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Consecutive Storm Systems Validate Early Season El Nino Predictions
Lake Tahoe, CA & NV (Oct. 15, 2009) - Adding validation to the El Niņo long range weather forecasts, the second round of early season storm systems hit the Lake Tahoe region this week with higher elevations receiving more than a foot of fresh snow. Top weather experts continue to predict an El Niņo weather scenario for the Sierra Nevada which historically results in larger than normal snowfall totals for the seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts.
Colder than average temperatures remain promising in regard to supplemental snowmaking efforts with a number of area ski resorts increasing the capabilities of their snowmaking operations during the off season. Lake Tahoe is home to highly efficient and effective snowmaking systems that supplement natural early winter season snowfall that can create top-to-bottom early season skiing at Lake Tahoe. Area resorts are pushing for some of the earliest opening dates on record, with the first of the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts slated to open on October 31. The most recent El Niņo pattern in Lake Tahoe created near record snowfall with annual totals surpassing 700 inches and an exceptionally long ski season ranging from mid-October to July.
Destination travelers planning a winter vacation this season can take advantage of early booking offers at many of the Ski Lake Tahoe resorts and surrounding lodging properties including discounted rates of up to 25% for bookings placed before the end of October. Additionally, guests who plan a ski trip to Lake Tahoe prior to the holiday season can choose from a myriad of affordable packages and stay-and-ski-free offers. With forecasters calling for a big El Nino season in Lake Tahoe, chances are good for skiers and snowboarders to cash in on incredible early season conditions.
This latest round of storms is also perfectly timed to remind local skiers and snowboarders of the unheard of season pass values still available at all seven Ski Lake Tahoe Resorts. Season pass prices are at their lowest levels in years and include added value and new benefits this winter.
The seven Ski Lake Tahoe resorts are building momentum for the upcoming 2009-10 winter season, offering travelers improvements, new amenities and activities including new lifts, enhanced terrain, new base area developments, noteworthy new dining options, new camps, clinics and family programs. As a winter destination, Lake Tahoe offers more affordable, quality ski vacations and unique visitor experiences than any other U.S. winter destination. Countless options in sports, entertainment, luxury and overall fun are matched with Tahoe's authentic welcoming culture, active lifestyle and laid-back attitude. For more information, log onto www.skilaketahoe.com. | 
