Breathtaking drone photos of Tahoe’s second snowiest season on record
More than 56.4 feet of snow has fallen in the Sierras this season surpassing the storm of 1982-83 which had 55.9 feet.
In an aerial view, a person is seen wading in a hot tub surrounded by snow on March 21, 2023, in South Lake Tahoe. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
As California endures its second snowiest season in 77 years, images taken in the Tahoe area capture both the intensity and beauty of the snow’s impact.
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab reports that this season is now the second snowiest on record, with over 56.4 feet of snowfall in the Sierras. This surpasses the storm of 1982-83, which had 55.9 feet. The top spot still belongs to the 1951-52 season, which collected a total of 67.7 feet.
As the region prepares for even more snow, winter sports enthusiasts are rejoicing. However, residents and visitors are urged to exercise caution and follow travel advisories due to the heavy snow and high winds impacting the area.
More photos of the Lake Tahoe area
In an aerial view, a home is seen buried in snow on March 20, 2023, in Twin Bridges, California, located in the Lake Tahoe region. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
Residents are seen using a snow blower to clear snow from the roof of a home on March 20, 2023, in Twin Bridges, California. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
Trees cast shadows onto a snow covered hill on March 20, 2023, in Twin Bridges, California. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
People carry skis as they walk toward a resort in South Lake Tahoe on March 21, 2023. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
In an aerial view, snow covers the banks of Lake Tahoe in South Lake Tahoe on March 21, 2023. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
Snow blankets a hill on March 20, 2023 in Meyers, California, located in the Lake Tahoe region. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
A dusting of snow is seen on a rack of fleece jackets in front of a store in South Lake Tahoe on March 21, 2023. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
Residents stand on the roof of a snow-covered home in South Lake Tahoe, California on March 21, 2023. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
In an aerial view, structures are seen buried in snow on March 20, 2023, in Twin Bridges, California. | Justin Sullivan/Getty Images | Source: Getty Images
