South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe, CA's Topography

Straddling the border of California and Nevada, the Tahoe Basin features more than 8,000 ski resort acres. Lake Tahoe is the 2nd deepest lake in the US and the 8th deepest in the world. It has 72 miles of shoreline and covers 193 square miles. Acclaimed for its great clarity, on the best days you can see 75 feet below the surface!.

South Lake Tahoe, CA's weather year around

Summer is nearly flawless, with most days dry and sunny, cooler nights, and less than 2 inches of rain each month. Autumn is generally dry and briskly cool, though occasionally it can approach freezing. Winter turns Tahoe into a snowy wonderland, when between November and April you can expect a significant snowfall 1 out of every 4 days. Accumulations typically total 125 inches at lake level, and 300-500 inches in the mountains. That's ten times more than Fairbanks, Alaska! Spring is a mixed up season, with sun and snow alternating to vary temperatures from the 30°Fs to the 90°Fs.

Spring average 52°F.

Summer average 76°F.

Fall average 57°F.

Winter average 37°F.