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 ...

Snowbird — Wed 8:09 am MG machine groomed 101 - 101 base 97 of 169 trails 57% open, 4 of 14 lifts, Mon-Fri: 9a-5p; Sat/Sun: 9a-5p; May 26: Last day; Solitude — Wed 8:08 am spring snow machine groomed ...

Bright and warm weather will last through Friday. Dress for highs in the 70s inland and 60s at the coast. Most of the time it will be partly to mostly sunny, but an isolated shower may pass through ...