South Lake Tahoe Snowfall Totals
How much snow did South Lake Tahoe get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of South Lake Tahoe in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). South Lake Tahoe averages 179 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Tahoe City (29.5 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through May, and Feb is the snowiest month (41.3 in). A typical winter brings about 33.4 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 19.6 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did South Lake Tahoe get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of South Lake Tahoe in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
South Lake Tahoe snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of South Lake Tahoe yet this season.
Average snowfall in South Lake Tahoe
That is more snow than 100% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the California average of 55.7 inches.
Station: Tahoe City (NOAA USC00048758), elevation 1899 m, 29.5 km from South Lake Tahoe. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near South Lake Tahoe
- Kings Beach 179″/yr
- Truckee 207″/yr
- Pollock Pines 58.2″/yr
- Arnold 105″/yr
- Grass Valley 8.6″/yr
- Burney 44.5″/yr
- Anderson 2.6″/yr
- Redding 2.6″/yr
- Shasta Lake 2.6″/yr
- Mount Shasta 89.3″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in South Lake Tahoe today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of South Lake Tahoe from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does South Lake Tahoe get a year?
On average 179 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Tahoe City.
What is the snowiest month in South Lake Tahoe?
Feb, with an average of 41.3 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.