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South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/08/2016 - 8:57am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/07/2016 - 8:39am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, March 7, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning extended until 3/7/16 4:00 p.m.
Winds may have an affect on some lift operations today.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 03/06/2016 - 8:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, March 6, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind and weather may be a factor today at area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/05/2016 - 8:59am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, March 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind Advisory 3/5/16 1:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:25am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, March 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Flash Flood Warning 3/5/16 4:00 p.m. until 3/6/16 6:00 a.m.
Winter Storm Watch 3/5/16 7:00 p.m. until 3/7/16 10:00 a.m.
Wind may be a factor today at some area ski resorts.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 03/03/2016 - 8:42am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, March 3, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 52 and a low tonight of 32. Today: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 03/02/2016 - 8:38am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, March 2, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of 37. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 03/01/2016 - 8:40am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, March 1, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory in effect from March 1, 8:00 a.m. until March 1, 10:00 p.m.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 60 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/28/2016 - 8:42am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, February 28, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 5 and a low tonight of . Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/26/2016 - 8:56am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, February 26, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake Wind Advisory from 4 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 56 and a low tonight of 36. Today:Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/25/2016 - 8:30am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 25, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 53 and a low tonight of 31. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/24/2016 - 8:43am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, February 24, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 54 and a low tonight. Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning. Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/23/2016 - 8:02am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 23, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 49 and a low tonight of 25. Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 02/22/2016 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday, February 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 48 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. East wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/21/2016 - 8:45am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, February 21, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 50 and a low tonight of 23. Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. West wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/20/2016 - 8:13am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Saturday, February 20, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 46 and a low tonight of 24. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph becoming east in the morning. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the evening.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 02/19/2016 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, February 19, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Lake wind advisory in effect until 10:00 p.m. Friday.
The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind may be an issue on some lifts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/18/2016 - 8:48am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 18, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning until to noon Thursday. Heaviest snow is expected before 8:00 a.m. where snowfall rates could briefly reach 2 to 3 inches per hour.
Wind Advisory from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday.
The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/17/2016 - 8:41am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, February 17, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Storm Warning from 7:00 p.m. Wednesday to noon Thursday
Wind Advisory from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday
The following report is from reports at 7:30 a.m. Wind will be an issue at some resorts today so call ahead or follow the links provided to check on current conditions.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 02/16/2016 - 8:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, February 16, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high today of 55 and a low tonight of 34. Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. West wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Break in mild weather this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 02/14/2016 - 7:10pm
After an extended mild and dry period, winter is going to make a brief reappearance this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. A quick moving storm will pass through Lake Tahoe Wednesday and Thursday. Exact snow amounts are uncertain due to the warm air ahead of it, and the rapid progression of the storm according to the National Weather Service office in Reno.
Liquid totals in the Sierra look to be 1 to 2 inches.
Snow levels should fall behind the cold front Wednesday night with rapidly deteriorating conditions in the Sierra likely.
The NWS forecast:
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 02/04/2016 - 8:14am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Thursday, February 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 39 and a low tonight of 15. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. East wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday
Submitted by paula on Fri, 01/22/2016 - 8:43am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Friday, January 22, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4 p.m. today until 4 p.m. Saturday, and Lake Wind Advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. Saturday.
Two storms headed to Lake Tahoe this week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/18/2016 - 6:32pm
As one weather system leaves Lake Tahoe, the next one is waiting off the coast of California and heading to the Sierra overnight. The National Weather Service says upper elevations will see more snow that the past storm, with rain for the valleys. South Lake is at an elevation that rests in between rain and snow.
Most snow impacts will be confined to areas above 7,000 feet, a rain/snow mix around 6500 feet and all rain in lower valley locations will create slick road conditions. The highest elevations can see a foot of snow, with 1 to 4" above 6,500 feet, and one inch around the lake.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 01/13/2016 - 8:03am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Wednesday, January 13, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
There are winds today so lift statuses may change throughout the day.
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Lake Tahoe Wednesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/12/2016 - 12:39pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada starting at 4 a.m. Wednesday, January 13, 2016.
The first storm in potentially a series of them is forecast to impact the area according to NWS in Reno. There is an additional chance for a storm late Thursday and again Saturday, but forecast confidence in these is lower.
Their forecast:
Today - Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight - A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 01/05/2016 - 8:12am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, January 5, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Monday
Submitted by paula on Mon, 01/04/2016 - 8:19am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Monay, January 4, 2016 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/29/2015 - 9:08am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Tuesday, December 29, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 32 and a low of 15. Today: Occasional flurries before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph.
South Lake Tahoe ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/27/2015 - 8:44am
The following is the ski, snowboard and weather report for Sunday, December 27, 2015 for South Lake Tahoe brought to you by Lake Tahoe SkiBum.
Weather - South Lake Tahoe will have a high of 36 and a low of 16. Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph. Tonight: Scattered snow showers between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Significant storm headed to Lake Tahoe; 1-2 ft of snow at lake level
Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/07/2015 - 5:56pm
It is still a few days away, but the warnings are already being issued for a winter storm headed to the Sierra Nevada.
A winter storm warning has been issued for Lake Tahoe, starting late Wednesday day and going until Thursday night. The National Weather Service issued the warning, saying there is a potential for significant snow accumulations that may create hazardous driving conditions.
More winter weather headed to Lake Tahoe just in time for Thanksgiving
Submitted by paula on Thu, 11/19/2015 - 12:25pm
The National Weather Service is calling for a new storm to bring snow to Lake Tahoe late Monday night into Wednesday, affecting holiday travelers.
Most of South Lake Tahoe should see minimal snow Monday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 8:59pm
The National Weather Service in Reno says that South Lake Tahoe snow totals from the storm headed to the Sierra will be less than two inches.
When most of the moisture from this storm hits the area Sunday night, the snow levels will be above 9,000 feet, leaving the South Shore with rain. The Lake Tahoe Basin should expect 1" to 1.5" of rain.
Even though the snow levels will drop to near 6,000 feet by Monday morning, the bulk of the moisture from the storm will already have passed according to NWS.
Chance of rain in Lake Tahoe; Snow above 10,000 ft
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/15/2015 - 8:05am
While many have found the warm temperatures enjoyable, others want the fall season to get underway so winter and snow can head into South Lake Tahoe.
Another glimpse of fall starts Thursday with a 40% chance of scattered showers during the day and evening. Rain doesn't last long, with the area of low pressure moves out, leaving upper 60s and sunny skies starting Monday.
Un-summerlike temperatures in store for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Fri, 09/04/2015 - 9:14am
Did someone say "snow?" No, but there will be temperatures at freezing overnight over the Labor Day Weekend.
There will be impacts for gardeners, campers, outdoor pets, and burners on Saturday and Sunday with the coldest Sierra valleys seeing upper-20s as a low, with western Nevada valleys in the mid-30s.
Warming trend for South Lake Tahoe; Chance of thunderstorms by Friday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 07/26/2015 - 10:03pm
Smoke from the Lowell Fire and Willow Fire will continue to hang around the Lake Tahoe basin and surrounding areas on Monday according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno. West winds will transition to northeast winds on Monday afternoon, allowing for areas of dense smoke to push west of the Sierra crest.
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the NWS:
Monday - Widespread haze before 11am. Areas of smoke after 11 a.m. Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Monday evening - Clear, with a low around 40. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
South Lake Tahoe has record heat in forecast
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 12:34am
While the Sacramento valley sees record temperatures well above 100, South Lake Tahoe may also break a record high temp on Friday, June 26.
The forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) is calling for 88 degrees, just above the record high of 87 the South Shore had in 1981.
Saturday should tie the record of 87.
Accuweather.com's extended forecast shows South Lake Tahoe has a chance to break all records over the July 4th weekend. They are calling for 95 degrees on July 3 and 4.
Here is the complete seven day forecast for June 26 to July 2 from the NWS:
New forecast tool available for Sierra backcountry travelers
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 2:38pm
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has announced the release of a new tool for those who enjoy backcountry travel in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada.
Since weather patterns in the mountains can change quickly, those in the backcountry need to be prepared, and there is now a webpage dedicated to year-round Sierra Nevada travel.
Snow falling in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday; 71 degrees by Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Sat, 04/25/2015 - 8:28am
Mother Nature brought several inches of snow to South Lake Tahoe overnight, surprising many who have learned to doubt the forecast this winter.
A winter weather advisory is in place for South Lake Tahoe until 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Snow should subside by 11 a.m. and then rain takes its place. Expect a high of 41 and low of 27, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Heavenly Mountain Resort and Kirkwood closed their ski operations last weekend, Sierra-at-Tahoe a few weeks before that.
Windy conditions & cooler temperatures forecast for Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/12/2015 - 1:57pm
There will be a cold front moving into the Lake Tahoe and western Nevada area late Monday night into Tuesday morning. The front is bringing with it strong winds and much colder temperatures, but no rain or snow.
Southwest winds from 25 mph to 40 mph are expected with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
The National Weather Service has issued a lake wind advisory for Lake Tahoe which will be in effect from 2 p.m. Monday to 11 a.m. Tuesday. Wave heights will be from 2' to 5' with the highest waves Monday night and early Tuesday morning from mid-lake to the north and east shores.
Sierra storm brings chance of snow Sunday through Tuesday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 04/01/2015 - 3:38pm
Right on the heels of Wednesday's historic and meager snowpack measurement, the National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a chance of snow Sunday, Monday and Tuesday next week. A storm system will drop southeast from the Gulf of Alaska, bringing with it some valley rain and mountain snow Sunday into Tuesday
While the forecast isn't for any significant or measurable snowfall, both Nevada and California can use whatever they can get. Accuweather.com is calling for less than an inch total while NWS has higher hopes.
Here is the NWS forecast for South Lake Tahoe at lake level:
