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Snow covered the slopes at Heavenly Mountain Resort on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. (Heavenly Mountain Resort)

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, California – It’s that time of year when anticipation builds among skiers and snowboarders as they prepare to dust off their gear to hit the slopes.

Lake Tahoe ski resorts have been gearing up to open for the season in the coming weeks, with the first resort set to open by the end of next week.

This, as the region was blanketed with the first measurable snow in recent days.

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Stations closely monitored rainfall amounts as the region braced for a new storm system.

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Friday, 5:00 PM, until Saturday, 5:00 PM.

As of Thursday evening, the National Meteorological Service said up to four inches of snow could fall at elevations below 7,000 feet, and up to eight inches was forecast above the 7,000-foot level. Temperatures could reach a low of 15 degrees on Saturday night.

“We’re excited about this cold weather and even a little snow we’ve gotten at our resorts!” said Cole Zimmerman communications manager for Heavenly Mountain Resort. “It’s already starting to feel like winter,” he added.

Heavenly Mountain Resort had its first snowfall of the season on Friday, October 18, 2024. (Heavenly Mountain Resort)

Heavenly, located in South Lake Tahoe, said the estimated opening date is Nov. 22.

This was also the tentative date for Mount Boreal. But the Soda Springs resort told KTVU that with the recent snow, it’s evaluating whether to change its planned opening date.

“We are constantly striving to be one of the first resorts to open in Lake Tahoe!” said Boreal spokesman Tucker Norred, adding, “If the opening date changes, we will announce it early next week.”

Snow-covered Boreal Mountain Ski Resort in Soda Springs, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. The resort is expecting more snow amid a winter storm advisory. (Celine Paulovich/Boreal Mountain)

Many of Tahoe’s major resorts have issued a tentative opening date, with most set for November.

The ski resort of Mt. Rose has a base elevation of 8,260 feet, the highest base of any Lake Tahoe resort. It looks like the Reno resort will be the first to open this season. According to the Lake Tahoe Snow Site, On the SnowMt. Rose is slated to open on November 8.

Tahoe will be without a beloved resort this season.

Earlier this month, Homewood Mountain Resorton the western shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, has announced it will not be operating next ski season.

The site said its financial partner had withdrawn its support for the 2024-25 season due to problems arising from renovation plans.

“We understand the deep disappointment this announcement will cause. It goes without saying that this decision was not taken lightly,” Homewood said in a statement.

Here’s a look at the projected opening dates for many of the Lake Tahoe ski resorts:

Ice hangs from chairlifts at Boreal Mountain Resort in Soda Springs, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. (Celine Paulovich/Boreal Mountain)

Boreal Mountain Ski Resort in Soda Springs, California is gearing up for opening day. (Celine Paulovich/Boreal Mountain)

Boreal Mountain Ski Resort in Soda Springs, California was covered in a fresh blanket of snow on Thursday, October 31, 2024. (Celine Paulovich/Boreal Mountain)