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[buildakicker]

Ugh....forecast is looking...well...not even going to go there. I'm busy touring elementary schools for my 5 year old amyway...so everyday is basically a powder day right now.

Oh man! Doing that for our 4 year old. One of the hardest decisions I have had in life so far! Glad to hear you are taking the time and finding the right place. Good on ya!

[powdork]

I hope this is forecast is incorrect:

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ummmm, i think you're safe. that's not a forecast it's a pastcast.

[SkiNebraski]

Skied mammoth this weekend. They had a jump open and about 500 snowboarders for every skier. Didn't touch any metal because I suck at rails and didn't want to injure myself during surf season.

Surprising amount of vert for how little snow they had open.

All in all it was a great tease.

[Flexon Phil]

Thinking about heading to mammoth tomorrow. Anyone going?

[buildakicker]

ummmm, i think you're safe. that's not a forecast it's a pastcast.

Glad someone is paying attention to my humor.

[dookeyXXX]

Skied mammoth this weekend. They had a jump open and about 500 snowboarders for every skier. Didn't touch any metal because I suck at rails and didn't want to injure myself during surf season.

Surprising amount of vert for how little snow they had open.

All in all it was a great tease.

Sounds just like Boreal, albeit minus the vertical and the tease quotient.

[TahoeJ]

Oh man! Doing that for our 4 year old. One of the hardest decisions I have had in life so far! Glad to hear you are taking the time and finding the right place. Good on ya!

Figuring out which school to send your kid to... ugh, I'm also right in the middle of this for my daughter and just want it to be over. Some snow would be nice too.

[YotaKid]

Looking at the Forcast on Opensnow.com, Fingers Crossed for the high end on the Mtns. Where should be the place to go Opening day Heavenly since they have a somewhat manmade base? Hoping for a great season, Can't wait for some pow turns at the Wood.

[BGnight]

I honestly think this season is going to be worse than the last 2. There's zero snow forecast for as far out as you can see.

[CaliBrit]

I honestly think this season is going to be worse than the last 2. There's zero snow forecast for as far out as you can see.

What a ridiculous statement. Weather forecasting is MAX 10 days. the season is 5 months long. Come on.

[WestCoastPDR]

I honestly think this season is going to be worse than the last 2. There's zero snow forecast for as far out as you can see.

I hope this was an anti jinx from you BGnight. NOAA shows frozen precip chances from Monday night till Thursday. Now go wash your ride, tune the skis/board and sacrifice something to ullr.

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[Ottime]

I don't get it. How does tuning your skis help? That is kind of like getting ready. I'm doing my part by continuing to take down trees and excavating my slope. If we get big rains before I get a retaking wall foundation in, I'm kind of fucked. My skis are sitting in the garage, in mounted. That is how I'm doing my part. My car never gets washed, so I can't help there.

Would not mind some snow on the ground before turkey day as I plan to get some turns in. Hoping to find something worth touring. Now can we please let this thread sit a bit until we get some snow? Every bump just makes the snow goddess less likely to take a dump. She likes privacy.

[LightRanger]

Meh. The calendar year, to date, is the driest on record... so that'd be pretty damn hard to top. I know it seems like we're jinxed with good teleconnections in place and the storms still going north, but it's a long season. It's statistically incredibly unlikely to be worse than 2013, or even 2012.

In the meantime, I'm making the best of Indian summer...

[jwolter7]

Heavenly is making snow.



A storm on Wednesday/Thursday would sure be nice to add to the manmade snow. The base of Tamarack lift is 9,100' and that makes it about 10 degrees colder than the lake/Heavenly Village elevation, when there is no inversion.

The opening on Friday Nov 22 should be good for getting the legs in shape.

[Driver]

Some models are calling for 3 different systems this week. If the 3rd one hits, we could go over a foot this week.

https://opensnow.com/dailysnow/post/1736

[NorCalNomad]

As long as it stays cold enough looks like tomorrow will drop a little snow. Even Lassen and Shasta is suppose to get some.

[~mikey b]

Tahoe Mountain Sports begins avalanche series


Tahoe Mountain Sports in Kings Beach will kick off a free, three-part avalanche education series this Wednesday with a refresher discussion on the basics of avalanche beacon use.

“As the first of a three-part Avalanche Education Series, join your fellow Tahoe backcountry enthusiasts for a community-oriented fun night at Tahoe Mountain Sports on November 20 and learn the basics of beacon use, or just brush up on your avalanche expertise and transceiver techniques,” according to a press release from the shop. “Experienced mountain guide and Level 3 AIARE instructor Tom Carter, and Ortovox Rep Jared Rodriguez, will be present to lead a discussion about the basics of companion rescue gear and techniques. Tom will also lead a hands-on lesson on how to properly and efficiently use your avalanche transceiver. Bring your own avalanche gear to practice with, demo some of the newest Ortovox models or just come with an appetite to learn, and you won’t be disappointed.”

Attendees should bring headlamps and dress appropriately for outdoor hands-on practice.

The series continues Dec. 20 with an avalanche airbag party sponsored by ABS and featuring pro skier Elyse Saugstad. The final part of the series takes place Feb. 5 with instruction on how to analyze avalanche reports with the Sierra Avalanche Center.



FYI - Tom Carter is a fucking hero. Red Line Traverse

[TahoeBC]

I hope this is forecast is incorrect:

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Think it already came true last spring

Woke up to see the storm busting up over the crest, hopefully it will spill over later this morning

[Ottime]

East winds at 60-80 forecast for Thursday... oh, well. Pray for surf.

[kungpow]

The lady and I are looking to find a reasonably priced room for rent in the Tahoe City/Truckee area for this winter (From January 1st-April/May). We both got the Squalpine pass. If anyone has a lead on something shoot me a PM. I've looked on craigslist but figured I would give here a shot too... We both have steady jobs that allow us to work from home (reliable internet required) and figure it's time to live in Tahoe for a winter.

[powdork]

East winds at 60-80 forecast for Thursday... oh, well. Pray for surf.

your prayers have been answered.

STRONGEST WINDS AND HIGHEST
WAVES WILL BE ON THE WESTERN SHORES FROM TAHOE CITY TO EMERALD BAY
WITH WAVE HEIGHTS EXCEEDING FIVE FEET

come on up and get out with huckasoreass


and keep in mind those cut off lows are very fickle and it depends on where it actually sets up

[The Dad]

The lady and I are looking to find a reasonably priced room for rent in the Tahoe City/Truckee area for this winter (From January 1st-April/May).

Full time? I think I know one, but I don't think that they're up for the increased utilities that a full-timer would require.

[rvlivin06]

Any BC spots that lack rocks in the area? Me and my split are new to the area and jonesing like a motha for some turns.

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[powdork]

Not sure of you're north or south. On the south the bowl under freel is made up of small scree which means anything over a foot gives it pretty decent coverage, and now some folks are talking two feet by friday. it's a long trek though especially if you can't skin the whole way. the resorts offer spots though

[kungpow]

Full time? I think I know one, but I don't think that they're up for the increased utilities that a full-timer would require.

Looking for something full-time at the moment.