at an iconic snowboard-and-skate shop in chicago...hris: in the summertime we do skateboards, stand-up paddleboards. lemonis: ...the owners are headed a nasty collision. this business looks like it's on life support. chris: i think things kind of fell apart pretty quickly up here. lemonis: their new location loses money hand over fist. there's nobody here. it's empty. their original location suffers from low margins and the wrong inventory. salena: it's about creating a reputation. lemonis: this business doesn't have a good reputation. did you know that? and now, their partnership is spinning out of control with two of the owners sidelining the third. chris: it felt like we financed your pregnancy with my money and our time. lemonis: if i can't help them fix their process and their relationship... you guys picked this location. chris: yeah. lemonis: you guys did it. ...this board shop will have to board up its doors. my name is marcus lemonis, and i risk my own money to save struggling businesses. we're not gonna wake up every morning

there as snowboarders as a snowboarder free riding on open terrain was always a big thing for me when i went to my final olympic competition in two thousand and six i wanted to concentrate on free riding from then on the writing courses but then i saw the first images of speed riding and i knew this is my saying this. in two thousand and seven and two thousand and eight only cashed in holds made a movie about speed writing his film play gravity shows the first speed writing dissents down the three swiss peaks uyghur mench and young trial since then willie has also specialized in producing sports movies. when mr or i'm not very good at not doing things if i see something i'd like to do i need to try it with. speed writing is expensive but he highly recommends not scrimping on equipment all told a good parachute costs about three thousand euros and high quality material is the only way to ensure a safe descent he says today he and his friend want to try out a new route they start about two thousand seven hundred meters up in the bernese alps first they study the terrain and determine th

the fact that it's died out and been replaced by snowboarding and stuff. snowboarding is cool.cally but also a way of getting really super fit. it's unlikely ski ballet will ever grace the olympics again, but at least it's alive and kicking once more. mike bushell for bbc news, in manchester. mike, as usual, looking hugely stylish on the skis. i feel like is going to run out of slightly unconventional sports but there is no evidence of it. they will keep finding them. now, susan will have the weather frost. susan will have the weather for us injust a moment — but before that we've got a festive brain teaserfor you. maths teacher and author bobby seagull has created 12 puzzles for the 12 days of christmas — especially for us. we'll be posting one on our facebook page every day from christmas day onwards — but to wet your appetite, we can reveal the first question to you now... you put up the words ‘partridge in a pear tree' on a banner, with one a4 card for each letter. the word ‘tree' drops on the floor. without looking, what is the probability of picking up the letters in the

the fact that it has died out and being replaced by snowboarding and stuff. snowboarding is cool.et will ever graced the olympics again, but at least it is alive and kicking once more. mike bushell for bbc news, in manchester. is doing his very best to make sure it is as popular as it is ever going to be. -- he is doing. he was doing quite a lot of work there. the whole thing seems quite unlikely. quite a lot of work there. the whole thing seems quite unlikelym quite a lot of work there. the whole thing seems quite unlikely. it looks really fun though. it does. i'm not sure it is for me. the headlines are coming up for you shortly on bbc hello — this is breakfast, with louise minchin and chris mason. good morning. here's a summary of today's main stories from bbc news. it's saturday the 22nd of december. our top story. police have arrested two people on suspicion of illegally flying drones over gatwick airport. flights were halted for more than a day after the first sighting on wednesday night. thousands of people have had their christmas travel plans disrupted. sussex police rele

if you're a snowboarder on the level of mark, you want to push the envelope further and further.do that, you need a guy like charles to help you create ramps and park features you feed. >> nowadays, there are so many good snowboarders under the sun and there's been a lot of time passed where people have just masked it out sort of on rotation and flips and jump scale way bigger. >> last time he did a snowboarding first was back in 2012 and he wanted to have another first. >> up rails and doing all the random little, like, rolls out and stuff. so that sort of feature opened up a new door. >> going to try and use that up rail. that charles graded for him. in order to do something new, you got to take your licks first. ♪ >> they just show the pretty part? you're like, oh, that's great. anybody can do it. then the no hard work, my friends. >> a battle for sure, but makes it that more special when you land and right away. >> oh. >> whoa! >> that is a world's first that mark mcmorris put together called the front board double cork 1170 in melancholy, boys. >> i give mark mcmorris congra

nearly two decades now, how accessible is up to the modern skier and snowboarder?iful. not to spin it around. now stand up. and thatis spin it around. now stand up. and that is your first freestyle move. all the way around. the and together. that is superb, almost of the cold ballet routine you've got already. far from that he did have variety, to coming town. the fact they died out and was replaced by snowboarding and freestyle skiing, there is nothing else quite like it and an opportunity to express yourself artistically but also to get really superfit. it may never graced the olympics again, but at least it is alive and kicking once more. a recap, manchester city surprisingly beaten by crystal palace, manchester united winning five — one at cardiff. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more at half past seven. no sign of forecast in the uk, mild frost and will have, but we won't have his today's sunshine tomorrow. looks much cloudier, some rain as well, the esteemed showers today, coming in around this area of low pressure. this general large area of low pressu

along for the ride was a friend and olympic kazakhstan snowboard trainer.et me tell you, it might look placid from a distance but it is an entirely other story once you're up there. it is a little bit windy today but we are on the singing sands and that's always how it is here, i guess. i've gone snowboarding before, what are the differences with sand boarding? 0k. lean back? 0h! he laughs. this is a lot of fun. but before long... ..we are starting to get the hang of it. and with that, my trip to kazakhstan is at an end, and what a ride it was. yeah! to end this look back at 2018, we couldn't finish without remembering that this year we said goodbye to a familiar travel show face. he has now swapped being on the tv for playing a leading man in hollywood. ever since i can remember, my family has been my whole life. rachel! henry has been with us since the start, back in 2014. we've had plenty of adventures together, clocked up countless miles, and hollywood success could not have happened to a nicer bloke, so good luck, henry, and as a parting gift from ever

nearly two decades on, how relevant and accessible is it to the modern skier and snowboarder?in it around. stand up. and that is your first freestyle move, all way around. but backwards and together. perfect, but got ballet routine you have already. a bit of variety to coming down in one piece. lu it looks a complicated, but a lot of fun. nothing else quite like it and it is an opportunity to express yourself artistically but also get really superfit. it is unlikely it will ever grace the olympics again, but at least it is alive and kicking once more. manchester united still beating cardiff, will show you what happened there go me go back. see his sun. would you believe it? there no snow on the forecast. at least it was a mild run—up to christmas so no fresh snow for trying that ski ballet outside. it has a lovely day for parts of the country, england, wales and northern ireland. the weekend has seen its better half now, because tomorrow what difference a day makes is cloudier with rain, why? these have gathered towards the west of the uk, so they are push and in print in clou

he is a snowboarder in finland that's been doing this for more than 50 years.one of it included ice claiming in my fantasy. it was just doing some narly trick. >> he can give to a pretty awesome slope. if you can call that mountain a slope. it's pretty steep. >> don't you like how they can look at the trees. >> after 15 years of doing this sport, it looks like second nature. >> if you want to take a break, just doing a sled. and not harder. working ser >> the list. >> it's like a forest full of snow men. >> i've never seen trees covered in snow quite like that. >> it's funny that you say that because we do get a glimpse they might be on their way to deliver some food. now from finland to jackson hole wyoming wyoming. >> he was born to do this. >> he knows what he is doing. >> it's a destination where a lot of more experienced skiers love to go. >>> at the football fans gender reveal. >> what are they going to have? >> next right this minute. >> still to come, please report to the dance floor. see why these make for the ultimate wedding party. >> oh, this is rea

hundreds of skiers and snowboarders took advantage of the six inches of fresh powder.ther youúr a first timer -- or a seasoned vet carving down the mountain— families say dodge ridge resort is the place to be christmas day. senthil krishnanathamchristmas is so special because of snow and winter and the holidays. for some heading to the slopes is a christmas tradition— we come as a family and stay together and have fun on christmas. -skand for others like juliette t — it was her first time seeing snow.i though it was amazingnats: snowball fightangela mclainwe donút live in the snow so itús just nice to come out and enjoy the weather like this. itús so beautiful.for some it was a midweek getawaywe donút celebrate christmas but this is a day where we can get together with our friends and family and enjoy quality timeááá - amhundreds of skiers and snowboarders— hit the lifts to take advantage of the six inches of fresh powder that fell yesterday.travis rider & paigeitús a great day to be up. sunús out, itús not too hot, not too cold. weúre getting s

i've gone snowboarding before, what are the differences with sand boarding? 0k. lean back?efore long... ..we are starting to get the hang of it. and with that, my trip to kazakhstan is at an end, and what a ride it was. yeah! to end this look back at 2018, we could not finish without remembering that this year we said goodbye to a familiar face on the programme. he has now swapped being on the tv for playing a leading man in hollywood. ever since i can remember my family has been my whole life. rachel! henry has been with us since the start, back in 2014, and we have had plenty of adventures together, clocked up countless miles. and hollywood success could not have happened to a nicer bloke so good luck, henry, and as a parting gift from everyone here on the show, here are your best bits. a baby. what is the baby's name? mina. wow, so small. they're determined to make me sweat even more. i've got a fair way to go yet. straight, straight. i don't want to rip my pants. you're much stronger than i am. this is getting bumpier and bumpier, it's almost like trying to stay on a bu

hundreds of santas hit the slopes in main. 300 skied and snowboarder. everyone donated $20 with the proceeds going to education and recreation program. the 11:00 p.m. news continues in 2 minutes. nues in 2 minutes. >>> people turned out for a benefit concert tonight for the victims of the camp fire. of the camp fire. >> the event was held on vintage way. 100% of the money raised will go to the north valley community eleaf efforts. the one -- relief effohelps her heal. >> i lost my house in the camp fire tten a lot of support from friends and family and i just want to say thanks to 47 all the love and -- thanks to everybody for all the love and we will get through this. >> more than 7 performers hit the stage at tonight's concert. >>> the california marathon was held today in sacramento county and two of the runners lost everything in the camp fire. they both lost their homes and their family business that destroyed paradise. they had been training together for the race, many said it would be understandable if they decided not to run after all they have

from beginners to seasoned veterans, skiers, snowboarders and santa hit the slopes at dodge ridge resortoday. >> is special because of snow, winter ancome as a family and h fun. >> reporter: for others like julia tomasello it was her first time seeing snow. >> it was amazing. >> we do not live in the snow. it is nice to come out and enjoy the weather like this. it is so beautiful. >> reporter: for some it was a midweek getaway. >> we do not celebrate christmas. this is a day when we can get together with friends and family and enjoy it. >> reporter: hundreds of skiers and snowboarders hit the lifts to take advantage of the six inches of fresh powder that fell yesterday. >> it is a great day to be up. the sun is out. it is not too hot or too cold. >> it is great snow. there are not that many people here. there is still fresh tracks. >> reporter: the marketing manager said the resort has already seen eight feet of snow fall this month. the beautiful conditions are a dream come true for those who are wishing for a white christmas and even those who weren't. >> there's something symbolic abo

to be honest i'm not very good in skiing and i will never learn how to snowboard but there's another way to be cool in the snow. at the snow caught in obama's dolphin gemini's i will be true for example you can try out all the fun sports equipment for twenty euros and fortunately there is always a guide around to give you some help. supports no more risky. it's easy to learn. direction and then one or two goes on the slopes to get used to it has to be some. time to find out which equipment is suitable for me. and. we started with it as something it's a bit like a beer makes but but instead of the tightest it has shot skis on the great thing is you can't take it on the ski lift but what goes up must come down. and what if i can't stop. there's more you can break with your feet on me than for you don't go too fast for me to dig your feet into the snow and pace yourself from because it was your list good luck to admit it's a lot easier and it's more fun if you start to do so then you cool from the curtain and thanks to all go to poke a let's try out off. this piece about the let us also

snowboard skates there are so many ways to get active in the cold weather what is your favorite winter sports even if you aren't that experienced on the slopes there are still many ways to have fun on the mountains have you heard of the s.m.s. or ski fox or ski buckle well these are some of the new it's mountain toys on the market an object colleague mike a crew headed to the bavarian alps to put them to the test. the slopes belong to the skiers and the snow but know me that is because right now even beginners like me following the call of the mountains. to be honest i'm not very good in skiing and i will never learn how to snowboard but there's another way to be cool in the snow. at the snow caught in golf in germany for example you can try out all the fun sports equipment for twenty euros a day fortunately there is always a guide around to give you some help. or it's no more risky. it's easy to learn. and then one or two goes on the slopes to get used to it has to be some. more time to find out which equipment is suitable for me. and. we started with it and some of it's a bit like a

squaw valley has been open to skiers and snowboarders for weeks. the difference now is that ther kind. >> from one week ago to now, there is no comparison. i'm in love with it. i love how it can just bring the storms in. >> it is awesome. >> we found several die-hards who made the trek to the die-hard area after class as businesses in nearby truckee hope to benefit. >> it excites a lot of people. it gets people up here, wanting to get here. exposure now says eenease moody's restaurant and truckee hotel managing partner j.j. morgan. >> i feel it's setting up a successful season. whether world travelers or just, you know, people choosing where they will go in the united states to go skiing this season. >> reporter: and with the premium on fresh powder, driving skiers destinations, this early windfall does wonders for squaw and other resorts. >> really this put us over the edge. we got two and a half feet since wednesday, which is tremendous. we opened a ton of new terrain. we just opened top to bottom. it has been a fast transition into full winter m

snow sports a mix between motocross and snowboarding and luckily there was enough snow for the event to happen in italy germany's omar visitant and took home gold for the men and in the women's event lindsey dick about list of the usa took points for her victory . that's all your sport for now more later that was back at the top of the i was thirty minutes of al-jazeera will i will see you very soon. radicalism is on the rise across the globe and we're told it's everywhere asked we're told we're supposed to be highly suspicious of everybody and everything but our government policies aimed at tackling radicalization in fact pushing youngsters to the fringes of society impact is utopian home and there's only so much we can say before you say ok that's me rethinking radicalization part of the radicalized youth syrians announces the era. because we're not. sure. rights being violated. and freedom of being stripped away. anniversary of. whites that stand up. stand up for human rights in the first episode of science in a golden age i'll be exploring the contributions made by scholars durin

snowboard cross world cup is finally under way if you've been waiting for it after a delayed start to the season because of a lack of snow the sport is a mix between motocross and snowboarding and luckily there was enough snow for the event to happen in italy germany is omar this it in took home gold for the men in the women's event lindsey jacobellis of the usa took home the thousand points for her victory. that's all your sport for now more later back to you has a thanks very much neal yeah that's it for this news outlets turn you over to london and i'm on with more of the day's news. everyone all together right. now going places together. a war which produced one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world they will take shots even when they should not i believe that sometimes what the saudis have been doing. the story behind the deadly attack by the saudi led coalition forces on a school bus in yemen which killed forty children. yemen the solder. on al-jazeera. because we're not. sure that. rights are being violated. and freedom stripped away. in the seventieth anniversary of th

as hundreds of skiers and snowboarders have already made their way there...ast month...(justine) and even more snow is on the way. kron4's ashley zavala explains whats in store for skiiers... headed up to the mountains this weekend. ((pkg)) trt: 1:04a foggy, soggy start to the holiday weekend in the sierra((yan hakobyan)) "it's a little slushy out today but it doesn't matter, we're just here to have fun with the boys."yan hakobyan and his friends came up to boreal mountain for the day from the bay area"once you're up there, it doesn't even matter, you're hitting the slopes, you're having fun." ((nats)) on the mountain.. boreal opened up a brand new ski lift friday called "the california cruiser" ((matt peterson-boreal mountain resort)) "we're going to see thousands up here this week, we are prepped and ready to go for all facilities." ((standup)) just within the last month this part of the sierra has seen about 50 inches of snow, on christmas eve another storm id expected to dump an additional 12 inches.((matt))" a little present from mother nature, a foot of

an amber snowboarding the scotla nd now over.w and freezing rain, slipping out to the north sea. he brought wet weather for a while in northern england, pushing to scotla nd in northern england, pushing to scotland and snow up over the hills as the storm moves away. leases with as the storm moves away. leases with a south—westerly airflow. temperatures at milder, still some icy patches for northern england and particularly in scotland where there will be wintry showers but the winners will be lighter by this stage. we will see those showers in scotla nd stage. we will see those showers in scotland becoming fewer, more sunshine arriving with sunny spells for northern ireland and the morning sunny for northern england and wales. shara rain gathering across western parts of england and wales, through the english channel. heavy bursts of rain in the afternoon but a better day on the whole. lighter winds. cold air across scandinavia and the north—east of europe. increasingly south—westerly winds. atla ntic increasingly south—westerly

snow sports a mix between motocross and snowboarding and luckily there was enough snow for the eventto happen in italy germany's omar visitant and took home gold for the men and in the women's event lindsey dick about list of the usa took points for her victory . that's all for sport more later. thank you very much well now in european space agency has posted a christmas card of a winter wonderland on the red planet mars express satellite sent back these spectacular images this is the car left crater and it's filled with ice eighty two kilometers wide the mission launched in two thousand and three and went into orbit around mars on christmas day all that yeah and this is what it looks like now. well that wraps up the new album all news coming out very shortly in just a couple of minutes. development. progress for. the end of a way of life for others. a clash between corporate interests and a people who must prepare for the long fight to protect their heritage. the march to progress in the philippines part of the you find asia series on al-jazeera . to cope with driving in kabul you n

it's pretty much what all the skiers and snowboarders have been waiting for.kron 4's gayle ong as in truckee to check it all out... while it's an exciting time for winter sports enthusiasts. c-h-p is asking drivers to take extra caution on the roads and to be prepared for the changing conditions. a reminder to slow down...officer jeff billings says speed is a big factor in accidents..lifts are spinning as riders and skiers hit the slopes in the sierra.

snow sports a mix between motocross and snowboarding and luckily there was enough snow for the event to happen in italy germany's visitant and took home gold for the men and in the women's event. of the usa took for her victory. that's all your sport for now more later. and finally this hour images shot by the european space agency's mass express to reveal the winter wonderland on the red planet it's released these photographs of a crater filled with bright white ice the color left creates a measures eighty two kilometers across and the ice two kilometers to the top of the hour so you soon. when i enter the speed of light a fire car six hundred horsepower i feel the happiest. women tearing up a truck in the west bank. challenge a stereotype. living life in the fast what it's like to cover for the duration of the. big sisters on how different. generation after generation men work under the merciless sun of northeastern state that one in this slum there's no sewerage running water or other basic services sixty percent of the people here are not living in poverty their needs are so grea

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19th year this event has been staged in maine — with around 300 jolly old st nicks skiing and snowboarding raising money for a local charity. no confirmation on whether the real santa is among them. that's all from sportsday. we'll have more throughout the evening. you're watching bbc news. the head of mi6 you're watching bbc news. the head of m16 has warned russia not to underestimate our capabilities. delivering a rear speech, speaking at saint andrew's university, described to the dude and how intelligence agencies are developing a fourth generation of espionage as adversaries take advantage of the blurred lines between the cyber and physical worlds. we will be successful nonetheless, and i urge russia or any other state intent on subverting our way of life not to underestimate our determination and oui’ underestimate our determination and our capabilities. or those of our allies. we can do this to any opponent at any time. the head of mi6. opponent at any time. the head of m16. now, the latest mission to the international space station has blasted off in the first manned rocket launch

three resorts now have snow—making machines to try and help skiers and snowboarders train at home.is has been to glencoe to see the benefits. glencoe in scotland's oldest ski centre, set amongst 200 hectares, or sting the longest and steepest ski i’u ns sting the longest and steepest ski runs in scotland. but, as you can see, there has been a limited snowfall so far, and the majority of the runs here are actually closed. but this resort has gone high—tech, meaning at least some snow cover is guaranteed. here is the snow factory in front of us, explain how it works. it is basicallyjust a big refrigeration unit, it has three big cylinders that makes ice, and then a big puddle comes and scrapes it off, and then it churns the ice off at the bottom and then a fan blows it out of the pipes and can go up to 150 metres from the unit. the great thing is, comes out as really cold icy fla kes, thing is, comes out as really cold icy flakes, which hopes freeze the ground, and once you get a bit of moisture, either some snow falling oi’ moisture, either some snow falling or some moisture, either

but the storm doesn't stop them from climbing on to the surf boards and using them as snowboards. the boards can take this kind of treatment they say they were made in kamchatka by friends. just three hundred forty thousand people live on this iberian peninsula about the size of germany most of the main pietro pavlos. the ice free ports was built under stanley and for the pacific fleet the. throw pavlos became a center of the fishing industry people stream to come tucker lured by good working conditions offered as compensation for the harsh climate anyone who worked here could retire early and settle with their savings in warmer climes. but those days are long gone life has become expensive income tax and harder lots of things need to be imported but not fish there are five sorts of salmon at the market they're all cheaper than in moscow prices have risen. they sell a marine air explains which to do with that as our man officials got more expensive in the last four years most has exported fish is one of our natural resources and not much of it stays income chakka that's why prices

hundreds of skiers and snowboarders took advantage of the six inches of fresh powder.seasoned vet carving down the mountain— families say dodge ridge resort is the place to be christmas day.senthil krishnanathamchristmas is so special because of snow and winter and the holidays.for some heading to the slopes is a christmas tradition—we come as a family and stay together and have fun on christmas. -skand for others like juliette t — it was her first time seeing snow.i though it was amazingnats: snowball fightangela mclainwe donút live in the snow so itús just nice to come out and enjoy the weather like this. itús so beautiful.for some it was a midweek getawaywe donút celebrate christmas but this is a day where we can get together with our friends and family and enjoy quality timeááá - amhundreds of skiers and snowboarders— hit the lifts to take advantage of the six inches of fresh powder that fell yesterday.travis rider & paigeitús a great day to be up. sunús out, itús not too hot, not too cold. weúre getting spoiled today.abir bhatt/ snowborderi

super giant slalom on borrowed skis no less and then days later won the parallel giant slalom on her snowboardhy the 23—year—old czech is on our shortlist. music plays. you can vote for your favourite at the bbc sport website — that's bbc.com/sport, where you'll also find terms and privacy notice. voting closes on saturday the 15th of december at 14:00 gmt, and the winner will be announced later that day. just about enough time to squeeze in some snooker. in snooker‘s uk championship, judd trump has qualified for the fourth round. the world numberfive made an impressive start, leading 3—1 over mark king in only 50 minutes. he closed out victory 6—2 in york and will meetjoe perry in the last 16. ding junhui is also through to the last 16. he came through the all chinese battle against zhou goo—dong by six frames to four. that is all the time we have left for now. you can get all the latest sports news at our website — that's bbc.com/sport. but from me and the rest of the sport today team, goodbye. hello there. yesterday was a lot colder for many of us and in fact temperatures dipped below freez

the fact that it's died out and been replaced by snowboarding and stuff. snowboarding is cool.olympics again, but at least it's alive and kicking once more. mike bushell for bbc news, in manchester. he looked very elegant. you're watching breakfast from bbc news. we'll be back with the headlines in a few moments. stay with us. sure we have a look at brainteaser, an author and mathematician has created 12 puzzles for us and for you and we will put them on facebook everyday starting from christmas day but to whet your appetite we can reveal the first question now. listen carefully. you put up the words partridge in a pear tree on a banner with one a four card for each letter. pants... —— and... so that you got it within moments. bobby seagull willjoin as in half an hourto bobby seagull willjoin as in half an hour to talk through the answer. headlines on the way next. good morning welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and chris mason. 0ur headlines today: a man and a woman are arrested by police investigating the drone disruption at gatwick. today more delays are expected but f

. >> skiers, snowboarders and santa hit the slopes at dodge river resorts today. >> this is a great day for snow, winter holiday, we come as a family and stay together and have fun. >> for others it was the first it's just nice to come out and enjoy the weather like this. it's so beautiful. >> for some it was a midweek get away. >> we don't celebrate christmas, but this is a day where we can get together with our friends and family and enjoy quality time. >> hundreds of skiers and snowboarders hit the list of knows enjoying the fresh powder. >> it's great snow, everything, there's not many people here right now, there are fresh tracks up can ski. >> and they've seen 8 feet of snow this month. the beautiful conditions are a dream for true, those wishing for a white christmas and those who don't. >> it's symbolic, there are blue clear skies and it's beautiful. >> the resort is hopeful they'll be able to stay open until april. >>> i spent a few days skiing on the mountain, and it was a little chilly on sunday. >> you were good out there -- >> thank you, i think i could work on it. first ru

it did an amazing job for the skiers and snowboarders. and setting us up in to new year's eve and january. it is fantastic compared to last year and a record for the sierras. over 100 inches of snow with 100 feet of terrain open right now. >> people are up there celebrating the holidays and this came at good time. when you look into the future, for example, this week, what do you think the conditions are going to be like? expecting more snow? >> no. well, there is moisture in the air right now. we might see a few showers. the good news is, the temperatures, 19, 17, 16. day time temperatures not over 36 degrees. that will keep the snow pack fantastic. there was a lot of moisture in that which is really good for us. it is good for the state, good for the water tables and good for the pack. they will get out over night and groom the terrain. it looks like the national weather service can talk about that. another system is then the third and fourth week of january which is when we get into the heart of the season. for new year's eve it will b

. >> and a day after a christmas treat for skiers and snowboarders, we will see you the conditions on the slopes. >> and the beautiful sunshine and how long it will last and a wind advisory hitting the bay area tomorrow morning. your forecast is straight ahead. >>> san francisco is preparing to tranform a city park. ktvu's christien kafton tells us it is transforming it in to an obstacle course. >> reporter: sharing a new vision for the park. partnership to transform it into a rope's course. >> there is nothing more important than giving kids an opportunity to get outside, take some risks and connect with nature. >> the course would be like a 3d obstacle course three dimensional obstacle course. the course is an invaluable tool to teach kids how much they can achieve. >> the point is team building, building relationships, communication. trust. and bringing a classroom together to learn to work together. >> the course will be up hill from a middle school. >> you can see the black top. over to the left. and then you can see the green building. >> reporter: his students will be able to s

fresh snow pack in lake tahoe has skiers and snowboarders headed to the slopes. 12 inches. multiple slopes open and first time this year skiers and snowboarders able to get to the upper peaks of alpine. great shots. >> always dreaming of white christmas and every other day at tahoe. >> wake up in cabin with a nice fireplace, that's way to go. >> want the fireplace now. >> right now. >>> look how cold it is up there. live look at squaw creek. ten degrees. how is that? beautiful, got lights lit up there. definitely a cold night considering expecting clear conditions, no clouds in sight. bringing it back home, also beautiful in downtown san jose, very own lights up near christmas in the park. 46 degrees. wind speed is not a factor. san francisco, 53 trees. but cold temperatures i've been mentioning and i did tweet out freeze warning. we're dipping down to freezing and subfreezing temperatures tonight. already starting to drop in santa rosa. oakland at 38, hayward. some areas of patchy frost will be expected. probably get frost on windshield for tomorrow's work shift. that warn

some skiing, snowboarding, skating, dancing, you get to the end and you are like, man 2018 is lit. >>are such amazingoi ng things and here i am trying to figure out if i want to shave my face or not. >> that lovely performer there is elli. she is about to do her last song at the theater but the switches up the things today. >> she's thinking oh, a special guest. she was so excited. >> we have a special guest today. harry would you like to come up please for me. >> they are like, harry, who? >> that is her prince harry. on this day, she is dressed up as cinderella. we can't hear what he's saying but he needs to use his stage voice. >> instead, he does it the old fashioned way and reaches into his pocket. down to one knee and proposes there in front of the crowd, her entire family and his parents were there too. >> he did not wait to get that kiss, did he? >> he did not want to wait for the clock to strike. >> he they had been dating for three years and she figured the proposal would come soonish. >> she didn't realize it would happen quite like this. >> each of us have our own to relea