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Heavenly's Early Tahoe Teaser: Carving Groomers, Eyeing Incoming Powder Days

Heavenly's Early Tahoe Teaser: Carving Groomers, Eyeing Incoming Powder Days

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Ski Report for Heavenly Mountain Resort

Daily Ski Conditions for Heavenly Mountain Resort

Hey shredders, Heavenly Mountain Resort is dishing out that classic early-season Tahoe vibe—open daily from 9am to 4pm, but with just a taste of terrain to tease your inner powder hound. Base depth sits at a skimpy 7-8 inches, while the summit clocks around 30cm (about 12 inches), thanks to aggressive snowmaking on 74% of trails covering those 4,800 acres of epic Sierra Nevada playground. Season total snowfall? A modest 33 inches so far, with zero new flakes in the last 24 or 48 hours, leaving pistes in variable, grippy conditions—think hard-pack perfect for carving but save the deep pow dreams for later.

Right now, only 0-6 lifts are spinning out of 27-29 total (reports vary slightly), unlocking 5/111 trails and a measly 4-5% of terrain, mostly California-side via the tram, Gun Barrel, Patsy's, and Powder Bowl. Off-piste? Steer clear for now—Milky Way Bowl and Mott Canyon are hike-ins only, and avy risks aren't patrolled. Weather's moody with rain-snow mixes possible today around 37°F at base and 27°F summit, winds whipping SW at 5-6mph.

Buckle up for the forecast feast: heavy snow dumps incoming! Expect 2-11 inches tonight through Tuesday (up to 26cm total), temps dropping to 20-34°F with SW winds easing. Wednesday-Thursday brings 6-25 inches more of blower pow, highs 34-35°F, then lighter 1-2 inches Friday at 34°F dropping to 24°F overnight. Snowline varies 6,500-10,000ft—prime for building that base fast.

Pro tip from the locals: Hit the My Epic App for live cams, lift lines, and alerts—text "UPDATES" to 530-302-2751 to stay ahead. Early season means expanding terrain soon as guns blast and storms roll; no night skiing or parks yet, but 70th anniversary vibes include Gun Barrel 25 events. Pack layers, check grooming (top-notch when open), and gaze at Lake Tahoe views on those long 8.8km runs. Conditions evolve quick—shred safe and score fresh lines before the crowds!

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