Big Lake Tahoe Snow Storms?
Well, I have been away from this blog for a bit building a couple of new Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental sites but I really wanted to get back and discuss the upcoming 7-10 days which may make for an epic March!
The models are really coming together this morning with a series of storms moving toward the Lake Tahoe Basin, each a bit stronger and colder than the previous. The snow totals if everything works out in our favor could top 3-6 feet by the end of next weekend which would set up the ski and board resorts for an epic late-winter and spring! If you have not booked a trip with Pinnacle Lake Tahoe Getaways yet you might want to as what usually happens in these situations is a rush to book cabins after a big dump!
I digress. The first storm moving in now is much warmer than the subsequent storms will be therefore, rain will more than likely fall below 7000-7500 feet. The big story with this first storm will be the winds. A high wind advisory has been posted for Lake Tahoe and the Reno area through Monday with potentially damaging winds developing ahead of the precipitation. Once the initial front passes snow levels will come crashing down to below 5,000 feet on Monday and Monday night. The rest of the week the precipitation from the upcoming storms should be all snow with very dry and powdery snow falling in the Tahoe Basin and surrounding Lake Tahoe resorts.
The weather service will in all likelihood issue a winter storm watch on Monday for the next storm due in Tuesday into Wednesday as the potential for a major winter storm now looks likely. 1-3 feet of snow could fall from this one and looking down the line a potent system for next weekend is taking shape which could produce another 1-3 feet of new snow.
All of this is great news for Lake Tahoe resorts, businesses and our guests but the biggest impact may be a significant increase in our snow pack and the subsequent spring and summer water supplies for California and Nevada. Stay tuned for more Lake Tahoe weather updates and ski and board conditions!
National Weather Service Discussion March 1, 2009
Champagne Powder For Presidents!
Good morning! Another 6-10 inches of dry powder fell overnight in the Lake Tahoe region with a ton more on the way! The forecast calls for more snow this afternoon ( Wednesday) with an additional 6-10 inches in the works and then another stronger storm will be taking aim at Lake Tahoe late Thursday into the weekend. The preliminary snow totals for the early weekend storm are 1-2 FEET!
Looking ahead it appears that the active weather patter will continue into the foreseeable future with each storm being wetter and a bit warmer than the smaller storms we have been experiencing.
Lets keep our fingers crossed that the stormy weather keeps on coming as the snowpack still needs help for a decent summer runoff and for an extended ski season which would dearly help the local Lake Tahoe economy.
National Weather Service Forecast 02/11/09
New Lake Tahoe Snow Totals 02/11/09
Kirkwood: 6-10 Inches
Heavenly: 4-6 Inches
Sierra at Tahoe: 8-10 Inches
Squaw Valley: 8-10 Inches
Mount Rose: 4-6 Inches
Northstar: 2-8 Inches
Alpine: 6-10Inches
Sugar Bowl: 8-12 Inches
South Lake Tahoe Weather Update-2-9-09
Got Snow? The Lake Tahoe storm door is now officially wide open with a parade of increasingly strong storms forecast to slam into California and the Lake Tahoe basin. We received at our location over a foot of fluffy champagne powder last night with some drifts 18-24 inches. There will be a break today (Monday) with another storm developing by late Tuesday with a stronger shot Wednesday into Wednesday night. Another storm will affect South Lake Tahoe on Friday and Saturday with a much stronger system possibly affecting the region on Sunday. Stay tuned!
NWS Scientific Weather Discussion
Lake Tahoe Snow Totals:
Kirkwood: 18-24 Inches
Heavenly: 8-11 Inches
Sierra at Tahoe: 12-18 Inches
Squaw Valley: 11-16 Inches
Mount Rose: 4-6 Inches
Northstar: 2-8 Inches
Alpine: 13-20 Inches
Sugar Bowl: 12-16 Inches
South Lake Tahoe Weather Update-2/5/09
The snow is back! The Lake Tahoe basin is seeing significant snow this morning with road controls up and the resorts receiving fresh powder with more on the way. The storm door appears to be wide open albeit with no huge storms on the horizon but the number of impulses should build the snow pack in small increments. The forecast calls for 6-12 inches on new snow through Saturday morning before another storm from the Gulf of Alaska moves into the region. This storm appears to be much colder and with ample moisture in place Lake Tahoe may see another round of significant snow Sunday night through Monday. Looking ahead into next week and the big Presidents weekend midweek looks snowy and after that the models get murky. My gut feeling is that there will be snow over the big weekend because we are in a very progressive pattern with impulses moving off the Pacific every 36-48 hours or so. Keep you fingers crossed and thank for burning the old skis and boards! Maybe we really do have another shot at winter!
South Lake Tahoe Weather-Week of 2/1/09-2/8/09
The weather remains tranquil and warm for early February but changes may be on the horizon. Long range models show a pattern change beginning late in the week and precipitation in the form of low elevation rain and high elevation snow may fall beginning in earnest next weekend. Beyond the next seven days all bets are off but this much is certain-there will be a change from the current stagnant and very dry conditions. Enjoy the beautiful weather now and hope for new snow for the big Presidents Day weekend!
National Weather Service Scientific Discussion 1/31/09
Model GFS Weather Map 2/6/09
Lake Tahoe Weather Map
