
I woke up in Tahoe City, CA in a cold, dense fog.
By the time I arrived atย Squaw at 9am, the sun had torn through the clouds revealing a gorgeous alpine scene.
The Reverse Traverse and the Headwall terrain opened for the first time this season. ย Granite Chief Peak also opened for the first time this season… ย Both locations held fresh, untouched snow about 1-5″ deep.
The Headwall terrain was creamy, crunchy, occasionally icy, and fun. ย
Granite Chief Peak was stellar. ย Powder. ย Big arcing turns, steeps, and airs.
The Funnel off Emigrant was open as well.
Squaw has quite a bit open right now with these chairs and zones open:
- Red Dog
- Squaw Creek
- Funitel
- Tram
- Gold Coast
- Big Blue
- Shirley Lake
- Granite Chief
- Emigrant (The Funnel)
- Reverse Traverse (Headwall terrain)
- Granite Chief Peak
- Palisades (National)
A storm is forecast to roll into Tahoe with big snow and big wind the next two days.
Major Storm to Impact Every Western State This Christmas | Up to 3-FEET of Snow Forecast
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Tahoe that is calling for 12-24″ of snowfall Friday and Saturday.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 1 TO 2 FEET ABOVE 7000 FEET, WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS ALONG THE SIERRA CREST. 8 TO 16 INCHES AT LAKE LEVEL. - NOAA Reno, NV today
Right now, it appears that Christmas day with be THE DAY…
Ummmโฆ Mainline was open on Tuesdayโฆ just not very good, and thus not many takers.