The best place to ski in Lake Tahoe depends on your skiing style and abilities. Lake Tahoe offers some of the best skiing on the West Coast with 15 ski resorts — the highest concentration of ski resorts in North America, each with their own personality and experience levels. For instance, Northstar is a top pick with families for its kid-friendly activities, while Squaw Valley Alpine-Meadows often stays open into late spring, making it a favorite for die-hard skiers who never want ski season to end. Lake Tahoe sees an average of 215 inches of snow each year, with the first snowfall typically arriving in late September and lasting until June.