NORTHSTAR

SKI AREAS • CALIFORNIA

NORTHSTAR

April 25, 2024

16.0" Snowpack (68% of Normal)

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53° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 16.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 16 inches, but can be as high as 127 inches.

Weather today, a 20 percent chance of showers after 2pm. snow level 6400 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. partly sunny, with a high near 53. southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Up to 7" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	68%
Max Recorded Snowpack	127"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	6.96"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

Data sourced from Truckee #2

Recent Air Temperatures

Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Hourly Forecast

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 1% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 16 inches.

Snowpack Density

Snowpack vs Snow Water Equivalent

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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.