The Oct. 30, 2016, snowstorm brought snow up to 8” at Boreal and Mt. Rose at the higher elevations with lots of fresh powder at resorts throughout the region. The combination of rain and snow meant a few harrowing hours for travelers as Interstate-80 was shuttered due to the conditions.
Fresh powder blankets Squaw Valley on Oct. 31. | Courtesy Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
The US National Weather Service in Reno is reporting that more light accumulation is expected overnight into Tuesday morning and is urging caution for those driving Sierra passes.
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Here’s a look at what’s being reported at local resorts & their opening dates:
Alpine Meadows
1 to 2” | Opening Nov. 11-18
Boreal
8” | Opening TBA
Diamond Peak
Opening Dec. 15
Donner Ski Ranch
Opening TBA
Granlibakken
Opening TBA
Heavenly
5” | Opening Nov. 18
Homewood
Opening Dec. 9
Kirkwood
3 to 4.5” | Opening Nov. 18
Mt. Rose
5 to 8” | Opening TBA
Northstar
Opening Nov. 18
Sierra-at-Tahoe
Opening TBA
Soda Springs
Opening TBA
Squaw Valley
1 to 3’ | Opening Nov. 11-18
Sugar Bowl
7 to 10” | Opening TBA
Tahoe Donner Downhill
Opening Dec. 9
