Rejoice, snow lovers!

The hills are once again alive with the sound of snow plows and schussing. Overnight, most resorts reported in with fresh inches, and here's the best part ... we have snow in the forecast for at least the next five days. Thursday and Saturday show the best promise of major dumpage so far, so keep an eye on the weather, road and ski conditions to plan the best time to head to the mountains.

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And don't forget to check out Monopalooza next weekend because you know you want to learn about monoskiing.

-- From the Powderhound

The cold, hard truth about ice fishing

by Wendy Lautner, tahoe.com

Ice fishing is a great chance to enjoy solitude in nature and heck, it beats Atlantic farmed salmon at the grocery store any day.

But before you go out on the ice, take a tip from Brian Nylund, department head of sporting goods at Truckee's ACE Mountain Hardware store. Nylund's reeled in more than 20 years of fly fishing experience in Phoenix before moving to the Truckee area five years ago. He's been ice fishing here ever since.

Where to go: Nylund recommends heading to Boca or Prosser Reservoirs in the Truckee area to find good ice and great fish. Serene Lakes on Donner Summit is also a good lake to try and, for those who have snowmobile access Jackson Meadows north of Truckee on Highway 89 can't be beat for its solitude. Once you've picked the location, try to familiarize yourself with a map of the lake. Where are the deep spots? Where are the creek beds?

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This week's Powderhound winner is ...

Jim Cox submitted this photo of Yellowstone on the summit watching the sunset. Now that's a Powderhound that doesn't want to come in from the cold. Jim wins this week's Powderhound T-shirt and is now entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco gift certificate! Congratulations!

Your furry best friend could win a Petco gift certificate! Send us a photo of your snow dog, and look for it the following week at our Powderhound Gallery. Each week, our staff will pick one lucky participant to win a Powderhound Report T-shirt. That winner will have their dog featured in that week's issue of the Powderhound Report, and will automatically be entered into the grand prize drawing for a $100 Petco certificate. Submit your photo here, (don't forget to include your name in the caption!) and we'll notify you if you're a winner! We can't wait to see your Powderhound! Good luck!

Video of the week
Your guide to Snowfest 2008

Friday, Feb. 29: Kick Off Celebration for Snow Festival, 6-7:30 p.m. Fireworks, parties and the coronation of the Snow Festival Queen is all happening in the Events Plaza at Squaw Valley during Kick Off Celebration 2008. As night falls, catch laser displays, a torchlight parade and DJ music on the deck featuring Space Cowboys and the Unimog.

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Coming April 1, a brand new tahoe.com, just for you!

Mark your calendar, because in just a few weeks tahoe.com will unveil a brand new look. Designed to highlight the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the new site will have many interactive features to help you plan a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the most beautiful destination on Earth. We can help you buy plane tickets and book hotel rooms, but also so much more. Search for the perfect restaurant, or an out-of-the-way nightclub; find a hiking destination just right for you, or pick the beach of your dreams ... we have it all! Once you find everything you want to do, save it to your personal mytahoe itinerary, which you can print and refer to all during your stay. Check out photos other users have shared, read reviews from people who've eaten, played and stayed where you're considering! Check out the new tahoe.com on April 1!

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