Heavy Snow — Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

2025-03-12 to 2025-03-13 · Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

Event narrative

Mt Rose Ski Area reported 13-16 inches of new snow at their base of 8260 feet elevation. Diamond Peak Ski Area reported 9 inches of new snow at their base.

Wider weather episode

This was the strongest storm of the month bringing significant snow totals to the Sierra, including Sierra communities, along with lighter rain into western Nevada. High winds were the greatest impact for western Nevada.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1242615. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.