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Open or closed? Here's an update on Lake Tahoe ski resorts amid blizzard conditions

Some ski resorts are closed citing too much snow, high winds and unsafe conditions while others reopen Sunday.

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SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — A blizzard is closing many of the Lake Tahoe and California ski areas Sunday, while some are staying open.

Resorts are citing too much snow, high winds and generally unsafe conditions. Some are open Sunday but said to expect some delays as crews get the slopes ready.

The National Weather service extended a Blizzard Warning to midnight for areas above 6,500 feet in elevation. Moderate to heavy snow and strong winds means blizzard conditions continue through Sunday. Officials are warning people not to travel to the area. Interstate 80 has been closed since Friday.

Snowfall totals are now in the 6 to 8 feet range across the passes and ski resorts, although with the high winds the snow gets blown around and can result in wind-sheltered areas getting less and wind-exposed areas getting more.

An additional 1-2 feet are expected through Wednesday morning.

RELATED: Storm Watch: Blizzard Warning extended in parts of Sierra, I-80 remains closed | Updates

Here's the latest as of Sunday morning:

Bear Valley: Open, details HERE

Boreal Mountain and Woodward Tahoe: Closed, details HERE.

Donner Ski Ranch: Runs are closed but the Old 40 Bar & Grill is open. Details HERE.

Heavy storm, severe weather and power outages keeping us closed one more day… The Old 40 Bar & Grill is open, with...
Posted by Donner Ski Ranch on Sunday, March 3, 2024

Heavenly: All lifts are listed as closed as of 8 a.m. Sunday. Detail HERE.

Homewood: All lifts are listed as closed as of 8 a.m. Sunday. Details HERE.

Kirkwood: All lifts are listed as closed as of 8 a.m. Sunday. Details HERE.

🚨 SUNDAY (3/3) OPERATIONS UPDATE 🚨 from Director of Mountain Operations, Adam Ikemire: “Well, it’s feeling a bit like Groundhog Day here. The plan is the same as it’s been the past couple days with the goal of getting our team up Chair 6 first, which will allow us to do the avalanche hazard mitigation work needed to open Chairs 5 + 7. We keep saying it because it’s true: we’re grateful for your patience as the team keeps working as efficiently & safely as we can to get things open.” For real-time ops alerts throughout the day, you can use the My Epic app or text “KWupdates” to 530-302-2751 for SMS updates. Like Adam said, your gratitude goes a long way as our crews continue working around the clock to open up what we can despite wild conditions… like a literal blizzard. More to come, but in the meantime — stay safe & make sure you pack all your avy safety gear + stoke for the #KirkwoodDeep days ahead 🤙
Posted by Kirkwood Mountain Resort on Sunday, March 3, 2024

Mt. Rose: Closed, details HERE.

Northstar: 1 lift is listed as open as of 8 a.m. Sunday. Details HERE.

Palisades Tahoe: All lifts are closed as of 10 a.m. Sunday. Details HERE.

6 FEET of snow in the last 3 days 🤯🤯🤯 This was taken from our Upper Lift Maintenance Shop yesterday. Our mountain ops...
Posted by Palisades Tahoe on Sunday, March 3, 2024

Sierra at Tahoe: Closed as of 8 a.m. Sunday. Details HERE.

The battle continues… Sierra-at-Tahoe will continue to be CLOSED to public today, Sunday, March 3. The storm’s...
Posted by Sierra-at-Tahoe on Sunday, March 3, 2024

Sugar Bowl: 1 lift is listed as open as of 8 a.m. Sunday. The resort said to anticipate delays. Details HERE.

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Photos: Blizzard hits Northern California | Friday, March 1

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Workers clear sidewalks with snow blowers during a snowstorm, Friday, March 1, 2024, in Truckee, California.

MORE STORM COVERAGE: A Blizzard Warning was extended in parts of the Sierra above 6,500 feet until midnight.

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