Heavy Snow in Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Nevada

Trained spotter 1 NNW Incline Village measured 46 inches of snow from the 15th to 18th. Mt Rose Ski Base measured 52 inches of snow between the 15th to 18th. Finally, Diamond Peak Ski Base measured 59 inches between the 15th to 18th.

The first in a series of strong winter storms impacted the eastern Sierra from the 16th to 17th. In this two day period, upwards of 2 to 4 feet of snow fell, and was accompanied by winds upwards of 80-100 mph. Donner Pass, along with other mountain passes, was closed for over a day. The greatest overall impacts occurred on the 17th when heavy snow of 4-10 inches occurred across the main urban areas of far western NV, and higher amounts between 12-18 inches from bands of heavy Lake Tahoe-enhanced snow between Carson City and Washoe Valley.