A new December all-time record for snowfall at the Central Sierra Snow Lab on Donner Summit measured 202.1” inches, which smashed the previous record of 179 inches of snow in December 1970. Light, intermittent snow showers will continue on Dec. 29 and Dec. 31, with sunny skies for the weekend.
Please check road conditions with NDOT and CalTrans before venturing out because many roads are still closed and sign up for emergency alerts. We have all the details online.
Do you have all the supplies in your car for putting on chains and spending hours trapped on traffic-clogged Tahoe roads? Check out our Winter Driving Tips before you head out.
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Snowfall as of Dec. 28, 2021
(Reported over last 7 days; resorts open unless noted)
Ski resorts may be closed or have delayed openings due to weather conditions; check in advance of visiting.
ASC Training Center | 92” new snow
Boreal | 127” new snow | 135” base
Diamond Peak | 114” new snow | 45”-85” base
Donner Ski Ranch | 50” new snow | Reopening Dec. 29
Granlibakken | No report
Heavenly | 80” new snow | 61” base
Homewood | 99”-128” new snow | 62”-101” base
Kingvale | No report
Kirkwood | 78” new snow | 76” base
Nevada Nordic | No report
Northstar | 132” new snow | 147” base
Mt. Rose | 90”-109” new snow
Palisades Tahoe | 69”-113” new snow | 85”-101” base
– Alpine Lodge | 87” new snow | 95” base
Royal Gorge | 95” new snow
Sierra-at-Tahoe | No report | 94” base | Opens 2022
Sky Tavern | Opens Jan. 15
Soda Springs | 127” new snow | 135” base
Sugar Bowl | 121” new snow | 92”-140” base
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | No report
Tahoe Cross Country | No report
Tahoe Donner Cross Country | 112” new snow
Tahoe Donner Downhill | 112” new snow
