Lake Tahoe Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe
This is the Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe, United States for 16 days from 13 November.
Updated 13 November 2025 02:37 PST.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lake Tahoe.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Lake Tahoe?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 16in |
| Next 7 Days | 20in |
Forecast for today in Lake Tahoe
Max 32°F
Min 24°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 24°F to daytime highs around 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Lake Tahoe has 16in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Lake Tahoe Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F6 | SW F4 | SW F2 | ||||
| 10,105ft | 19°F
| 13°F
 +15in
| 31°F
 +1in
| 30°F
 +2in
| 24°F
| 26°F
 | 28°F
|
| SW F6 | SW F4 | SW F2 | |||||
| 8,104ft | 26°F
| 20°F
 | 37°F
| 36°F
+1in
| 30°F
| 32°F
| 34°F
|
| SW F6 | SW F4 | ||||||
| 6,102ft | 32°F
| 26°F
 | 44°F
| 43°F
| 39°F
| 42°F
| 43°F
|
| Snow Line | 9,314ft | varying 10,036ft | varying 8,855ft | varying 9,216ft | varying 6,854ft | ||
| Max Town | 32°F | 26°F | 44°F | 43°F | 39°F | 42°F | 43°F |
| Min Town | 24°F | 18°F | 22°F | 37°F | 35°F | 34°F | 30°F |
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 32°F
Min 24°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 24°F to daytime highs around 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 26°F
Min 18°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 18°F and not getting above 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 15in New Snow
Light rain, rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 10,036ft to 7,936ft, with rain below.
Max 44°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 8,855ft to 8,724ft, with rain below.
Max 43°F
Min 37°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
up to 2in New Snow
Drizzle early, then light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 9,216ft to 6,394ft, with rain below.
Max 39°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
New Snow
Light snow at altitude first, cloudy then fog, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 6,854ft to 6,263ft, with rain below.
Max 42°F
Min 34°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 43°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, fair 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 trail 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 02:37 PST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Lake Tahoe
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 12in | 19in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 1in | 8in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 5in | 8in | |||||||
| Boreal | - | 5in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | - | 5in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 2in | 5in | |||||||
| Homewood | - | 4in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 1in | 3in |
Snow Reliability
Lake Tahoe typically sees snow depths of 300-500 inches throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for reliable information.
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.