- Tahoe, general conditions

        Since there's not much activity up your guys' way I'll fill you in on the Sierra Nevada.  Nov. 1 we saw the first considerable accumulation. The snow level was 8,500 (Our avg. snow level is 7,000). We got about 4 - 10 inches, which made for a nice base due to the high water content.  2 days later we received a colder system which yielded about a foot. This was nice for cautious turns.  Now, a week later we have underwent a transformation to spring conditions. The base is about 1 foot, and the snowpack is very consolidated. I actually was able to make some cautious turns on a steeper slope and it was quite pleasant. The slope had a few inches of give - with a general 'firm feel'. 

          The real highlight from these storms is down at Mammoth (ski area).
One could probably find some decent coverage off Tioga Pass but guess what, the road is closed due to snow, as this will close for the season.
          So back to the ski area - it received 3-5 feet of classic Mammoth snow up top, with about a 1 foot base down below. Then they got an unexpected foot last Sun. morning.  Their snow report said they have the most terrain available in the country.            So that's it,  Pray for Snow !