  They will continue to Groom  trails & sell lift passes.  12 trails are opened. For more info, Call: 530-583-5475 or www.tahoexc.org

TAHOE CITY WINTER SPORTS PARK. Located in Tahoe City is CLOSED FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.  Café Zenon CLOSED.  For more info: 530-583-5475 / https://wintersportspark.com

SQUAW VALLEY:(Hwy 89:) SUSPENDED MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  For more info: 530-452-4335 / www.squawalpine.com

ALPINE MEADOWS:(Hwy 89:) SUSPENDED MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  For more info: 530-581-8374 / www.squawalpine.com

 

CENTRAL SIERRA RESORTS

 

MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN:(Hwy 395:) SUSPENDED MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. For more info, Call Ahead:  888-766-9778 / www.mammothmountain.com

JUNE MOUNTAIN:(Hwy 395:) SUSPENDED MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE For more info call:  760-934-2224 / www.junemountain.com

BADGER PASS / YOSEMITE SKI & SNOWBOARD AREA:  IS CLOSED. 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 10-17” of new snow a base of 42-75”. 6 Lifts will turn with 70 runs open (32 MG). For more info: 209-536-5300 / www.dodgeridge.com

BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT: Is CLOSED FOR REMAINDER OF THE SEASON.Call:  209-753-2301 #2 / www.bearvalley.com

*BEAR VALLEY XC CENTER:Is OPEN (9-4:30). They report a base of 62”.  17 trails = 17.7 km of groomed XC trails available. Snowshoe trails open. Sledding & Tubing Open.  (For more info: 209-753-2834 / www.bearvalleyxc.com

 

CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS: 3/19/20: (as of 12:00PM)

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): R2

Hwy 88 (Carson Pass): Picketts to Carson Pass: R2

Hwy 88 (Woodfords to Picketts):

Hwy 88 (Gville-CA State Line):

Hwy 207 (Kingsbury Grade):

Hwy 89 (Emerald Bay Rd): CLOSED

Hwy 89 (West Shore): R1

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): 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