Over the weekend, the Tahoe Sierra ski resorts welcomed fresh powder to their slopes.

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Those resorts are counting down to the 2017-18 season. Sugar Bowl reported the most snowfall of 14” and Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows was close behind at 12”. Boreal up at Donner Summit had 7” of powder and Mt. Rose reported 3-4”.

Lake Tahoe is more than just a ski destination – it’s a way of life. The beautiful alpine lake has produced many famous athletes. Olympic gold medalist Julia Mancuso grew up in Squaw Valley, also known as Olympic Valley and host of the 1960 Winter Games. She is the country’s most decorated female Olympian alpine skier and used to pass the Olympic rings that adorn the ski area entrance every other day on

Record winter snowfall in the mountains around Lake Tahoe has resulted in 72 billion gallons of water poured into the lake since April 1.

The Sierra Nevada mountains that surround Reno and Tahoe are piled high with snow. Unrelenting storms all winter and through most of the spring have resulted in snowpack 190% higher than average. Now that temperatures are warming up, all the snow is starting to melt.

Lake Tahoe has seen a huge impact from the runoff. Since April 1, which marks the beginning of snowmelt season, 72 billion gallons of water has poured into the lake. Chief Deputy Federal Water Master Dave Wathen reported the huge amount as 219,600 acre feet.

The lake is only a foot away from reaching its full capacity and will fill this summer for

Lake Tahoe is a vacation for every adventurer – from the extreme to the mellow.

Whether it is a day trip or a long weekend, Lake Tahoe is one of the many escapes near Reno. From the Montreux community, the shores of north lake are just a 20-minute drive away. From family outings, diverse hiking and romantic getaways, the alpine lake has many activities to offer.

With some of the bluest and clearest water in North America, Lake Tahoe is also famed for its many sandy beaches. As you travel around the lake, you will find welcoming towns with a combination of mountain and beach feels. This year, there will be plenty of snow lingering on the surrounding peaks making for a breathtaking backdrop. True snow lovers should bring their snow shoes, as some of