More Snow But Less Hope
It looks like the spring storm came in just about as we forecast. About two feet of snow has been added to the base at… Read More »More Snow But Less Hope
Winter Returns to Tahoe
Winter Returns to Tahoe My driveway this morning. A foot of moisture laden snow on the 5th of April. Avalanche control on the main road… Read More »Winter Returns to Tahoe
Oh, The Irony…
Mother Nature, my cruel mistress, will bring us yet another round of winter, or as NOAA put it “Second Winter”, this weekend and into next… Read More »Oh, The Irony…
Announcing UnofficialPuzzler.com!
We hope you enjoyed our April Fool’s Day little transgression. We need to be able to laugh. We’ve now been sheltering in place (a.k.a. staying… Read More »Announcing UnofficialPuzzler.com!
Keeping Busy
A number of locals continue to make use of the Tahoe City Cross Country Ski Center as they are still grooming a number of miles… Read More »Keeping Busy
Another Round of New Snow…Enjoy It Responsibly
After a series of weak impulses from cutoff lows, we finally saw a stronger GOA storm overnight. Looking at my driveway, there’s about 8 inches… Read More »Another Round of New Snow…Enjoy It Responsibly
Not Everyone Will Agree, But We Think There Was A Lot To Like About This Season
There’s a couple of things to get straight, right off the bat. We don’t know for certain whether the season is actually over or not… Read More »Not Everyone Will Agree, But We Think There Was A Lot To Like About This Season
Getting Out on Snowshoes
Other than a few flurries, heavy snow fall has ended in the Tahoe area. Main roads are pretty clear at this point in time. Heavy… Read More »Getting Out on Snowshoes
We’re Missing Skiing, But We Get It
Photo courtesy of SkiAlpine.com The March Miracle that many were hoping for has continued into this week. The snow continues to fall at Alpine Meadows.… Read More »We’re Missing Skiing, But We Get It
Alterra Pulls The Plug On Operations Due To COVID-19…Yes, That Includes Alpine Meadows
Well, it’s pretty official now. Following in the footsteps of Vail Resorts, Alterra Mountain Company, owner of Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley and 14 other resorts… Read More »Alterra Pulls The Plug On Operations Due To COVID-19…Yes, That Includes Alpine Meadows
A Real Storm Day
High winds were whistling down the valley overnight. Around midnight gusts were hitting over 100 miles per hour at the top of Summit Chair. Winds… Read More »A Real Storm Day
In A Sense, The Storm Has Arrived
Today was the last day of spring season for the next week. What should be the biggest snow storm of the season is on our… Read More »In A Sense, The Storm Has Arrived
Picking Our Way Down…But Significant New Snow Is On The Way
It’s a two part report today. Andy checks in on ski conditions and Mark details the increasing amounts of snow for the weekend. There are… Read More »Picking Our Way Down…But Significant New Snow Is On The Way
A “Choose Your Own Adventure” Kind Of Day
It was a “choose your own adventure” kind of day at Alpine Meadows. While the sky was bright and blue with not a cloud in… Read More »A “Choose Your Own Adventure” Kind Of Day
A Visit to Broccoli Tree
It was partly cloudy on the mountain today with a cool beginning and a warming trend in the afternoon. Another light dusting of snow dropped… Read More »A Visit to Broccoli Tree