Tag: Friday facts

How many people are at Lake Tahoe? Year-round resident population is 66,000. Total population can reach 300,000 on peak days. […]

Does pollution endanger Lake Tahoe? Lake Tahoe has lost about one-third of its world-renowned clarity since 1968. The major component […]

If Tahoe is so pure, why do we see so much attached algae growth on piers and rocks in the […]

Does Lake Tahoe ever freeze? The main body of Lake Tahoe does not freeze. The stored heat in the Lake’s […]

How cold is Lake Tahoe? Below an average depth of 900 ft, water temperature is a near constant 41 °F. […]

What is the weather like? During the winter months, the average high air temperature is in the mid-40s °F and […]

Where does all the water go? About one-third of the water flows into the Truckee River through the dam at […]