What to wear skiing in tahoe mid-february?

Question

i've skied all over the east coast, but never out west. what will the temperature be like in mid-feb at heavenly or squaw valley? do people wear their heaviest coat, pants, etc?

Answer 1

No. People do not wear their heaviest stuff in February Last year I wore two shirts, a vest, wind pants(with long underwear bottoms because said pants lacked insulation). I was fine, until about the top of the mountain. So, a windbreaker (and one less shirt) would  probably be fine. Of course, we didn't get any snow last year, so you might want to pack a warm coat just incase. There is no need for a down parka though.

Answer 2

Tahoe is usually alittle warmer than the East and even though it's moist snow straight off the pacific it's still drier than Vermont. Expect it to be around 20-25* that's pretty much the average all winter there

ps: most of the people you'll meet there are from the bay area so they've never felt the winds hollowing at the top of killington when it's only 10* with a windchill of -20 so you might get some strange looks skiing in just a windbreaker lol

Answer 3

Kinda depends of the February. Some you could be out there in a Tshirt others you need a heavy jacket. I would pack for both just in case!