Boreal Resort

The conventional discharge Tahoe is happening. This is the kind of snowfall that will be remembered for years to come in a litany of tall tales that start with "Do you remember the snow of January 2010?"

A series of winter storms that began during the holiday of Martin Luther King January 17 delivered a few feet of snow on the highest peaks of Lake Tahoe and close to a foot at the lake. But this is only the beginning. As the week, thunderstorms are expected to become more fierce, with colder temperatures and more precipitation. On Saturday, the Sierra crest will most probably 10 feet of fresh snow. Forecasters expect the series to more snow producing storms of the Sierra has seen over the last five years. It appears that El Nia±o is here to stay for the rest of January.

From Tuesday, January 19, Alpine Meadows, Boreal, Northstar-at-Tahoe, Kirkwood and Squaw Valley reported more than 20 inches of new snow. Sugar Bowl and Sierra-at-Tahoe have reported 18 inches, and Heavenly nearly a foot of fresh stuff. So far this year the Tahoe resorts with the deepest accumulations of snow, while above 80 inches - are Alpine Meadows, Kirkwood, Squaw Valley and Sugar Bowl.

The southern Sierra is enjoying the benefits of changes in the weather itself. Mammoth Mountain reports 33 inches of new snow since the week began, and has a base of 90 inches. Near June Mountain received a foot of snow. The eastern Sierra above 7000 feet should be 5 to 7 feet of snow by Saturday night.

The strongest weather is expected to arrive late today, with heavy rain and high winds postponed to Thursday. After a break on Friday and Saturday, more snow is expected Sunday.

Resorts enjoy this gift from heaven by offering deals that intrepid skiers are ready to make their way through the white veil of the mountain. Kirkwood Resort offers a 'book in two nights, get one night free "deal to January 28. Sugar Bowl Resort has a rate of $ 99 weekday special at its snowy historic lodge, accessible only by riding a gondola mile long, and 25 percent of all weekend stays of two nights. locals' favorite, Homewood Resort, is selling lift tickets $ 39 Monday through Thursday.

Squaw Valley USA offers an exceptional arrangement for families: children under 12 years of skiing for only $ 10 each day. Adults who ski more than once or twice a season Squaw - but not often enough to justify buying a season ticket - will join Frequent Skier Club station. Online registration for $ 5 and after having purchased four lift tickets all day, you get a fifth day of free skiing.

Northstar-at-Tahoe is encouraging skiers to stay longer and with his quad ski lift ticket package, allowing visitors to ski or ride all season long four days for less than $ 63 per day. Northstar has also-and-ski packages stay $ 108 per person, double occupancy in a studio condo ( www.northstarattahoe.com ). Intermediate to expert adult skiers and riders can also enjoy free lessons of two hours each week at 1:30 p.m. (go to top of the chairlift Comstock Northstar Express).

Local businesses are also getting into the action. Hip Cedar House Sport Hotel in Truckee offers a deal long weekend - customers pay for two nights and get the third night free ( www.cedarhousesporthotel.com ). The Stanford Alpine Chalet is a ski mid-week special Sunday through Thursday night, with 20 perc.