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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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