miracle march
Sierra snowpack: 52% of average, water content at 49%
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/02/2018 - 12:11pm
The water content in the Sierra snowpack was measured in Phillips April 2, 2018 and it is at 49 percent of the April 1 average.
The California Department of Water Resources snow survey team did their final physical measurement of the year at their normal location in Phillips at the intersection of Highway 50 and Sierra-at-Tahoe Road, west of Lake Tahoe.
Depth of the snow was measured at 32.1 inches and it contained 12.4 inches of water which is 49 percent of long term average for April 1 at the location.
The snowpack measured in at 52 percent of average.
Sierra snowpack ends season at 97% of average
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/30/2016 - 5:04pm
A "Miracle March" never materialized in the Sierra Nevada in 2016 and current snowpack shows that it would have been necessary to get totals above average, something needed to combat the drought in California.
In the last official snow survey of the year at Phillips Station near Sierra-at-Tahoe, the snow was 58.4 inches deep with a water content of 26 inches, just 97 percent of the long-term average in that location.
“While for many parts of the state there will be both significant gains in both reservoir storage and stream flow, the effects of previous dry years will
High avalanche warning for backcountry; Expect snow until Monday morning
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 12:02pm
It is slow going over Echo Summit this morning with reported delays of up to an hour. As you can see on the photos here, once past the Meyers chain controls it is much smoother moving.
As of 11:45 a.m. Sunday:
Highway 50 - Chains or 4WD with snow tires from 3 miles east of Kyburz to Meyers
State Route 89 is closed at Emerald Bay. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from Picketts Junction to Christmas Valley. Chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires from 5 miles north of the Y to Emerald Bay.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/13/2016 - 8:07am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Wind and weather will be an issue at ski resorts today.
Winter Storm Warning until 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
Chain controls going up on Lake Tahoe roads
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 9:07pm
The next way in a series of storms over the Sierra has made its way into Lake Tahoe tonight, with forecasters predicting up to two feet of snow at lake level by Monday morning.
Interstate 80 has had chain controls up for much of the afternoon, and Highway 50 has just put theirs up.
As of 8 p.m. Saturday, controls are now up on Highway 50 from Twin Bridges to Meyers, with chains required on all vehicles except 4WD with snow tires.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/12/2016 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 12, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind advisory in effect from 4:00 a.m. to noon
Winter Storm Warning from in effect from 4:00 p.m. Saturday to 11 a.m. Monday
Flood Watch in place until 6:00 p.m. Sunday
New storm headed to Lake Tahoe: One foot of snow possible at lake level
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/10/2016 - 10:01pm
Could this be a "Miracle March?" With almost two feet of new snow added to ski resorts last weekend, and another two feet expected this weekend, signs are pointing to getting well above average on the Sierra snowpack totals. The precipitation is there, but all depends on the temperature.
The National Weather Service in Reno today said, "Higher confidence this afternoon with potent winter storm expected to arrive Saturday with rain, snow and wind this weekend into Monday morning."
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind and weather may be a factor today at area ski resorts.
Snowpack measures just 20% of normal in the Sierra
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 12:25am
Those who live in the Sierra Nevada already know about the minimal snowpack and the monthly snow survey conducted near Sierra-at-Tahoe showed just that.
The water content of the snow for the state as a whole is at 19% of the average for this time of year, with the central Sierras at 20% of average.
Wet March can't make up for dry winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amIt's no "Miracle March," but this month's snowfall is somewhat better than expected after a drier-than-average winter."The water content we just measured is down in the lower 10 percent of years...
Wet March can't make up for dry winter
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 04/04/2012 - 6:00amIt's no "Miracle March," but this month's snowfall is somewhat better than expected after a drier-than-average winter."The water content we just measured is down in the lower 10 percent of years...
Lake Tahoe weather: More snow in forecast; 2 feet possible by Wednesday
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 03/12/2012 - 10:06amLAKE TAHOE - Perhaps Miracle March is for real this year.A couple weeks after the month started off with a fresh and much-needed layer of snow, a bunch more could be on the way beginning this week,...
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 7:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
Snow falling, chains required on highways
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/27/2012 - 8:42amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Just a squall or the start of "Miracle March?" Snow is falling in the Tahoe Basin and highways around the lake have chain control.Chains are required on Highway 50 from M...
