SKI AREAS CALIFORNIA

NORTHSTAR


May 8, 2024
1.0" Snowpack (5% of Normal)
51° Sunny

Lake Wind Advisory
Until 2024-05-08T17:00:00-07:00 National Weather Service
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet. Waves highest from mid-lake to western shores. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM Wednesday to 5 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.


No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 1.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 5 inches, but can be as high as 127 inches.

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 51. northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Terrain Surface NA
Powder Score NA
Snowpack Percent Normal 5%
Max Recorded Snowpack 127"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours 0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days 0"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)
Data sourced from Truckee #2

Recent Air Temperatures

Seasonal Snow Comparison

Compare year over year snow water equivalency

Snowpack levels are currently 78% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 1 inches.



Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent
Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.



Ski Area Summary

Northstar


Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California offers over 100 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort boasts some of the best groomed runs in the area, with the Big Dipper and The Burn being popular with advanced skiers. An interesting fact about Northstar is that it was originally founded as a private ski resort for the exclusive use of a San Francisco-based club in 1972. For beginners, the beginner terrain park, Pioneer, is a great place to start. The best après ski bar is the Tavern 6330' which offers great drinks and live music.


Terrain Overview

Northstar ski resort in California is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The resort is surrounded by several prominent mountain peaks, including Mount Pluto, Lookout Mountain, and Sawtooth Ridge. The terrain at Northstar offers a variety of mountain aspects, with slopes facing north, south, east, and west providing diverse skiing and snowboarding experiences for visitors. The highest point at Northstar is at an elevation of 8,610 feet, offering stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Lake Tahoe.

NORTHSTAR

Nearby Ski Areas 5 day forecast
BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT NA
BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT NA
GRANLIBAKKEN SKI RESORT NA
MT. ROSE SKI TAHOE NA
SIERRA AT TAHOE NA
KIRKWOOD NA
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