Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA on Track for Best February EVER

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Too much snow? Nope… Credit: Ben Arnst | SVAM

FebuBURIED, or what?! The recent epic snowstorms have set Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA up for a potentially record-breaking month.

With over two feet of snow in the last 24 hours, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA are headed towards a record-breaking February.

Their current February snowfall record is 196 inches, in 2017. This February they have received 175 inches, or nearly 15 feet, just 21 inches away from the record with multiple feet expected in the coming days.

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A white car is probably not a great idea right now… Credit: Ben Arnst | SVAM

With 432 inches or 36 feet, of total snowfall this season Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows are on the verge of hitting their total annual average snowfall of 450 inches just halfway through the season and have received more snow this season than any other resort in Tahoe.

Right now conditions are all-time. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is going OFF. Get there!

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The resort is in the process of creating a new mountain. Credit: Ben Arnst | SVAM

High avalanche danger and high winds are affecting lift operations on a daily basis, so guests are encouraged to keep an eye on the Squaw Alpine App for real-time operations updates. For road closures and driving conditions, guests should refer to the CalTrans Quick Map App.

Snow numbers as of Friday morning:

Squaw Upper: 432” season

  • 16” overnight
  • 24” 24 hour
  • 91” 7 day
  • 188” base

Squaw Lower: 270” season

  • 12” overnight
  • 22” 24 hour
  • 72” 7 day
  • 120” base

Alpine Upper: 359” season

  • 18” overnight
  • 28” 24 hour
  • 82” 7 day
  • 165” base

 Alpine Lower: 310” season

  • 14” overnight
  • 24” 24 hour
  • 77” 7 day
  • 123” base


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