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Northstar
is a resort area that is part of the Lake Tahoe region, located between the north shore of the lake and the town of Truckee. It is home to one of the top rated western ski resorts, with 63 downhill runs covering over 2400 acres and with 2,200 feet of vertical drop. Snowboarders enjoy half-pipes, berms and jumps and cross-country skiers have 65 kilometers of groomed trails. In the summertime, the ski runs become bike trails, and other summertime activities in the area include horseback riding, rock climbing, golf, swimming, boating and fly fishing and rafting on the spectacular Truckee River. In summertime, visitors can ride the high-speed gondola and chairlift to the top of the mountain for an amazing view of Lake Tahoe, as well as enjoy a look at native flora and fauna. There are also picturesque picnic spots on top of the mountain. The new Village at Northstar broke ground in April, 2004 and will offer a "ski-in, ski-out" village with luxurious condominiums, outdoor ice rink, fire pits, shops and cafes. Northstar is just five miles to Lake Tahoe and casinos, live entertainment, world-class dining and nightlife. The little mountain village of Truckee is just 7 miles away and offers quaint shops and art galleries, restaurants, cafes and historical spots.
Surrounding areas: Cedar Flat, California (3.3 mi), Carnelian Bay, California (3.4 mi), Dollar Point, California (4.5 mi), Tahoe Vista, California (4.8 mi), Tahoe City, California (5.1 mi), Agate Bay, California (5.5 mi), Squaw Valley, California (5.6 mi)
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Northstar Vacation Rentals
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Northstar Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Zelmar Lakeview Lodge | N LK Blvd & Carnelian Bay Rd | Carnelian Bay, CA | 3.4 mi. | (530) 546-3133 | | Resort At Squaw Creek | 400 Squaw Creek Rd | Olympic Valley, CA | 4.6 mi. | (530) 583-6300 | | Lake Of The Sky Motor Inn | 955 N LK Blvd | Tahoe City, CA | 5.1 mi. | (916) 583-3305 | | Tahoe City Travelodge | 455 N LK Blvd | Tahoe City, CA | 5.1 mi. | (916) 583-3766 | | Plumpjack Squaw Valley Inn | 1920 Squaw Vly Rd | Olympic Valley, CA | 6.1 mi. | (530) 583-1576 | | Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn | 11331 Hwy 267 | Truckee, CA | 6.1 mi. | (800) 824-6385 | | Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe/Truckee | 11951 State Hwy #267 | Truckee, CA | 6.1 mi. | (530) 587-1197 | | Holiday Inn Express | 10527 Cold STRM Rd | Truckee, CA | 6.1 mi. | (530) 582-1073 | | Best Western Trailside Inn | 343 N Main | Alturas, CA | 6.2 mi. | (530) 233-4111 | | Truckee Super 8 Lodge | 11506 Deerfield Dr | Truckee, CA | 6.5 mi. | (530) 587-8888 | | Sunnyside Resort | 1850 W Lake Blvd | Tahoe City, CA | 7.0 mi. | (530) 583-7200 | | Cal Neva Lodge Resort Hotel Spa & Casino | 2 Stateline Rd | Crystal Bay, NV | 7.4 mi. | (775) 832-4000 | | Loch Leven Lodge | 13855 Donner Pass Rd | Truckee, CA | 8.4 mi. | (530) 587-3773 | | Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe | 111 Country Club | Incline Village, NV | 9.0 mi. | (775) 832-1243 | | Inn At Incline Condominiums | 1003 LK Blue | Incline Village, NV | 9.0 mi. | (775) 831-1052 | | Tahoe Lake Cottages | 7030 West LK Blvd | Tahoma, CA | 12.3 mi. | (916) 525-4411 | | Holiday Inn Express Carson City | 4055 N Carson St | Carson City, NV | 19.8 mi. | (775) 283-4055 | | Days Inn | 3103 N Carson St | Carson City, NV | 20.1 mi. | (775) 883-3343 | | Boomtown Hotel & Casino | 2100 I-80 W & Garson Exit | Verdi, NV | 20.5 mi. | (775) 345-6000 | | Best Western Trailside Inn | 1300 North Carson St | Carson City, NV | 20.6 mi. | (775) 883-7300 | | Carson Motor Lodge | 1421 N Carson | Carson City, NV | 20.6 mi. | (775) 882-3572 | | Park Inn Hardman House | 917 N Carson St | Carson City, NV | 20.6 mi. | (775) 882-7744 | | Hampton Inn And Suites | 10 Hospitality Way | Carson City, NV | 20.8 mi. | (775) 885-8800 | | Carson Station Hotel Casino | 900 S Carson St | Carson City, NV | 20.9 mi. | (775) 883-0900 | | Motel 6 | 2749 S Carson St | Carson City, NV | 21.1 mi. | (775) 885-7710 | | Carson City Super 8 | 2829 S Carson St | Carson City, NV | 21.2 mi. | (775) 883-7800 | | Rodeway Inn | 4127 Pine Blvd | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 22.3 mi. | (530) 541-7150 | | Caesar's Tahoe | 55 Hwy 50 | Stateline, NV | 22.3 mi. | (775) 588-3515 | | Harrah's Tahoe Hotel & Casino | Hwy 50 & Stateline Pobox 8 | Stateline, NV | 22.3 mi. | (775) 588-6611 | | Harveys Resort & Casino | | Stateline, NV | 22.3 mi. | (775) 588-2411 | | Lake Tahoe Horizon Casino Resort | Hwy 50 | Stateline, NV | 22.3 mi. | (775) 588-6211 | | Lake Tahoe Horizon Casino/reso | 50 Hwy 50 | Stateline, NV | 22.3 mi. | (775) 588-6211 | | Ridge Resorts | | Stateline, NV | 22.3 mi. | (775) 588-3553 | | El Dorado Motel | 4139 Lake Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 22.5 mi. | (415) 731-7793 | | Marriott Vacation Club Timber Lodge | 4100 Lake Tahoe Blvd | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 22.5 mi. | (530) 542-6600 | | Marriott Vacation Club Grand Residence Lake Tahoe | 1001 Park Ave | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 22.6 mi. | (530) 542-8400 | | Casino Area Travelodge | 4003 Lk Tahoe Blvd | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 23.2 mi. | (530) 541-5000 | | Days Inn | 3530 Lk Tahoe Blvd | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 23.2 mi. | (530) 544-3445 | | Embassy Suites Hotel Lake Tahoe Resort | 4130 Lk Tahoe Blvd | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 23.2 mi. | (530) 544-5400 | | Forest Inn Suites | One LK Pkwy | South Lake Tahoe, CA | 23.2 mi. | (916) 541-6655 |
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Northstar Weather & Climate
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The Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, just west of the Nevada state line has an alpine mountain climate. This high mountain region is known as one of the chilliest spots in the country, which comes as a big surprise to many that visit California. Nestled between the Sierra Nevada peaks, the towns of Truckee and Graeagle, and the Donner Lake region, often gets an inversion, whereby cold air is trapped overnight, thus the reason for the extreme cold temperatures in the very early morning hours - even in summertime. As the sun comes up, the temperature begins to rise and daytime highs are usually quite pleasant. Large amounts of snow are received in the higher elevations of the Sierras - up to 40 feet. Rain is possible any month of the year, although most occurs October through April. Mountain weather conditions can change quickly, and rain in the lower elevations can mean snow, sleet or ice in the higher elevations.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
20°F |
6.01 in. |
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| February |
42°F |
21°F |
5.71 in. |
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| March |
45°F |
24°F |
4.57 in. |
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| April |
51°F |
27°F |
1.82 in. |
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| May |
60°F |
33°F |
1.21 in. |
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| June |
69°F |
39°F |
0.77 in. |
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| July |
77°F |
44°F |
0.33 in. |
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| August |
77°F |
44°F |
0.46 in. |
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| September |
70°F |
39°F |
0.90 in. |
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| October |
60°F |
32°F |
1.95 in. |
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| November |
47°F |
25°F |
4.25 in. |
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| December |
41°F |
20°F |
4.68 in. |
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Northstar Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Truckee Tahoe airport (TRK) located about 5 miles north of Northstar in Truckee, California, the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located approximately 25 miles south of Northstar in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located roughly 26 miles northeast of Northstar in Reno, Nevada, the Minden Tahoe airport (MEV) located around 26 miles southeast of Northstar in Minden, Nevada, and finally the Reno Stead airport (4SD) located about 32 miles northeast of Northstar in Reno, Nevada.
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Northstar Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 23.2 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 28.8 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 86.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 28.8 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 86.0 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 115.8 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 5.2 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 5.6 mi. | | | Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 6.1 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 6.1 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 6.1 mi. | | | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 21.2 mi. | | | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 21.2 mi. | | | Silver Oak Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 21.2 mi. | | | Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 23.2 mi. | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 23.4 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 23.4 mi. | | | Lake Ridge Golf Course | Reno | NV | 25.9 mi. | | | Northgate Golf Club | Reno | NV | 25.9 mi. | | | Rosewood Lakes Golf Course | Reno | NV | 25.9 mi. | | | Washoe Golf Course | Reno | NV | 25.9 mi. | | | Wolf Run Golf Club at Fieldcreek Ranch | Reno | NV | 25.9 mi. | | | Brookside Municipal Golf Course | Reno | NV | 26.8 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 26.9 mi. | | | Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 28.0 mi. | | | DAndrea Golf & Country Club | Sparks | NV | 28.6 mi. | | | Red Hawk Golf Club At Wingfield Springs | Sparks | NV | 28.6 mi. | | | Dayton Valley Country Club | Dayton | NV | 29.4 mi. | | | Wildcreek Golf Course | Sparks | NV | 29.6 mi. | | | Sierra Sage Golf Course | Reno | NV | 29.7 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 5.1 mi. | | | Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | 5.7 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 6.1 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 6.1 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 9.0 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 11.0 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 12.6 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 12.6 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 23.4 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 30.0 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 37.7 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 54.3 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 66.3 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 116.5 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 3.9 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 5.3 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 6.5 mi. | | | Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 7.4 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 13.6 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 14.4 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 18.6 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 18.6 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 19.3 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 20.6 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 30.0 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 6.1 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 20.8 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 20.8 mi. | (Technology) | | Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 22.9 mi. | (History) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 26.3 mi. | (Art) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 29.3 mi. | (Art) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 29.7 mi. | (History) | | Portola Railroad Museum | Portola | CA | 42.8 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 86.0 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 98.3 mi. | |
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