""Yes, we've got a little quick blizzard bearing down on us today! No, Mt. Rose will not open this weekend, but we're optimistic about colder temps ahead that should allow us to crank up the snowmaking system," Pierce told local news station KTVN-TV on Wednesday. He added that warmer temperatures the past few weeks have kept the ski resort from running its snowmaking equipment. He said Mt. Rose will announce a new opening day once it has built up a larger base of snow."
"The resort has consistently expanded its snowmaking equipment over the years so it can take advantage of cooler temperatures at its higher elevation. It also invested millions of additional dollars to buy additional equipment this offseason, according to the Reno Gazette Journal. In the wake of Mt. Rose's pushback of opening weekend, Mammoth Mountain in the Eastern Sierra is now likely to be the first California ski resort to open."
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe canceled its scheduled opening after recent snowfall failed to produce a sufficient base. The resort had planned to open Nov. 8 but postponed the weekend opening while awaiting colder temperatures to run snowmaking equipment. A spokesperson said a quick blizzard was incoming but the resort remained optimistic about colder temps allowing the snowmaking system to be ramped up. Warmer temperatures in recent weeks prevented snowmaking operations. Mt. Rose will announce a new opening date after building a larger snow base. The resort expanded and invested millions in snowmaking equipment. Mammoth is now likely to open first in California; Northstar and Palisades Tahoe have later opening dates tied to pass types.
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