* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulation 2 to 6 inches, with up to 9 inches for higher peaks. Ridge wind gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Snow will produce poor visibility and difficult driving conditions at times in and near the Tahoe basin. Scattered snow showers continue through this evening, then another round of steady snow is likely overnight into Sunday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While snow is less likely to accumulate on roads during the daytime hours, some roads could become snow covered or slushy late tonight into early Sunday morning.
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The ski area reports 1" of new snowfall today with snowpack levels rising to 1".
Location | Snowpack |
EBBETTS PASS | 39" |
MONITOR PASS | 12" |
HAGAN'S MEADOW | 3" |
FORESTDALE CREEK | 54" |
MARLETTE LAKE | 42" |
NOHRSC PALISADES TAHOE | 59" |
LOST LAKE SNOTEL | 84" |
INDEPENDENCE CREEK | 2" |
SQUAW VALLEY G.C. | 59" |
NOHRSC TAHOE CITY CROSS | 1" |
NOHRSC INDEPENDENCE CREEK | 2" |
NOHRSC MEADOW LK SNOW COURSE | 132.44" |
HEAVENLY VALLEY | 28" |
NOHRSC GIANELLI MEADOW | 72.24" |
NOHRSC HAGAN'S MEADOW SNOTEL | 2" |
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.
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 |