March 8, 2012

Another brief warming trend is in store for Tahoe over the next few days as a ridge of high pressure puts a lid above the region and blocks the incoming storms from the Pacific.

High temperatures should be in the 50s today and close to 60 around the Lake by Friday and Saturday.

The ridge is expected to break down Sunday as a storm moves south through the Pacific Northwest and toward the Oregon border. This system, however, is not likely to bring more than some clouds, high winds and a chance of light snow around the Tahoe Basin late Sunday afternoon and night.

With the ridge out of the way, the big picture pattern will turn favorable for more storms coming our way early next week, but not much of note is on the horizon.

One wave due late Monday into Tuesday could give us a few more inches of snow, but most of its punch will stay just north of the Sierra.

Another wave later in the week, around Wednesday or Thursday, could also bring precipitation to Tahoe. But higher temperatures and rising snow levels might mean rain to about 7000 feet.

As of now it does not look as if there is a March Miracle in our future.

See www.tahoeloco.com for updates.

High temperatures

Lake Level

Thursday 50
Friday 59
Saturday 55
Sunday 45

7000 feet

Thursday 57
Friday 57
Saturday 52
Sunday 41

Check out the Rahlves Banzai Finals Website for more info.

Sugar Bowl Resort is where it all began and ends with the Silver Belt Banzai.  The 53 second time was set by fastest 2011 qualifier Kyle Smaine.  This venue was built for the RBT by mother nature. It’s stacked with roller coaster terrain. The start drops into a steep shot at the top with a nice flowing left turn.  Little natural hits put competitors in the air and fun banks to rail off of.  The terrain is very unique down the Silver Belt Gully.  It’s open up top and then constricts down to a narrow high walled Snake Gully.  It’s like a banked race track and then you boost out onto Steilhang for “Rahlves Redline”.  From there it’s time to hold on and point it.  Keep an eye on the close battles to the line.  Spectators line up along the skier’s right side, get views from Lincoln Express Chair and welcoming the battle in the finish arena.  After the Men’s Ski Final, all four winners from the tour and Daron Rahlves head to the top for one last throw down in the “Super Final” for $10,000 winner takes all.  Rahlves’ Banzai Apres Party, hosted by High Fives Org will be at Sierra Vista Bar.  Whitey and Yohn will take care of you.

Spectators! Get your discount lift tickets to the event at www.LiftTickets.com or catch the bus to the Banzai departsing from the Bay Area at www.SnowBomb.com

Bus Trips from the Bay Area to Sugar Bowl are listed here: SnowBomb Value Bus Trips

Snowbomb Lil’ Air Festival

Step aside big-air skiers and snowboarders, and make room for the Snowbomb Lil’ Air  Festival. The Lil’ Air invites all boys and girls ages 10 and under to show off their individual ski and snowboard style in Alpine’s Kids Tiegel Terrain Park, located near the base lodge.

The Snowbomb Lil’ Air Mountain Festival event venue will provide two roller jumps in the Kids’ Tiegel Park.  Competitors can choose the jump that best fits their ability level. Lil’ Air Mountain Festival registration is day-of and will take place upstairs in the main lodge from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Registration fee is $10.  Lift tickets must be purchased separately at the ticket window. Practice will be held at 10:30 a.m. and the competition is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m. Awards will given out at 2:00 p.m. on the Alpine Meadows sun deck.  Each participant will receive a certificate of achievement.

Date:

2012/03/10 – 8:00am – 3:00pm

Location:

Tiegel Terrain Park

Feb. 29, 2012

Winter if finally here.

A cold Pacific storm that might be the best of the season is in full force over Tahoe this morning, with 8 to 12 inches of new snow overnight and several more hours to go with snow falling at rates of two inches to three inches per hour. So far the north side has gotten the better of this storm, but there will be significant accumulations throughout the region by the time things wrap up on Thursday.

Snow should taper to widespread showers this afternoon but is likely to continue, off and on, through Thursday morning. A secondary wave of energy on Thursday will give us one last burst of snow before things start to settle down.

This system has been accompanied by high winds, with gusts over 100 mph along the Sierra Crest. Winds have subsided a bit this morning but will pick up again as the front moves through, and then again when Thursday’s system arrives.

By the end of the day on Thursday we should have close to two feet of snow along the lake and three to four feet of new snow above 7000 feet, on top of the foot we got Sunday night.

A ridge of high pressure building over the west starting on Friday will bring a warming trend, with temperatures by Sunday above normal for this time of the year.

See www.tahoeloco.com for updates.

High temperatures

Lake Level

Thursday 34
Friday 39
Saturday 50
Sunday 55

7000 feet

Thursday 32
Friday 48
Saturday 54
Sunday 54

Starting at $55/per person get 1 lift ticket to Mt Rose Ski Resort, 1 night lodging, and as a bonus get 1 FREE ticket to Senses, a spectacular 18+ Chinese dance show.

Reserve online or call 1-877-580-7529.

Packages are based on double occupancy with a hotel arrival of Sunday through Thursday. Lift ticket not good on weekends. Subject to availability. Management reserves all rights. Number of nights:1 Valid from: 2011-11-14 thru: 2012-04-10. Call to customize this package to your travel dates.