Still A Fluid Forecast
The good news is that it’s a “Learn To Ski” weekend at Alpine Meadows. The $69 all inclusive package is a great deal for those… Read More »Still A Fluid Forecast
GFS
Firm And Colder…More Snow Soon?
It’s an equation that is easy to understand: 45° Sunday + 28° Monday + Weekend Skier Traffic = Firm Hardpack Conditions After a nice weekend… Read More »Firm And Colder…More Snow Soon?
Andy On Schedule, Summit & Wind Scheduled For Friday
First off, Andy Wertheim checked in with his report today, which is great because skiing was not in my schedule today. We also note that… Read More »Andy On Schedule, Summit & Wind Scheduled For Friday
Transparency
Transparency is the word of the day for the forecast. We should be seeing a whole lot of transparent snow in the next 24 hours… Read More »Transparency
More Excellent Skiing…And Then?
There’s still a bit of June-uary in the air before the next storm moves in. The clouds move in tomorrow morning and the rain should… Read More »More Excellent Skiing…And Then?
Will The Corn Harvest Lead Up To A March Miracle?
It was another great day of spring skiing at Alpine Meadows again. As long as it’s not going to be snowing, you just have to go… Read More »Will The Corn Harvest Lead Up To A March Miracle?
Weather Signs Looking Positive
I am actually quite sick of hearing about the CPC Seasonal Forecast released last week, which predicted that parts of California will see a dry… Read More »Weather Signs Looking Positive
Alrighty Then Let’s Look At The Next Storm
Apparently there were no miracles in part 2 of this week’s storm, as few people reported anything yesterday. A quick review of TGR and EpicSki… Read More »Alrighty Then Let’s Look At The Next Storm
Snow Totals Bumped Up & Winter Storm Watch Issued
It’s another exciting “calm before the storm” type day in Tahoe. There’s a couple of nice developments in the last 24 hours to share. NOAA… Read More »Snow Totals Bumped Up & Winter Storm Watch Issued
Atmospheric River…One Of The Toughest Forecasts In Tahoe
There’s growing confidence that something is about to change with our weather, and every time we look, it’s sooner and sooner. That means that we… Read More »Atmospheric River…One Of The Toughest Forecasts In Tahoe
Another Good Day And Five More Days Til Snow?
We spent another good day at Alpine Meadows, our first since last Monday. Things have held up quite well in that time. The grooming staff… Read More »Another Good Day And Five More Days Til Snow?
Does Today’s Little Dusting Mean We’re On The Way To “The Big One”?
Things felt a bit different today around Tahoe. If you read yesterday’s guest post, you may have developed the itch to get out and enjoy… Read More »Does Today’s Little Dusting Mean We’re On The Way To “The Big One”?
An Invitation To Play Hookie
Dear UA, We just had to let you know the stoke was high at Alpine Meadows today! Why, you may ask? Well, when you’re skiing… Read More »An Invitation To Play Hookie
Snow 9 Days Away?
One recurring theme of the year 2013 is that there is always a storm at the tail end of the GFS model, or the elusive… Read More »Snow 9 Days Away?
It’s Been A Week Since We Last Talked About The Weather
This time there’s a couple of things to talk about. It’s been a depressing thing to stare at the weather models since the last storm… Read More »It’s Been A Week Since We Last Talked About The Weather