Get out and find the powder the stashes. But bring the hand and toe warmers because the thermometer is in single digits as this hour.

Here is the Dec. 14 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

A good day for freshies.

Dress warm. The day is starting off with single digits.

Here is the Dec. 13 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

Fresh powder everywhere in the Tahoe area. However, winds could hamper lift operations.

Here is the Dec. 12 ski report.

—  Curtis Fong

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the Lake Tahoe area for the 24-hour period starting at 10pm Tuesday.

Expect about a half foot at the lake and a foot or more above 7,000 feet. The wind will be picking up, too.

Here is the Dec. 11 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

It should be a good day to hit the mountains. Storm expected midweek.

Here is the Dec. 10 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

Wind could be an issue as the day progresses. Dress in layers.

Here is the Dec. 9 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

Surface conditions are variable, but primarily machine groomed snow and skier-rider firm packed snow with packed powder on upper elevations.

Here is the Dec. 8 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

More lifts and terrain are opening today — including Alpine Meadow.

Heavenly opens upper California side with Sky Express and Canyon Express. (No access from California base.)

Sierra-at-Tahoe opens the back side today.

Kirkwood will open the entire mountain on Saturday — the first Tahoe area resort to have all its lifts running. Mammoth opens its entire mountain today.

Northstar opens Zephyr Express today.

Here is the Dec. 7 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

It’s shaping up to be a great day to make some turns.

Surface conditions could be a little firm this morning in some areas.

Enjoy the sunshine.

Here is the Dec. 6 ski report.

— Curtis Fong

A winter weather advisory for elevations above 6,500 feet is in effect until 10am. Snow level will be rising to 8,000 feet. Three to 8 inches is predicted about 7,000 feet.

Mixed precipitation reported at most resorts.

The word for today — Gore-Tex.

Here is the Dec. 5 ski report.

— Curtis Fong