"Conditions ReportAfter three straight days of rain from New Year's through January 3, winter in Tahoe felt like it was hanging by a thread. Rain hammered the snowpack, even at higher elevations, stripping coverage and leaving much of the region waiting-again-for a real reset. That reset finally arrived over the weekend, and by Monday, January 5, Diamond Peak quietly delivered one of those classic Tahoe days that remind you why this place works so well when conditions line up."
"My day started earlier in the morning, skinning around Donner Pass, where wind gusts were pushing well over 50 mph, making it feel raw and exposed. Less than an hour later, pulling into Diamond Peak felt like stepping into a different world. The resort's naturally sheltered layout kept winds to a minimum, and suddenly skiing felt enjoyable again instead of battling for survival."
After three days of rain stripped snow coverage, a weekend storm delivered roughly 12 inches of fresh snow at Diamond Peak and 23 inches total over recent days. Coverage across the mountain improved to excellent, with sun-protected snow skiing light and forgiving. Early-morning skinning around Donner Pass encountered gusts over 50 mph, but Diamond Peak's naturally sheltered layout minimized winds and restored enjoyable skiing. The resort sits above Incline Village on Lake Tahoe's northeast shore, with a summit just over 8,500 feet, about 1,840 feet of vertical, a compact footprint, expansive lake views, and terrain that feels larger than it appears.
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