Latest news with #MiracleMarch
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
362 inches of snowfall recorded at Lake Tahoe this season
(KRON) — Winter is over, but to the delight of skiers and snowboarders, snow is still falling over the Sierra Nevada mountains this spring. Palisades Tahoe ski resort said this week's storms brought snowfall totals up to 362 inches for the 2024-2025 season. Palisades recorded nearly 100 inches of snowfall within the month of March. Sierra-at-Tahoe ski resort said more than 20 inches of snow blanketed its peaks within the last 24 hours. 'With a later start to the season, Miracle March delivered an impressive 81 inches, setting us up for incredible conditions all the way through Closing Day, currently set for Sunday, April 20,' a Sierra-at-Tahoe spokesperson wrote. According to the Central Sierra Snow Lab, the Tahoe region is currently at 103% of median snowfall to date. The lab has recorded 341 inches of snowfall at its location since Northern California's wet season began in October. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Miracle March Is Here: 29+ Inches Buries Lake Tahoe Ski Resorts
Sound the alarms! Miracle March has officially landed across California, and more specifically, at the dozens of ski resorts scattered across the season has produced just a handful of powder days thus far, but March is shaping up nicely with upwards of 29 inches falling in the last 24 hours, and multiple feet still in the geography, and winds played a major factor in storm totals, not surprising for Tahoe, but skiers across the region are celebrating just how cold this storm has been. Truckee, CA saw a few rain showers yesterday afternoon, but the borderline cold smoke powder stacked on my deck proves that temps plummeted quickly overnight. I live at roughly 6,700 above sea level, and there's at least 18 inches of dry and fluffy snow (by Sierra standards) just waiting for me to shovel later this evening. A good problem to have considering I was skiing in a hoodie just a few days take a tour of 24-hour snowfall totals across the Lake Tahoe region just for the heck of it. If I know anything about skiers, it's that we love reading about deep snowfall totals, even if we won't be fortunate enough to enjoy the spoils.: All 24-hour snowfall totals have been obtained from each ski resort's website. Resort's without updated 24-hour snowfall totals have been to keep up with the best stories and photos in skiing? Subscribe to the new Powder To The People newsletter for weekly updates. Diamond Peak isn't known for deep snowfall due to its elevation and location on Lake Tahoe's East Shore, but the storm certainly didn't spare them. Enjoy a nice quiet powder day at Diamond Peak today if you're looking to beat the crowds. No surprise that the ski resorts on Tahoe's West Shore scored deeper totals, but more than a foot overnight is more than enough to have some fun today at Heavenly. Keep an eye out for wind and avalanche closures throughout the day as the storm is expected to re-energize later this afternoon. Mt. Rose closed yesterday, March 12, due to strong winds, but after 16" of overnight snowfall, it appears that the ski area will reopen today, March 13. It's doubtful that Rose's famous 'Chutes' will open today, but keep an eye out in the near future. More snow is expected throughout the next two weeks. Sierra-at-Tahoe scored an impressive foot and a half of overnight snowfall despite its smaller stature when compared to other Tahoe ski resorts. Fair warning, the ski area is telling guests to be patient as they open terrain in a "phased" approach today. Northstar has experienced a dynamic season that saw many storms coming in just a degree or two too warm, but that doesn't appear to be the case today. With nearly two feet of fresh and much more on the way, it's safe to say that Northstar skiers will be reveling in Miracle March. Ahhh Mammoth. California's favorite spring and summer skiing getaway. With more than two feet deposited up high, and much more on the way, the odds of Mammoth staying open into June have increased significantly. It might be wishful thinking for a July 4th opening, but if Miracle March keeps delivering, anything is possible. Kirkwood got in on the action as well, much to the delight of South Lake Tahoe skiers. While Heavenly and Sierra-at-Tahoe are sporting respectable 24-hour totals, Kirkwood came out on top. Powder hungry skiers and riders rejoice! Palisades Tahoe's unique geographic position near the Sierra Crest seems to have done wonders during this storm. While the resort is only reporting two inches more than nearby Northstar, don't be surprised when Palisades' totals jump significantly over the weekend. Wax the pow skis, it's time to sample Palisades' iconic terrain. Sugar Bowl nearly always comes out on top during a Tahoe storm due to its elevation, and today is no exception. The resort is warning that lifts will be delayed today due to high winds and avalanche danger, but those patient enough will be rewarded. Pack the snorkel and zip up your pockets. Nearly 30 inches plus two more feet on the way will lead to the best conditions of the season.
Chicago Tribune
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Chicago Tribune
Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona
A winter storm dumped heavy snow across northern Arizona on Friday, playing a major factor in a more than 15-mile backup on a major interstate. Semitrucks and other vehicles were stalled on Interstate 40 westbound between Flagstaff and Williams late Friday as the sun set. The standstill dragged on for hours. The snow, along with a two-vehicle crash contributed to the backup, Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bart Graves said. 'We could not clear it quick enough to get traffic moving again because of the adverse snow conditions, he said. An injury was reported in the crash but no deaths were reported around the region as a result of the storm, Graves said. One driver got out of a vehicle and threw snowballs, while others nearby hooked a tow strap to a four-wheel drive vehicle to pull another vehicle out of deep snow. The storm was the biggest of the winter season so far and followed a dry stretch that left Flagstaff and numerous other cities across the West well below normal for precipitation to date. They'll likely stay there despite the snow and rain. The snowfall ranged from a few inches in lower elevations to more than a foot in places like Flagstaff and Munds Park. Williams, west of Flagstaff, got more than 2 feet of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort joked on X that Miracle March was in full effect. 'This weekend is bound to be epic,' it wrote in a post. Parts of other roadways were closed at times during the storm, including Interstate 17 between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Traffic was clogged on U.S. 89 north of Flagstaff, with multiple slide-offs and motorists parked over the icy road. The storm was expected to move east out of the state on Saturday, the weather service said. Originally Published:
Arab Times
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Arab Times
Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona, gridlocking Interstate 40
PARKS, Ariz, March 8, (AP): A winter storm dumped heavy snow across northern Arizona on Friday, playing a major factor in a more than 15-mile (24-kilometer) backup on a major interstate. Semitrucks and other vehicles were stalled on Interstate 40 westbound between Flagstaff and Williams late Friday as the sun set. The standstill dragged on for hours. The snow, along with a two-vehicle crash contributed to the backup, Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bart Graves said. "We could not clear it quick enough to get traffic moving again because of the adverse snow conditions, he said. An injury was reported in the crash but no deaths were reported around the region as a result of the storm, Graves said. One driver got out of a vehicle and threw snowballs, while others nearby hooked a tow strap to a four-wheel drive vehicle to pull another vehicle out of deep snow. The storm was the biggest of the winter season so far and followed a dry stretch that left Flagstaff and numerous other cities across the West well below normal for precipitation to date. They'll likely stay there despite the snow and rain. The snowfall ranged from a few inches in lower elevations to more than a foot (30 centimeters) in places like Flagstaff and Munds Park. Williams, west of Flagstaff, got more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow, according to the National Weather Service. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort joked on X that Miracle March was in full effect. "This weekend is bound to be epic,' it wrote in a post. Parts of other roadways were closed at times during the storm, including Interstate 17 between Flagstaff and Phoenix. Traffic was clogged on U.S. 89 north of Flagstaff, with multiple slide-offs and motorists parked over the icy road. The storm was expected to move east out of the state on Saturday, the weather service said.
Al Arabiya
08-03-2025
- Climate
- Al Arabiya
Storm dumps heavy snow on northern Arizona, gridlocking Interstate 40
A winter storm dumped heavy snow across northern Arizona on Friday, playing a major factor in a more than 15-mile (24-kilometer) backup on a major interstate. Semitrucks and other vehicles were stalled on Interstate 40 westbound between Flagstaff and Williams late Friday as the sun set. The standstill dragged on for hours. The snow, along with a two-vehicle crash contributed to the backup, Arizona Department of Public Safety spokesperson Bart Graves said. 'We could not clear it quick enough to get traffic moving again because of the adverse snow conditions, he said. An injury was reported in the crash but no deaths were reported around the region as a result of the storm, Graves said. The storm was the biggest of the winter season so far and followed a dry stretch that left Flagstaff and numerous other cities across the West well below normal for precipitation to date. They'll likely stay there despite the snow and rain. The snowfall ranged from a few inches in lower elevations to more than a foot (30 centimeters) in places like Flagstaff and Munds Park, with the white stuff still falling. The Arizona Snowbowl ski resort joked on X that Miracle March was in full effect. 'This weekend is bound to be epic,' it wrote in a post. Parts of other roadways were closed at times during the storm, including Interstate 17 between Flagstaff and Phoenix. The storm was expected to move east out of the state on Saturday, the National Weather Service said.
