Ski resorts in the Sierra Nevada mountains are hoping to capture some business this weekend.

The first in a pair of snowstorms has finally dumped some fresh snow on the slopes.

It's the first significant precipitation in three months. In fact it's been so dry that many resorts have had to shut down some or ALL of their slopes.

About a month ago we called up the family-owned Donner Ski Ranch in Truckee. We received a message, and found that the Donner Ski Ranch WILL be opening this weekend.

Lincoln Kauffman, general manager for Donner Ski Ranch in Truckee, California, joins us on the show.