Lake Tahoe (Dec. 21 2023) – As the holiday season unfolds, Lake Tahoe ski resorts are bracing for a sunny Christmas weekend with little new snow on the horizon. Despite the modest snowfall forecasted, enthusiasts can still revel in the winter wonderland as all resorts remain open, offering a plethora of skiing and snowboarding opportunities.
Here’s a snapshot of the current snow and lift conditions across some of Lake Tahoe’s premier ski destinations:
Boreal Mountain:
- Snowfall: Two inches overnight
- Season Total: 37 inches
- Base Depth: 27 inches
- Lifts Open: 4 out of 7
Diamond Peak:
- Snowfall: One inch overnight
- Season Total: 16 inches
- Base Depth: 27 inches
- Lifts Open: 5 out of 7
Heavenly:
- Snowfall: Three inches in the past 24 hours
- Season Total: 17 inches
- Base Depth: 12 inches
- Lifts Open: 14 out of 27
Kirkwood:
- Snowfall: Eleven inches in the past 24 hours
- Season Total: 49 inches
- Base Depth: 28 inches
- Lifts Open: 5 out of 13
Mammoth Mountain:
- Snowfall: Four inches in the past 24 hours
- Season Total: 25 inches
- Base Depth: 8 inches
- Lifts Open: 13 out of 24
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe:
- Snowfall: Six inches of new snow
- Season Total: 42 to 59 inches
- Base Depth: Ranging from 24 to 48 inches
Northstar:
- Snowfall: No new snow in the past 24 hours
- Season Total: 39 inches
- Base Depth: 30 inches
- Lifts Open: 9 out of 19
Palisades Tahoe:
- Snowfall: One inch overnight
- Season Total: 38 inches
- Base Depth: 23 inches
- Lifts Open: 9 out of 26
Despite the relatively modest snowfall, Lake Tahoe’s ski resorts are making the most of the current conditions, ensuring visitors can enjoy the festive atmosphere and hit the slopes over the Christmas weekend. As temperatures drop, ski enthusiasts can look forward to crisp mountain air, breathtaking vistas, and a winter sports experience that, even with lighter snowfall, promises thrills and memories in equal measure.
