Â
Sponsored by
NATIONAL NEWS
Sierra resorts get snow in time for Thanksgiving
Posted: Nov 18, 2012 7:18 PM by ASSOCIATED PRESS
RENO, Nev. (AP) - Ski resort operators are rejoicing after a string of storms brought an early winter to the Sierra Nevada just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday period.
While they still need more snow to kick into full operation, officials are thankful that an abundant early snowfall allowed some to open early after a subpar snowpack last winter.
Among Lake Tahoe-area resorts already open for the season are Boreal, Heavenly, Kirkwood, Northstar and Squaw Valley. Mammoth Mountain, just east of Yosemite National Park, also has kicked off the new season.
Kirkwood reports 24 to 30 inches of new snow over the last 48 hours following another storm that dropped heavy snow last week.
Mt. Rose plans to open on Wednesday, Sierra-at-Tahoe on Thursday, and Alpine Meadows and Tahoe Donner on Dec. 7.
(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
PLEASE HELP US MODERATE COMMENTS
Offensive or inappropriate comments are subject to removal. To report a comment, please e-mail us at feedback@ksby.com, and include the name of the story and information on the comment.
Thank you! KSBY.com
KSBY.com is social!
KSBY.COM VIDEOS
-
Evacuees forced from their homes by the most damaging wildfire in Colorado's history return
Views: 21 June 19, 2013 -
Military widow finds another woman's name engraved on her husband's tombstone
Views: 274 June 18, 2013 -
Mother taken into custody after driving under the influence with her son in the car
Views: 45 June 18, 2013 -
Middle schoolers get opportunity to play paintball with local law enforcement
Views: 12 June 16, 2013
Comments