A series of Lake Tahoe snow storms hit the region over the past few days and has been a welcome sight for skiers and snowboarders. Below is the Lake Tahoe snow report.
The storm, which began Wednesday, dumped as much as 40 inches at one resort and more than 2 feet of snow at many of Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts.
There should be more snow on the way in the Lake Tahoe region. But the next few days should only produce a light amount of snowfall, according to the National Weather Service, which is reporting a 40 percent chance of snow today and 30 percent Sunday. Temperatures today should range from the mid-40s daytime to mid-20s at night.
It was a timely snow for Squaw Valley ski resort, which this week is hosting the second round of the Rahlves’ Banzai Tour. Squaw received 8 inches of new snow on Friday and has added 30 inches from the storm.
“The KT-22 Banzai is always one of the most exciting parts of the tour because of the great view of the course from the base of the mountain,” said Olympic skier Daron Rahlves, the race founder. “Spectators get to watch athletes give it their all down the face of KT-22, which embodies everything the Banzai Tour is really about; the competition, athleticism, and most importantly, the enjoyment and camaraderie of the ski and snowboard community.”
Kirkwood Mountain received 13-18 inches Friday and 40 inches overall from the storm, which began Wednesday night and has dumped 40 inches at the ski resort off Highway 88.
Off Highway 50 heading into South Lake Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe was reporting 10 inches of new snow and 28 inches overall from the storm. Nearby Heavenly Mountain got 20 inches from the storm.
“What a great start to Miracle March! Conditions are great and there are more storms on the horizon. All this snow gives guests a great opportunity to enjoy the Sierra Resort they’ve come to know and love,” said Sierra spokesperson Steve Hemphill.
Both Boreal Mountain and Sugar Bowl ski resort also got hit hard with 30 inches from the storm.
No one is happier about the recent snow than Donner Ski Ranch, which is located off Interstate 80 on Historic Highway 40 at Donner Summit. Closed for much of January and parts of February as well, including last week, Donner Ski Ranch reopened today with five lifts running and up to a foot of fresh snow.
National Weather Service report:
- Today: Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
- Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
- Sunday night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
- Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Monday night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Lake Tahoe Snow Report for Saturday, March 1
ALPINE MEADOWS
New Snow: 5-8″
Snow depth: 39-68″
Location: Highway 89, six miles west of TahoeCity
Website: www.skialpine.com
BOREAL
New Snow: 9″
Snow depth: 55″
Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
Website: www.rideboreal.com
DIAMOND PEAK
New Snow: 6″
Snow depth: 54″
Location: Highway 431, InclineVillage
Website: www.diamondpeak.com
DONNER SKI RANCH
New Snow: 6″
Snow depth: not available
Location: Old Highway 40, Donner Summit
Website: www.donnerskiranch.com
GRANLIBAKKEN RESORT
New Snow: 5″
Snow depth: 12″
Location: Highway 89, TahoeCity
Website: www.granlibakken.com
HEAVENLY
New Snow: 9″
Base snow depth: 52″
Location: Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.skiheavenly.com
HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT
New Snow: 6-14″
Base snow depth: 20-50″
Location: Highway 89, six miles south of TahoeCity
Website: www.skihomewood.com
KIRKWOOD
New Snow: 13-18″
Snow depth: 72″
Location: Highway 88 in Kirkwood
Website: www.kirkwood.com
MT. ROSE
New Snow: 3-4″
Snow depth: 24-56″
Location: Mt. Rose Highway in Reno
Website: www.skirose.com
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
New Snow: 3-7″
Snow depth: 25-66″
Location: Highway 267 near Truckee
Website: www.NorthstarCalifornia.com
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
New Snow: 10″
Snow depth:44-79″
Location: Highway 50, 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.sierraattahoe.com
SODA SPRINGS
New Snow: 6″
Snow depth: 35″
Location: Location: Interstate 80, Soda Springs exit
Website: www.skisodasprings.com
SQUAW VALLEY
New Snow: 8″
Snow depth: 22-74″
Location: Highway 89, six miles from TahoeCity
Website: www.squaw.com
SUGAR BOWL
New Snow: 6-9″
Snow depth: 37-71″
Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
Website: www.sugarbowl.com
TAHOE DONNER
New Snow: not available
Snow depth: 6-10″
Location: DonnerState Park exit off Interstate 80, Northwoods Boulevard
Website: www.skitahoedonner.com
