It's Snowing: California Resorts Set To Open

Wednesday, 05 November 2014

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After several seasons of below-average snow, preseason storms have heartened Californian skiers and snowboarders and prompted resorts in the Golden Bear State to set opening dates.

The white stuff has begun falling in The Sierra, stoking optimism for better early-season conditions than have been experienced in the past couple of seasons. In many areas, temperatures have dipped low enough to churn up the snowmaking guns – further solidifying opening dates.

The following are opening dates for two dozen California resorts, with the caveat that more snow may allow lifts to run earlier – and vice versa. Skiers and riders should check our snow conditions reports here at SnoCountry.com for the latest information:

Nov. 7: Boreal, Mount Rose

Nov. 13: Mammoth

Nov. 21: Heavenly, Bear Mountain, Northstar

Nov. 22: Kirkwood

Nov. 26: Squaw Valley

Nov. 28: Mountain High

Nov. 29: China Peak, Bear Valley

Nov. 30: Mt. Baldy, Snow Valley

Dec. 1: Sierra-at-Tahoe, Soda Springs

Dec. 6: Sugar Bowl

Dec. 10: Mt. Shasta

Dec. 12: Badger Pass, Tahoe Donner

Dec. 13: Alpine Meadows, Homewood, June Mountain

Dec. 18: Donner Ski Ranch

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Andy started skiing at about three years old. His father Jim held him between his legs and off they went down New England trails. Soon, Andy joined the Fourth Estate and moved to Colorado, thereupon finding work as a staff writer or editor for newspapers – including a stint as Ski Editor for the Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph. In between, he designed and wrote public school curriculum, edited Concrete Pumping & Placing Magazine, and got a master’s degree in English. All the while, he skied. So, the marriage of snowsports and journalism has only been waiting for Andy to catch on. He’s glad he finally did.

It's Snowing: California Resorts Set To Open

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