Wednesday, October 5, 2011

[Olympic Valley, CA] October 5, 2011 – Last night Squaw Valley received the first snowfall of the 2011-12 winter season. Squaw Valley received 6 to 8 inches of snow overnight at higher elevations, with an additional 5 to 9 inches expected to fall in the next 24 hours. The early season snow is the result of a storm system moving down from the Gulf of Alaska.

The National Weather Service (NOAA) has noted that current weather forecasts have begun to indicate the re-emergence of La Niña for winter 2011-12, the same weather pattern that brought a record breaking 811 inches of snow to Squaw Valley last winter.

The season’s first snow comes on the heels of Squaw Valley’s major announcement that the Lake Tahoe resort will be joining forces with neighboring Alpine Meadows Ski Resort. Together, the two resorts will offer more than 6,000 skiable acres, eight peaks, 44 lifts and more than 270 trails—all of which is now accessible by a single lift ticket or season pass.

Offering season-long access to both mountains, the all new Tahoe Super Pass is available starting at $439 for adults, with the unrestricted adult pass available for $799. The all new Tahoe Super Six is also available for $399 and provides six unrestricted days of skiing and riding at both resorts for the 2011-12 winter season. Both the Tahoe Super Pass and the Tahoe Super Six are available for purchase at www.squaw.com.


About Squaw Valley USA
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, Squaw Valley is internationally renowned for legendary terrain that spans 3,600 skiable acres, six peaks and 30 chairlifts, and ranges from an expansive mountaintop beginner area to unrivaled expert steeps, trees and bowls. Off the mountain, families relax in The Village at Squaw Valley around the cozy fire pits or enjoy a host of restaurants, bars, boutiques and art galleries. Guests can stay in one of The Village at Squaw Valley’s one, two or three bedroom suites, each with a fireplace, kitchen and balcony, for the ultimate ski-in/ski-out lodging experience.

For great lodging packages, call 1-866-366-7261 or visit www.squaw.com.


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