After nearly two weeks of very little snow, the white stuff returned on Wednesday to hike up the snow totals at most Lake Tahoe ski resorts.
Sierra-at-Tahoe benefitted the most from the storm, reporting 12-14 inches of fresh snow, making for a great powder day. Kirkwood and Homewood ski resorts both received up to 10 inches of snow. Most Tahoe ski resorts had at least 6 inches of new snow.
And the good news is the snow should continue today, although the amounts aren’t expected to be as significant, according to The Weather Channel. There is a 50-percent chance of snow today, followed by 10 percent on both Friday and Sunday. No snow is forecast for Saturday and Monday.
There has been a dramatic change in the Lake Tahoe region regarding temperatures. The daytime highs beginning today will likely stay in the mid-to-high 20s during the day and will dip to single digits in the evening. Those temperatures are forecast through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Below is the National Weather Service forecast for today through Sunday for the Lake Tahoe region.
SKI REPORT FOR JANUARY 10
Today: Mostly cloudy with scattered snow showers. Temperature highs 19 to 29. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the evening … Then slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Temperature lows 2 below to 3 above zero. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Temperature highs 21 to 31. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers. Temperature lows 3 below to 7 above zero. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph after midnight. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Partly cloudy. Temperature highs 21 to 31. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Temperature lows 4 to 9.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers. Temperature highs 21 to 26.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Temperature lows 3 below to 2 above zero.
ALPINE MEADOWS
New Snow: 7″
Snow depth: 71-97″
Location: Highway 89, six miles west of Tahoe City
Web Site: www.skialpine.com
BOREAL
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 89-132″
Location: Interstate 80 at Donner Summit
Website: www.borealski.com
DIAMOND PEAK
New Snow: 6″
Snow depth: 36-60″
Location: Incline Village
Website: www.diamondpeak.com
HEAVENLY
New Snow: 6″
Base snow depth: 42″
Location: Ski Run Boulevard in South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.skiheavenly.com
HOMEWOOD
New Snow: 8-10″
Snow depth: 46-73″
Location: Highway 89, six miles south of Tahoe City
Website: www.skihomewood.com
KIRKWOOD
New Snow: 7-10″
Snow depth: 80-100″
Location: Highway 88 in Kirkwood
Website: www.kirkwood.com
MT. ROSE
New Snow: 9″
Snow depth: 69-124″
Location: Mt. Rose Highway in Reno
Website: www.skirose.com
NORTHSTAR CALIFORNIA
New Snow: 5-9″
Snow depth: 39-92″
Location: Highway 267 near Truckee
Website: www.NorthstarCalifornia.com
SIERRA-AT-TAHOE
New Snow: 12-14″
Snow depth: 54-102″
Location: Highway 50, 12 miles west of South Lake Tahoe
Website: www.sierraattahoe.com
SODA SPRINGS
New Snow: 0
Snow depth: 89-132″
Location: Interstate 80, Soda Springs exit
Website: www.skisodasprings.com
SQUAW VALLEY
New Snow: 5-7″
Snow depth: 68-126″
Location: Highway 89, six miles from Tahoe City
Website: www.squaw.com
SUGAR BOWL
New Snow: 7-8″
Snow depth: 78-145″
Location: Interstate 80, Norden exit
Website: www.sugarbowl.com
