NOAA: 6-Inches of Snow Forecast for California Today Yet another May storm is on it’s way to California today. The storm today is forecast to drop up to 6″ of snow above 8,000-feet in the Sierras. This will be the third storm to bring significant snow to the Sierra Nevada mountain since Cali’s first big storm this month on May 7th that dropped 12-18″ on Mammoth. Another storm this past Thursday dropped 5″ on Mammoth. Tahoe’s been getting it from these storms as well but no ski resorts are open up there. Some of the Tahoe boys have been getting after it in the backcountry, though. […] SnowBrains | May 17, 2015 0 Comments
Gulf of Alaska Storm Hits California Tomorrow | Up to a Foot of Snow Forecast Another late season storm from the Gulf of Alaska will move into California Thursday into Friday. This storm will bring rain and snow showers along with the possibility of thunderstorms. Thunderstorms will bring dangerous lightning and possibly heavy rain and small hail along with gusty winds. Snow levels are expected to be around 5500 ft. This […] SnowBrains | May 13, 2015 1 Comment
3 Storms Forecast to Hit California This Week | 5,500′ Snow Levels You gotta love May in the Sierra Nevada mountain range of California. Every year in May, we get snow. Usually at least 2 solid snowstorms. This year is no exception. Right now, NOAA is talking about three different storms that may hit California this week. Last week, Tahoe and Mammoth were pummeled with snow by a Gulf of Alaska storm system. Mammoth got 18″ up top […] SnowBrains | May 11, 2015 0 Comments
NOAA: 4-12″ of Snow for Tahoe This Weekend NOAA is forecasting 6-12″ of snow in Tahoe this weekend. They’re saying 4-8″ above 5,500-feet and up to 12″ of snow on the highest peaks in Tahoe. NOAA has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the Lake Tahoe Basin. This very well could be a fun weekend in Lake Tahoe, CA. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS: 3 TO 7 INCHES AT LAKE LEVEL WITH 6 TO 12 INCHES ABOVE 7000 FEET. LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS ARE POSSIBLE IN HEAVIER SHOWERS. TIMING: SNOW SHOWERS WILL BEGIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON […] Weather SnowBrains | February 27, 2015 3 Comments
Up to 12″ of Snow Forecast for Tahoe This Week Whoa! Snow? In Tahoe? It’s almost hard to believe at this point. Since we’re just as scared as you are about this forecast, we’re gonna let NOAA do most the talking here. NOAA is forecasting between 6-12″ of snow with snow levels as low as 3,500′ from this storm that is forecast to occur Friday and Saturday. A winter system is expected to drop into the Sierra and western Nevada Friday into Saturday bringing showers to the region. This is a colder system and snow levels will quickly lower to 4000-5000 feet by Friday night into Saturday morning. Accumulating snow is […] Weather Miles Clark | February 25, 2015 0 Comments
NOAA: 6-18″ of Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe Today Another Pacific storm is impacting Lake Tahoe today. NOAA is forecasting 6-18″ of snow above 7,000-feet. Snow levels started at 8,000-feet but are expected to drop to lake level by Monday morning. Tahoe’s most recent storm dropped about 12-inches of snow on most of the West Side ski resorts. Mt. Rose reported 28″ from the storm. If this next storm does end up providing another foot or so, that’s definitely gonna help things significantly around here. How were the conditions in Tahoe during the recent storm? Find out here: […] Weather SnowBrains | February 9, 2015 1 Comment
Atomospheric River On-Track for Tahoe | 1-2′ of Snow Above 8,000′ The atmospheric river headed to the West Coast is still on-track to greatly impact Northern California. Some zones in NorCal are forecast to see up to 10-inches of rain this weekend. Tahoe is forecast to have high snow levels likely never dropping below 7,500-feet. Above 8,000-feet, Tahoe should see 1 to 2 feet of snow. The few peaks in the Tahoe area above 10,000-feet could see up to 4 feet of snow… Sunday – Monday forecast precipitation totals. Snow levels will generally be high but Friday […] Weather SnowBrains | February 5, 2015 0 Comments
NOAA: 12″ of Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe This Weekend: NOAA has issued a Special Weather Statement for Lake Tahoe, CA for this weekend. They are calling for 6-12 inches of snow to fall in Tahoe over the weekend. This is a far cry for the up to 4-feet that was hoped for earlier this week, but we’ll take it. Every inch counts at this point. Squaw, Boreal, Northstar, Mt. Rose, and Heavenly are open in Lake Tahoe right now. LATEST FORECAST TRENDS ARE BRINGING IN MORE SNOW AND LOWER […] Weather SnowBrains | November 28, 2014 0 Comments
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