California Mountain Report » Skiing/Snowboarding

When Will Your Favorite Mountain Resort Open

Webmaster — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 16:28:16 +0000

As the snow flies only a handful of California mountain resorts are currently open. Here is a quick breakdown of who’s currently operating as well as list tentative opening dates for those resorts that are still closed.

North Lake Tahoe

Sugar Bowl: Tentative open date is November 24, 2010
Boreal Ridge: Open from top bottom 9am to 9pm
Alpine Meadows: Tentative open date is December 10, 2010
Squaw Valley: Open 9am – 4pm. 4 lifts running on Lower Mtn.
Northstar-at-Tahoe: Open with 5 lifts and 6 trails.

South Lake Tahoe

Sierra at Tahoe: Tentative open date is November 25, 2010
Kirkwood: Tentative open date is November 24, 2010
Heavenly: Open with 3 lifts and 3 trails open

Central California

Bear Valley: Tentative open date… any day now!
MammothOpen

Southern California

Mt Baldy: Tentative open date is November 25, 2010
Snow Summit: Open with 2 lifts and 2 trails open

Get Ready for Epic Weekend Conditions

Webmaster — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 06:50:49 +0000

It’s been snowing all week… areas of Lake Tahoe have reported as much as 8 feet of snow in the last 7 days. And just in time for the weekend… sunshine! Mostly sunny skies are expected over the Sierra Nevada this weekend.

Pack up the gear and head to mountains for waist deep POW. Conditions like this won’t last long. And if you miss it.. you might be waiting till next season.

Season Passes for 2008 / 2009 Ski & Snowboard Season

Webmaster — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 05:27:40 +0000

So where has summer gone? I know it’s not over but the back to school sales are on, the college kids are heading back to campus and before you know.. winter will be here. With this in mind… it’s time to start thinking about that 2008 / 2009 Ski & Snowboard Season Pass.

Prices listed are for adult season pass rate unless otherwise noted

Mammoth Mountain

Adult 19 – 64: $1675
Youth 13 – 18: $1256
Child 7 – 12: $838
Senior 65 – 79: $838

Northstar at Tahoe & Sierra at Tahoe
- Visit Double Whammy Pass.

Double Whammy Pass (Both Mountains)

Value: $379
College: $299
Limited: $499
Unlimited: $749

Northstar at Tahoe Season Pass: $299

Sierra at Tahoe Season Pass:

Sun – Fri: $199
7-Day: $299

Boreal

Night Pass: $129
Super Saver (Sun-Fri): $199
College: $129
Anytime: $329

Heavenly Lake Tahoe

Heavenly (Sun – Fri): $369
Epic (unlimited): $579

Squaw Valley USA

Night Pass: $199
Midweek Pass: $949 (before Sept 1)
Full Pass: $1549 (before Sept 1)

Bear Valley

Restricted: $319
Unlimited: $419
Mtn / Meadow (dh and xc): $499

Alpine Meadows

Midweek: $399
Full Pass: $899

Sugar Bowl

Pricing not yet available

Kirkwood

6 Wood: $239
7 Wood: $389
Unlimited: $529
Premium: $1,169

Bear Mountain

Midweek: $299
Midweek + Sunday: $339
Anytime Non Holiday: $429
Anytime: $499

Mountain High

$299 sale starts August 30.

Last Days at Sierra at Tahoe

Webmaster — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:06:27 +0000

Head on out to Sierra at Tahoe for Pirate Day on Monday, April 21 for your last turns this season. It’s their last day for skiing and riding and lift tickets are only $20! All proceeds will be donated to sponsor local sports teams.

A Little More Snow to Finish out St Patricks Day Weekend

Webmaster — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 15:02:27 +0000

Well this mild system is getting ready to move out of the Sierra… there is light chance of some isolated snow showers early today. For some mountain resorts its going out a bang… Kirkwood, Big Bear and Mt High receiving the most. All in all we added a foot or 2 in the mountains since the storm moved in Thursday. But a foot is a foot when you consider the upcoming California whitewater rafting season.

The Numbers
Alpine Meadows: 3-5 inches

Alta Sierra: 2 inches
Bear Valley: 1 inche
Big Bear: 8 inches
Boreal: 1-2 inches
Heavenly: 3-4 inches
Kirkwood: 11-13 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 5 inches
Mt Baldy: 4-6 inches
Mountain High: 6-8 inches
Northstar at Tahoe: 1-3 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 2 inches
Sierra Summit: No Report
Squaw Valley: 2-4 inches
Sugar Bowl: 5-7 inches

Great Conditions Today in Lake Tahoe

Webmaster — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 15:13:27 +0000

The Northern Sierra is getting hit once again. Fresh tracks can be found at any Tahoe mountain resort. It seems the 80 Cooridor and Truckee / North Lake Tahoe area.

The Numbers:
Alpine Meadows: 8-11 inches
Alta Sierra: 0
Bear Valley: 8 inches
Big Bear: 0
Boreal: 5-7 inches
Heavenly: 7 inches
Kirkwood: 4-6 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 3 inches
Mt Baldy: 0
Mountain High: 0
Northstar at Tahoe: 6-11 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 8 inches
Sierra Summit: 0
Squaw Valley: 2-4 inches
Sugar Bowl: 8-14 inches

The weather forecast is calling for snow showers throughout the day in Tahoe, Mammoth & the central Sierra. And possibly even some snow in SoCal as well. Have a great day.

Another Taste of Winter

Webmaster — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:44:29 +0000

As expected, a small weather system has come in off the Pacific resulting in scattered rain and snow showers. The system is expected to last through Sunday. Many area ski resorts are reporting small amounts of fesh powder.. adding to our above average snowpack.

So far the majority of the precipitation has been localized to the Truckee / North Lake Tahoe area.

The Numbers
Alpine Meadows: 3-5 inches
Alta Sierra: No Report
Bear Valley: 1 inches
Big Bear: 0
Boreal: 1-2 inches
Heavenly: Trace
Kirkwood: 1 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 3 inches
Mt Baldy: 0
Mountain High: 0
Northstar at Tahoe: 2-4 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 2 inches
Sierra Summit: 0
Squaw Valley: 5-6 inches
Sugar Bowl: 2-4 inches

Epic Weekend Conditions

Webmaster — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 15:36:18 +0000

Yet another glorious weekend of skiing and snowboarding awaits. As you may have noticed it’s been precipitating for the last few days… so that means fresh powder.

The Numbers:
Alpine Meadows: 10 – 14 inches
Alta Sierra: 16 inches
Bear Valley: 12 inches
Big Bear: 4-8 inches
Boreal: 6 inches
Heavenly: 3 inches
Kirkwood: 12-14 inches
Mammoth Mountain: 8 inches
Mt Baldy: 2-3 inches
Mountain High: dusting
Northstar at Tahoe: 2 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 1 inches
Sierra Summit: 10 inches
Squaw Valley: no report
Sugar Bowl: 2-4 inches

Please note… there is winter storm warning in effect in the North Sierra’s today from 4pm – 10pm. Drive safe and have fun in the snow.

The Snow Keeps Falling!

Webmaster — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:18:36 +0000

More and more snow. Still many resorts are not reporting. However conditions should be epic just about everywhere as this past weekend storm total left 2-5 feet of snow across the North & Central Sierra. The Southern Sierra received some snow with storm totals around 12 inches.

The Numbers
Alpine Meadows: no report
Alta Sierra: 38-42 inches *This could be a mis-print*
Bear Valley: 4 inches
Big Bear: 5-7 inches
Boreal: 6-9 inches
Heavenly: 18 inches
Kirkwood: 18-24 inches
Mammoth Mountain: no report
Mt Baldy: 4-6
Mountain High: 1 inch
Northstar at Tahoe: 4 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 5 inches
Sierra Summit: no report
Squaw Valley: no report
Sugar Bowl: 6-8 inches

Fresh Powder for Hump Day

Webmaster — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:15:34 +0000

It’s Wednesday and we’re over the hump. The weekend is only a few days away. More importantly Big Bear, the central Sierra and the Tahoe Basin were blanketed again last night with more fresh powder…. Champagne Powder.

The Numbers
Alpine Meadows: 24-35 inches
Bear Valley: 13 inches: 20 inches
Big Bear: 16 inches
Boreal: 24 Inches
Heavenly: 3-6 inches
Kirkwood: 12-16 inches
Mammoth Mountain: trace
Mt Baldy: 0 inches
Mountain High: 0 inches
Northstar at Tahoe: 7-11 inches
Sierra At Tahoe: 10 inches
Sierra Summit: 10 inches
Squaw Valley: 12-14 inches
Sugar Bowl: 10-12 inches

Enjoy your day out there today and drive safe.