Conditions Archive

The Weather is Shaping Up this December!

By
freeride
Published: December 11, 2009Posted in: Conditions
The Weather is Shaping Up this December!

Well, well, well! It’s been cold huh?! With that last little storm that brought about 3 feet of snow to the higher elevations and even a foot or so in Reno, everyone was getting excited. Tonight starts the winter storm watch, which I hope turns into a warning, that is going to spread the love much deeper. It’s looking promising for sure! NOAA is calling for around 4 feet of snow by Monday. I’m skiing pow for sure!

I am a little worried about stability through this next system. This snow on the ground right now is extremely sugary anywhere in the north or eastern slopes. This is no good when it comes to bonding layers for reduction in avalanches. The Sierra Avalanche Center says that they have seen about 5 to 8 inches of settle in the snowpack. However, there is still the threat of human triggered avalanches due to that weak layer exists. Alaska has had a crazy weak layer around the 5 foot deep area. Similar here after this storm if we don’t get a little warming.

You can keep updated on the Avalanche conditions by simply checking in with the Sierra Avalanche Center online before you head out. Enjoy the coming weather!

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Ok, the Winter Weather is Coming to Tahoe!

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freeride
Published: December 4, 2009Posted in: Conditions
Ok, the Winter Weather is Coming to Tahoe!

It’s looking good folks. This weekend and next week will bring our much needed snowfall. I have one friend predicting 15′! Wow! He’s crazy, but I like that prediction! AccuWeather is not as hopeful as NOAA, but both of them call for snowfall.  We’ll see!

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Hmmm…. 5 Days Out, No Snow in the Forecast.

By
freeride
Published: December 1, 2009Posted in: Conditions
Hmmm…. 5 Days Out, No Snow in the Forecast.

Generally we’d be getting some snow right now. Generally the PNW doesn’t get hit like it is this year during El Nino. Generally we cannot predict anything. This year is just the same.

BUT MAN WE NEED SNOW!

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El Nino Poll

By
Jason
Published: November 22, 2009Posted in: Conditions, El Nino
El Nino Poll

Will El Nino Make This Winter EPIC or Suck?

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First Winter Storm Warning of 2009 / 2010 Ski Season!

By
freeride
Published: November 20, 2009Posted in: Backcountry, Conditions, Squaw Valley
First Winter Storm Warning of 2009 / 2010 Ski Season!

Tahoe is getting hit. Getting hit good. It’s a fast moving storm that will leave some of that nice thick Sierra pow pow at Lake level and above. NOAA is expecting 18″ above 7000 feet and around 6″ at Lake level. Loads of wind will be pushing this storm through the area quickly. You know what that means?! Loads of snow deposited on those prime East / Northeast faces. It’s gonna be good!

If this storm comes in right, a little heavy and sticky like that classic Sierra cement, we’re golden! I think it will. It’s got the higher freezing level, the moisture and the winds. The backcountry in the Mt. Rose area will probably see 2 feet plus. I’ll report back on that…  Opening day at Squaw is Saturday the 21st. Any beta on what will be open? I think not much. Who cares! I’m making some turns!

EPIC!

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Weather Coming to Lake Tahoe Truckee Skiers

By
freeride
Published: October 28, 2009Posted in: Conditions
Weather Coming to Lake Tahoe Truckee Skiers

There’s more weather on the way for the mountains surrounding the Lake Tahoe area. Nothing that will bring significant snowfall, but it keeps us stoked! Lines have already been had in the Sierra’s this year. Heavenly even had shallow pow turns in early October! We’re due for a big year. 2006/07 was sick for sure, and we got that nice sticky mid season storm last year, but we are in for it. In for the 20′ January. It’s due. It’s upon us. Let it happen! Cloud seed the daylights outta the moisture heading to Utah. Just make it snow. Pray that it snows deep.

Google Earth display’s weather in a cool way with layers. You can download a couple of GE weather maps here:

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FREE Skullcandy iPhone App with Ski Resort Conditions

By
Jason
Published: October 18, 2009Posted in: Conditions, Technology
FREE Skullcandy iPhone App with Ski Resort Conditions

Skullcandy, the leading headphone steeze found at snow parks around the world has just released a FREE iphone application that gives you a current Snow Report for the resort you are debating heading to for the day.

For example, you have a pass to Squaw, Alpine and Northstar. You grab your iPhone and check the Skullcandy app for the latest mountain report… “Now let’s see here, Northstar’s park has been reworked with a fresh cut on the halfpipe, I’m headed up there for sure. Looks like tonight we’ll be getting 3 feet of that nice Sierra cement, the Fingers at Squaw are going to be sick! I better get my pow skis waxed and get to bed early for a 6am KT party.”

If the conditions at the hill are degrading quickly and you need one of those days out of Tahoe, check out the latest Surf Report in Santa Cruz and head down for some waves. All of this, and more, is on the Skullcandy iPhone app for FREE!

Download the application at Skullcandy.com

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El Nino Update, Plus More Snow Has Fallen on Tahoe Region

By
freeride
Published: October 14, 2009Posted in: Conditions, El Nino
El Nino Update, Plus More Snow Has Fallen on Tahoe Region

More snow has fallen on the Tahoe area! From Kirkwood to Sugar Bowl, our beloved frozen flakes falling from the heavens is sticking to the mountains. Take a look at the webcams if you don’t see the snow out your window.

I have recently read on NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center that: El Niño is expected to strengthen and last through the Northern Hemisphere winter 2009-2010. This is great news for us. We need the snowpack to be deep, thick and compacted to slowly release water well into the summer months.
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Tahoe Winter 2009 / 2010 First Snowfall!

By
freeride
Published: October 4, 2009Posted in: Conditions
Tahoe Winter 2009 / 2010 First Snowfall!

According to the great eyes of Tahoe, ie the resort web cams, I have confirmed what is in the mountains. SNOW! The Lake Tahoe / Truckee mountains have gotten their first snow fall of the season. It has been a cold October with much of the foliage turning on their Fall colors. Hikes in the Mount Rose area as well as Shirley Canyon in Olympic Valley are beautiful right now. Winter is on it’s way! Make sure and bring a warm jacket and a thermos with some good tea in it. Maybe Yerba Mate’?

First Snow at Alpine Meadows

First Snow at Alpine Meadows

First Snow at Squaw Valley

First Snow at Squaw Valley

First Snow at Sugar Bowl

First Snow at Sugar Bowl

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Tahoe Getting Hit with First Snowfall of the Season!

By
freeride
Published: October 4, 2009Posted in: Conditions
Tahoe Getting Hit with First Snowfall of the Season!

First Snow of the Season is on it’s way! It might be just a dusting, but hey that’s how it starts! I’m getting stoked.

According to NOAA:

Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming north 10 to 15 mph. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Sunday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northwest wind between 5 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east.

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