Things to Know About Lake Tahoe in Winter

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We've created a massive guide with ALL the things you need to know about planning a Lake Tahoe winter trip on a budget.

THINGS NOBODY TELLS YOU ABOUT LAKE TAHOE IN THE WINTER

As Those People who visit Tahoe like 12 times per year every season, we want to let you in on some of the things nobody told us before we started visiting.

LAKE TAHOE IS NEVER AS COLD AS YOU’D THINK IT WOULD BE.

Even when it's snowing, the valley might be like, 50 degrees. But even though it’s not that cold, the weather can still change on a moment’s notice!

THERE’S ALMOST ALWAYS A WINTER STORM WARNING.

Y’all, it’s fine – the storm is usually concentrated to higher altitude spots, like ya know, mountaintops. In fact, that just means it’s gonna be a great powder weekend!

NORTH LAKE TAHOE OR SOUTH LAKE TAHOE?

North & South each have their benefits and drawbacks: South is quieter, but the towns in North Lake Tahoe are more walkable and charming!

HOW TO GET TO LAKE TAHOE

For either North or South Lake Tahoe, the best and easiest way to get around is by car. Public transit in the area is limited and activities tend to be fairly far apart. 

ARE THERE THINGS DO IN LAKE TAHOE IF YOU DON’T SKI OR SNOWBOARD?

Yes! From playing in the snow to drinking beer to exploring the dark side of California's settler history, there's plenty to do in Tahoe for non-sporty types.

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