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
20.0" 119%
Snowpack DepthPercent of Normal
-1" 18.38 "
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No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 20.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 16 inches, but can be as high as 127 inches. Weather today, a slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10am, then rain showers likely. snow level 6300 feet rising to 8000 feet in the afternoon. partly sunny, with a high near 44. breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. chance of precipitation is 60%. little or no snow accumulation expected. Up to 18" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.
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.
| Snowpack Percent Normal | 119% |
| Max Recorded Snowpack | 127" |
| Snowfall Next 24 Hours | 0" |
| Snowfall Next 5 Days | 18.38" |
| Terrain Surface | NA |
| Powder Score | NA |
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About the Area
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.
| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 18 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 32500 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 1929 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 2904 Acres |
| Established | 1972 |
| Run Count | 89 Trails |
Local Snow Forecast View more
| Ski Area | Next 24 Hours | Next 3 Days | Next 5 Days |
| Kirkwood | 0.39" | 8.91" | 27.38" |
| Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Sunrise | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| June Mountain | 0" | 1.49" | 9.95" |
| Bear Mountain Resort | 0" | 0" | 0" |
| Badger Pass Ski Area | 0" | 0" | 0" |
Regional Snowpack Conditions View more
| Location | Overnight | Snowpack | SWE |
| NOHRSC RUBICON #2 | -1" | 25" | 7.3" |
| NOHRSC INDEPENDENCE LAKE | -1" | 46" | 13.5" |
| NOHRSC HEAVENLY VALLEY SNOTEL | 0" | 16" | 4.5" |
| NOHRSC HORSE MEADOW | -1" | 20" | 5.5" |
| BLOODS CREEK | -0.24" | 33.47" | 0.59" |
| NOHRSC MEADOW LK SNOW COURSE | -1.73" | 98.93" | 21.62" |
| NOHRSC LEAVITT LAKE | -1" | 45" | 13" |
| NOHRSC WARD CREEK #3 | 0" | 36" | 9.4" |
