The reasons behind ski resort closing dates vary. Sometimes, they’re triggered by pending chairlift construction projects.

A backcountry skier who broke his leg in steep, snowy terrain at 8,000 feet was successfully hoisted off a mountain near Tahoe on Saturday night.

Saturday will be cool enough and wet enough for slushy snow accumulations in the Sierra. The Valley and Foothills will see isolated showers and a couple of thunderstorms. Sign up for our Newsletters ...