Twin Bridges, CA (Saturday, April 1, 2006) - Although Lake Tahoe-area ski and snowboard resorts are almost two weeks deep into spring, skiers and riders would never know it by the incredible mid-winter snow conditions in the Sierra. With Sierra-at-Tahoe receiving 18.5 feet of snow in the month of March and Northstar-at-Tahoe receiving 12 feet, both resorts are blowing away their seasonal snowfall averages.

Sierra’s average annual snowfall is 420 inches, which it has surpassed by a whopping 100 inches already with 240-520 inches falling so far this season. Northstar’s average annual snowfall total is 350 inches, which the resort has already exceeded by 10 inches with three weeks still remaining in the season.

Last night, Northstar received 14-20 inches of light, dry powder, bringing the resort’s base depth to eight to fourteen feet of open powder, rider packed and machine groomed snow. Sierra received 14-18 inches overnight bringing its base depth to 100-223 inches.

Currently, both resorts have projected closing dates of April 23 (subject to change) which means skiers and riders have just three weeks left to take advantage of some of the best spring conditions Lake Tahoe has ever seen. With rain and inclement weather hitting the beaches from coast-to-coast, Lake Tahoe makes a great spring break alternative.

Sierra and Northstar welcome spring breakers with College Week April 10-14, when college students can purchase a $41 lift ticket to Sierra and Northstar Resorts when they present a current college identification card.