Winter Weather — Greater Lake Tahoe Area, California

2025-12-22 · Greater Lake Tahoe Area, California

Event narrative

Northstar Ski Base recorded 7 inches of snowfall in the 24 hour period ending on the 22nd. Also, Palisades Tahoe Ski Base recorded 7 inches of snowfall in the 24 hour period ending on the 22nd.

Wider weather episode

Amounts of 2-6 of rain fell across NE CA and the Tahoe Basin, with snow levels dipping as low as 7000 feet. Up to 6 of snow fell at that elevation with 12-20 of snow above 8000 feet in the Tahoe Basin. Wind gusts of 50-65 mph were recorded, with Sierra ridge top gusts of 70-90 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300642. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.