Chilling foods to proper temperatures is one of the best ways to slow the growth of these bacteria. To ensure that your refrigerator is doing its job, itâs important to keep its temperature at 40 Â°F or below; the freezer should be at 0 Â°F.
At the surface, the water can warm up to 68oF. But Lake Tahoe averages around 50oF on the surface for most of the year. Further down, the water temperature remains constant at 39oF. At the surface, the water can warm up to 68oF. But Lake Tahoe averages around 50oF on the surface for most of the year.
Below a depth of 600 to 700 ft (183 to 213 m), the water temperature remains a constant 39 o F (4.0 o C). Lake Tahoe has a water clarity of about 70 ft (21 m) deep. The clarity has reduced from greater than 100 ft (30.5m) since readings began in the late 1960's.