Snow arrived last night in Lake Tahoe. But don’t expect a lot of accumulation – it’s a warm storm.
Several Lake Tahoe ski resorts received snow on Tuesday night and early this morning. But the totals thus far are modest. Alpine Meadows ski resort received 4 inches of new snow, while in the South Lake Tahoe area, Sierra-at-Tahoe got 3 inches.
The snow will continue today, but due to the temperatures in the mid-40s or higher, it will be raining at levels 6,500 feet or lower. According to the National Weather Service, snow accumulation will be up to 3 inches today.
There was 2 inches of fresh snow at Squaw Valley this morning, where the resort will be hosting U.S. Alpine Championship today through Sunday.
A strong field of skiers will include Ted Ligety and Mikaela Shiffrin. Squaw Valley will be well-represented with Olympians Julia Mancuso and Marco Sullivan, and youthful Travis Ganong.
The weather should be clear and sunny this weekend with temperatures rising into the low 40s today and likely climbing into the low 50s by Thursday.
Below is the National Weather Service forecast for today through Thursday for the greater Lake Tahoe region.
SKI REPORT FOR MARCH 20
Today: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches above 7000 feet. Highs 44 to 54. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 90 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening...then slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows 18 to 23. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Ridge gusts up to 90 mph decreasing to 70 mph after midnight.
Thursday: Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 44 to 54. Southwest winds around 10 mph shifting to the north in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night: Clear. Lows 13 to 18. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
ALPINE MEADOWS
New Snow: 4"
Snow depth: 52-88"
Location: Highway 89, six miles west of Tahoe City
Web Site: www.skialpine.com
BOREAL
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 105-150"
Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
Website: www.rideboreal.com
DIAMOND PEAK
New Snow: 2"
Snow depth: 24-48"
Location: Incline Village
Website: www.diamondpeak.com
HEAVENLY
New Snow: 1"
Base snow depth: 48-78"
Location: Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.skiheavenly.com
HOMEWOOD
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 50-76"
Location: Highway 89, six miles south of Tahoe City
Website: www.skihomewood.com
KIRKWOOD
New Snow: 1-2"
Snow depth: 92-110"
Location: Highway 88 in Kirkwood
Website: www.kirkwood.com
MT. ROSE
New Snow: 1"
Snow depth: 47-100"
Location: Mt. Rose Highway in Reno
Website: www.skirose.com
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
New Snow: 2"
Snow depth: 34-79"
Location: Highway 267 near Truckee
Website: www.NorthstarCalifornia.com
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
New Snow: 3"
Snow depth: 31-95"
Location: Highway 50, 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.sierraattahoe.com
SODA SPRINGS
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 113-155"
Location: Interstate 80, Soda Springs exit
Website: www.skisodasprings.com
SQUAW VALLEY
New Snow: 2"
Snow depth: 12-92"
Location: Highway 89, six miles from Tahoe City
Website: www.squaw.com
SUGAR BOWL
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 40-131"
Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
Website: www.sugarbowl.com
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