Video of 2016-17 Winter Season Recap

After 60 feet of cumulative snowfall, 10 Atmospheric Rivers, the snowiest month on record (#januBURIED), and 200 days of winter operations during this incredible 2016-17 season, Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is officially closed for skiing and riding until the fall.

With unseasonably warm temperatures in the region, the snowpack has seen a rapid rate of melt, primarily in the key areas of lift loading and unloading zones. While teams have been working around the clock to maintain the snow surface, there is not sufficient snowpack for a safe, consistent slope, forcing Squaw Valley to conclude winter operations.

While it's always bittersweet to pack away our boards and boots for the summer, we're stoked to know we hung in there as long as we could! Our amazing staff kept lifts spinning into summer and on July 15, our latest closing date EVER. From deep powder and dramatic winter weather to summer shredding in our bathing suits, the 2016-17 season was one we'll never forget. Let's take a look back as we count down our top memories from this historic season:

Top Memories & Milestones from the 2016-17 season

11. Snowy Opening Day

Opening Day at Alpine Meadows. November 23, 2016. Photo: Ben Arnst

The 2016-17 season kicked off on November 23 the best way possible - with new snow! The stoke was high as we took our first laps of the season on 4" of fresh snow that continued throughout the day. Skiers and riders were fired up, taking the snowy weather as a sign of an amazing season ahead...

10. Christmas Powder

Conditions at Alpine Meadows on December 25, 2016. Photo: Jeff Engerbretson

Santa delivered the month's first BIG storm in time for the holidays! We woke up to 14" of fresh powder on December 24, and a bluebird powder day with a 21" storm total on Christmas Day.

9. January 2017: Snowiest Month on Record

Snow piled high along the Alpine Meadows Road on January 23, 2017. Photo: Ben Arnst

Who could forget January? It snowed 16 out of 31 days and the monthly total reached 282 inches. That's over 23 FEET, making January 2017 the snowiest month at Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows on record!

8. February 2017: Snowiest February on Record