10/11 Tahoe Weather, Conditions, Stoke, and What's Up Thread

**SkiNebraski** · 11-22-2010, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by tokinskier

Is Kirkwood's snow report bullshit claiming a 102" storm total?

I'm also quite curious

**Sinecure** · 11-22-2010, 03:39 PM

AM Press Release:

Lake Tahoe’s Alpine Meadows Ski Resort Opens Friday, November 26
6+ feet of new snow allows resort to open earlier than anticipated

Lake Tahoe, CA – Alpine Meadows Ski Resort will open for skiing and snowboarding Friday, November 26. Thanks to more than six feet of new snow at the upper mountain level, Alpine Meadows will offer summit-to-base access to terrain on opening day from 9am to 4pm, weather and conditions permitting.

Lifts scheduled to operate on opening day and throughout opening weekend are Summit Express, Roundhouse Express, Hot Wheels triple chair, and Meadow double chair. All ability levels are welcomed.

During early season midweek days (Monday through Thursday), Alpine will operate Summit Express, offering top-to-bottom terrain to skiers and riders.

Snowiest November in a decade:
So far this month, Alpine Meadows has received 56 inches of new snow at its base lodge (elevation 6835’) and 77.4 inches of snow at mid-mountain and higher (elevation 7500’ and above), making November, 2010 snow accumulation the largest for the month in more than a decade. Snow is forecast to continue throughout the week.

Skip the ticket windows on opening day:
Season passes and Alpine Club memberships may be reloaded for winter 2010/2011 online at SkiAlpine.com, allowing for pass holders and club members to skip the ticket window and season pass office altogether. Those who reload online may go straight to the chair lift.

Opening day ticket rates
Early season lift ticket rates are also available for opening day with an adult lift ticket price of $66. Alpine Club members have access to ski for just $50 on opening day with the purchase of a “Nifty 50” lift ticket five pack, which includes five unlimited adult lift tickets for $250. To join Alpine Club for the year or to view all lift ticket rates for opening day and beyond, visit SkiAlpine.com.

Opening day lessons and amenities
All-inclusive lesson packages for children and adults will be available on opening day, as well as private lessons, equipment rental, and the equipment repair and tuning center. Guests may reserve lessons by calling 530.581.8200. Skiers and riders will be able to indulge their craving for a world-famous Treats chocolate chip cookie on opening day. Treats Café will be open, in addition to select dining and après ski locations in the Alpine Meadows base lodge.
For all information about Alpine Meadows’ opening day, snow conditions, ski and snowboard lessons, and more, visit SkiAlpine.com or call Alpine Meadows at 530.583.4232.

Ranked as a top winter resort by SKI Magazine, Alpine Meadows Ski Resort blends an authentic mountain experience with cutting-edge technology to enhance the guest experience. Focusing on online savings programs, Alpine Meadows offers guests everyday ticket savings with adult prices starting at $50 for winter 2010/2011. Alpine is situated in the picturesque Tahoe National Forest and offers skiers and snowboarders 2,400 acres of terrain. With 14 lifts, more than 100 trails, and majestic views of Lake Tahoe, Alpine Meadows is accessed via Interstate 80, 45 miles west of Reno, NV and 200 miles east of San Francisco, CA. Alpine Meadows’ parent company is San Francisco, California based JMA Ventures, LLC. JMA is a full service real estate investment firm, serving as managing member of over $500 million in existing projects. Visit SkiAlpine.com or call 530-583-4232 for more information about Alpine Meadows.

**HiGrade1** · 11-22-2010, 03:55 PM

should i be looking for you on opening day sinecure?
we are planning to leave after turkey time....

**powdork** · 11-22-2010, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by SkiNebraski

I'm also quite curious

did it say storm total, base, or season total? by my count they've gotten 32", 8", 72", and prolly another 12" yesterday. They should be able to open a lot of terrain (all of it really) although i know there are financial considerations this early.

**Sinecure** · 11-22-2010, 04:38 PM

I'll be out there. But probably not for first chair. Lots of housekeeping things to take care of with gear, kids gear, etc.

**ja_surf** · 11-22-2010, 04:57 PM

What Powdork lacks in trail breaking route finding skills

He makes up in going down

Bummed I took the whole week off, conditions are just not quite up to par for November

**Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer** · 11-22-2010, 04:59 PM

Nice stuff ^^^^^^^^^^^^. Just waiting for someone to lay down a nice up-track in Waterhouse....

Now, if I wasn't stuck in computer/office hell, I could be enjoying this. For now, I will live vicariously through Powdork and his 4th of Julys.

**powdork** · 11-22-2010, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by Sierra Cement

Awesome work dudez.
So how's it skiing today? Still blower on top, or a little bit thicker?
VIVA LA NINA!

went up this morn with ja surf to avoid the heavenly gestapo
it looked a little like this

it skinned a little like this

and it skis a little bit like this

it was nice to be able to aim towards the rocks instead of hiding from them.

damn ja surf is fast. looking forward to seeing some video from seanhav.

**tokinskier** · 11-22-2010, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by powdork

did it say storm total, base, or season total? by my count they've gotten 32", 8", 72", and prolly another 12" yesterday. They should be able to open a lot of terrain (all of it really) although i know there are financial considerations this early.

It Says: Snow Stats (snow totals in inches)
Last 24 hours 50-56"" Season Total Range 175-180""
Last 48 hours 68-72"" Mid Mountain Base 70""
Last 7 days 105-108" Storm Total 98-102""

If this is true, then damn kirkwood really got crushed, and I thought we were doing good on the north shore with totals in the 70's on some resorts, but 102 that's just crazy amounts of snow.

**FlakeShredder** · 11-22-2010, 05:25 PM

Just moved down to California from Alberta/BC - this bodes well for the ski season. That's some serious depth for November - totally stoked to get up there. Over 100" storm cycle that's silly. El Nina starting it up early?

**powdork** · 11-22-2010, 05:27 PM

they did get whacked, without a doubt, but something is amiss, How can their be a 6" variance in the 24 hour total and only a 4" variance in the 48 hour total?

And the 180 for the year is a tad outlandish.

**CaliBrit** · 11-22-2010, 05:49 PM

Their totals are always ridic.

**FlakeShredder** · 11-22-2010, 06:26 PM

Is kirkwood good at manipulating totals? Who would you say the legit source(s) for accumulation totals in the tahoe region?

**SkiNebraski** · 11-22-2010, 06:55 PM

Originally Posted by powdork

they did get whacked, without a doubt, but something is amiss, How can their be a 6" variance in the 24 hour total and only a 4" variance in the 48 hour total?

And the 180 for the year is a tad outlandish.

The 2'' variance in variance

isn't as bad as the 180 total. Either way They got dumped on but I'm not convinced its 105"

**SDW** · 11-22-2010, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by FlakeShredder

Is kirkwood good at manipulating totals? Who would you say the legit source(s) for accumulation totals in the tahoe region?

http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snotel/...alifornia.html

**powderbro** · 11-22-2010, 07:23 PM

I'll be looking for a first chair at Alpine on friday, the stoke levels are THROUGH THE ROOF right now. Awesome time to be in tahoe.

**kidwoo** · 11-22-2010, 07:27 PM

Originally Posted by powderbro

I'll be looking for a first chair at Alpine on friday, the stoke levels are THROUGH THE ROOF right now. Awesome time to be in tahoe.

Heh....yeah......about that.........

Leave it to alpine to wait until a good cycle of east winds on all this new snow before they open.

Nice work guys.

**Jim S** · 11-22-2010, 07:38 PM

That b/c looks sick.

Saturday Squaw was the tits. Even with what was open it was cleavage fantabulous: navel deep pow in Nov, good times, saw a lot of ski buddies and maggots and tons of riders stuck in the snow head first or side first on Red Dog.

**powderbro** · 11-22-2010, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by kidwoo

Heh....yeah......about that.........

see you there, don't forget sleep in!

**coop64** · 11-22-2010, 07:40 PM

Evening TGR,
Skied it, not from the top but from 11 down. Patrol & Mtn Ops did the right thing and let this new snow pack down naturally over the weekend.
Yes, to dial this down we will be measuring the base depth in Time Square, top of 5 and 6. We needed CATS to pack it down so we can get the accurate measurement. 7’ is a no brainer from what I skied off 11.
The CATS are out tonight and we are getting great compression out of the pack. Looks good. Wednesday 6 opens as well as 5, @ 11. We are working at a fairly quick pace now for opening. 12 to 24” more expected tonight & into tomorrow. Have not seen a November like this out here in 17… Top to bottom, expect more to open soon..
Stay Thirsty,
Coop