Is Tahoe Donner snowsure?
The snowiest week in Tahoe Donner is week 1 of March. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 55 cm of snowfall. Check out the Tahoe Donner 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 Tahoe Donner
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 28 cm | 2.2 days |
| January | 31 cm | 2.2 days |
| February | 30 cm | 2.4 days |
| March | 32 cm | 2.7 days |
| April | 11 cm | 1.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Tahoe Donner during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Tahoe Donner is 3 cm. There are typically 0.6 snowy days during this week.Tahoe Donner expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ski area at 2148m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the typical freezing level (3157m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Tahoe Donner. A day with snowfall occurs on average every other year during the first week of May but on average there are one or two wet days during this week every year. In the years when snow falls at this time of year, forecast model average snowfall for the week is 6cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both night and day in Tahoe Donner during week one of May with average maximum temperature 7.6°C and minimum temperature 5.4°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) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.
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Tahoe Donner Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Tahoe Donner and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Tahoe Donner 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 Tahoe Donner 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 Tahoe Donner 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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