"Industry NewsHeavy snow and high winds forced multiple ski resorts around Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain to close today, February 17, as storm conditions battered the Sierra Nevada. Resorts cited poor visibility, avalanche risks, and deep snow for the shutdowns, with some areas postponing openings into Wednesday. Soda Springs and Boreal Mountain Resort joined Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain in closing all lifts for the day. Sierra-at-Tahoe held operations pending clearance of U.S. 50 nearby."
"Palisades Tahoe implemented temporary base area closures early Tuesday due to avalanche hazards after receiving 12-plus inches overnight, pushing storm totals to 41 inches at 8,000 feet. The resort announced full closure for February 17, with crews focused on mitigation, lift digging, and terrain assessment. A 2:45 p.m. update confirmed lift operations delayed to no earlier than 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 18, with further delays possible and no service from the Main Lodge."
"Mammoth Mountain reported 31 to 45 inches of new snow, gusts exceeding 80 mph, heavy snowfall, and near-zero temperatures at 2:45 p.m., closing all lifts on Tuesday. Teams planned rolling openings on Wednesday from Canyon and Eagle Lodges, potentially including Roller Coaster Express, Chairs 7, 8, 20, 21, Eagle Express 15, Schoolyard Express 17, and Village Gondola, subject to conditions. Reservations for Tuesday and Wednesday required a call to 800-MAMMOTH or an online cancellation form."
Heavy snow and high winds battered the Sierra Nevada on February 17, forcing multiple ski resorts around Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain to close. Soda Springs, Boreal Mountain Resort, Palisades Tahoe, and Mammoth Mountain closed all lifts, while Sierra-at-Tahoe held operations pending U.S. 50 clearance. Palisades Tahoe received over 12 inches overnight and reached 41 inches at 8,000 feet, prompting base area closures and mitigation work with lifts delayed until at least 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mammoth reported 31–45 inches of new snow, gusts above 80 mph, and near-zero temperatures, with rolling openings planned subject to conditions. Roads required chains or snow tires, officials warned of tree well suffocation risks, and forecasts predicted continued heavy snow Wednesday before tapering by Thursday.
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