When it comes to Nevada's physical environments, it is quite special. The different regions of Nevada, as mentioned in my previous post, all carry a unique physiology. The Southern Region where the Mojave Desert extends from California (includes cities such as Las Vegas) is an area of harsh climate. Having an elevation of 2-5 thousand feet above sea level, this area receives no more than 1 foot of rainfall a year. It has two extremes of temperatures throughout the seasons. During ther winter, temperatures at night fall could reach 0 degrees Fahrenheit, and during the summer temperatures can reach as high as 130 degrees Fahreheit! No wonder few people occupy this area.
The Sierra Nevada region's elevation varies. It ranges from 5,000 to 9,000 feet, the higher areas being further up North, where Lake Tahoe is. Mountains with elevations this high mean they receive ample snowfall during the winter months. Temperatures are fairly moderate during the summer months which make vacation spots like Lake Tahoe very popular all year around!
This is a picture of the Sierra Nevada mountains
Lake Tahoe during the winter months
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