Tahoe Weather, Conditions, Stoke, and What's Up Thread...

[lepistoir]

I can't believe people are complaining. Geez. This next one looks perfect right now

Who's complaining? I'm panicking because I have the same feeling as last November around Thanksgiving when we were barely in business and waiting for one more dump to solid things up and -when it didn't happen- the existing snowpack disappeared. If we do get a decent amount of moisture after snow levels come down, without washing too much away from what's barely hanging on right now, then I'll quit panicking and go back to complaining about how hard it is to find good corn in December.

[Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer]

Skied some groomers this morning followed by fly fishing in the afternoon. A nice day.

[powdork]

I'm going to try that Kirkwood place tomorrow. Pretty nervous.

should be there in the afternoon

[lepistoir]

Vert Harvest. 9am. Tamarack parking lot. Come make like a puddy tat and lap it up.

[skinnyskier]

py afternoon on the roads of Truckee. Be careful out there, folks. Hard to fit a bike and car side-by-side in the roundabout at the same time.

[powfiend]

py afternoon on the roads of Truckee. Be careful out there, folks. Hard to fit a bike and car side-by-side in the roundabout at the same time.

I saw a ton of cops and the mangled bike on my way home. Do you have any info on the condition of the cyclist? I hope he's ok.

[powdork]

fatal :-(
http://www.mynews4.com/news/local/st...VV1k01Xew.cspx

[Ottime]

That sucks.

Who's complaining? I'm panicking because I have the same feeling as last November around Thanksgiving when we were barely in business and waiting for one more dump to solid things up and -when it didn't happen- the existing snowpack disappeared. If we do get a decent amount of moisture after snow levels come down, without washing too much away from what's barely hanging on right now, then I'll quit panicking and go back to complaining about how hard it is to find good corn in December.

Sorry. Panicking then. But this years snow pack is way more bomber that last Thanksgiving. Last year, CP/KW had about a foot of light snow that blew away. The wind won't do anything to this pack. And it would need a lot of rain with freezing levels up way high. Don't panic. It is going to be okay. Seriously.

And I expect anyone heading out to KW to do their duty and crush some crust. Thank you.

[skier666]

I'm definitely impressed on what Kirkwood has open. All the groomers are packed powder bliss and under the Wall Chair & Eagle Bowl are downright fun turns. However, the snow under Big Jim's is another story...

[Sutter]

I'm definitely impressed on what Kirkwood has open. All the groomers are packed powder bliss and under the Wall Chair & Eagle Bowl are downright fun turns. However, the snow under Big Jim's is another story...

The uber-chipper Vailwood employees are what really blew Bill and I away yesterday. So much staff-positivity on that mountain these days, I had to check my pass to make sure I was at the right place.

[WestCoastPDR]

From BA....

"We could see very heavy rain with the rivers coming up fast. The forecast models are currently showing 8-10 inches of liquid possible next weekend. On the highest peaks above 8000 and especially the mountains like Kirkwood, Rose, and Heavenly that go up to 10,000 ft. there could be rediculous amounts of heavy snow, you may need a couple yard sticks to measure it."

[Ottime]

I'm definitely impressed on what Kirkwood has open. All the groomers are packed powder bliss and under the Wall Chair & Eagle Bowl are downright fun turns. However, the snow under Big Jim's is another story...

Can't say you were not warned.

The uber-chipper Vailwood employees are what really blew Bill and I away yesterday. So much staff-positivity on that mountain these days, I had to check my pass to make sure I was at the right place.

1) I could have sworn I heard your voice on the hill the other day

and

2) The uber chipper part I just figured was some new quality strain going around the staff, but when they were informative as well, I knew something was up.

Honestly, so far so good. Once they got the hill open, things have been running fairly smoothly. And I know more than a few employees who are stoked to put on a new uniform and earn more money. That might help explain some of the positivity.

[powdrhound]

That might help explain some of the positivity.

The parking lot guys were really happy to now have health insurance.



Let it Snow!

[AKbruin]

Went for a little meadow skipping tour around Relay. Weather was perfect, snow up high was wintery and variable but not too bad. Finished down Tamarack, which was crusty shit.

[lepistoir]

Went for a little meadow skipping tour around Relay. Weather was perfect, snow up high was wintery and variable but not too bad. Finished down Tamarack, which was crusty shit.

Wish I had remembered my skins. Was nice to look at while driving over the summit to go drill skis at El Chupacabra's

[lepistoir]

From BA....

"We could see very heavy rain with the rivers coming up fast. The forecast models are currently showing 8-10 inches of liquid possible next weekend. On the highest peaks above 8000 and especially the mountains like Kirkwood, Rose, and Heavenly that go up to 10,000 ft. there could be rediculous amounts of heavy snow, you may need a couple yard sticks to measure it."

Exactly what I feared. No snow until Sunday with the last inch of moisture. We'll be lucky to get a foot on lower altitudes, which is way less than needed to get bare ground in skiing shape.
<<<<<<<<<< Still a doubter

[BGnight]

Exactly what I feared. No snow until Sunday with the last inch of moisture. We'll be lucky to get a foot on lower altitudes, which is way less than needed to get bare ground in skiing shape.
<<<<<<<<<< Still a doubter

Who cares as long as it hits the Southern Sierra. Those mountains go to 14k. I'd much rather they get it than us and I prefer wet snow any day. This last storm we got skied and toured much better than that 2 feet of fluff on rock from a couple weeks ago.
And BA is obviously over hyping it anyway.

Nice AKbruin! That run was absolute money on Tuesday. You see any sleds up in them parts yet? Was surprised none had ventured out there yet.

[ShawnB]

Beautiful shot, AK. Guess Tahoe's so upscale now even the clouds are groomed corduroy.

Looks like a nice day/nice life.

[TahoeBC]

The sunnysides are skiing great, but it might take some work to get to the best ones.

[coop64]

Our Read on this:
Short Term Weather Discussion: High pressure aloft moving over CA today will provide one more day of dry, light wind weather w/ seasonably mild afternoon temps. The ridge will begin to weaken & shift eastward tomorrow as the first batch of energy from a large Gulf of Alaskan trough breaks off & begins to lift out toward NorCal. Still dry tomorrow and only a little cooler, but some increasing clouds and strengthening winds by the afternoon will portend of big changes to come by Wednesday. Will wait for noon update to expound on the upcoming storm series, which latest models certainly aren't backing off on, but one has to worry about the position of the jet and how warm these storms will be.

Snow Levels: Starting off around 6000ft for Wednesday's storm (likely the coolest of the storm series). Snow level not likely to go below 7000ft again until late Sunday into Monday.

[Driver]

Sentinel and parts of 10 skied ok Sat though 10 is starting to get scalped. The entrance is getting entertaining.

[Superstar Punani]

The uber-chipper Vailwood employees are what really blew Bill and I away yesterday. So much staff-positivity on that mountain these days, I had to check my pass to make sure I was at the right place.

I read this and laughed. They should bring back RRRamon the South American Lift Nazi from a few seasons ago. He was hilarious, especially the way he insisted to see everyone's pass before each and every lift ride. It didn't matter if it was 3:59pm, or that you were a KW ski instructor in uniform.

[gimpy]

wow jah. thats some fucking dedication if thats where i think it is.

[BGnight]

Shasta. Just cuz it's fun to read :

Wednesday Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a south wind 60 to 70 mph increasing to 70 to 80 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 115 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Wednesday Night Snow. Low around 13. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 18. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.

Thursday Night Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.

Friday.............Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.
Friday Night.....Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy.
Saturday.........Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Windy.
Saturday Night Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Sunday............Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy.

[AKbruin]

Nice AKbruin! That run was absolute money on Tuesday. You see any sleds up in them parts yet? Was surprised none had ventured out there yet.

No sleds (although there were plenty of sled tracks on the southside of Relay) or sled assist (sadly). Monday and Tuesday must have been the shit in that area. I was more or less just looking for some exercise.