The 31st Annual Snowfest almost turned into a “dirtfest” this year after one of the driest winters in recorded history left the Tahoe Basin, well, dry as dirt. However, the often elusive Yeti returned to the Northern Sierra Nevada this week and has brought Mother Winter with him turning the tables on what many had thought would be the first Snowfest without snow. In short, about a foot a day has been dropping since Monday night above 7,000’. The new pow has come, and hasn’t stopped falling since it started about 72 hours ago. This kinda news is more than good, it’s will invariably to draw skiers and riders from as far away as British Columbia, Germany and even Tokyo, many whom have probab

  The 29th Annual Snowfest runs March 5 -14 The North Lake Tahoe and Truckee areas have been celebrating their rich Alpine traditions for 29 years in an event called, Snowfest, and you're invited.   Whether you're an Olympic skier, veteran, expert, beginner or noob, there's something for you.  Maybe you don't even ski or snowboard, but love being in the great outdoors, the recent storms have piled several feet of new snow all around the mountain tops just in time for this celebration.  Events are scheduled and stacked all through the week starting today and there really is something for everyone and everydog.  Resorts and dozens of restaurants throw their unique spin on the event and th