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08-29-2010, 01:00 AM #1
10/11 Tahoe Weather, Conditions, Stoke, and What's Up Thread
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08/09 Tahoe Thread
09/10 Tahoe Thread
Post 1: Quick links, Mag projects, NOAA radio, and announcements.
Post 2: [SINGLE POST] Inter-G.N.A.R.
Post 3: [SINGLE POST] Road conditions - Links, webcams, phone numbers and data
Post 4: [SINGLE POST] WEATHER FORECASTS & SNOW CONDITIONS + BACKCOUNTRY INFO. Much info can be found here since details are important to the safety of BC skiers. If there is anything BC peeps want here let me know and it will be added.
Post 5: [SINGLE POST] Tahoe CA/NV Resort Info - General resort info and 6 day forecasts here. More detailed snow condition info can be found in the BC info post.
Post 6: [SINGLE POST] Start Hause Super Special Tahoe Thread Maggot Deal! (NO DEALS YET)
Post 7: [SINGLE POST] (Updated: 10/10/10) Hot shots, stoke, and videos from the current season. I'll update this so if you're not keeping up with the thread you can still keep up with the stoke.
Post 8: [SINGLE POST] West Coast and Pacific Ocean maps and radar... All you can handle!
Post 9: [SINGLE POST] SKI TOWN SNACKY TREATS and ARCADE
*** Those who are interested can pour over the maps below, or you can get the NOAA Radio version of the weather forecast while you pinch your morning loaf! *** ~guermo~
Or, short cut to the Weather Geek! ~The Dad~
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Sierra Avy Center Fundraising Party at Bar of America
Event Date:
12/03/2010
Price:
$10
A party to benefit the Sierra Avalanche Center at Bar of America in Truckee, CA. Party starts at 9pm. There will be a $10 cover charge. Join us for live music, a special showing of the Jeremy Jones/TGR ski movie Deeper, and a great time.
Location
Bar of America
10042 Donner Pass Road
Truckee, CA 96161
United States
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Thanks Guys!
Last edited by RaccoonFace; 09-22-2011 at 09:25 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:02 AM #2
Inter-G.N.A.R.
OK, take two. Here is where we keep score. Let me know if you want to be added to the list, there are no special requirements.
Get SQUALLYWOOD here: http://www.squallywoodthebook.com/
Rules:
1) All G.N.A.R. rules appy (rules scanned courtesy AA-Shred)
2) Points will be recorded in this post
3) Points will only be recorded for lines that have photographic proof posted somewhere in the Tahoe thread.
4) Your G.N.A.R. score should be displayed in your signature (variation of "Extreme Brag").
Be safe!
Single Day High Score Leader: TBD
Current Season Score Leaders:
1)...TBD
2)...TBD
3)...TBD
---- Participant -----------------Score
1)...RaccoonFace --------------- 0
2)...Relentless ------------------ 0
3)...deuce ---------------------- 0
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okbyeLast edited by RaccoonFace; 11-14-2010 at 02:24 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:05 AM #3
ROAD CONDITIONS
~The Dad~
www.beatthetraffic.com - good maps for Bay Area and SAC 'to
http://www.geocities.com/dtmcbride/tahoe/i80-sn.html - The Guide to I-80 in the Sierra Nevada -- invaluable information about rest stops, gas stations, hotels, WiFi... you name it. I print out a copy and keep it in a binder in the car.
~Skis4Fun~
WebCam Quick Links:
Sierra Vision You Pick 'ems
Tahoetopiea You Pick 'ems
Truckee I-80 You Pick 'ems
Sunnyside Resort
Tahoe City
TRAFFIC / ROAD CONDITIONS
California DOT 800-427-7623 (800-GAS-ROAD) or 916-445-7623
Nevada DOT - Highway Controls Summary 511 or 877-687-6237 (877-NVROADS)
http://safetravelusa.com/nv/text.pl?file=controls
CalTrans California Highway Condition Report hourly all highways summarized (California DOT) www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/Hourly
CalTrans - Lake Tahoe Region Conditions www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roadlt
CalTrans Chain Control - Chain On/Off Areas CalTrans D3 Maintenance (location, elevation, distance) http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/departme...ChainOnOff.pdf
www.dot.ca.gov/dist3/departments/mtce/
ACCIDENTS
California Highway Patrol - Traffic Incident Page (select area - Truckee, Sacramento, Bishop, etc.)
Nevada Highway Patrol - Current Road Closures and Incidents
WEBCAMS
Magnifeye CalTrans & Resort cams
SierraVisions - Sierra Nevada Webcams
Tahoetopia - Lake Tahoe Web Cams
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08-29-2010, 01:06 AM #4
WEATHER FORECASTS & SNOW CONDITIONS + BACKCOUNTRY INFO
SNOTEL Data: ~ja_surf~
Carson Pass
Heavenly
Echo Peak
Fallen Leaf Lake
Squaw Granite Chief
Mt. Rose
WEATHER & SNOW CONDITIONS ~Skis4Fun~
Sierra Avalanche Center - Today's Advisory often includes percent water content during storms 530-587-2158
Dweeb Report (Howard Sheckter) includes long term forecast
Tahoe Weather Discussion
http://weatherclimatelink.blogspot.c... term forecast
NWS - Area Forecast Discussion (Reno)
NWS Reno Tahoe forecast 775-673-8130
NWS - Area Forecast Discussion (Sacramento)
NWS - HPC Hydrometric Prediction Center - 5 day precipitation qpf
NRCS National Resources Conservation Service - National Weather & Climate Center - California SNOTEL Sites
MesoWest Station Interface - (data varies by sensor but may include precipitation accumulated; snow water in; Max & min - wind speed, wind gust, temp; etc.) Nearby Stations (Sensors - usually hourly readings) by radius Univ UT Dept Meteorology (50 mile radius from Squaw Valley, choose preferred Region & then Product - Station Locations, select station from map & then select Nearby Stations)
Squaw Valley SQWC1 8200 ft
Carson Pass CXSC1 8500 ft
CDEC sites ~mmcpheet~
North Tahoe:
Ward Creek (Alpine Sherwood side)
Squaw Valley Gold Coast
Tahoe City Cross
I80 Westslope:
Meadow Lake (North of I80 westslope 7200)
Huysink (South of I80 westslope 6600)
Blue Canyon (I80 westslope 5280)
Lake Spaulding (I80 westslope 5150)
South Tahoe/West Shore:
Echo Peak 5 (North of 50 near Upper Echo Lake)
Fallen Leaf Lake
Rubicon Peak 2
Lake Lois (Desolation NW of Dicks/Jacks)
Heavenly Valley
Hagans Meadow (West of Freel Peak)
Horse Meadow (South of Freel Peak)
50 westslope:
Forni Ridge (North of 50 7600)
Alpha (North of 50 7600)
Towards Kirkwood:
Schneiders (between Sierra @ Tahoe and Kirkwood)
Carson Pass
Forestdale Creek
Caples Lake
Silver Lake
Mud Lake
BACKCOUNTRY INFO
Backcountry Links thread by LeeLau http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=79349
Chilling Avalanche Burial & Rescue POV Video by Chappy
Visit vimeo website video "http://vimeo.com/6581009" for complete story "He was only buried for 4 and a half minutes which is incredibly short."
[ame="http://vimeo.com/6581009"]Avalanche Skier POV Helmet Cam Burial & Rescue in Haines, Alaska on Vimeo[/ame]
okbyeLast edited by RaccoonFace; 09-25-2010 at 01:39 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:07 AM #5
CA/NV RESORT INFO + 6 DAY FORECAST
Resort Info:
Squaw: Lift Schedule and Snow Totals or On The Snow, WebCam
Squaw Valley top 2743m/9000ft
Alpine: Snow Totals and Lift Schedule or On The Snow, WebCam
Alpine Meadows top 2632m/8636ft
Kirkwood: Snow Totals and Lift Schedule or On The Snow, WebCam
Kirkwood top 2986m/9797ft
Mt. Rose: Snow Totals and Lift Schedule or The Straight Line, On The Snow, WebCam
Mt Rose top 2956m/9699ft
Sugar Bowl: Lift Schedule and Current Conditions or On The Snow, WebCam
Sugar Bowl top 2555m/8383ft
Heavenly: I could't find a grooming report or snow page so this is all I've got for mountain info... Heave Info or On The Snow, WebCam
Northstar: Snow Report and Lift Schedule and Season to Date Snow Totals or On The Snow, WebCam
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08-29-2010, 01:08 AM #6
SUPER SPECIAL TAHOE THREAD MAGGOT DEALS OFFERED TO YOU BY THE START HAUS!
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SKI RUNLast edited by RaccoonFace; 11-14-2010 at 02:25 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:09 AM #7
HOT SHOTZ!
This post will be continually updated
The name titling the photo displayed is not necessarily the skier pictured, it is who posted the picture.
Have something special you'd like to share? Let me know
STOKE =
okbyeLast edited by RaccoonFace; 11-14-2010 at 02:03 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:10 AM #8
WEATHER MAPS
Loops:
University of Washington Maps
What's coming:
Powder Watch
NOAA Satellite IR Images (These are HUDGE pics so I just linked them): ~POWPIG~
1) 00Z GOES IR Satellite Image, Near Pacific
2) 00Z GOES IR Satellite Image, Broad Pacific
Maps:
Infrared Loop:
Water Vapor Loop:
(click images for the pages you can see these maps in motion... and the stills should update themselves too!)
Precipitation Forecast:
5 Day Precip Forecast:
~SCUTSKI~
Temperature Forecast:
Inches of Water Expected:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_IQLvcpWBM9...h/untitled.bmp ~woodsskier~Last edited by RaccoonFace; 09-25-2010 at 01:30 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:11 AM #9
SKI TOWN SNACKY TREATS AND ARCADE
This post is for the secret spots you like to eat. I hate McD and the like so I'm going to start sharing my favorite places to eat and drink so perhaps it helps someone out like me. If you have a spot map it and post it. I will include it here.
Below the food directory, I'm adding an "Arcade." Here I will link ski oriented games for you to play when you're at work and you're not working...
RENO:
Los 4 Vientos: Awesome Mexican food. Brush up on your Spanish because English won't get you any food.
Naan and Kabab: Mediteranian food. Pretty fkn good, and if you get there between 4pm and 6pm they have a two for one special.
Ceol: Sweet laid back Irish bar. The owner is Ron from the Mt. Rose bar and he did a good job making a fun place to chill.
Nicks Greek Deli: Literally Mom & possibly another Mom. Killer food, and great portions. I recommend the Gyro plate! Is everything Greek named Nick's?
Slide Side: Small coffee shop and bar. Neet place struggling to survive. Built by skiers for skiers... in a crappy location. If you get a chance stop in.
INCLINE:
Austins, good down home cooking. ~unpossible~
Ts Mesquite Rotisserie, no description given, but I am going to guess there is some sort of BBQ element involved... ~unpossible~
NORTH LAKE TAHOE:
-King's Beach
Jasons Salad bar == YUM! ~Jim S~ <- This link is a little frigged up, and I can't fix it; but you want Jason's on the beach.
Caliente Mexican food, with that comes MARGARITAS!
Hiro Sushi Friday night all you can eat at the Sushi Bar only ~deuce~
Char Pit Good Burger, fries and milkshakes(that bring all the boyz to the yard...wait?what? we're not doing that anymore? ~deuce~
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE:
Artemis greek restaurant in SLT. Place has absolutley amazing food & it's Greek & not named Nick's. Try the venison burger. ~Nuthon~
Burger Lounge It's all about the hangover helper. ~Nuthon~
Turn 3 Always a good local spot for a cocktail. $3.50 bloodymary's with a beer back all day sunday, every sunday of the year. All football games & Nascar if your into that. ~Nuthon~
Divided Sky in Meyers for cocktails as soon as your into town. ~Nuthon~
The Brewery Pub, pizza, wings, and beer... What else do you need? EDIT: The beer is probably better than Freshies
Freshies good California food menu and PLINY THE ELDER ON TAP - probably the best beer on tap in the entire Tahoe area (okay I don't know shit about North Lake pubs/bars). ~SchralphMacchio~
Brothers Burrito House ~bodywhomper~
Orchid Thai Solid Thai food ~deuce~
Red Hut Waffle Shop ~deuce~
Izzy's Burger Spa Good Burgers ~deuce~
TRUCKEE:
Tacos Jalisco ~bodywhomper~
Squeeze In Gets a lot of tourists (real ones that only come up once a year and HAVE to go to this place they heard about) but the breakfast is solid. You like omelets...they like making omelets. ~deuce~
okbyeLast edited by RaccoonFace; 11-14-2010 at 02:23 PM.
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08-29-2010, 01:16 AM #10
Sweet its that time of year again
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08-29-2010, 01:42 AM #11
^^^ I guess so...
Let's get this started right. Heli skiing in Tahoe; yea or nay? $899 per person for 1.2 hours, I presume, of flight time. Go for it or go to AK, what say you?
Link: http://tahoegravityguides.com/
Originally Posted by jim s
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08-29-2010, 01:43 AM #12
Getting snowed on after a great and cold march up to High Camp, via Shirley Canyon, was a great way to end August! Thanks for a soon to be epic thread!
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08-29-2010, 02:20 AM #13
its been a really bad week.
thanks for revving up the the stoke fire
Hayduke Aug 7,1996 GS-Aug 26 2010
HunterS March 17 09-Oct 24 14
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08-29-2010, 02:25 AM #14
Hell yeah. In on the first page.
And, for the record, I think that while it may be good for the local economy if they make a go of it, helicopter skiing has no place in the Lake Tahoe area.
That aside, even if I was a rich clueless dude who wanted to try "extreme" skiing, I wouldn't spend my money heli skiing in the Tahoe area.
Thanks for getting the thread restarted RC.
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08-29-2010, 08:24 AM #15
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08-29-2010, 09:13 AM #16
As always thanks for putting this together RF. 5655 posts in the other thread, thats gonna be hard to top.
Last edited by unpossible; 08-29-2010 at 10:50 AM.
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08-29-2010, 09:16 AM #17
Raining here in Reno..what is it doing at high elevations????
Click. Point. Chute.
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08-29-2010, 09:22 AM #18Registered User
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I'd love to be on the GNAR list this year... finally ready to throw down.
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08-29-2010, 09:47 AM #19
Joe Bastardi's blog looks like good news for Tahoe!
http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/new...snow-for-c.asp
Sometimes you have to let your bad self ski...
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08-29-2010, 10:18 AM #20
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08-29-2010, 10:24 AM #21
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08-29-2010, 10:59 AM #22
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08-29-2010, 11:21 AM #23
Thanks!!
This is my favorite thread. I will be out again this February.
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08-29-2010, 11:35 AM #24
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08-29-2010, 12:42 PM #25
okay, no intentions of harshing anybody's mellow, but if this is the "new" thread for the "new" season 2010/2011, then how come all of the stoke posted above is form LAST season?
shouldn't those pix be in the old thread and shouldn't this thread include stoke from like yesterday on forward?
just curious, since it seems that we're blurring seasons here (which is fine by me, since I'm still skiing and still consider this to be this season, not next season).
basically, if you're gonna include stoke from last season in this season's thread, then why didn't we just keep last season's thread percolating?
in short, i'm confused.
that said, stoke is stoke, so keep stoking (fwiw, Vets 'n me got caught in a snow flurry at 10,000+ yesterday down by Virginia Lakes. It was COLD, like middle-of-the-winter cold. Sadly nothing stuck, so we can't claim to have gotten freshies, but we did bust out some laps on 3 different patches of snow for the cause).
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