Operations Update: Resort & Road Closures in Major Storm
Last night brought an additional 18 inches of snow to our upper mountains, making the 24-hour total close to 3 feet. We have now broken our previous record of 179 inches of snowfall in December 1970. That’s right: This is our biggest December storm in 50 years.
Over 100″ (8 Feet) & Counting, Closed Again Monday
Snowfall Report: We were expecting 24-hour snowfall of 19-28 inches of additional snowfall by Monday morning. We picked up another 20 inches at the base and 30 inches on the upper mountain! That brings the 5-day storm total to 104 inches (8+ feet) so far, and more to come through Monday! Unfortunately, all of that […]
6+ Feet & Counting, The Mountain is Closed Sunday
Snowfall Report: We were expecting 24-hour snowfall of 23-39 inches of additional snowfall by Sunday morning. We picked up 18 inches at the base and 26 inches on the upper mountain. That brings the 5-day storm total to 74 inches (6+ feet) so far, and more to come through Monday! Unfortunately, all of that snow […]
Operations Update: The Storm Increases in Strength
At times over the past few days, this storm cycle has seemed “over-forecasted.” We did receive 11 inches in the past 24 hours, but today the snow has really shown up.
Operations Update: Expect A White Christmas
The storm continues! Overnight, we received a foot of snow and it has kept snowing on and off throughout the day. As we described in yesterday’s operations blog, our teams are out in full force to keep lifts running.
Operations Update: Heavy Snowfall & What to Expect
It is SNOWING! A huge storm is pushing through the Sierra Nevada. This kind of weather event is very exciting, but it also requires a ton of work from our teams behind the scenes. Here is an insider look at what is going on around the mountain right now.
Colder Air with Snow thru The Weekend
Snowfall Report The upper mountain picked up 10 inches of new snow over the past 24 hours. That brings the 2-day total to 11 inches so far, and we’re just getting started. Rain fell at the base and on the lower mountain through Wednesday night. The snow continues to fall on the upper mountain, and […]
Wet Storm Wednesday, Turning Colder Thu-Sun.
Snowfall Report We were expecting 1-3 inches of snow overnight Tuesday night. The mountain picked up 1 inch of new snow as of early Wednesday morning. The snow continues to fall on the upper mountain, but snow is mixing with and changing to rain at the base as expected. Wednesday – Wednesday Night: The rain […]
Train of Storms into Next Week
Tuesday: Party-Mostly sunny skies are expected for Tuesday. Highs into the 30s on the mountain to near 40 degrees at the base. Southwest winds with gusts up to 60+ mph up top. Increasing clouds by evening as the next storm approaches. Tuesday Evening – Wednesday Night: Around 7-10 PM Tuesday evening we should see rain […]
6+ Feet, A Dry Weekend, More Snow Next Week
Storm Totals: The mountain received an additional 14 inches of snow in the past 24 hours bringing the 5-day total to 75 inches or over 6 feet! Thursday Storm: Snow showers Thursday morning winding down during the afternoon. The winds drop off again with highs near freezing at the base and 20s on the mountain. […]