Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is the Perfect Lake Tahoe Winter Getaway [Sponsored by Ikon Pass] Thousands of acres of diverse terrain towering over Lake Tahoe deliver an unforgettable ski and ride experience at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, CA. And with Reno close by, this quick getaway is sure to be legendary both on the slopes and in the city. Day 1 Morning Arrive at Reno-Tahoe International Airport and head straight […] Featured Article SnowBrains | March 14, 2019 0 Comments
The Top 10 DEEPEST YTD Snowfall Totals In North America Right Now: As we make our way into mid-March, we’ve got some solid YTD snowfall totals. It’s great to see, especially since it’s been a tough winter for some parts of the United States. While others have been enjoying plentiful snowfall and persistent cold temperatures. Looking at these numbers, much of the USA is set up for some great spring skiing conditions. *** […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 12, 2019 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe Is Just 1 FOOT From The Maximum Legal Limit Today! Lake Tahoe, CA is now just a foot from the legal limit. Lake Tahoe’s water level is controlled at the Tahoe City Dam, its only outlet.  The legal limit for water above the natural rim at that dam is 6,229.1′. Tahoe’s current water level is at 6,228.07′, only 1.03′ below the maximum legal limit. By The Numbers: Maximum Legal […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 11, 2019 2 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA to Replace and Extend Hot Wheels Chairlift with New $10-Million Quad Alterra Mountain Company announced earlier this week that it plans to invest $181 million in capital improvements across its 14 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming 2019/20 season. Related: Alterra Mountain Company Announces $181 Million In Capital Improvements For The 2019/2020 Season In California, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows will replace the Hot Wheels triple chair with a detachable quad. As part […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 8, 2019 4 Comments
BOOM! Squaw Valley, CA Just Passed 600″ Total Snowfall for the Season Well, what a season it has been so far. Squaw Valley, CA just passed 50-feet of total snow this season. That’s over 600 inches! Related: Squaw Valley, CA Will Stay Open Until July 7th 2019 For reference, that is as tall as 3 giraffes standing on each other… 15 inches of fresh snow in the last 24 hours brings their […] SnowBrains | March 7, 2019 1 Comment
Lightning Just CLOSED Squaw Valley & Alpine Meadows, CA For The Day Lightning storms just rolled through Lake Tahoe, CA and completely closed Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows for the day today at 2:28 pm PST. Due to incoming lightning and increasing winds, the following lifts are closed for the day at Squaw: – Funitel– Gold Coast– Shirley Lake– Big Blue#squawlifts — Squaw Alpine Mtn Ops (@squawalpineops) March 6, 2019 The following […] Conditions Report SnowBrains | March 6, 2019 3 Comments
Squaw Valley, CA Will Stay Open Until July 7th 2019 Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA is in the midst of a record-breaking snow season and now plans to operate Squaw Valley until Sunday, July 7, weather and conditions permitting. That’s three additional months of skiing and riding. The Spring Skiing Capital will turn into the Summer Skiing Capital! With all that snow, we are ecstatic to announce that Squaw Valley Alpine […] Industry News SnowBrains | March 6, 2019 0 Comments
NOAA: Winter Storm Warning Issued For California | 1-4 FEET of Snow Today – Thursday Morning The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for California. It’s in effect from this afternoon – early Thursday morning. High winds and heavy snowfall are forecasted to impact the area throughout that time. California: 1-4 FEET of Snow Today – Thursday Morning “A winter storm is expected to impact the Sierra and western Nevada region starting Tuesday and […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 5, 2019 0 Comments
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