snow in lake tahoe
Quick storm drops snow in Lake Tahoe Basin, Chain controls in place
Submitted by paula on Thu, 12/17/2020 - 10:07am
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The snow is still falling this morning so totals are not yet available, but as ski resorts opened they were reporting 3"-4" with more coming. Temperatures were too high for snow at midnight, but they have since dropped allowing snow to start falling.
The Winter Storm Advisory expires at 10:00 a.m.
Use caution on roads around Lake Tahoe as there are controls on all of them. Here are those controls as of 9:00 a.m.:
US50
Ready for some rain and upper elevation snow in Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/30/2018 - 12:23pm
An unsettled weather pattern and further cooling looks likely for the upcoming week in Lake Tahoe with the best chances for rain from Tuesday through Thursday.
The National Weather Service in Reno (NWS RENO), dry conditions will prevail today through most of Monday, with areas of mid-high level cloud cover especially on Monday ahead of the next low pressure system approaching the California coast. There is a complex weather scenario setting up for Tuesday-Wednesday
Cold, windy and a chance of snow in Lake Tahoe Sunday-Monday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/11/2018 - 12:54pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIF. - There is a Lake Wind Advisory in effect for Lake Tahoe until 10:00 p.m. Sunday as a cold front moves through the region.
Winds will be from the southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph by mid to late morning, increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the afternoon. Waves on the lake will be increasing to 2 to 4 feet this afternoon, with the highest waves from mid-lake to northeastern shores.
Above average temperatures, and no snow, in Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 7:55pm
Abundant mid and high clouds and periods of gusty winds in the high Sierra are expected through the weekend, leaving Lake Tahoe with party sunny conditions for Christmas. Abundant mid and high clouds and periods of gusty winds in the high Sierra are expected through the weekend.
A very weak system is passing through Northeastern California and Northern Nevada next week, and with it comes a very slight chance of snow coming into the Lake Tahoe Basin, but more precipiation will be staying near the Oregon border.
Wind advisory and 20% chance of snow in Lake Tahoe Saturday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 12/15/2017 - 11:38pm
A quick moving, weak weather system will affect the area Friday night through Saturday morning bringing very light snowfall across the region. The inversions we've seen in the Reno-Tahoe area are likely to strengthen again early next week before a cold front moves through in the middle of next week and breaks them down.
A weak ridge will be in place early next week which will again provide dry conditions, light winds, and the valley inversions. However, models do continue to show a potential for a more potent slider type system on Wednesday.
South Lake Tahoe girl writes to Obama about global warming and the need of a town center
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/31/2016 - 7:20pm
"Dear President Barack Obama,
I would like to talk about some of the things that I think should improve in South Lake Tahoe since you are coming to speak here. First, our town is very spread out - there is no place for locals to come and hang out. So I think we should have a town center."
This was the beginning of a letter 10-year-old Rosie Friedrich wrote to the President. She was hoping to give it to him during the 20th annual Lake Tahoe Summit in Lake Tahoe on Wednesday.
It's cold outside! Warmer temps and chance of snow in Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/28/2015 - 9:35am
Residents and visitors in South Lake Tahoe are waking up to some very chilly temperatures with 0 degrees on the thermometer. Clear skies and no snow expected through Wednesday.
Forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service:
Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Sunday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 12. South wind around 5 mph.
Snow in Lake Tahoe forecast for the next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 11/25/2015 - 9:47am
Ski resorts, local businesses, visitors and residents welcomed several inches of snow during Tuesday's storm, lending hope that the winter will be a good one for both outdoor sports and the South Lake Tahoe economy.
Heavenly Mountain Resort is reports 8" of new snow and they will have almost half of their runs open Wednesday. Sierra-at-Tahoe received 9" at the base, 10" at the summit and will have five lifts and 13 trails open. Over at Kirkwood, they received 16" of new snow and have four of their 15 lifts open.
First wave of snow in Lake Tahoe passes, more due Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 11/09/2015 - 9:50am
Residents are waking up to a fresh layer of snow in South Lake Tahoe Monday morning, with more snow due later in the day.
Just over an inch of fresh snow fell at lake level.
As of 8:30 a.m., chain controls were lifted over Echo Summit but remain on I-80, Hwy 88 at Ham's Station,
The National Weather Service forecast says to expect more snow showers Monday morning, mainly after 10 a.m. There is even a chance for some thunder.
South Lake Tahoe Business Gets Washed Up for Snow
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/29/2014 - 6:35pm
It may not be Mother Nature or the weatherman you want to thank for the storm that is coming into South Lake Tahoe today. It just might be the team at Pyramid Peak Ski and Snowboard Rentals.
Why you ask?
"It always rains or snows when you wash your car," said owner Geoff Bottini. He told SouthTahoeNow that when they heard a weather system was arriving that they figured they'd help it along by offering a free car wash. They advertised on their store windows and facebook page about the 10 am to 4 pm event.
Davis, Hight, Teter test out White's superpipe at
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:40amThe largest amount snow in Lake Tahoe right now is without a doubt all packed into the walls of the new Shaun White Signature Superpipe at Northstar. After nearly 700 hours of work done by Snow Park T...
