Lake Tahoe, CA – The same massive plume of Pacific moisture that’s causing flooding across the lowlands of California is closing ski resorts across the Sierra Nevada Mountains. All ski resorts surrounding Lake Tahoe closed on Sunday, and snow levels have been high but are expected to lower to 4,500 feet today before rising again … Continue reading Massive Storm Closes Ski Resorts Across the Sierra
Lake Tahoe, CA/NV – An incredible amount of moisture is pouring into the West Coast off the Pacific Ocean this week, leaving remarkable amounts of snow at Sierra Nevada ski resorts. Up to seven feet of new snow has been reported at some resorts thus far, and forecasters are calling for additional accumulations of more … Continue reading PHOTOS: “Atmospheric River” Pastes the Sierra
Homewood, CA – Homewood Mountain Resort remained closed for a day last Wednesday during the all-important holiday week, following a single structure fire that occurred at the resort’s South Lodge during the early morning hours. No injuries were reported, and no individuals were on-site at the time. The building is a total loss. The North Tahoe Fire Protection … Continue reading Fire Destroys South Lodge at Homewood
Lake Placid, NY – Snow falling at resorts across the nation would make any North Pole resident proud. And Santa, that lucky guy, gets to ski for free (or at least a substantial discount) at several resorts this month. Sunday River Resort in Maine got a head start on the holiday spirit this past weekend, with its … Continue reading Santa Skis for Free
Mammoth Mountain, CA – Sunday was a legitimate powder day at Mammoth Mountain. A powerful Sierra storm pasted the California ski resort with 15-34 inches of new snow, and left behind bluebird skies in its wake. Base depths at Mammoth Mountain are now 18-38 inches. Today the resort is operating seven lifts, serving 23 trails … Continue reading PHOTOS: Storm Dumps Nearly Three Feet at Mammoth
Squaw Valley, CA – Placer County supervisors approved a controversial expansion to Squaw Valley’s base village following a day-long hearing on Tuesday. Most of the roughly 100 people who spoke at Tuesday’s 10-hour hearing did so in opposition to the project, arguing that the expansion calling for an additional 1,500 residential units and hotel rooms, … Continue reading County Approves Expansion of Squaw Valley Village
Denver, CO – The 2016-17 ski and snowboard season typically gets underway in earnest at many western mountain destinations with next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, but the booking season is already well underway and advance reservation activity is positive. As of Oct. 31, on-the-books occupancy and revenue among participating ski resorts is continuing the momentum of both the … Continue reading Western Booking Momentum Continues to Build
