In The News – Winter weather predictions: what to expect for Tahoe in 2024-2025
September 21, 2024 | Member Submitted
Originally published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune, 09/20/24, Written by Zoe Meyer
LAKE TAHOE – As winter approaches, forecasters are weighing in on what Tahoe residents can expect for the upcoming season. Predictions from the Old Farmer’s Almanac and the Farmer’s Almanac suggest a milder winter, but Bryan Allegretto from Open Snow offers a more cautious perspective, particularly for the Tahoe region.
Carol Connare, editor of the Old Farmer’s Almanac, forecasts a “calmer, gentler winter” for 2024-2025. “Temperatures are expected to be higher and snowfall lower throughout much of the United States,” Connare said. “While there will still be winter chill and plenty of powder to enjoy, the overall impact on costs and daily life should be less severe. This winter is anticipated to be relatively uneventful compared to the extremes of recent years.”
Associate editor Tim Goodwin added that the almanac’s predictions are grounded in extensive historical data. “Our forecasts are based on weather patterns observed over the last 30 years,” Goodwin said. “For the Pacific Southwest region, which includes Tahoe, we’re expecting a warmer and wetter winter with above-average precipitation from November to March. While temperatures will be warmer, we anticipate more precipitation, translating to more snow at higher elevations.”