Storms rolling in out of the Pacific are set to blanket Tahoe in snow this week. Boreal Mountain Resort on Northern California’s Donner Summit checked in today (October 22, 2012) with 10-15 inches of snow and the report has more on the way.
The cold temperatures are expected to remain in the region through this week, with an additional 15-20 inches forecasted. The sub-freezing temperatures will allow snowmaking operations to begin and run at every opportunity. Pending storm totals and snowmaking conditions, Boreal is targeting to open for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, October 26, 2012 (conditions permitting).
Guess that means it’s time to get your shredding costumes out. It’s going to be a halloween opener. Follow the jump for the official word.First Snowfall for Boreal Mountain Resort
Donner Summit, CA, (October 22, 2012) The first measurable snowfall for the 2012/2013 season has arrived at Boreal Mountain Resort. A cold front now pushing over Donner Summit has dropped 10-15 inches of new snow. The cold temperatures are expected to remain in the region through this week, with an additional 15-20 inches forecasted. The sub-freezing temperatures will allow snowmaking operations to begin and run at every opportunity. Pending storm totals and snowmaking conditions, Boreal is targeting to open for skiing and snowboarding on Friday, October 26, 2012 (conditions permitting). An official opening day announcement is expected on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 following an assessment of the conditions following today’s snow and tonight’s snowmaking efforts.
New snowfall along with production of man-made snow opens the door for another early ski/snowboard season at Boreal Mountain Resort which always sets it sights to open in October. Last season Boreal opened for skiing and riding on October 28, 2011 and the earliest opening in Boreal’s history was on October 9, 2010.
Snowmaking operations will continue day and night as weather permits. Please call Jon Slaughter at (530)386-3388 for updates on snowmaking operations, or to coordinate onsite coverage.
