Overview
- By Saturday morning, Mammoth reported 73 inches of new snow, Palisades Tahoe 65 inches, and Sierra‑at‑Tahoe 60 inches over the holiday window.
- Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain stayed closed Saturday to give patrol and operations teams time to address storm hazards after heavy snow and high winds.
- The Sierra Avalanche Center warned that recent wind‑loaded snowfall made avalanches easy to trigger, noting a Thursday slab that partially buried a solo traveler, with danger forecast to ease to moderate Saturday.
- Interstate 80 reopened early Saturday after repeated closures from spinouts and crashes, and travelers were urged to allow extra time and carry tire chains.
- Some resorts reported power outages that delayed lift openings, even as rental shops and local businesses saw a surge in visitor demand.