New snow continues to fall in South Lake Tahoe. Here is a picture showing the amount of snow that has fallen today from the current storm.

As you can see the tape measure shows +/- 21 inches.

These pictures are taken from a unit located next to the Stageocach Lift at Heavenly Mountain Resort at the 7000 foot elevation level. More storms are predicted for the rest of the week so skiing should really improve starting today.

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September 30, 2009

When does the first snow fall in Lake Tahoe?

First snow of the season fell last night. I understand it is not much, but it helps get you thinking about the upcoming season. I live at 7500 feet near the Stagecoach Lift at Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Heavenly North area. We normally see more snow in this area than you would find at lake level.
Here is a picture of the lower part of the Stagecoach Run at Heavenly.

Here is what Mott Canyon looks like when the snow melts. This area is rated double black diamond. In the summer you can hike or mountain bike into this area using the Tahoe Rim Trail.

Under the Chair

3 Main Chutes to the South

Mott Canyon Chair with Carson Valley in the Background

Yesterday I finished the 22.8 mile Tahoe Rim Trail hike from Big Meadow to Kingsbury. This hike is out the door and in the backyard of where I live so access to the trailhead is very easy. If you want to change your lifestyle and put the Tahoe Rim Trail in your backyard contact me for available rental units or click Launch Lake Tahoe Long Term Rental for more info.

Woke up to 16 inches on my deck in the Heavenly North Area of South Lake Tahoe. Spent most of the day in the North Bowl Trees at Heavenly Mountain Resort where I found 24+++ inches of fresh powder. Mott Canyon opened around 12:30 pm today after a full morning of avalanche control with an easy 2+++ feet of powder. From the loud bangs I believe they were doing avalanche control all day in Killebrew Canyon.

Another 2 feet of powder with the storm arriving tonight/tomorrow. Should be a great week and weekend for skiing.

Finally, the ski season has arrived!!!