Truckee-Tahoe Snowpack Update: How Much Snow Have We Had This Year?
As of April 25, 2025, the snowpack in the Truckee and Tahoe regions is slightly below normal, but certainly not the worst we have seen. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s happening up in the mountains—and what it means for our summer water supply.
How Does This Year Compare?
- Lake Tahoe area snowpack: 81% of average
- Truckee River area snowpack: 87% of average
This means we got less snow than usual, but we’re not in a drought crisis. The snow we have should still provide a decent amount of water for the summer, but people will still need to be careful about not wasting water.
Snow at Key Locations
- Mt. Rose Ski Area: 30 inches of water in the snow (just a bit below normal)
- Palisades Tahoe: 28 inches (below normal)
- Heavenly Valley: 10 inches (well below normal)
- Independence Lake: 48 inches (above normal and looking good!)
- Lower elevation spots like Tahoe City and Fallen Leaf are already melted out, which is typical for this time of year.
What Does This Mean for Us?
- Enough Water, But Not a Surplus: We got enough snow so that there should be a decent water supply for rivers, lakes, and homes this summer—just not a lot of extra.
- Bigger Snowbanks Higher Up: Higher elevation areas held onto more snow, which will help keep rivers flowing as the weather heats up. Lower-down places lost their snow early.
- Better Than Drought Years: This isn’t a “big snow year,” but it’s better than some really dry years we’ve seen recently.
- Keep Saving Water: Since we’re still below average, it’s smart to keep up good water-saving habits.
Bottom Line
The 2025 snowpack in the Truckee-Tahoe area is okay—not great, not terrible. There’s enough to get us through, but it’s a good idea to stay water-wise as the snow melts and summer begins. Let’s enjoy the water we have and keep an eye on the forecast!
Information from: NRCS SNOTEL Snow Survey, April 2025
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When it comes to finding the perfect property in Truckee – Lake Tahoe, California, the Carroll Raber Real Estate Team, is an ideal choice. With 40+ years of combined experience in the local real estate market, Chris & Ally have an in-depth understanding of the area and the buying & selling processes. They will provide you with valuable advice, guidance and expert negotiation skills during the sale or purchase of your next property.
The Carroll Raber Real Estate Team is committed to providing the highest level of customer service while helping you achieve your real estate goals. Chris & Ally strive to make the process of purchasing or selling as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, with the best possible outcome.
Contact Chris Carroll and Ally Raber today.
As of April 25, 2025, the snowpack in the Truckee and Tahoe regions is slightly below normal, but certainly not the worst we have seen. Here’s a simple breakdown of what’s happening up in the mountains—and what it means for our summer water supply.
How Does This Year Compare?
- Lake Tahoe area snowpack: 81% of average
- Truckee River area snowpack: 87% of average
This means we got less snow than usual, but we’re not in a drought crisis. The snow we have should still provide a decent amount of water for the summer, but people will still need to be careful about not wasting water.
Snow at Key Locations
- Mt. Rose Ski Area: 30 inches of water in the snow (just a bit below normal)
- Palisades Tahoe: 28 inches (below normal)
- Heavenly Valley: 10 inches (well below normal)
- Independence Lake: 48 inches (above normal and looking good!)
- Lower elevation spots like Tahoe City and Fallen Leaf are already melted out, which is typical for this time of year.
What Does This Mean for Us?
- Enough Water, But Not a Surplus: We got enough snow so that there should be a decent water supply for rivers, lakes, and homes this summer—just not a lot of extra.
- Bigger Snowbanks Higher Up: Higher elevation areas held onto more snow, which will help keep rivers flowing as the weather heats up. Lower-down places lost their snow early.
- Better Than Drought Years: This isn’t a “big snow year,” but it’s better than some really dry years we’ve seen recently.
- Keep Saving Water: Since we’re still below average, it’s smart to keep up good water-saving habits.
Bottom Line
The 2025 snowpack in the Truckee-Tahoe area is okay—not great, not terrible. There’s enough to get us through, but it’s a good idea to stay water-wise as the snow melts and summer begins. Let’s enjoy the water we have and keep an eye on the forecast!
Information from: NRCS SNOTEL Snow Survey, April 2025
(Source)
ABOUT THE CARROLL RABER REAL ESTATE TEAM
When it comes to finding the perfect property in Truckee – Lake Tahoe, California, the Carroll Raber Real Estate Team, is an ideal choice. With 40+ years of combined experience in the local real estate market, Chris & Ally have an in-depth understanding of the area and the buying & selling processes. They will provide you with valuable advice, guidance and expert negotiation skills during the sale or purchase of your next property.
The Carroll Raber Real Estate Team is committed to providing the highest level of customer service while helping you achieve your real estate goals. Chris & Ally strive to make the process of purchasing or selling as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, with the best possible outcome.
Contact Chris Carroll and Ally Raber today.