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News from California
Check out all the latest happenings at California ski resorts, from new lifts to terrain expansions, in addition to California weather forecasts, photo galleries, infographics and current events skiers and mountain travelers should know about. Stay up-to-date on California ski resort news and events by clicking on articles from the list below or page through to see California coverage from the entire ski season.
3.12 Snow Before You Go: Two Storm Systems Lined Up for the West
Heavy snow coming to the Pacific Northwest and California between Friday night and Monday. Tahoe and Mammoth are in...
1.15 Snow Before You Go: 1-3 feet coming for the Sierras, Cascades
The Sierras and Cascades are expected to receive 1-3 feet of snow by this Sunday. Watch On The Snow meteorologist C...
1.13 Snow Before You Go: 2-3 Foot Grand Totals Comin' Right Up
2-3 ft grand totals expected for Jackson Hole and Alta/Snowbird this week! Watch On The Snow meteorologist Chris To...Advertisement
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![Luxury Lodges for Family Spring Skiing ©Don Riddle/Four Seasons Jackson Hole]()
Luxury Lodges for Family Spring Skiing
See which ski resorts offer the best spring skiing events and top rated lodging options.
19th December 2019
![Significant New Terrain Opening for Tahoe Resorts by the Weekend ©Vail Resorts -- All rights reserved.]()
Significant New Terrain Opening for Tahoe Resorts by the Weekend
Several ski trails in the Lake Tahoe region are set to open ahead of schedule following 4+ feet of snow in December alone.
12th December 2019
![10 Biggest Snowmaking Resorts ©Sugar Bowl Resort]()
10 Biggest Snowmaking Resorts
When Mother Nature refuses to cooperate, ski resorts call in the snow guns. See which North American ski resorts offer the most snowmaking acreage near you.
10th December 2019
![Best Ski Resorts for New Year’s Events, Fireworks © Adam Stein, Sun Peaks]()
Best Ski Resorts for New Year’s Events, Fireworks
From torchlight parades to fireworks and family events, we’ve got the top five ski resorts for New Year's Eve celebrations.
4th December 2019
![Who Has the Deepest Snowpack in the US? ©Kirkwood Resort Facebook Page]()
Who Has the Deepest Snowpack in the US?
From rockfalls and record-breaking winds in Colorado to Northern California getting absolutely DUMPED on, Thanksgiving week was a doozy for many resorts across the US. So who came out of it on top? Here are the top 20 deepest snowpacks in the US right now.
4th December 2019
![Score Deep Deals with the Vail Resorts Cyber Sale ©Vail Resorts]()
Score Deep Deals with the Vail Resorts Cyber Sale
Lodging deals starting only $89/night, your final chance to purchase Season Passes, and the best rates on everything else you need for your ski vacation, including Ski School, Rentals & more.
26th November 2019
![First Snowfall of the 19/20 Winter Season ©The wait is over – mother nature has arrived and she brought the first snowfall of the 2019/20 winter season on Wed., Nov. 20, 2019.]()
First Snowfall of the 19/20 Winter Season
The wait is over – mother nature has arrived and she brought the first snowfall of the 2019/20 winter season on Wed., Nov. 20, 2019.
21st November 2019
![Best Resorts for Thanksgiving Powder Turns ©Skye Chalmers]()
Best Resorts for Thanksgiving Powder Turns
These North American ski resorts are your best bets for skiing and riding during the 2019 Thanksgiving holiday.
13th November 2019
![Tahoe Donner to Host Winter Job Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2 ©Derek Moore]()
Tahoe Donner to Host Winter Job Fair on Saturday, Nov. 2
Year-round and seasonal positions available at multiple Tahoe Donner amenities. Competitive pay and exclusive perks; free Downhill and XC ski passes, gym membership, food and retail discounts, comp tickets for friends and family
25th October 2019
![Where to Ski in Early November ©Arapahoe Basin Ski Area/Facebook]()
Where to Ski in Early November
Find the best ski resorts for November skiing and riding in North America using this projected list of resort openings.
20th October 2019
