Following a dusting of snow on Monday evening, a snow storm is expected to dump more than a foot of snow by Wednesday morning in the Lake Tahoe region.
After a dry spell that lasted throughout much of January and ran into this month, the Lake Tahoe ski resorts should be receiving sizable snow amounts.
According to the National Weather Service, there should be 6-10 inches of snow above 7,000 feet today and 3-4 inches more tonight. Wednesday should be a great powder day for skiing and snowboarding at Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
There will be a dramatic drop in temperatures this week as well. Temperatures starting today are expected to be in the high-20s to mid-30s and dropping into single digits at night.
Temperatures will likely stay in that range until warming up by the weekend into the low 40s during the day.
Below is the National Weather Service forecast for today through Wednesday for the greater Lake Tahoe region.
Today: Snow. Snow accumulation of 3 to 6 inches ... with 6 to 10 inches above 7,000 feet. Highs 27 to 32. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge gusts up to 85 mph decreasing to 70 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Snow in the evening ... then scattered snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches...with 3 to 4 inches above 7,000 feet. Lows 4 to 9. Northwest winds around 10 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph in the evening.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs 26 to 31. North winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Lows 3 to 8. Northwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Thursday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Highs 29 to 34. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
SKI REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 19
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: 1"
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: 1"
Snow depth: 86-106"
Location: Highway 88 in Kirkwood
Website: www.kirkwood.com
MT. ROSE
New Snow: 1-2"
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: 2"
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: 1"
Snow depth: 22-92"
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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