Why March is the Best Month to Visit South Lake Tahoe

Snow-covered Sierra Nevada mountains overlooking Lake Tahoe in winter

Why Visit South Lake Tahoe in March

South Lake Tahoe’s seamless transition from winter fun to spring shenanigans is something every traveler should experience at least once in their life. From shredding the slopes to trips out on the lake and even chugging your way along the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail, clearly, Lake Tahoe’s South Shore is the place to be. Read on to discover why you should plan to visit Lake Tahoe in March.

Things To Do In Lake Tahoe in March

Hit the Slopes

March is a month full of mystery when it comes to predicting the weather. From epic powder days to pristine bluebird runs, March in Lake Tahoe has it all, depending on the day.

Not sure where to ride? Check out our favorite trails across all of South Lake Tahoe’s resorts.

Toyota Air & Après at Heavenly Mountain Resort

Toyota Air & Après officially kicks off Friday, March 5, 2027, with 3 days of energy you won’t want to miss. Activities, events, and live music Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! All events at the World Cup and Cal Lodge are free and open to the public.

Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey at the Tahoe Blue Event Center

Tahoe Knight Monsters Hockey at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. Home games in March: 5, 6, 7, 26, 27, 28, 2027. Ticketmaster.com

Umphrey’s McGee at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe

Saturday, March 7, 2027, 7:00 pm, Umphrey’s McGee – Fresh Cut 2027 Tour at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Must be 21+ years old to attend the show. General admission, standing room only. Umphrey’s McGee is a genre-defying band known for blending rock, funk, jazz, prog, and improvisation into powerful, high-energy live shows. Celebrated for their technical precision and adventurous jams, they deliver performances that are equal parts musicianship and spontaneity. Tap here for tickets.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day along the South Lake Tahoe Beer Trail

After spending the day out in the Lake Tahoe playground, the best way to relax and celebrate St. Patty’s Day is with a frosty pint of local craft beer. In recent years, new breweries have been popping up all over town, displaying unique and signature taps. Here are the most recent establishments to enter the South Lake Tahoe beer scene. Click here for more St. Patrick’s Day Shenanigans.

Watch the Big Dance Bar-side

You never know what Mother Nature will bring in March, but the one thing we do know is March brings us the best of the NCAA! Ski all day, taking in some of the best snow conditions anywhere, and head up to the nearest sports bar to watch some playoff action.

Check out these top outdoor spring activities in South Lake Tahoe.

No matter what route you take on your next Lake Tahoe expedition, please be sure to positively impact the local environment and wildlife along the way. As a city in the middle of a forest, South Lake Tahoe and its guests have a responsibility to keep wildlife wild by never feeding them and properly disposing of garbage in bear-resistant containers.

Ready to be a next-level visitor? Picking up even a few pieces of discarded trash can go a long way towards “Keeping Tahoe Blue”. Click here to learn more.

Click here to learn more about the wildlife that calls Lake Tahoe home and how you can help keep them wild.

Keep Tahoe Awesome

The clearest blue water. The brightest green mountains. It’s awe and then some, but all this awesome doesn’t happen by accident. It comes from mutual respect for the South Shore, from locals and visitors alike. That’s why we created Rules to Lake By: five ways to practice responsible tourism at Lake Tahoe, so we can keep this place awesome today and awesome tomorrow.

Learn the Rules