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Olympic-Valley
Eden Index
Climate
7.9
•
Recreation
8.2
•
Community
1.8
•
Safeguard
6.5/10
Olympic Valley, California, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, offers a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The climate in Olympic Valley is typically characterized by warm, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, making it an ideal destination for winter sports enthusiasts. The area's hydrology constituents include the Truckee River, which flows through the valley, and nearby Lake Tahoe, providing ample opportunities for water-based activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming. Additionally, Olympic Valley is home to the renowned Squaw Valley ski resort, offering world-class skiing and snowboarding facilities. Hiking, mountain biking, and golfing are popular activities during the summer months. Overall, Olympic Valley presents a picturesque setting for outdoor enthusiasts, with its diverse climate, water resources, and recreational options.
What is the Eden Index?
The Snoflo Eden Index serves as a comprehensive rating system for regions, evaluating their desirability through a holistic assessment of climate health, outdoor recreation opportunities, and natural disaster risk, acknowledging the profound impact of these factors on livability and well-being.
Climate Health Indicator (CHI): 7.9
Olympic-Valley receives approximately
1274mm of rain per year,
with humidity levels near 63%
and air temperatures averaging around
7°C.
Olympic-Valley has a plant hardyness factor of
6, meaning
plants and agriculture in this region thrive during a short period during spring and early summer. Most
plants will die off during the colder winter months.
By considering the ideal temperature range, reliable water supplies, clean air, and stable seasonal rain or snowpacks, the Climate Health Indicator (CHI) underscores the significance of a healthy climate as the foundation for quality living.
A healthy climate is paramount for ensuring a high quality of life and livability in a region, fostering both physical well-being and environmental harmony. This can be characterized by ideal temperatures, reliable access to water supplies, clean air, and consistent seasonal rain or snowpacks.
Weather Forecast
Streamflow Conditions
Truckee
Area Rivers
Truckee
Snowpack Depths
Truckee
Reservoir Storage Capacity
Truckee
Groundwater Levels
Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI): 8.2
The Recreational Opportunity Index (ROI) recognizes the value of outdoor recreational options, such as parks, hiking trails, camping sites, and fishing spots, while acknowledging that climate plays a pivotal role in ensuring the comfort and consistency of these experiences.
Access to outdoor recreational opportunities, encompassing activities such as parks, hiking, camping, and fishing, is crucial for overall well-being, and the climate plays a pivotal role in enabling and enhancing these experiences, ensuring that individuals can engage in nature-based activities comfortably and consistently.
Camping Areas
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Point | 10 | 5,440 ft | |||
| Meeks Bay | 40 | 6,225 ft | |||
| Cold Creek | 11 | 5,702 ft | |||
| Ahart | 12 | 5,341 ft | |||
| Alpine Meadows | None | 5,834 ft | |||
| Dog Valley | 8 | 6,338 ft | |||
| Goose Meadow | 24 | 5,970 ft | |||
| Jones Fork | 10 | 5,052 ft | |||
| Lookout | 30 | 6,744 ft | |||
| William Kent | 95 | 6,337 ft | |||
| Bayview | 13 | 6,819 ft | |||
| Lewis | 40 | 5,280 ft | |||
| Sugar Pine Point State Park | 175 | 6,465 ft | |||
| Boca | 20 | 5,637 ft | |||
| Independence Lake | 20 | 6,957 ft | |||
| Ice House | 83 | 5,493 ft | |||
| Boca Springs | 30 | 5,924 ft | |||
| Gerle Creek | 50 | 5,272 ft | |||
| Lake Forest | 20 | 6,260 ft | |||
| Wentworth Springs | 8 | 6,153 ft | |||
| Camp Shelley | None | 6,256 ft | |||
| French Meadows | 75 | 5,330 ft | |||
| Fallen Leaf | 206 | 6,345 ft | |||
| Northwind | 9 | 5,477 ft | |||
| Upper Little Truckee | 26 | 6,187 ft | |||
| Northshore | 15 | 6,411 ft | |||
| Wrights Lake | 70 | 6,949 ft | |||
| Emerald Bay State Park | 100 | 6,548 ft | |||
| Fashoda | 30 | 4,869 ft | |||
| Tahoe State Rec Area | 27 | 6,262 ft | |||
| Boyington Mill | 13 | 5,644 ft | |||
| Kaspian | 9 | 6,276 ft | |||
| Silver Creek-Truckee | 27 | 6,041 ft | |||
| Prosser | 29 | 5,805 ft | |||
| China Flat | 19 | 4,790 ft | |||
| Pleasant Dispersed | 10 | 6,413 ft | |||
| Logger | 252 | 5,979 ft | |||
| Camp Richardson Complex | 320 | 6,250 ft | |||
| Airport Flat | 16 | 5,383 ft | |||
| Boca Rest | 29 | 5,617 ft | |||
| D.L. Bliss State Park | 170 | 6,872 ft | |||
| Wench Creek | 2 | 4,947 ft | |||
| Hell Hole | 10 | 5,167 ft | |||
| Lower Little Truckee | 15 | 6,141 ft | |||
| Sunset | 139 | 4,970 ft | |||
| Camino Cove | 32 | 4,898 ft | |||
| Donner Memorial State Park | 54 | 5,951 ft |
Nearby Ski Areas
Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI):
The Catastrophe Safeguard Index (CSI) recognizes that natural disaster risk, encompassing floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, can drastically affect safety and the overall appeal of an area.
The level of natural disaster risk in a region significantly affects safety and the overall livability, with climate change amplifying these risks by potentially increasing the frequency and intensity of events like floods, fires, hurricanes, and tornadoes, thereby posing substantial challenges to community resilience and well-being.
Community Resilience Indicator (CRI): 1.8
The Community Resilience Indicator (CRI) recognizes that education, healthcare, and socioeconomics are crucial to the well-being of a region. The CRI acknowledges the profound impact of these elements on residents' overall quality of life. By evaluating educational resources, healthcare accessibility, and economic inclusivity, the index captures the essential aspects that contribute to a thriving community, fostering resident satisfaction, equity, and social cohesion.