Although the Lake Tahoe region greatly needs some fresh snow, the “bluebird” days should be a nice way to enjoy President’s Day weekend for skiers and snowboarders.
Daytime temperatures at Lake Tahoe ski resorts are expected to range from the mid-40s to low 50s and in the mid-teens to mid-20s at night this weekend. The temperatures will begin to dip a bit by Monday.
The weather is expected to change on Tuesday (Feb. 19). According to the Weather Channel, there is a 90-percent chance of snow on Tuesday when a colder and wetter weather pattern hits Lake Tahoe and the Sierra.
The snow may continue through next week. The Weather Channel is predicting a 30-percent chance of snow on Wednesday, followed by 40 percent on Thursday, and 20 percent on Friday.
Due to the cold weather, the snow level could drop to 2,500 feet. According to the National Weather Service, Lake Tahoe area temperatures are expected to drop into the high 20s, low 30s by Tuesday.
Below is the National Weather Service forecast for today through Monday for the greater Lake Tahoe region.
Today: Partly cloudy. Highs 48 to 53. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Clear. Lows 21 to 31. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs 46 to 51. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
Sunday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 13 to 23. Light winds.
Monday: Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs 44 to 49. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night: Brisk. Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows 17 to 22.
SKI REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 16
ALPINE MEADOWS
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 53-84"
Location: Highway 89, six miles west of Tahoe City
Web Site: www.skialpine.com
BOREAL
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 98-143"
Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
Website: www.borealski.com
DIAMOND PEAK
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 24-48"
Location: Incline Village
Website: www.diamondpeak.com
HEAVENLY
New Snow: 0
Base snow depth: 42"
Location: Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.skiheavenly.com
HOMEWOOD
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 41-65"
Location: Highway 89, six miles south of Tahoe City
Website: www.skihomewood.com
KIRKWOOD
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 86-106"
Location: Highway 88 in Kirkwood
Website: www.kirkwood.com
MT. ROSE
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 52-105"
Location: Mt. Rose Highway in Reno
Website: www.skirose.com
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 35-80"
Location: Highway 267 near Truckee
Website: www.NorthstarCalifornia.com
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 32-90"
Location: Highway 50, 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.sierraattahoe.com
SODA SPRINGS
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 98-143"
Location: Interstate 80, Soda Springs exit
Website: www.skisodasprings.com
SQUAW VALLEY
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 23-93"
Location: Highway 89, six miles from Tahoe City
Website: www.squaw.com
SUGAR BOWL
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 61-128"
Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
Website: www.sugarbowl.com
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