Your Thanksgiving Ski Guide: Open Resorts, Snow Forecasts, and SR-330 Updates! ⛷️

Hey SoCal ski fam, ⛷️🌞

Thanksgiving week is here, and so is the start of SoCal’s ski season! With Mountain High, Snow Summit, and Mammoth Mountain already spinning lifts, there’s no need to wait to get your first turns in. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s open, snow conditions, and the latest updates for navigating this La Niña season.

1. Thanksgiving Snow Report: Mammoth and SoCal Ski Resorts Are Open! 🦃❄️

• Mammoth Mountain: 🏔️ California’s crown jewel for early-season skiing is delivering! With higher elevations boasting strong coverage from recent storms and snowmaking, Mammoth has several runs open with a mix of natural and machine-made snow. A perfect choice for Thanksgiving weekend if you’re ready for a longer drive.

• Mountain High: 🎉 The first resort to open in SoCal this season (on Nov. 22) continues to serve up top-to-bottom skiing on 3-4 trails. A 12-24” base and nightly snowmaking ensure solid conditions.

• Snow Summit: 🛷 Open daily with beginner and intermediate runs prepped for Thanksgiving laps. Snow Summit’s dependable snowmaking and reopening of SR-330 make it an easy choice for a holiday outing.

• Snow Valley: 🚨 Opening for weekend operations starting Nov. 29. Mark your calendar for a post-Thanksgiving shred!

• Bear Mountain: ❄️ Still TBD on its opening date, but snowmaking continues. Check their updates regularly!

2. La Niña’s Influence: What to Expect This Winter❄️

This season’s La Niña pattern is expected to bring drier conditions for Southern California. While that might mean fewer powder days, here’s the good news:

• Mammoth’s Altitude Advantage: Mammoth tends to outperform in drier years thanks to its elevation, making it a reliable pick for consistent snow.

• Cold Nights for Snowmaking: Resorts like Snow Summit, Mountain High, and Snow Valley are fully leveraging their snowmaking capabilities to ensure great conditions.

• Flexible Planning is Key: Early-season storms have already brought snow, so keep an eye on forecasts and be ready to pounce when a storm rolls in.

3. Thanksgiving Skiing Tips: Make the Most of the Holiday Weekend 🎉

• For a Quick Trip: Mountain High and Snow Summit are your best bets for quick turns and manageable drive times.

• For Reliable Conditions: Mammoth Mountain offers the most consistent snow and variety of terrain if you’re up for a road trip.

• For Post-Holiday Fun: Plan ahead for Snow Valley’s weekend opening on Nov. 29—perfect for a post-Thanksgiving adventure.

4. Important Updates: SR-330 Reopens for Easier Access

Great news for SoCal skiers: SR-330 has reopened, making the drive to Snow Summit, Bear Mountain, and Snow Valley much smoother. Whether you’re planning a day trip or a full weekend getaway, this update is a game-changer. 🏂

5. Black Friday Discounts

We’re busy crafting a curated list of Black Friday deals from Amazon 🛍️, which will hit your inbox later this week! But if you’re itching to plan a weekend getaway 🏔️✈️, Expedia has some amazing deals right now especially up in Mammoth. Click here to check them out and book your perfect adventure! 🎉

Big Lesson: “Where there’s snow, there’s a way.”🏔️

Thanksgiving marks the start of ski season in Southern California and beyond. Whether you’re hitting Mammoth for its famed early-season conditions or staying local with Mountain High and Snow Summit, the season is off to a great start. Got questions or tips? Drop them in the comments! Or share this newsletter with your ski squad to start planning your trip.

See you on the slopes! 🏂

Sasha Everett & the Ski So Cal Insiders

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