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 ...