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Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast - 4th May 2025

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Lake Tahoe Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe, United States for 16 days from 4 May.

Updated 04 May 2025 20:06 IST.

Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lake Tahoe.

Forecast for today in Lake Tahoe

Max -6℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudShwrsCloudCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,489m to 2,389m, with rain below.

Lake Tahoe has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Lake Tahoe Snow Report

Lake Tahoe Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Lake Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe from OpenMeteo
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
WindSE F3NE F4NE F2SW F2SW F2
3,080m
-13℃
Snow
+5cm
-8℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
SE F3NE F4NE F2SW F2SW F2
2,470m
-9℃
Cloud
+2cm
-5℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
17℃
Cloud
SE F3NE F4NE F2W F2SW F2SW F2
1,860m
-6℃
Cloud
-1℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
20℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
24℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,489m
to 2,389m

Max Town-6℃-1℃17℃19℃20℃22℃24℃
Min Town-8℃-8℃-5℃6℃7℃9℃11℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Lake Tahoe Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max -6℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
04

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudShwrsCloudCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,489m to 2,389m, with rain below.

Max -1℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 19℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 20℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 22℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearFair

Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.

Max 24℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 24℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Lake Tahoe, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 20:06 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Lake Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lake Tahoe
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Sugar Bowl19cm 19cm
Kirkwood2cm 2cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe2cm 2cm
Heavenly1cm 1cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe1cm 1cm
Palisades Tahoe1cm 1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Lake Tahoe

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Lake Tahoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Lake Tahoe, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Lake Tahoe is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Lake Tahoe will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Lake Tahoe for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.