Sugar Bowl Ski Resort opened it's new "Summit" chairlift this week, offering lift service and new backcountry access to the resort's Judah Bowl area.
Lake Tahoe’s original ski resort, Granlibakken, near Tahoe City, will provide a fitting venue for the 1960 Nordic Olympian Dinner, to be held on January 15th, as part of the ten-day celebration of the 50th anniversary VIII Winter Olympics.
A Pacific storm system, followed by a strong cold front will bring snow to the Lake Tahoe basin Monday night and into Tuesday, with 6-12" of new snow expected above 7000'.
One hundred and sixty-three years ago this week, the members of the Donner Party, now beginning to succumb to their exhaustion and hunger, were placing all their hopes on the efforts of a small group of them who would to try to reach safety in the Sacramento Valley.
While resorts that have been open since Thanksgiving add lifts and terrain, other resorts are opening for the season this week as we head into the holidays.
Olympic nordic skiing trails on Lake Tahoe's West Shore, dormant since the 1960 Winter Games, will be restored and recognized during the upcoming Olympic Heritage Celebration in January.
Snow will continue Sunday around the Tahoe region, heavy at times early, then taper off to snow showers Sunday afternoon and evening. We'll have a bit of a break on Monday, then more snow possible mid-week.
Snow showers Saturday morning will intensify as a strong and moist Pacific system heads into the Sierra Saturday. Heavy snow, up to 2" per hour is possible late Saturday, creating whiteout conditions and dangerous travel.
The next wave of storms will effect the Tahoe region from Thursday through Sunday, with the potential for significant snow.
The highly anticipated Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe, situated mid-mountain at Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort, opened its doors to guests today, welcoming the first resort of a luxury hotelier to the Lake Tahoe area.
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