Heavenly Mountain (a Vail Resort) is opening early! The Godzilla El Nino was dropped enough snow to promise a better ski season already this year than last. Of course last year may go into the record books as one of the worst ski seasons for California's Lake Tahoe area, this year is looking much better.

With only a few hours to opening day have a look at the conditions so far! When snow comes early like this to California resorts can can be sure that cool winter temps will keep the snow great for months to come, which means your February ski vacation to Lake Tahoe should be great.