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List of Temporary Ski Area Closures in California Due To Weather

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The recent storm has brought massive amounts of snow, but in some cases, it simply has been too much snow to ensure a safe resort opening or has prevented staff from reaching the resort to get ready. Many backcountry zones are also inaccessible due to closed roads. The following ski areas are closed and/or inaccessible: Alta Sierra — was closed on Sunday […]
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Large Storm Slams California: 24″ of Snow, Closes Highways, Closes Ski Resorts

A “vigorous” storm hit California hard last night.  It dropped lots of snow and caused lots of trouble.  A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect in California until 4pm today with another 4-6″ of snowfall expected. A large avalanche buried 2 cars, damaged one home, and buried Alpine Meadows Road under 5-feet of snow at 7:50am today.  3 people had to […]
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Large Avalanche on Alpine Meadows Road, CA Buries 2 Cars, Damages Home, Buries Road 5-Feet Deep | 3 People Rescued

A large, natural avalanche came down onto Alpine Meadows Road this morning at 7:50am burying 2 vehicles and damaging one house.  3 people needed to be rescued from their buried cars.  Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.  North Tahoe Fire & Squaw Valley Fire responded to the avalanche and rescued the motorists. “North Tahoe Fire and Squaw Valley Fire units responded at approximately […]
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