Is Sierra at Tahoe snowsure?
The snowiest week in Sierra at Tahoe is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 68 cm of snowfall. Check out the Sierra at Tahoe Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Sierra at Tahoe
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 34 cm | 2.3 days |
| January | 41 cm | 2.4 days |
| February | 38 cm | 2.6 days |
| March | 42 cm | 2.9 days |
| April | 16 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Sierra at Tahoe during April (week 3):
The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of April for Sierra at Tahoe is 13 cm. There are typically 1.7 snowy days during this week.Sierra at Tahoe typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2360m, based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2877m) is slightly above the middle elevation of Sierra at Tahoe. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Sierra at Tahoe in the middle of April with a 50% chance that one day will be rainy during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Temperatures generally above freezing both day and night in Sierra at Tahoe during week three of April with average maximum temperature 4.1°C and minimum temperature 2.0°C at the middle elevation. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 16km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one day per week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week while powder days that don't coincide with cold, sunny and calm weather conditions also occur on average one day every second year during this week in any given year.
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Sierra at Tahoe Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Sierra at Tahoe and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Sierra at Tahoe are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Sierra at Tahoe are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Sierra at Tahoe are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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