Boreal Back Open For Skiing On Friday

DONNER SUMMIT (CBS13) -– Boreal Mountain Resort announced Wednesday that it will reopen the mountian on Friday.

A cold air mass moving across Donner Summit has allowed Boreal to resume snowmaking operations. Additionally the National Weather Service is predicting 3 to 5 feet of natural snow to fall on Thursday. With fresh snow on the horizon, Boreal will reopen for skiing and riding seven days a week, the resort said.

Boreal is continuing its tradition of being one of the first resorts to open in the Lake Tahoe area. The Nugget chairlift opened last Friday and Saturday. Boreal said it will reopen with the Castle Peak Quad chairlift and continue operations for the remainder of the season, conditions permitting.

"The turnout last weekend for our October opening was incredible," said Jon Slaughter, Boreal's marketing director, in a press release announcing the reopening. "Now the weather has turned in our favor, setting up another successful early season."

Boreal will operate from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., beginning Saturday as conditions permit, while still taking advantage of every snowmaking opportunity.

"The current cold temperatures will allow us to rapidly expand the coverage on our slopes and open more lifts," said Shaydar Edelmann, director of mountain operations.

Boreal said Friday will be another $15-for-all day, with all lift tickets priced at $15. Beginning on Saturday, lift ticket rates will be $35 for teens and adults. Pricing is subject to change as more terrain becomes available including top-to-bottom operations. All base-area services will be available including private lessons, the resort said.