December was a Snow Storm to Remember

December was a Snow Storm to Remember, updated 1/26/22, 3:16 AM

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After a dry summer of 2021 and low lake levels, December came in with force to change that. Record snowfall hit South Lake Tahoe. Ski resorts open and winter fun begins.

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December was a Snow Storm
to Remember
Lake Tahoe region home to one
of the largest alpine lakes in the
world is home to 15 ski resorts,
each with its own diverse terrain
in the Sierra Nevada range.
These famous Tahoe ski resorts are
on both sides of the Nevada /
California border and deliver some of
the freshest powder for skiing,
snowboarding, several other snow
sports, and endless outdoor family
fun.
Lakeshore Lodge & Spa is a
private lake and beachfront
resort in South Lake Tahoe,
where EVERY hotel lodge room
and condo includes lake and
mountain views.
Come enjoy some winter
fun at this lovely South
Lake Tahoe Hotel.
December 2021 Lake Tahoe
shattered a 50-year
December snowfall record
with more than 16 feet of
snow.
Both highways coming in
and out of Lake Tahoe Hwy
50 and Interstate 80 were
closed for days.
Stores were closed Hwy 50
was barely drivable, Ski
Resorts unable to safely
open the slopes.
Governor Newsom activated the
state operations center on
December 27th because of the
record-breaking snow that is still
having major impacts in the
Sierra and travel.
California's mountain snow
holds 160% of the water it
normally does at the end of
December.
Sierra-at-Tahoe Resort: The
resort was significantly
impacted by the Caldor fire in
October and has not set an
opening date yet, according to
its website.
Find Out More At
https://tahoelakeshorel
odge.com/