I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas
It happened. Three different respected forecasters mentioned some change could be afoot in the models. So after skiing today at Mount Rose I took the… Read More »I’m Dreaming Of A White Christmas
Mark’s Reports
aaRRRRgh!
Let’s get to your first question right away. Yes, Palisades Tahoe did open some limited terrain today. It was just the magic carpet at the… Read More »aaRRRRgh!
UPATED: Friday???
Update: Here’s what Palisades Tahoe posted as an update to their site tonight, indicating that a wider opening may be unlikely. That’s unfortunate…we do the… Read More »UPATED: Friday???
Waiting Out Winter
We’re still waiting for winter-like weather to arrive in Tahoe. Every once in a while the models, and the forecasters that follow them, have teased… Read More »Waiting Out Winter
Sad Emoji…Opening Delayed
Well the official announcement came out this afternoon, and it is not a shocker. Palisades Tahoe/Alpine Meadows has now postponed their opening date beyond November… Read More »Sad Emoji…Opening Delayed
The Number Of Ski Areas Open In The Sierra Doubles Tomorrow
So winter is weakly arriving in Tahoe this week, with a little bit of a sputter. Further south, Mammoth Mountain was able to parlay its… Read More »The Number Of Ski Areas Open In The Sierra Doubles Tomorrow
The Battle To Open First In The Sierra
The snow levels have finally dropped, allowing for some natural snow to fall at the resort levels. As I started collecting information and photos for… Read More »The Battle To Open First In The Sierra
The Wait Continues
It’s beginning to feel a bit cooler in Tahoe. The weather has definitely not been ideal for those of us that are anxious to start… Read More »The Wait Continues
We Need Less Of This: RIP Palisades Tahoe App
Yes, I know. It was just six months ago that I wrote a piece on breaking up with the Palisades Tahoe app. There were a… Read More »We Need Less Of This: RIP Palisades Tahoe App
We Need More Of This: Perfect Progression
Palisades Tahoe, also known as Alpine Meadows, has announced the Perfect Progression program for the ’25-’26 season. In a nutshell, it offers an easy pathway… Read More »We Need More Of This: Perfect Progression
The Phrase That Skiers & Riders Hate To Hear
There’s a phrase that skiers and riders hate to hear at this time of year. It’s that phrase that means you cannot count on an… Read More »The Phrase That Skiers & Riders Hate To Hear
Boom Or Bust?
That is the question that has been posted frequently by weather pundits at NOAA and in the weather forums this week. We have the first… Read More »Boom Or Bust?
Hints Of Change
It’s been a little over a week since I last posted. I’ve been patiently waiting for some hint that there might be some change in… Read More »Hints Of Change
Not An Ideal Weather Pattern
It’s cloudy and drizzly in Tahoe today with a weak weather system passing to our south. A stronger system is passing through the Pacific Northwest… Read More »Not An Ideal Weather Pattern
Haven’t We Already Passed The Apex?
Palisades Tahoe finally dropped the official announcement for the Apex Club at Palisades Tahoe, including the mountain we still call Alpine Meadows. Rumors about such… Read More »Haven’t We Already Passed The Apex?