"According to the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, the Tahoe basin is now sitting at 98% of average snowfall for the season, a remarkable turnaround after the region was at just 60 % of normal on February 15 before the latest storms arrived. At Palisades Tahoe, one of the hardest-hit resorts, the snow piled up at an extraordinary pace. The resort reported 94 inches (about 8 feet) of snow over three days, including 21 inches in a single 24-hour period, with additional snowfall still expected."
"Palisades Tahoe said the deep new snow has created strong midseason conditions across the mountain, though the resort has also urged caution for visitors traveling into the area during the ongoing storm cycle. Resort messaging encouraged guests to prepare before heading into Tahoe, noting that services can be limited during major storms. Travelers were advised to fuel vehicles, stock supplies, monitor weather forecasts, and carry proper traction devices due to hazardous road conditions."
A powerful February storm cycle dumped huge snowfall across the Tahoe region and rapidly boosted the Sierra Nevada seasonal snowpack from well below normal to near average. The Tahoe basin moved from roughly 60% of normal on February 15 to about 98% of average after the storms. Palisades Tahoe received exceptional totals, reporting 94 inches over three days with 21 inches in 24 hours. The storms reversed weeks of thin snow cover and drought-weakened snowpack. The Central Sierra Snow Lab noted that a few major storm events can transform seasonal outlooks. Resorts urged caution and travelers were advised to prepare for limited services and hazardous roads. Sierra snow remains critical for California water supply, and late-season storms can substantially affect water resources.
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