As we rapidly approach Christmas and the New Year, the story here in the mountains continues to be the weather.  As you may have heard, we had an unseasonably large storm cycle just before Thanksgiving.  That storm cycle brought 6 to 10 feet of snow to the Lake Tahoe area resorts and got the ski areas open early.  That storm cycle also stoked the holiday ski crowd and resulted in strong bookings for rentals for the Christmas/New Year holiday. 

 

Now, with just a week before Christmas, a potentially larger storm cycle is looming in the pacific and coming into our area.  There is potential, once again, for our ski resorts to get another 6 to 10 feet of snow over the next week!!!  If the storm cycle comes through as expected, it is possible that many of the ski resorts could already have half of their average season snowfall before Christmas (and before winter really even starts)!!

 

There is really no doubt that the skiing for the holidays (and probably the entire season for that matter) is going to be incredible.  Though travel may prove to be difficult, if you can get up here safely you are in for a true treat.  As I've been telling friends, "this is one of the best Christmas presents I have ever received!!"  THANK YOU MOTHER NATURE!!


For those of you planning to come up here during the holidays, we urge you to pay close attention to the weather forecast.  Road closures and significant delays are almost a certainty.


Before you get in the car, we recommend monitoring these websites:
  
Tahoe Weather Discussion

 Once you are on the road, you can monitor road conditions by calling 800-427-ROAD.


Happy Holidays and safe travels to all.  Enjoy the powder!!