California and Nevada Ski Resorts Promote Respect and Education for Annual ‘Safety Day’ January 23, 2021 Brought to you by Ski California PETALUMA, Calif. (Jan. 20, 2021) – As Ski California member resorts in California and Nevada continue to adhere to new health and wellness procedures this season to support public safety, they are also gearing up for the third annual Ski California Safety Day on Saturday, January 23. Each resort will host its own activities—mostly […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 20, 2021 1 Comment
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Firm and Fast in the Morning, Spring Conditions in the Afternoon This report is from January 16, 2021, at Alpine Meadows, California. Brought to you by Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadows It was a bright, blue morning at Alpine Meadows and I was able to watch the sunrise over Scott Peak on my first chairlift ride. The snow was hard and fast in the morning and the park crew was putting the finishing touches on […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | January 17, 2021 1 Comment
NHL to Play 2 Outdoor Games in Lake Tahoe, NV this Coming February [arve url="https://youtu.be/b9eMxBKpt0s"] Liam Abbott | January 14, 2021 Likes Tweets 0 Comments
Lake Tahoe, NV Backcountry Report: Two-Summit Sunday Brought to you by 10 Barrel Brewing Report from January 10th, 2021 Today provided the perfect opportunity to attempt to ski one of the many peaks surrounding Lake Tahoe that can provide epic vistas when the weather is right. Snow stability was not a big concern of ours since we were sticking to mostly low-angle terrain. The snowpack also had […] Backcountry Galen Carrico | January 11, 2021 2 Comments
Alpine Meadows, CA Report: Firm, Fast and Funky Fun in the California Sun This report is from January 9, 2021, at Alpine Meadows, California. Brought to you by Squaw Valley/Alpine Meadow The California sun was shining bright and the skiing was firm, fast, and fun at Alpine Meadows, CA today. Although it was easily the busiest day I have witnessed at Alpine so far this season, almost the entire front side of the mountain […] Conditions Report Galen Carrico | January 9, 2021 0 Comments
2 Lake Tahoe Communities in List of 100 Most Expensive Zip Codes in the USA The covid-19 pandemic has forced people to reassess their lives and work and has led many to conclude that they don’t need to live in the city. Life in the mountains or at the beach is way more attractive, leading to real estate booms in smaller communities across the country – including Lake Tahoe. Related: Ski Town Property Prices Hit […] SnowBrains | January 8, 2021 2 Comments
Shallow Snowpack in Lake Tahoe, CA and Northern Nevada Cause Concern for Another Potential Drought Year The snowpack in Northern Nevada and the Eastern Sierra (home to Lake Tahoe) is already below normal this season which prompts concerns that the region could experience another drought year this year. If that happens it would make for two drought years in a row for the region. As of Monday morning, the snowpack was 71 to 78 percent of […] Industry News SnowBrains | January 6, 2021 0 Comments
191 MPH Winds Recorded at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, CA on Monday It got a little breezy at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows in California on Monday… …Gusts were recorded at top speeds of 191 mph! Wow. The highest recorded wind speed on Earth was 253 mph recorded on Barrow Island, Australia in 1996. The highest recorded wind speed for North America is 231 mph recorded on Mount Washington, New Hampshire in 1934. SnowBrains | January 6, 2021 0 Comments
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