Report from March 25th, 2019

We rolled up to Squaw Valley, CA today at about 1pm today to sure what to expect.

We ended up having a terrific time out there on some great, unexpected wind-buff.

We rode KT-22 again and again under a milky sky, strong winds, and temperatures in the high 30s.

That wind was blowing snow and buffing out Chute 75 into a smooth, flat, slash-able ski dream.

We skied run after run of fun wind-buff in Chute 75 while watching our buddies ski run after run in the icy Fingers.

The boys were getting after it today.

We saw 360s thrown on 215cm straight skis (obviously in preparation of the upcoming Mothership Classic), heavy Fingers lines skied, 

Not us, though.

We were content with wind-buffed Chute 75, scratchy Olympic Lady, and wind moguls on Tom’s Tumble.

Winds as high as 108mph kept most of the upper mountain closed today.

NOAA has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Squaw that is calling for up to 1-2 feet of snow Tuesday – Thursday.

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet expected. For Tuesday night through 
Wednesday evening, total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet, 
with highest totals near the Sierra crest. Below 7000 feet, up to 4 inches, 
except 5 to 10 inches mainly west of Highway 89 from Tahoe to Alpine County, 
and west of Highway 395 in Mono County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, 
with Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 mph. - NOAA Reno, NV 3/25/19

This should be a great week at Squaw Valley, CA.

Squaw has seen 635″ of snowfall this season already – they average 450″ per season.

SNOW NUMBERS:

FORECAST:

Winter Storm Warning for Squaw Valley, CA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
325 PM PDT Mon Mar 25 2019

Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, Bridgeport,
Coleville, Mammoth Lakes, Stateline, and Incline Village
325 PM PDT Mon Mar 25 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM TUESDAY TO 11 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET...

* CHANGES...Upgraded Watch to Warning.

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 7000 feet expected. For Tuesday night
  through Wednesday evening, total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet
  above 7000 feet, with highest totals near the Sierra crest.
  Below 7000 feet, up to 4 inches, except 5 to 10 inches mainly
  west of Highway 89 from Tahoe to Alpine County, and west of
  Highway 395 in Mono County. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph,
  with Sierra ridge gusts up to 100 mph.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Mono County.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous
  conditions likely impacting the Wednesday morning and evening
  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.