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15 Wild Photos from Lake Tahoe's 2nd Snowiest Winter Ever!

  • Writer: Gabriella Viola
    Gabriella Viola
  • Dec 14, 2024
  • 1 min read

Updated: Oct 8

Check out these photos and videos from one of Tahoe's most record-breaking winters!


Colossal snowbank Tahoe Donner

The 2022-2023 winter was Lake Tahoe's second snowiest on record, with a staggering 677 inches of snowfall. It even surpassed the 1982-1983 season, making it the snowiest winter in 70 years! The snow created surreal winter wonderland conditions, and it was amazing to witness—though, at times, it was overwhelming, and getting around wasn’t easy.


Here are 15 visuals that capture the incredible scale of one of Tahoe's snowiest winters.

Colossal snowbanks in the Tahoe Donner neighborhood


Huge snowbank in Tahoe Donner near lake tahoe
Buried stop sign on Skislope Way in Tahoe Donner.

Huge snowbank in Tahoe Donner near lake tahoe
How many feet is that?

Car completely buried in snow in South Lake Tahoe


Huge snowstorm lake tahoe


Car buried in snow
This shovel didn't cut it.

Snowstorm in Lake Tahoe car buried
From inside the car.

Driving in the snow in South Lake Tahoe





Banister with several feet of snow


Snowstorm in Lake Tahoe

Donner Memorial State Park blanketed in snow


Snowshoeing at Donner Memorial State park


Snowshoeing at Donner Memorial State park
Snowshoeing the day after a big snowstorm.

Winter wonderland conditions near Zephyr Cove


Snowstorm in lake Tahoe

Residential road in South Lake Tahoe


Snowstorm in Lake tahoe

Snow-covered trees in South Lake Tahoe


Trees completely covered in snow
No green in sight.

Snowbanks along Mt. Rose HWY


Snowbanks on mt rose hwy in lake tahoe
Mt Rose Highway near Incline Village.

Buried trailhead sign near Tahoe Donner


Glacier Way trailhead sign in about 4ft of snow
Glacier Way trailhead sign in about 4 ft of snow.

The 2022-2023 winter was unforgettable—now, let’s see what this winter has in store for Lake Tahoe!


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Hi, I'm Gabriella, an outdoor photographer living in Lake Tahoe, California. 
 
I'm originally from New York and moved to Los Angeles in 2013 to try out living somewhere new and different.  I found myself loving the adventurous lifestyle and dramatic scenery on the west side of the country.  Eventually, I moved to Lake Tahoe in 2019 after falling in love with its natural beauty and outdoor lifestyle. 
 
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