A weekend snowstorm brought more than 1 foot of new snow to some Tahoe ski resorts by Dec. 14, all amid a new shutdown order that went into effect in California on Dec. 11.
Ski resorts are allowed to be open during the new restrictions; however, travel is prohibited, and hotel and lodging are closed in California. Visit covid19.ca.gov for information on California restrictions and nvhealthresponse.nv.gov for restrictions in Nevada.
Capacity will be limited at most ski areas and most will have limited or no day tickets available at this time. Advance reservations are required for nearly all services, with some also requiring reservations for passholders. As well, most resorts are not accepting cash for any services.
Mask and distancing are required in both California and Nevada.
Read our 20th annual Tahoe Downhill Ski Guide for more information on the 2020-21 ski season and what to expect at Tahoe resorts, and always check current regulations in advance before every visit.
Snowfall as of Dec. 14, 2020*
(total over last 7 days)
*Resorts open unless otherwise noted
Alpine Meadows | 12”-15” new snow | 29”-37” base
Auburn Ski Club | Open
Boreal | 4” new snow | 22” base
Diamond Peak | 14” new snow | 36”-42” base
Donner Ski Ranch | Reopens Dec. 19
Granlibakken | Opens Dec. 18; sled hill open
Heavenly | 14” new snow | 44” base
Homewood | 7”-11” new snow | 10”-27” base
Kirkwood | 13” new snow | 17” base
Nevada Nordic | Open
Northstar | 12” new snow | 22” base
Mt. Rose | 5”-13” new snow | 12”-28” base
Royal Gorge | 12”new snow | TBA
Sierra-at-Tahoe | 8”-17” new snow | 42” base
Soda Springs | 2” new snow | 20” base
Squaw Valley | 11”-16” new snow | 26”-35” base
Sugar Bowl | 10”-12” new snow | 20”-35” base
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | Opens Dec. 18
Tahoe Cross Country | 8” new snow | Opening TBD
Tahoe Donner Cross Country | 12” new snow | 6” base
Tahoe Donner Downhill | 10” new snow | 12” base
