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Dump Alert – January 19, 2010

Webmaster — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:45:07 +0000

Yeah BABY.. the first major Dump Alert of 2010 and its a good one. Low temps equals light fluffy snow and tons of it. Check the stats for you’re favorite mountain…

Sugar Bowl: 12″-18″
Boreal: 24″-26″ (32″ storm total)
Alpine Meadows: 22″ (32″ storm total)
Northstar-at-Tahoe: 22″
Squaw Valley: 12″
Sierra At Tahoe: 24″ (37″ storm total)
Kirkwood: 18″-24″ (28″ storm total)
Heavenly: 12″
Bear Valley: 9″
Mammoth: 24″

Todays forecast is calling for another 12 to 18 inches is in the Sierra Nevada and even more snow throughout the week. Get it while its good. And remember to drive safe, carry chains and give yourself a little extra time to get where you’re going.

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Statewide Dump Alert

Webmaster — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:24:42 +0000

Excellent conditions statewide. There is still more snow in the forecast today and tomorrow. Then a break for a couple days before the next major system sets. The next storm due in later this week will be a slightly warmer storm which will be great so we have some snow with more water content. A rundown of current mountain conditions follows…

Alpine Meadows: 15″ – 20″ in the last 24hrs
Boreal Ridge: 13″ -20″ in the last 24hrs
Sugar Bowl: 11″-16″ in the last 24hrs
Northstar-at-Tahoe: 5″-8″ in the last 24 hrs
Squaw Valley: 6″-8″ overnight
Sierra-at-Tahoe: 10″ in the last 12 hrs
Kirkwood: 24″-28″ in the last 24hrs
Heavenly: 2″ in the last 12hrs
Bear Valley: 19″ in the last 12hrs
Mammoth: 27″ in the last 24hrs
Big Bear / Snow Summit: 18″ in the last 24 hrs
Mountain High: 16″-18″ in the last 24hrs

Drive safe, carry chains and be sure to check for highway closures via Cal-Trans.

It’s Dumping in the Sierras

Webmaster — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:57:55 +0000

Winter has returned to the Sierra’s.. it been snowing for several days now with more in the forecast. Here’s an overview of conditions across Lake Tahoe as well as Central and Southern California.

Sierra at Tahoe.. 14″ in the last 12 hours.. 30 inches = storm total

Heavenly: 7-10″ in the last 12 hours… up to 20 inches = storm total

Kirkword: 24-36″ in the last 24 hours… up to 50″ in the last 7 days

Mammoth: 16″ in the last 24 hours + 28″ since the 5th.. storm total, 48 inches.

Sugar Bowl: 12 – 16 inches of new snow

Boreal: 12 – 18 inches of new snow

Northstar at Tahoe: 10-13″ in the last 24 hours… up to 21 inches in the last 7 days

Squaw Valley: 12-16″ of new snow

Alpine Meadows: 22 inches of new snow in the last 24 hours.

Bear Valley: 16 inches of new snow as of 11AM Monday

Big Bear: More than 18 inches reported.

Sierra Summit: 14 – 18 inches… 30 inches storm total.

Enjoy!

Epic Conditions… 2-4 More Feet

Webmaster — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:13:08 +0000

This is the storm we’ve all been waiting for! In the last 24hrs, reports of up to 48″ of the fresh & fluffy white stuff. A few days ago weather forecasts were only predicting several inches a day… man were they wrong.

The bottom line is this… it doesn’t make a difference where you ski or ride today… it’s EPIC pretty much everywhere.

Kirkwood by far has the deepest snow on this registering 36″ – 48″ with a storm total to date of 54 – 58 inches… NICE!

Storm totals elsewhere are registering in the 30 – 40 inch range.. nothing to complain about that’s for certain.

Snow Reports (last 24hrs)

Alpine Meadows: 27″
Sierra At Tahoe: 14″
Northstar at Tahoe: 16″
Boreal: 14″-18″
Sugar Bowl: 19″-28″
Squaw Valley: 8?
Heavenly: 18″ – 22″
Kirkwood: 36″-48″
Mammoth: 21″
Bear Valley: 28″
Snow Summit / Big Bear: 24″
Mountain High: 18″ – 21″
Mt Baldy: 24″ -36″
Sierra Summit: 28″ – 32″
Alta Sierra: 30″ – 40″

Temperatures are cold & crisp so roads are icy.. drive with caution and remember SUV’s don’t make you invincible on the road.

Dump Alert – December 15, 2008

Webmaster — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:45:35 +0000

The following Mountain Resorts are boast 14″ or more…

Sugar Bowl: 12″-14″
Boreal Ridge: 14″ – 20″
Mammoth Mountain: 20″
Sierra-at-Tahoe: 14″
Kirkwood: 14″-18″

Travel safe: Slow down on slippery roads, carry chains and while on the mountain.. early season harzards exist so beware of hidden obstacles like rocks & logs.

** Photo courtesy of Kirkwood.com

Mammoth Mountain Dump Alert

Webmaster — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:33:06 +0000

12″ of Fresh Pow This Morning!!!
We received a nice little surprise here this morning with about a foot of fresh snow at Main Lodge. Take advantage of these amazing early-season conditions here at Mammoth with our First Tracks Lift and Lodging package. Check out MammothMountain.com for all the details.

Mammoth Mountain Season Extended

Webmaster — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:10:07 +0000

Mammoth sent out a dump alert late yesterday afternoon with and an announcement that they will remain open until June 1, 2008. Memorial Day was their planned last day until they received over a foot of snow and another 4 – 6 inches of fresh over night.

Could be the last fresh tracks of the 2008 ski season.

A Bluebird Powder Day

Webmaster — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:21:17 +0000

What better way can you start off your week then a ton of fresh snow. The last of this latest storm series was more than plentiful in the Norther & Central Sierra. SoCal wan’t as fortunate.

The Numbers:
Alpine Meadows: 15-20 inches
Alta Sierra: 16 inches
Bear Valley: 27 inches
Big Bear: no new snow
Boreal: 20-30 inches
Heavenly: 5-6 inches
Kirkwood: 12-16 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 16 inches
Mt Baldy: no new snow
Mountain High: no new snow
Northstar at Tahoe: 15 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 2 inches
Sierra Summit: 12 inches
Squaw Valley: 14-18 inches
Sugar Bowl: 10-12 inches

Have a wonderful day out there!

2 Feet of New Snow and Counting

Webmaster — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 16:39:51 +0000

A major storm system rolled in the Northern and Central Sierra last night leaving 2 -3 feet of new snow and it’s still dumping. Grab your gear.. put it in 4WD and head on up. Be sure to check highway conditions and closures via Cal-Trans.

The Numbers
Alpine Meadows: 19 inches
Alta Sierra: 8-10inches
Bear Valley: 3 inches
Big Bear: Trace
Boreal: 21-30 Inches
Heavenly: 22-30 inches
Kirkwood: 24-30 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 18 inches
Mt Baldy: trace
Mountain High: trace
Northstar at Tahoe: 22 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 16-22 inches
Sierra Summit: 18 inches
Squaw Valley: 24 inches
Sugar Bowl: 24-28 inches

With all the snow we’ve had in the past 3 weeks.. I’m really excited to what the February California Snowpack results are… my wager is that we are above normal by now but we’ll just have to wait and see.

Powder Day Number What?

Webmaster — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:06:17 +0000

Epic conditions await. It’s been dumping for days now. Most snow reports this morning are measuring in feet. Boreal and Heavenly are boasting the most snow… around 30 inches… WOW! Temperatures are currently in the upper teens to low 20’s so you know the snow is super light and fluffy

The Deepest Stashes
Doesn’t really make a difference where you go today.. you will find deep fresh tracks just about everywhere.

The Numbers:
Alpine Meadows: 8-10 inches
Bear Valley: 13 inches
Big Bear: 10 inches
Boreal: 30 Inches
Heavenly: 26-28 inches
Kirkwood: 16-28 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 18 inches
Mt Baldy: 6-12 inches
Mountain High: 12 – 20 inches
Northstar at Tahoe: 18 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 10 incehs
Sierra Summit: 20 inches
Squaw Valley: 12-14 inches
Sugar Bowl: 6-10 inches

This is a major storm system with a bit more snow throughout the day. Where appropriate gear, stay within ski area boundaries at all time and stay safe. Also be sure to check with Cal-Trans for road conditions / closures.