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Unbelievable 181 MPH Wind Gust Recorded on Chair 6 at Kirkwood Resort, CA

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Luckily no one was on the chair.  In the early hours of Thursday, March 14, Kirkwood Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe experienced an unprecedented 181mph wind gust on Chair 6, with sustained winds reaching 141mph. The resort clocked in the extreme wind speeds last night at 12:45 on an anemometer that provides weather data for the National Weather Service. The […]

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Martin Kuprianowicz | March 14, 2024
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[PHOTOS] Palisades Tahoe, CA, Receives 7-9″ of New Snowfall Overnight with More on Tap for The Weekend

It’s a good, snowy day from Palisades Tahoe today.  Jack Frost gave the resort a visit last night bringing the total 7 to 9 inches of fresh snow, and Palisades anticipates even more snowfall throughout the weekend. “Finally, a major surge of moisture will push into California this week, dropping 6-18″ with localized high-elevation zones seeing as much as 2 […]

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Avatar photo SnowBrains | January 3, 2024
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Visiting Reno Tahoe? Check Out These Unique Resort Experiences

Brought to you by Visit Reno Tahoe Reno Tahoe is brimming with world-class ski resorts and distinctive mountain experiences. Resorts here are always ready to deliver with expansive lake views and exclusive on-mountain events. Check out these Lake Tahoe resorts and their unique features to spice up your next winter vacation. Perfect Your Technique at Mt. Rose The Chutes Searching […]

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Katy Shipley | February 28, 2020
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