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How much will it snow in South Lake Tahoe?
Submitted by paula on Thu, 10/29/2015 - 11:28pm
Enjoy the fair weather on Halloween for Trick-or-Treating because change is coming.
Forecasters are calling the weather system heading to Lake Tahoe Sunday evening the first storm of the year, but what it will actually leave behind is still sketchy and will become more clear as the system approaches the Sierra.
Snow expected at lake level on Sunday; Highs in 30s next week
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/28/2015 - 8:30pm
Both Heavenly and Sierra-at-Tahoe had some snow on Wednesday, but lake level just saw rain. That is expected to change Sunday night when there is a change of snow at the lake, according to the National Weather Service.
Here is their forecast for the next seven days:
Wednesday Night - Scattered showers before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Rain in the South Lake Tahoe forecast this week; Clear and dry Halloween
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/25/2015 - 7:47pm
According to the U.S. National Weather Service, South Lake Tahoe will see highs from the 40s to 60s during the daytime all week, with lows in the 30s.
Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday - Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Flash flood warning issued for El Dorado and Placer Counties
Submitted by paula on Sat, 10/17/2015 - 9:10am
The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for the King Fire area in Placer and El Dorado Counties. Doppler radar has indicated heavy rain moving into the burn area, prompting the warnings.
A warning is in place until 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17.
The severely burned areas of Rubicon River, Silver Creek and the South Fork of the American River are areas of concern due to the terrain's inability to absorb rainfall, leading to enhanced rainfall.
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.
Low pressure system to brush Lake Tahoe; 70s all weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/09/2015 - 9:06am
Low pressure will brush the region on Saturday and will provide gusty winds Saturday afternoon according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Southwest winds 10-20 mph are possible with gusts up to 30-35 mph. Choppy conditions can be expected on both Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. Waves will build through the afternoon with wave heights around 3 feet possible across the eastern shores from Glenbrook to Incline Village.
Temperatures will be in the 70s all weekend.
Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Rain starts off week in South Lake Tahoe; Temps back in 70s by Friday
Submitted by paula on Sun, 10/04/2015 - 2:21pm
A few days of light rain in South Lake Tahoe didn't amount to large numbers of precipitation with .7 inches recorded as of Sunday afternoon. A slight chance of showers continues until Monday evening.
The lake may have not received snow, but Sonora Pass, State Route 108, is currently closed from 26 miles east of Strawberry to the junction with Hwy 395 due to snow.
The seven day forecast from the National Weather Service:
Sunday - Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. East wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Rain and cooler temperatures on tap for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/30/2015 - 6:58am
After weeks of warm temperatures, the weather is about to change in South Lake Tahoe.
A low pressure system and cold front will provide showers with a slight chance for thunderstorms Thursday according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Showers will concentrate along the cold front which may reach south Lake Tahoe Wednesday evening.
Sunny and above average temps this week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/20/2015 - 1:48pm
Fall may officially begin on Wednesday, but the coming week's temperatures in South Lake Tahoe will be above average.
The work week will starts off with three days in the 70s before cooling into the 60s by the weekend.
Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Averge 71.
Sunday Night - Clear with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 79. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Average 71.
Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke, rain and cooler temperatures in forecast for South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 09/13/2015 - 10:01am
There is a chance of thunderstorms and rain in South Lake Tahoe on Sunday, how big of a chance differs between forecasters though. Accuweather is calling for a 60% chance of thunderstorms and rain in South Lake Tahoe, mainly between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Expected amounts of precipitation are small though, with .04 inches forecast.
The National Weather Service in Reno says the chance for isolated thunder and rain is 20% for both Sunday and Monday.
Expect smoke to remain in the Lake Tahoe basin until the weather conditions change.
Smoke fills Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 09/12/2015 - 7:48pm
Smoke from the Butte Fire burning near Jackson, CA filled the Lake Tahoe basin last Saturday afternoon.
The air quality index for South Lake Tahoe is measured on Sandy Way and remained in the moderate range as of 7 p.m.
This means, people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children are the groups most at risk. Unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion.
2015 Lake Tahoe Basin fire season update
Submitted by paula on Wed, 09/09/2015 - 11:03pm
Early in 2015, the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), as well as our partners at the National Weather Service, predicted 2015 to be a significant year for wildland fires throughout the Western States. A combination of a sustained period of drought, coupled with weather that is conducive to nearly perfect burning conditions, have challenged local firefighting resources. Those predictions have rang very true as we continue to hear about new fires occurring almost daily all over the Western States. This year will go down as one of the most hazardous years for wildland fire.
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.
Smoky skies in Lake Tahoe Basin from Rough Fire
Submitted by paula on Tue, 09/01/2015 - 1:32pm
The Rough Fire burning in the mountains east of Fresno, CA has consumed over 77,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, making it the largest active fire in the state of California.
Smoke from this large fire has made it way up to Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley, creating hazy skies along with a faint smell of smoke.
Fire weather watch this weekend; Cooler temps on way
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 11:27pmThe US Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for late Friday night through noon on Saturday. It calls for strong winds as a low pressure system moves across the Pacific Northwest.
The winds will affect the Sierra and Western Nevada. Although humidity is ot expected to be unusually low, the long duration of windy condition combined with low fuel moisture may produce critical fire weather conditions.
Winds will be from the Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Wind over the ridge will have gusts up to 75 mph.
Smoke from California fires fills Lake Tahoe basin
Submitted by paula on Sat, 08/08/2015 - 5:40pm
Smoke from fires burning in Northern California has moved into the Lake Tahoe basin, Reno and Carson City.
The air in Reno reached the unhealthy range at 4 p.m. on Saturday with a 151 air quality index.
There is no single fire contributing to this, rather many large wildfires and wildfire complexes in northern California.
Lightning to bring critical fire danger to Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/06/2015 - 11:07pm
As another round of thunderstorms heads for for the Reno-Tahoe area, forecasters are warning of lightning strikes that could start dangerous wildfires.
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the greater Lake Tahoe Basin and California’s Mono and Alpine counties from late Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night as an area of low pressure approaches that could bring dry thunderstorms.
5,000 lightning strikes in Sierra and Reno area; Scattered thunderstorms in forecast
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/02/2015 - 10:03am
There were over 5,000 lightning strikes in the Sierra and Western Nevada on Saturday, many of those causing small fires. Those areas are being monitored. Mendocino County has seven lightning caused fires currently burning and Humboldt county has over 70 fires also caused by lightning.
Learn about resources at Douglas County Flood Outreach program
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/27/2015 - 12:57pm
Douglas County Douglas County is hosting a Flood Outreach on August 6 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the CVIC Hall, Minden, NV. The event will give the public the opportunity to collect information, provide public input, and view flood damage maps.
“After our staff presentation on the flooding, we wanted to give citizens a place to gather and receive information from as many resources as possible.” said Douglas County Commission Chair, Doug Johnson.
Resources present at the event will include:
• Engineering/Stormwater Management
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.
Rare water spout on Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Mon, 07/13/2015 - 9:29am
Lake Tahoe was treated to a rare weather occurrence Wednesday night as a water spout formed along the west shore of the lake.
The water spout, essentially a very weak tornado over water, formed near the mouth of Emerald Bay just after 9 p.m., according to Brett Kendall, brewmaster at nearby FOLK Brewing Co., who snapped a picture of the aqueous twister from the lake’s east shore.
Disaster Declaration for parts of Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 07/08/2015 - 6:17pm
9:20 p.m. update 7/8/15
Approximately 141 homes have water and structural damage after Wednesday's flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County. It is unknown how many homes may have landscape damage.
No injuries have been reported.
Douglas County has activated a flood hot line for residents who have been affected by the flooding. The number to call is (775) 782-6262 or visit douglasflood2015@gmail.com.
Full gamut of weather through the weekend
Submitted by paula on Fri, 07/03/2015 - 7:34am
Scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected through the 4th of July holiday weekend for the Sierra and western Nevada. Heavy rain with localized flash flooding will be possible in some areas of the Sierra and surrounding valleys.
The National Weather Service in Reno has said to expect abundant lightning, small hail, erratic wind gusts up to 50 mph, and rapid drops in temperatures. Temperatures can quickly drop by 30 to 40 degrees under thunderstorms in combination with very heavy rain, which poses a hypothermia threat to those outdoors.
Small fires in region after storm cell passes through
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/27/2015 - 6:37pm
A very strong storm cell is moving across the east side of Lake Tahoe and the Carson Valley this evening, causing some small fires.
The National Weather Service in Reno issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for western Carson City, Minden, Gardnerville, the Carson Valley and Lake Tahoe. The warning is through at least 6:15 p.m. and extends through the Carson Range.
It is expected to impact the east side of Lake Tahoe and into Carson City and Carson Valley. Wind gusts to 60 mph, penny sized hail and heavy rain are possible with this storm, according to the weather service.
Red Flag Warning in place for Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by paula on Fri, 06/26/2015 - 11:15pm
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Lake Tahoe Basin as well as other parts of Northern California.
High pressure has settled in over Nevada and will remain through the weekend. Temperatures will be well above noromal with moisture slowly working its way North into the Sierra and Western Nevada.
Isolated thundershowers are expected to become more numerous over the weekend. The storms will begin dry, becoming a hybrid of wet and dry by Sunday, then primarily wet by early next week.
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:
Washington Fire now 56% contained; 17,787 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 10:13pm
6:00 p.m. update 6/29/15
Firefighters made a lot of progress on the fire lines at the Washington Fire south of Markleeville on Monday, gaining containment of 56% of the perimeter. So far, 17,787 acres have burned.
The lightning caused fire grew quickly a week ago, from 30 acres on June 19 to 6,500 acres by June 21.
At one time, over 1,100 fire personnel were working on suppression of the fire. Those numbers were reduced today to 860 as containment grew.
Highs in 80s expected by end of week in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 6:38pmWinds will start to subside Tuesday as the temperatures rise in South Lake Tahoe. Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 77. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night - Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Dense Smoke Advisory issued for area south of Minden/Gardnerville
Submitted by paula on Sun, 06/21/2015 - 6:31pm
The National Weather Service has issued a dense smoke advisory for areas downwind of the Washington Fire burning a few miles south of Markleville.
Dense smoke is expected in Smith Valley, Mason Valley, and Antelope Valley. Other areas may also be impacted by smoke.
Please take precautions to avoid activities outdoors when there is smoke present. http://goo.gl/KLpcln
The warning is in effect until 5 a.m. Monday. Visibility is at 1/2 mile to 1 mile.
Red Flag warning for Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 8:10pm
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity in effect from 12:00 p.m. through 10 p.m. Sunday for the Lake Tahoe Basin and parts of western Nevada.
They are calling for winds southwest to west at 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph, with two to four foot waves on Lake Tahoe. These are hazardous conditions for kayakers and paddleboarders.
This combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create conditions that could promote rapid fire growth.
Alpine County fire figures updated again: 16,543 acres burned
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 7:33pm
1:35 p.m. update on 6/23/15
The fire figures were updated this afternoon. At 8 a.m. they report almost 16,000 acres, then downsized a bit at noon to 13,562 after analyzing infrared reports. The 1:35 p.m. update is as follows:
The Washington Fire is actively burning. It is spreading due to both fuel-and-slope-driven forces and in some some drainages off of the East Fork Carson River. It has also spread to the north and to the east.
Fire is burning in hazardous and inaccessible terrain and approaching an increasing number of structures and impacting travel corridors.
California drought: Odds of an El Niño rising
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/11/2015 - 11:59pmChances of an El Niño bringing a badly needed wet winter to California have gone up, the National Weather Service said Thursday.
According to scientists, there’s a better than 90 percent chance the weather pattern often associated with plentiful rain will hit in the fall, and an 85 percent chance it will hang around through the end of the year.
Those predictions are up from May, when scientists said an El Niño — which involves the warming of tropical waters in the Pacific — had an 80 percent chance of sticking around into the winter.
Flash flooding in Douglas County
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/10/2015 - 10:22pm
Douglas County Emergency Management responded to flash flooding in the Ruhenstroth, Fish Springs, East Valley and Pine Nut areas on Wednesday after receiving several calls after heavy rainfall.
The areas mostly impacted are in the Ruhenstroth area, where there is property damage in the Sawmill and Arroyo Road areas. There are currently nine properties with damage that have been reported. There are active flows of water continuing in the dip sections but the main push of water that reached the canal west of Sawmill Road is now receding.
Thunderstorms expected in South Lake Tahoe Thursday
Submitted by paula on Wed, 06/03/2015 - 10:26pm
The National Weather Service is calling for widespread thunderstorms throughout the Sierra and western Nevada for the next several days. On Thursday, June 4 there is an 80% chance of rain in South Lake Tahoe with a rainfall total of .16 inch.
Chances of rain and thunderstorms continue through the weekend and into next week. On Friday, rainfall total of .14" is forecast, .23" on Saturday and a trace on Sunday.
The best chances for strong thunderstorms will be in and along the Sierra. Storms may start early in the morning with the strongest storms expected during the early afternoon.
Cooler temperatures; Chance of showers at end of week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 06/01/2015 - 11:25pm
South Tahoe High School will be holding their graduation ceremony outdoors on Friday, June 5 and, according to the U.S. Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are expected during the afternoon.
The seven day forecast for South Lake Tahoe according to weather.gov:
Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 68. Light southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light in the evening.
Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Rain has helped the region, but year to date figures still under average
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/19/2015 - 6:19pm
It has been a wet May in South Lake Tahoe and the surrounding area, but, unfortunately, it has made little impact on the long term drought.
Precipitation has been just above normal for the month of May, but the year-to-date figures are still falling shy of average.
On the map pictured here, the purple areas are now 200%-800% above average.
The forecast through Memorial Day from the National Weather Service shows a chance of rain every day:
Ready for another wet and cold week?
Submitted by paula on Sat, 05/16/2015 - 2:57pm
The next low pressure system will move into California tomorrow, bringing showers and high elevation snow to the Sierra and western Nevada through Monday according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Up to 6 inches of snow may accumulate above 8,000 feet, with wet roads for those traveling over I-80 and US-50. Snow could impact travel over the Mt Rose Highway and the higher passes in Alpine and Mono Counties.
More rain is on tap for the valleys with total rainfall amounts up to 0.50 inch. Could be enough rain to cut back on watering your lawn this week.
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.
Is that snow in the Lake Tahoe forecast?
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/12/2015 - 3:08pm
There is more snow in the forecast for the Sierra for elevations above 7,000 ft Thursday through Friday.
The National Weather Service in Reno says to expect winter driving conditions and possible chain controls over Sierra passes, especially at night or during heavier snow showers. Higher elevation routes including Sonora, Tioga, Ebbetts and Monitor passes may be closed later this week and possibly into the weekend.
Mix of snow, rain, thunder and sun in South Lake Tahoe forecast
Submitted by paula on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 7:17am
The South Lake Tahoe forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today - Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m.. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Countdown to Amgen: Chance of snow leads up to race day
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 11:20pm
The date was May 15, 2011. All eyes of the bicycle racing world were on South Lake Tahoe as our mountain resort town hosted one of the top cycling events in the world. Anticipation and excitement were evident throughout the area as plans came into place with the amazing groups of volunteers that the South Shore is known for.
Fire officials warn Sandoval of difficult summer
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/04/2015 - 10:29pmThe ongoing drought, warmer-than-usual weather conditions and the fuel for fire those conditions produce could lead to a “perfect storm” this summer where multiple states in the West could be having large, simultaneous fires, state and federal fire officials told Gov. Brian Sandoval Monday.
“The system is going to be heavily taxed this year,” said Kit Bailey of the U.S. Forest Service. “We have preparedness levels of one through five and I’m a little concerned that we may get to an unprecedented level, a level six, and that is kind of a worst-case scenario.
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.
Lake Tahoe weather models changed drastically; Expect snow
Submitted by paula on Thu, 04/23/2015 - 11:42am
Computer models have drastically shifted their projections for Friday night and Saturday according to the U.S. National Weather Service in Reno. Instead of a glancing blow with only light precipitation across far northern California and Nevada, precipitation is expected on Friday Night and/or Saturday.
Most of northeast California and western Nevada will see precipitation and p to 2.5" of snow in South Lake Tahoe. Folks traveling over the Sierra for the weekend should consider leaving during the day Friday if possible to avoid lengthy travel times Friday night and Saturday morning.
Rain in the South Lake Tahoe forecast all week
Submitted by paula on Mon, 04/20/2015 - 7:28am
Expect thundershowers and rain in South Lake Tahoe for most of the week. Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Today - Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight - Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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.
Snow finally finds its way to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sun, 04/05/2015 - 9:54pm
The first wave of snow showers will be wrapping up just before midnight Sunday in South Lake Tahoe, but more is on the way this week. By Wednesday, a total of 5" to 7" is expected to fall by the time the systems move out of the Tahoe basin on Wednesday. The heaviest snow is expected on Tuesday.
Here is the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:
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:
Snow welcomed in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Sat, 02/28/2015 - 6:39pm
After weeks of spring-like conditions on the slopes, several inches of snow greeted skiers and boarders Saturday morning as a storm passed through Lake Tahoe.
Heavenly Mountain Resort received 6"-8" of new snow, while Sierra-at-Tahoe and Kirkwood both reported 7" overnight.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory which will last until 8 p.m. on Saturday. During the day another 1" to 2" of snow is expected with 2" to 4" at elevations above 7,000 ft.
There is a 40% chance of snow on Monday for up to 2".
How much will it snow in South Lake Tahoe this weekend?
Submitted by paula on Wed, 02/25/2015 - 8:33am
A winter system is expected to drop into the Sierra and western Nevada Friday into Saturday bringing showers to the region according to the National Weather Service in Reno. This is a colder system and snow levels will quickly lower to 4,000 - 5,000 feet by Friday night into Saturday morning. Accumulating snow is probable in the Sierra with 6 inches or more possible above 7,000 feet and several inches elsewhere.
