Winter Weather Advisory
2025-12-22T16:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, heavy wet snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 to 5 inches above 8,000 feet and up to 1 inch below 8,000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet at lake level with 3 to 5 feet above 7,000 feet. Ridgetop gusts as high as 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 4 PM PST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 10 PM Tuesday to 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. The combination of strong winds and the weight of heavy snow accumulations could damage trees and power lines.


Northstar Ski Report

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Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California offers over 100 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.



Snowfall Totals & Snow Forecast

Hourly Snowfall


2"

Past 24 Hours

0.0"

Snowpack

°F

°F

mph

Wind

%

Humidity

Powder Predicted

Summary

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0.0". Snowpack levels for this time of year average around 15 inches, but can be as high as 127 inches. Weather today, rain. snow level 8100 feet. high near 43. south wind 5 to 10 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Up to 88" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Snowpack Percent Normal

0%

Max Recorded Snowpack

127"

Snowfall Past 24 Hours

2"

Snowfall Past 48 Hours

1"

Snowfall Past 72 Hours

1"

Snowfall Next 24 Hours

7"

Snowfall Next 72 Hours

28"

Snowfall Next 5 Days

88"

Terrain Surface

NA

Powder Score

NA
       

Weather Forecast

Seasonal Comparison

Year over year snow water equivalent


Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) shows how much water the snow holds. This is ideal for year-to-year tracking of real snowfall and water resources. Measurements from Truckee #2.

Regional Snowpack Depth

Snow levels measured from Truckee #2


Snowpack depth measures how much snow has accumulated in the area. This is a key indicator of powder quality, trail coverage, and how epic your runs are going to be this season at Northstar.

Historical Air Temperature

Temperature fluctuations at Northstar


Recent air temperature fluctuations at Northstar impact snow quality and stability, from powder to slush.

About the Area


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.

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

Northstar FAQ


How much snow did Northstar receive over the past day?

The ski area received 0" of new snowfall since yesterday.


What's the weather like at Northstar today?

Weather today, rain. snow level 8100 feet. high near 43. south wind 5 to 10 mph. chance of precipitation is 90%. new precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.


How much new snowfall is forecasted for Northstar this week?

Northstar is expected to receive up to 88.26" of new snowfall in the next 5 days.


What are some ski resorts near Northstar?

Granlibakken Ski Resort
Squaw Valley
Tahoe Donner
Alpine Meadows Ski Area


What are ski area conditions in California like right now?

California’s Sierra Nevada is bracing for a major snow event, with the heaviest accumulations projected over the central and northern ranges. The Tahoe region, in particular, is forecast to receive significant snowfall over the next five days. Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe), near the CSS Lab and Ward Creek sensors, is expecting up to 134 cm of new snow, making it ... Read more

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