January 4-5 Storm Impacts
The first significant storm of 2021 is on its way to Tahoe! NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in the Sierra starting Monday, January 4 at 4am and lasting until Tuesday morning. We expect operations to be impacted on Monday and Tuesday due to high winds, rime ice, and avalanche control. With potentially limited […]
Shred Report // December 29
With cold temps and fresh snow, the conditions are skiing great at Palisades Tahoe. The Headwall chair and Palisades opened today. Kitchen Wall was skiing great down into Sun Bowl and the snow is holding nicely with the cold temps. There are still goods to be found out there. Have fun and mask up!
Christmas Storm Impacts on Operations
A Winter Weather Advisory is forecast for the Sierra on Christmas afternoon through Saturday morning. Storm impacts are expected to include strong winds up to 85mph and up to a foot or more of snow to the upper mountains Friday night and into Saturday morning. While we can’t wait for more snow to fall, mountain […]
Staying Warm on a Storm Day
Get our best tips for staying warm on those extra-cold days.
Shred Report // December 5
Saturdays are for the girls! The Snowledge crew took to the hills and rode the new terrain park on Tiegel. Shot completely on GoPro Hero9.
Shred Report // December 1
December kicks off with some fun midweek groomers! Before heading into their World Cup competition season, U.S. Ski Team athletes Travis Ganong and Bryce Bennett laid down some laps at Squaw Valley. It’s been a sunny week with great, long groomers down Squaw Creek and Red Dog! Squaw One Express has also been open with […]
Shred Report // November 24
The 20/21 Season is here. We’re stoked to be back at it! Thanks to everyone who joined us for Opening Day 2020.
Opening Day Operations: Nov 24, 2020
The time has finally come to strap back on our boards and hit the slopes–the 2020/21 winter season will kick off tomorrow! Our snowmaking, grooming and operations teams have made the most of November snowfall and snowmaking temperatures, allowing for an Opening Day one day earlier than planned. Operations for Tuesday, November 24, 2020 We […]
Squaw Valley to Change Its Name
After extensive research into the etymology and history of the term “squaw,” both generally and specifically with respect to Sq**w Valley, outreach to Native American groups, including the local Washoe Tribe, and outreach to the local and extended community, company leadership has decided it is time to drop the derogatory and offensive term “sq**w” from the destination’s name.
Feet of Snow thru Monday
Snowfall Report: Snow showers moved in overnight with 2-3 inches falling on the mountain as of 5 a.m., and 1 inch at the base. Weekend Storm: That is just the beginning as the snow will pick up in intensity Saturday and start to pile up quickly. Heavy snow is expected to continue Saturday night into […]