Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort

New Year's Eve at Northstar

New Year’s Eve will literally be popping off in the Village tonight with an exciting fireworks show, Polynesian Paradise dancers, live music & more! The Fire & Ice festivities will kick off at 5:30 with Departure, a Journey tribute band, rocking hit after hit to get the party going. Next up the polynesian dancers will be grooving for our viewing pleasure on the Village Overlook at 7pm. At 9pm the fireworks will be launched from the bottom of Home Run ski run, providing a close up view of the fireworks display!

A word from the Snow Reporter:

There is a phrase here in snow country that is sometimes muttered after massive storms, “No friends on a powder day.” I believe this phrase misses one important thing... if there's 'no friends on a pow day,' who's going to hoot and holler with you when you carve those rippin' turns?!". You should ALWAYS ski/ride with your friends on powder days!

Deep Snow Safety Tips

I hope your day was full of bottomless turns and blowing through powder! Mine sure was. Thank you La Nina. Thank you Santa. Thank whoever you want, but remember,  Nothing beats a powder day.

-Julie, Snow Reporter

A Winter Wonderland

New Snow Alert!

27" of fresh snow graced The Summit in the past 24 hours, and the forecast calls for heavy snowfall over the next 48 hours, with snowfall totals in the range of 3-6 feet. The snow showers are expected to pick up intensity overnight, securing a huge powder day tomorrow!

I just got back from taking runs on Lookout Mountain - conditions are amazing! It is the perfect day to be "in the elements" carving huge powder turns, getting face-fulls of snow, and loving every minute.

Today is also the kick-off to our Holiday Festivities (conditions permitting) in The Village! Live music, s'mores and even Santa Claus will be in The Village. Tomorrow we will be offering Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides (conditions permitting) - tickets are $10 and can be purchased in the Season Pass Office.

-Julie, Snow Reporter

 

Attention Snow Lovers: Winter Storm Update

Old Man Winter is back to deliver! We are gearing up for a snow-filled week ahead. It may be raining where you live, but in the higher elevations the snowflakes are flying! This upcoming storm will secure fantastic conditions for the Holiday's. It's time to wax up your pow sticks - La Nina is coming in full force!

We may see up to 6-8" of snowfall on the mountain throughout the day then showers will taper off this evening, bringing in colder temps, less wind and drier weather. 

Wet weather will return Friday and last for several days with significant snowfall totals for higher elevations through early next week. Totals may range from 5 to 10 feet of snow by mid to late next week! Remember, Northstar's slopes offer excellent protection from the wind. 

Stay tuned for more weather updates here and on Facebook! 

- Julie, Snow Reporter

December 3rd Snow Conditions Update

Another 10” inches of fresh snow overnight contributed to our already plentiful base depths and made for an awesome Friday on the mountain.  Early this morning I hustled into my gear and headed up the Vista Express.  Conditions were incredible! It must have ‘blown-in’ some area’s because I was ripping through knee-deep fresh snow and carving my heart out! With the combination of early season powder riding and 43 degree temperatures, I would recommend taking off a layer or two before hopping onto the gondola. That is one of the best parts about skiing/riding at Northstar; it will be snowing like crazy overnight, followed by bright blue skies and warm temperatures the very next day!

If your looking for a way to save some dough, Value Season Vouchers can be picked up at participating ski and snowboard shops in the Bay Area, Sacramento and Reno. Turn the vouchers in at any ticket window and purchase a $61 discounted lift ticket!

 - Julie, Snow Reporter