Exploring the Lost Sierra as another storm moves in.

Before the snow quality from last week’s storm could decline, another system pounded the Sierra Nevada. Squaw Valley received just under 4 feet of snow in 24 hours. Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows did not open on Sunday in order to dig out and conduct extensive avalanche mitigation. Both resorts opened nearly all of their terrain at once on Monday morning resulting in a powderhound feeding frenzy. It seemed nearly every local in the region took the morning off and traffic from Truckee and Tahoe City reflected this. Low snow levels with the last two storms have made this an opportune time to pursue elusive ski descents down to the desert floor in Nevada. Don’t look now but even more chaotic weather is headed our way.

Scott Gaffney hucks Main Air in the Fingers at Squaw Valley.
Bro, have you seen my car?
Savoring the post storm goods.
Robb Gaffney drops 5,000 vertical feet into Carson Valley.
…and here’s the chaotic next chapter. Torrential rain!