Lake Tahoe Ski Report for January 16: Sunny days for Martin Luther King holiday (Photos)

If the Martin Luther King holiday plans include skiing or snowboarding at a Lake Tahoe ski resort, don’t worry about the weather – it should be perfect if you like sunny days and mild temperatures.

The temperatures are rising in the Tahoe region after a series of minus-degree weather overnight and in the morning. The Tahoe temperatures got in the 40s on Tuesday and that trend should continue through the holiday weekend.

According to The Weather Channel, there is zero-percent chance of snow through Monday, which means no driving hassles getting to Lake Tahoe ski resorts.

Below is the National Weather Service forecast for today through Tuesday for the Lake Tahoe region.

Today: Sunny. Areas of freezing fog in the morning near Truckee. Temperature highs 39 to 49. East winds around 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.

Tonight: Clear. Areas of freezing fog after midnight near Truckee. Temperature lows 1 to 11. East winds up to 10 mph.

Thursday: Sunny. Areas of freezing fog in the morning near Truckee. Temperature highs 40 to 50. Light winds becoming east around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Clear. Areas of freezing fog after midnight near Truckee. Temperature lows 2 to 12. East winds around 10 mph.

Friday: Sunny. Areas of freezing fog in the morning near Truckee. Temperature highs 39 to 44. East winds around 10 mph in the morning becoming light.

Friday Night: Clear. Temperature lows 5 to 15.

Saturday Through Tuesday: Clear. Temperature highs 39 to 44. Lows 7 to 17.

SKI REPORT FOR JANUARY 16

ALPINE MEADOWS
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 68-97"
Location: Highway 89, six miles west of Tahoe City
Web Site: www.skialpine.com
BOREAL:
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 94-137"
Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
Website: www.borealski.com
DIAMOND PEAK
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 36-60"
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: 48-75"
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: 70-125"
Location: Mt. Rose Highway in Reno
Website: www.skirose.com
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 40-89"
Location: Highway 267 near Truckee
Website: www.NorthstarCalifornia.com
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 41-100"
Location: Highway 50, 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.sierraattahoe.com
SODA SPRINGS
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 94-137"
Location: Interstate 80, Soda Springs exit
Website: www.skisodasprings.com
SQUAW VALLEY
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 68-114"
Location: Highway 89, six miles from Tahoe City
Website: www.squaw.com
SUGAR BOWL
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 79-147"
Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
Website: www.sugarbowl.com

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