Satellite Images Show How Record-Breaking Snow in December Transformed Lake Tahoe Snowpack

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Jan 4th, 2022 v Nov 28th, 2021. Credit: Sentinel Hub

Record-breaking snowfall in December has undoubtedly made a massive difference to the snowpack and saved the California ski season.

Over 214″ of snow fell on the Sierra Nevada in December, smashing the previous record of 179″ in 1970. The satellite images above show the difference from November 28th to January 4th.

The Lake Tahoe snowpack is currently 209% of normal.

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Current CA/NV snowpack status. Credit: NWS





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