Snow alert for Alyeska
Snow alert for Snowbird


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It happens! My apologies for missing yesterdays report.
Interstate 80 out of the Lake Tahoe basin was closed Sun.It's rough being stuck with 12-18 inches of freshness at lake level and 24+ on the ridges.
Sat was no sleigh ride. Wind closed many lifts with reported winds in excess of 80mph.
I call this the "EXteneded" part of the season. I know for some of you this past weekend may have been the finale for your favorite home base resort. Unfortunately, US. Forest Service permits, insurance, ans staffing issues combined play a part in some resorts closing.
Driving home, it was sad to see a favorite "playground" sitting near the Donner summit closed with a solid foot of new snow.



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Alyeska
Alyeska Resort is CLOSED skiing and riding today, Tuesday, Wednesday,and Thursday. We do plan to re-open the lifts for skiing and riding this upoming Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am - 5:30pm. Which is April 21st through the 23rd. The 29th annual Spring Carnival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, please look on-line for a full schedule of events. Current temps are 34 degrees at the base, 29 at midway, and 24 at the top. The winds are 10-20mph. We have received 7" of new snow at the base in the past 24 hours, 10" at midway, and 12"at the top. Alyeska

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Kirkwood
24-36" of NEW SNOW!

Photo :Kirkwood Marketing
557-838" of snowfall this season to date.
2-3 FEET IN THE PAST 24 HRS; ALMOST 70 FEET FOR THE SEASON! 8:00 Monday morning… Two to three feet of snow in the past 24 hours; somewhere around five to seven plus feet since the snow ...
I'd say that's DEEP !
Today's Forecast: Snow showers easing. Max temp High 20s.. For the current status of lift operations, road conditions and up-to-the-minute snowfall totals, visit www.kirkwood.com Projected Close 4/30
Kirkwood

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Steamboat
Events
May 6th - 21st Annual Sprint Challenge Run May 28th - Annual Hayden Cog Run June 4 - 25th Annual Steamboat Marathon June 17 - 18th Annual Rocky Mountain Mustang Roundup
Closed for Season


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Val 'd Isere - France
Skiing on soft snow and coming back with a lovely tan. That's the right way to end the ski season ! Val d'Isère, with its high altitude is the"Place to be" for spring skiing. So come and enjoy. Until May 8th Val d'Isère offers great events as well as special deals ! Closing date : May 8th 2006 Due to excellent snow conditions, Fornet / Iseran / Pissaillas ski area will remain open until May 8th, 2006.
Photo:Val d'Isère
The 10th International Adventure and Discovery Film Festival - From April 17th to 20th You can't miss this one. An amazing selection of films, debates with adventurers, a great jury. And it's free of charge !
Val D' Isere