California’s ski season was fading fast, but now a late-season “miracle” storm is swooping in to breathe new life into the slopes.
The storm will roll in Friday evening, gather strength overnight, and reach its snowy peak from Saturday night into Sunday when the heaviest flakes are expected.
Snow will likely fall around 7,000 to 7,500 feet, then drop to about 3,500 to 4,500 feet as the storm continues. This means more areas will get snow and quality should improve, according to Powder.com.
Forecasts predict strong April snowfall across the Sierra, especially at higher elevations.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort is poised to top the charts, expecting a hefty 19 to 29 inches of fresh snow.
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Palisades Tahoe is in line for 13 to 20 inches, while Mammoth Mountain could collect a generous 11 to 17 inches.
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe will see a lighter dusting of 6 to 8 inches, with gusty winds likely to shape the experience on the slopes.
The prime conditions are expected late in the storm, especially on Sunday, once the cold air settles in and the snow turns light and powdery.
Higher elevations in the Sierra should benefit most, giving ski resorts a late-season boost just as spring was starting.
It’s not a full reset, but enough to bring winter back briefly.
