2024-12-21T16:00:00-08:00
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Wave heights of 2 to 4 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous boating conditions possible. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
SNOWPACK DEPTH
17.0" 72%
Snowpack DepthPercent of Normal
0" 19.13 "
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No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 17.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 24 inches, but can be as high as 159 inches. Weather today, a chance of snow showers after 10am, mixing with rain after 1pm. mostly sunny, with a high near 39. very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. chance of precipitation is 30%. little or no snow accumulation expected. Up to 19" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
Heavenly Ski Resort in Nevada is part of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The resort is located on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, offering stunning views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains. Some of the prominent peaks in the area include:
- Mount Tallac: A popular hiking destination with breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains.
- Freel Peak: The highest peak in the Tahoe Basin, offering challenging backcountry skiing opportunities.
- Pyramid Peak: A rugged and iconic peak in the Desolation Wilderness area, popular among experienced climbers and skiers.
Heavenly Ski Resort offers a variety of terrain for all skill levels, with over 97 trails and 4,800 acres of skiable terrain. The resort also features the Heavenly Mountain Gondola, which provides access to the ski slopes and offers panoramic views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains.
| Snowpack Percent Normal | 72% |
| Max Recorded Snowpack | 159" |
| Snowfall Past 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 5 Days | 19.13" |
| Terrain Surface | NA |
| Powder Score | NA |
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About the Area
Heavenly Ski Resort in Nevada boasts breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and offers over 4,800 skiable acres. Advanced skiers will love the challenge of the double black diamond runs, such as Gunbarrel and Mott Canyon, while intermediate skiers can enjoy the scenic views on runs like Dipper and Orion. Beginners can start their skiing journey on the wide, gentle slopes of Powderbowl. An interesting fact is that the resort was once owned by Howard Hughes, who had a private lift installed to access his penthouse suite. For apres ski, the Gunbarrel Grill is a popular spot with live music, drinks, and delicious food.
| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 30 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 52000 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 1993 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 4800 Acres |
| Established | 1955 |
| Run Count | 95 Trails |
Local Snow Forecast View more
| Ski Area | Next 24 Hours | Next 3 Days | Next 5 Days |
| Granlibakken Ski Resort | 0.62" | 4.24" | 23.1" |
| Boreal Mountain Resort | 2.19" | 9.02" | 30.8" |
| Northstar | 0" | 2.52" | 18.38" |
| Squaw Valley | 1.67" | 9.46" | 28.55" |
| Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Alta Sierra At Shirley Meadows | 0" | 0.08" | 0.08" |
Regional Snowpack Conditions View more
| Location | Overnight | Snowpack | SWE |
| NOHRSC FORESTDALE CREEK | -1" | 32" | 9.1" |
| NOHRSC WARD CREEK #3 | 0" | 36" | 9.4" |
| NOHRSC SONORA PASS | 0" | 24" | 5.3" |
| NOHRSC 19K03 - LITTLE VLY | 0" | 9" | 2.6" |
| NOHRSC MT ROSE SKI AREA | -1" | 40" | 8.6" |
| NOHRSC GIANELLI MEADOW | -0.49" | 35.55" | 0.78" |
| NOHRSC HORSE MEADOW | -1" | 20" | 5.5" |
| NOHRSC LEAVITT LAKE | -1" | 45" | 13" |
