Winter Weather — Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

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

Event narrative

Mt. Rose Ski Base reported 11 inches of snow in the 24 hour period ending on the 22nd. Also, Diamond Peak Ski Base reported 3 inches of snow in the 24 hour period ending on the 22nd.

Wider weather episode

Rainfall of 1-2 were observed in foothill locations of far W NV, with varied amounts between 0.10-1 for the main urban areas of far western Nevada. This storm also produced strong winds on the 21st, with gusts 50-65 mph across western NV and eastern CA, while wind prone areas from Reno southward to Mono-Mineral counties and Sierra ridge tops received peak gusts between 70-90 mph.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1300648. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.