R-C Ski Forecast

The Record-Courier will post a morning ski report every weekday through the winter season for Carson Valley's closest resorts.

HEAVENLY LAKE TAHOE

5 lifts, one terrain park and the sledding run open.

Forecast: Snow showers, 17-22 degrees with moderate winds.

New snow: 3-5 inches last 24 hours, 3-5 inches last 48 hours, 2-5 inches last seven days.

Base depth (on trails w/ snowmaking): 27-35 inches.

Surface conditions: Limited groomed runs, thin coverage on areas without snowmaking.

Snowmaking: Orion, Big Dipper, upper Comet, Easy Street, Tubing Hill, California Trail, Gunbarrel.

Tickets/Passes: www.snow.com or 1-800-HEAVENLY.

KIRKWOOD

2 trails open, 2 trails groomed.

Kirkwood hopes to open the week of Nov. 20.

Forecast: Snow showers, 21 degrees, moderate winds.

New snow: 4-6 inches last 24 hours.

Base depth (on trails w/ snowmaking): 12-14 inches.

Surface conditions: Mix of natural and machine-made snow.

Tickets/Passes: www.kirkwood.com or (209) 258-7254.