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Lake Tahoe

State: California/Nevada

Country: United States

Lake Tahoe by the Numbers:

Population: 50,000 ( permanent, year-round inhabitants only )

Elevation: 6,229 feet

Average Annual Snowfall: 125 inches at lake level/300-500 inches at skiing elevations

Average January Temperature: 28 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 60 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Industry: Tourism

Time Zone: GMT-8

Country Dialing Code: 1

Did You Know?

Lake Tahoe is 1,645 feet deep, making it the 2nd deepest lake in the United States and the 10th deepest in the world. Although a magnet for skiers, Lake Tahoe can be treacherous in the winter months, with frequent road closures and other hazardous driving conditions.

Orientation:

Lake Tahoe, an alpine lake in the Sierra Nevada mountain range, lies on the state line between California and Nevada and is only 200 miles from San Francisco.
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