R-C Ski Forecast for January 4

20 lifts open, 36 trails groomed, 4 terrain parks open.

Forecast: Periods of heavy snow with moderate to strong winds.

New snow: 3-4 inches.

Base depth (on trails w/ snowmaking): 25-36 inches.

Surface conditions: Powder, packed powder, machine-made snow, machine-groomed snow.

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

6 lifts open, 65 trails open, 28 trails groomed, 4 terrain parks open.

Forecast: Heavy snow and strong winds.

New snow: 10-12 inches.

Base depth (on trails w/ snowmaking): 41-48 inches.

Surface conditions: Powder, skier-packed powder.

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

7 lifts open, 36 trails open.

Forecast: Snow with 20-40 mph winds.

New snow: 2 inches.

Base depth (on trails w/ snowmaking): 21-38 inches.

Surface conditions: Packed powder.

Tickets/Passes: www.sierraattahoe.com or (530) 659-7453.