An October snow is always welcome in the Lake Tahoe region, where this time of year the ski season typically lingers around the corner, depending on the fickle ways of Mother Nature. Mother Nature gave skiers and snowboarders a reason for optimism Sunday (Oct. 17), dumping snow overnight that left 2-7 inches at Tahoe ski […]
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Tahoe storm could dump 17 inches snow
A snow storm that will likely begin Thursday afternoon could dump nearly 17 inches of snow on several Tahoe ski resorts before subsiding Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says a storm will enter the basin by midday Thursday (March 18) and linger through Friday. The NWS said the highest precipitation rates will […]
Snow hitting Tahoe ski resorts this week
A welcome batch of new snow should arrive at Tahoe ski resorts this week. According to Bryan Allegretto, California Snow Forecaster for OpenSnow.com, a decent system could bring modest snow totals of 5-15 inches at Tahoe ski resorts at upper elevations by Thursday morning (March 11). Snow is expected to start Monday and conclude early […]
Snow keeps piling up at Tahoe ski resorts
Following another day of constant snowfall, the snow continues to pile up at Tahoe ski resorts. Both Sierra-at-Tahoe and family-friendly Tahoe Donner reported the most snow Wednesday with 32 inches. The snowfall ranged from 15-32 inches at the summit of Tahoe ski resorts. Two-day totals (see below) are best measured in feet – not inches. […]
Tahoe snow storm could dump 3-5 feet
The first of three snow storms over a seven-day period arrived better than anticipated for several Tahoe ski resorts. The storm, which began Friday afternoon (Jan. 22) and was sporadic on Saturday, was expected to produce 1-3 inches to the Tahoe ski resorts. However, Sugar Bowl received the most snow with 7 inches, followed by […]
Snow storms will hit Tahoe ski resorts
Following a dry spell since the beginning of the month, snow will return over the next week at Tahoe ski resorts. Not only will it snow, it could snow big time starting by the middle of next week. Although there is no definitive forecast at this time, one weather model shows a huge storm that […]
Christmas afternoon snow for Tahoe ski resorts
A late gift will arrive late Christmas afternoon at Tahoe ski resorts – Snow! The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno issued a winter storm watch Tuesday for the Tahoe Basin that goes into effect Christmas afternoon and lasts through Saturday morning. The Christmas evening storm could drop as much as 18 inches on Tahoe […]
First snowfall hits Tahoe ski resorts
Tahoe ski resorts are once again painted white, thanks to the first snow storm of the season. Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was overjoyed with the amount of snow it received by Sunday morning (Nov. 8). Squaw-Alpine was reporting 9 inches of snow overnight at its upper mountain and 5-8 inches total at the base. The […]
First Tahoe snow arriving Friday
The first snow of the season is expected later this week in Lake Tahoe, which means the 2021 ski season probably isn’t far away. According to OpenSnow.com, the snow should arrive Friday morning (Nov. 6) and the white stuff could be dropping over the weekend as well. But there’s no rush for skiers and snowboarders […]
Lake Tahoe ski resorts may get 2 feet snow
Two feet of snow could arrive this week at Lake Tahoe ski resorts. And the good news for the region is Tuesday’s snow showers are just the beginning. Lake Tahoe ski resorts are expected to see snow seven of the next nine days. Currently, there are six Lake Tahoe ski resorts open – Squaw Valley […]