Nothing but smiles and high fives in #Tahoe today! Track the snow on Live Doppler 7 HD: https://t.co/Hl7yEHakvA pic.twitter.com/n9eVYzFAtk
— LiveDoppler7HD (@LiveDoppler7HD) November 25, 2015
Wednesday's sunrise in the Sierra came more snow; the white fluffy kind that can make driving kind of challenging and the roads slick, but the skiers very happy.
"It's nice and soft, it's cold, it's fluffy," said Alex Banks.
ABC7 News found Northstar open from top to bottom with some sweet powder in between.
"We have a winter wonderland here," said Northstar spokesperson Marcie Bradley. "We have 16 fresh inches of snow out there, our snow makers have been going round the clock with the low temperatures. Happy guests, smiles ear to ear, ear. It's very exciting."
And away we go! @SkiNorthstar pic.twitter.com/Jrj9yvETcC
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 25, 2015
In short, this isn't just any snow. It's good snow, just the way skiers and boarders like it.
"This is light fluffy snow for November, so it's awesome," said Eve Porcello.
Even better, it's just the beginning of the season.
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When asked what he's hoping for this season, Phi Nguyen said, "More snowstorms, El Nino."
Northstar got about 16 inches. Snowmaking is in full force at all the resorts thanks to the cold temperatures that are sticking around now that the snow has moved through.
There was also snow in the Bay Area. Sky7 HD was over Mount Hamilton on Wednesday morning where one could see a light dusting of fresh powder, as snow levels dropped below its 4,200 foot peak.
If you plan on hitting the slopes this season, tag your photos and videos on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with #abc7now.
We've received 16" at the summit in the past 24 hours @SkiNorthstar! @VisitCA #LakeTahoe #WInter pic.twitter.com/hEsCUaruRK
— Northstar California (@SkiNorthstar) November 25, 2015
Yippee skippee! It's not just snow, it's good snow! @SkiNorthstar #drought pic.twitter.com/krwrzUyRl8
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 25, 2015
Lift Ops hard at work keeping the lifts turning for our guests after the big storm! #WinterIsHere #LakeTahoe pic.twitter.com/36z2RUK4i8
— Northstar California (@SkiNorthstar) November 26, 2015
Check this out this morning in @VisitTruckee Still snowing and just 18. Heading to @SkiNorthstar More to come! pic.twitter.com/qSUBapuPSz
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 25, 2015
Keep it coming! @VisitTruckee #drought pic.twitter.com/edGyf1DIOi
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 25, 2015
Keep it mind...even 4 WD can slide. Hwy 267 on way to @SkiNorthstar pic.twitter.com/9pXehl0PIa
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 25, 2015
The Village @SkiNorthstar lookin good. The little pull carts almost need chains! pic.twitter.com/cdv83ZD3IP
— Laura Anthony (@LauraAnthony7) November 25, 2015