Olympic-Valley
is located along the banks of the Truckee River northwest of Tahoe City in the northern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. This is the home of the 1960 Olympic Park Site near the Squaw Valley USA Ski Resort. Summer or winter, visitors have endless choices for outdoor recreational fun amid some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country. The Truckee River is ideal for rafting and fly-fishing, while skiing, sledding and snowboarding are unparalleled at nearby Squaw Valley. Other activities include hiking and biking, golf, horse pack trips into the mountains, canoeing, and swimming, water skiing and boat trips around spectacular Lake Tahoe. There are scenic hikes to Vikingsholm Castle or through Donner Memorial State Park, and special events all year long such as the Snow Festival, Jazz Festival and Shakespeare Festival. South Lake Tahoe with all its exciting gaming, live entertainment featuring famous celebrities and fine dining and shopping is just a short drive away, and there are also shops and restaurants located in the Village at Squaw Valley. Non-skiers, as well as skiers, can enjoy a ride to the mountaintop High Camp, which features ice-skating, swimming, hot tubs, snow tubing, bungee jumping and lots of dining options.
Surrounding areas: Squaw Valley, California (1.5 mi), Tahoe Park, California (4.4 mi), Tahoe City, California (4.5 mi), Tahoe Pines, California (6.2 mi), Northstar, California (6.3 mi), Dollar Point, California (6.6 mi), Homewood, California (7.3 mi)
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Olympic Valley Vacation Rentals
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Olympic Valley 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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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
20°F |
6.01 in. |
- |
| February |
42°F |
21°F |
5.71 in. |
- |
| March |
45°F |
24°F |
4.57 in. |
- |
| April |
51°F |
27°F |
1.82 in. |
- |
| May |
60°F |
33°F |
1.21 in. |
- |
| June |
69°F |
39°F |
0.77 in. |
- |
| July |
77°F |
44°F |
0.33 in. |
- |
| August |
77°F |
44°F |
0.46 in. |
- |
| 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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Olympic Valley Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Lake Tahoe airport (TVL) located about 23 miles southeast of Olympic Valley in South Lake Tahoe, California, the Reno Tahoe International airport (RNO) located approximately 32 miles northeast of Olympic Valley in Reno, Nevada, the Sacramento Mather airport (MHR) located roughly 72 miles southwest of Olympic Valley in Sacramento, California, and finally the Mc Clellan Airfield (MCC) located around 72 miles west of Olympic Valley in Sacramento, California.
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Olympic Valley Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Tahoe Amusement Park | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 21.4 mi. | | | Playland Park | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | | | Wild Island | Sparks | NV | 35.1 mi. | | | Funderland | Sacramento | CA | 80.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Wild Island Family Adventure Park | Sparks | NV | 35.1 mi. | | | Waterworld USA | Sacramento | CA | 80.0 mi. | | | Oakwood Lake Waterpark | Manteca | CA | 109.8 mi. | | | Big Bear Park | Waterford | CA | 110.4 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Tahoe City Golf Course | Tahoe City | CA | 4.2 mi. | | | Coyote Moon Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 10.4 mi. | | | Ponderosa Golf Course | Truckee | CA | 10.4 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner Golf Club | Truckee | CA | 10.4 mi. | | | Old Brockway Golf Course | Kings Beach | CA | 11.2 mi. | | | Bijou Municipal Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 21.4 mi. | | | Golf Club at Genoa Lakes | Genoa | NV | 24.0 mi. | | | Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch | Genoa | NV | 24.0 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 24.3 mi. | | | Eagle Valley Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 24.8 mi. | | | Empire Ranch Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 24.8 mi. | | | Silver Oak Golf Course | Carson City | NV | 24.8 mi. | | | Tahoe Paradise Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 25.3 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Squaw Valley | Olympic Valley | CA | | | | Alpine Meadows | Tahoe City | CA | 4.5 mi. | | | Ski Homewood | Homewood | CA | 7.3 mi. | | | Northstar-at-Tahoe | Truckee | CA | 10.4 mi. | | | Tahoe Donner | Truckee | CA | 10.4 mi. | | | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden | CA | 11.9 mi. | | | Sugar Bowl Tahoe | Norden | CA | 11.9 mi. | | | Diamond Peak | Incline Village | NV | 14.3 mi. | | | Heavenly Ski Resort | South Lake Tahoe | CA | 21.7 mi. | | | Sierra-at-Tahoe | Twin Bridges | CA | 26.1 mi. | | | Mount Rose Ski Area | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | | | Kirkwood Ski Resort | Kirkwood | CA | 34.0 mi. | | | Bear Valley | Bear Valley | CA | 50.5 mi. | | | Dodge Ridge | Pinecrest | CA | 63.4 mi. | | | June Mountain | June Lake | CA | 115.1 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Burton Creek State Park | | CA | 4.4 mi. | | | Tahoe State Park | | CA | 5.0 mi. | | | Donner Memorial State Park | | CA | 9.7 mi. | | | Sugar Pine Point State Park | | CA | 10.6 mi. | | | Kings Beach State Park | | CA | 11.3 mi. | | | D L Bliss State Park | | CA | 15.6 mi. | | | Emerald Bay State Park | | CA | 17.5 mi. | | | Lake Tahoe State Park | | NV | 17.8 mi. | | | Snyder Meadows State Park | | NV | 21.1 mi. | | | Washoe Lake State Park | | NV | 24.0 mi. | | | Dayton State Park | | NV | 34.6 mi. | | | Grover Hot Springs State Park | | CA | 39.4 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Emigrant Trail Museum | Truckee | CA | 10.4 mi. | (History) | | Genoa Courthouse Museum | Genoa | NV | 23.6 mi. | (History) | | Stewart Indian Museum | Carson City | NV | 24.5 mi. | (History) | | Nevada State Railroad Museum | Carson City | NV | 24.5 mi. | (Technology) | | Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center | Gardnerville | NV | 30.3 mi. | (History) | | W.M. Keck Museum | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | (History) | | Nevada Historical Society | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Fleischmann Planetarium | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | (Science) | | National Automobile Museum | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | (Technology) | | Nevada Museum of Art | Reno | NV | 32.6 mi. | (Art) | | Vernon Wood Museum of Art | Dayton | NV | 34.0 mi. | (Art) | | Portola Railroad Museum | Portola | CA | 45.5 mi. | (Technology) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Sacramento Zoo | Sacramento | CA | 80.0 mi. | | | Micke Grove Zoo | Lodi | CA | 92.2 mi. | |
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