Skiing In August? Why Not, Says Squaw Valley

SQUAW VALLEY, CA — Squaw Valley just announced its summer schedule, and it's a doozy:

Record snowfalls in 2016 and 2017 have led the popular ski resort to offer up what it's calling the "Endless" season. A total snowfall of nearly 60 feet, and a base depth of more than 20 feet, means Squaw will continue running as far into summer as conditions allow. Take a look at the schedule for the next few months, from the resort's website:

• May 2017: Alpine Meadows will operate Saturdays & Sundays from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. through closing day on Sunday, May 14. Squaw Valley will operate daily from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. through May 31.
• June 2017: Squaw Valley will open for skiing and riding on Saturdays & Sundays in June. Hours to be determined, based on conditions.
• July 1-4: Squaw Valley will operate daily for skiing, riding, and activities. Hours to be determined, based on conditions.

And what about beyond July 4th? The resort says "As conditions allow and the snow lasts, Squaw Valley is gearing up to operate the Shirley Lake Express chair on Saturday’s in July...or August! Basically, we plan to let you ski as long as the snow lasts!"

California State Department of Water Resources says the 2016-17 winter was the wettest on record. Squaw Valley says that the 282 inches of snow received in January was the highest amount for a single month in the history of the resort.

Image courtesy Squaw Valley