Another 28 inches fell on The Summit in the last 24 hours, and you guessed it, we are expecting between 6 and 16 inches around 8,000 feet today, then more tonight. So far, 209 inches this season alone, have you sent me your season guesses for your chance to win a lift ticket for this or next season? This January storm has not been disapointing! The recent powder has been very cold, meaning the snow is lighter and a little fluffier than typical Tahoe storms. My favorite! The whole mountain is incredible right now, if you haven’t already, you should experience some of the different areas by checking out our gladed tree runs. These are really great tree lines, but please be aware you do need advanced/expert skills to really navigate these areas. If you are newer to the sport or don’t get up much, check out some of the runs off of the Mt Pluto area. There really are some great trails over there for almost all levels of skiers/riders.
These storms are huge! With that in mind, please practice good safety habits. I encourage everyone to check out some helpful hints such as; Deep Powder Safety, Winter Driving Tips, and our Winter Road Conditions and Highway Cams. Everyone should get a chance to come enjoy this great powder, the forecast is not looking as intense this weekend, so if your off work, the trek here shouldn’t be as extreme. Some forecast modules have been completely wrong, so in any case be prepared for winter weather.
Talk to you soon,
Chris
Are you joking with the 5 day forcast? It says sunny for the next 5 days. Or is it just that we are feeling sunny about the massive snow dump? Well, I do have a big smile on my face!
Posted by: Karen | January 21, 2010 at 03:51 PM
The question still remains...White Rabbit...is it ready???
Posted by: KJRiley | January 22, 2010 at 04:33 AM
Hi Karen,
Some of the 5 day forecast modules are showing none, others some. Just keep a watchful eye on the road information, other than that there is plenty of great snow out there. 76 inches within the last week, one haven of powder. Thanks for the comment!
Posted by: Snowreporter | January 22, 2010 at 07:20 AM
Hello,
I just talked with our Director of Ski Patrol, it looks like we should be able to open Sawtooth and White Rabbit tomorrow or the next day, if conditions permit like the forecast is showing. If you are coming this weekend, grab a grooming map to check if it is open. I'll be hiking and getting some footage as soon as that happens.
Posted by: Snowreporter | January 22, 2010 at 07:22 AM
Friday is my White Rabbit day...just 5 days more...
Posted by: KJRiley | January 23, 2010 at 06:42 PM