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Lake Tahoe Long-Range Snow Forecast - 12th November 2026

Lake Tahoe Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 12 November 2026 01:47 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 November.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,535m)
Next Snow Expected13 November
Next Snow Amount17cm
Next 48 Hours19cm
Next 7 Days28cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Lake Tahoe

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 4℃
Min -5℃

27cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,401m to resort level (1,860m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 November 2026 01:55 CDT

Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Lake Tahoe over the next 2 days.

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Lake Tahoe Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Thu
12
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Fri
13
Snow

4cm to 17cm New Snow
Snow showers.
Snow Line from 2,401m to resort level (1,860m).

Max 1℃
Min -5℃
Sat
14
Cloud

2cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level (1,860m).

Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Sun
15
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Mon
16
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Tue
17
Mixed

up to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,139m to 1,989m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Wed
18
Cloud

up to 5cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,169m to 2,039m, with rain below.

Max 2℃
Min -5℃

This Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Lake Tahoe, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 01:47 CDT, next update expected 04:00 CDT.

Ensemble forecast for Lake Tahoe, USA at 1,990m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

United States Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

 

Snow Forecast near Lake Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Lake Tahoe
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Sugar Bowl21cm 47cm
Donner Ski Ranch20cm 44cm
Boreal19cm 43cm
Palisades Tahoe21cm 40cm
Soda Springs14cm 38cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe26cm 37cm
Kirkwood24cm 36cm
Homewood17cm 25cm

How reliable is the snow in Lake Tahoe?

Lake Tahoe typically sees snow depths of 300-500 inches throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for reliable information.

Off-Piste Safety in Lake Tahoe

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Lake Tahoe, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.