Tahoe Guide's 23rd annual Tahoe Downhill Ski Guide features a roundup of what’s new at the region’s local downhill ski areas from on-mountain improvements in grooming and snowmaking, to dining upgrades and tips on how to best enjoy your trip in Tahoe. This year, many ski areas will require parking reservations before visiting so be sure to check in advance and make your reservations or plan on taking public transit.
Winter weather outlook
Each year, to coincide with our Downhill Ski Guide, historian Mark McLaughlin analyzes the previous water year (that runs from Oct. 1 to Sept. 30) while providing historical context and looks ahead for the upcoming winter’s forecast. This year, Mark looks at how the monster winter of 2023 ranks in the record books and looks at the El Nino conditions predicted for the 2023-24 season. You might be surprised where 2023 ranks.