Resorts, holiday vacationers and eager skiers and snowboarders are aglow with excitement following a wild and windy storm that delivered fresh snow to Lake Tahoe area resorts this week.

As of early Friday morning (Dec. 12th) Donner Summit resorts (Sugar Bowl and Boreal) were reporting receiving nearly two feet of fresh snow in the previous 24 hours. Palisades Tahoe also reported up to 17" of new snow on their upper mountain and Homewood, on Lake Tahoe's west shore, reported up to 15". This new snow provides resorts with ample snowpack to expand operations significantly in the coming days. For daily conditions and resort updates, subscribe to the Lake Tahoe Snow Report.

More Snow Next Week?
Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Reno, NV. are also mentioning the possibility of additional winter storms early next week, including a cold blast on Monday followed by more on Tuesday.

Holiday Preparations, Events & Celebrations
Lake Tahoe's holiday celebrations and events are numerous and extend through the New Year's weekend of January 3rd and 4th. Events include everything traditional Santa Sightings and Tree Lightings, to huge concerts, fireworks and light shows, and much more. For a complete look at the event calendar over the coming holiday period, visit the Tahoetopia.com event calendar or our revolving Tahoe Top Picks.

Lodging Reservations
Holiday rooms, condominiums and vacation rentals are still available at locations around the lake. Take a look at our Lodging Directory for info and links to some of Lake Tahoe's top hotels, motels, condominiums and more.