Best skiing in California
27 ski resorts · 27 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best skiing in California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 27 ski resorts · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Squaw Valley
Off-season
868 m Vertical4000 Acres170 Runs34 Lifts
75°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 21 mph — upper lifts may hold· 75°F — wet, slushy snow
Squaw Valley ski resort in the United States offers over 3,600 acres of skiable terrain, including some of the best trails in North America. The resort's longest trail, Mountain…
Why 92: resort size & terrain
92Elite
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#2
Mammoth Mountain
Off-season
945 m Vertical3500 Acres150 Runs29 Lifts
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 70°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Mammoth Mountain is a top ski resort in the United States located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The resort boasts over 3,500 acres of skiable terrain, beautiful…
Why 88: resort size & terrain
88Elite
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#3
Northstar
Off-season
695 m Vertical2904 Acres89 Runs18 Lifts
82°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 82°F — wet, slushy snow
Northstar ski resort in Lake Tahoe, California offers over 100 trails for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The resort boasts some of the best groomed runs in the area, with…
Why 64: resort size & terrain
64Solid
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#4
Kirkwood
Off-season
610 m Vertical2300 Acres65 Runs14 Lifts
67°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 67°F — wet, slushy snow
Kirkwood ski resort, located in California, is known for its high elevation and extensive terrain. The resort boasts 86 runs, with the best trails being Cornice Express, Sentinel…
Why 52: resort size & terrain
52Solid
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#5
Sierra at Tahoe
Off-season
674 m Vertical2000 Acres46 Runs12 Lifts
63°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 63°F — wet, slushy snow
Sierra at Tahoe ski resort is located in California, United States, and offers 2,000 acres of skiing terrain with over 200 inches of annual snowfall. The resort features 46…
Why 48: resort size & terrain
48Rated
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#6
Sugar Bowl Resort
Off-season
457 m Vertical1500 Acres84 Runs12 Lifts
82°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 82°F — wet, slushy snow
Sugar Bowl Resort is located in California, United States. The ski resort boasts over 1,500 acres of skiable terrain that offers a mix of beginner, intermediate, and expert…
Why 42: resort size & terrain
42Rated
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#7
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Off-season
579 m Vertical1280 Acres67 Runs10 Lifts
1″ base
73°F
· Very thin · 1" — early-season cover· Calm · 7 mph· 73°F — wet, slushy snow
Bear Valley Mountain Resort is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California. It boasts a diverse range of terrain across 1,680 skiable acres and is…
Why 41: resort size & terrain
41Rated
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#8
Homewood Mountain Resort
Off-season
503 m Vertical1260 Acres60 Runs7 Lifts
74°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Windy · 20 mph — upper lifts may hold· 74°F — wet, slushy snow
Homewood Mountain Resort in the United States is a family-friendly ski resort located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe. With over 1,260 acres of skiable terrain, Homewood has…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
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#9
June Mountain
Off-season
775 m Vertical500 Acres35 Runs7 Lifts
70°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 70°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
June Mountain ski resort is located in California, United States. Its best trails include J7, Sunset Strip, and Schatzi, which offer a mix of beginner and intermediate runs. An…
Why 36: resort size & terrain
36Rated
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#10
Dodge Ridge Ski Area
Off-season
487 m Vertical815 Acres59 Runs10 Lifts
73°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· 73°F — wet, slushy snow· Bluebird · clear skies
Dodge Ridge Ski Area is a ski resort located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains of California, United States. The resort offers 862 acres of skiable terrain with 12 lifts and 67…
Why 34: resort size & terrain
34Rated
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#11
Mountain High Resort
487 m Vertical290 Acres60 Runs16 Lifts
Mountain High Resort is a popular ski resort located in the San Gabriel Mountains of Southern California. The resort offers a variety of trails for skiers of all levels, with some…
Why 33: resort size & terrain
33Rated
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#12
Bear Mountain Resort
Off-season
508 m Vertical748 Acres34 Runs12 Lifts
100°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 9 mph· 100°F — wet, slushy snow
Bear Mountain Resort is a popular ski destination located in Southern California. With 34 trails, it offers a variety of options for skiers of all levels. The best trails for…
Why 32: resort size & terrain
32Rated
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#13
China Peak (Sierra Summit)
Off-season
512 m Vertical430 Acres45 Runs11 Lifts
0″ base
69°F
· Very thin · 0" — early-season cover· Calm · 5 mph· 69°F — wet, slushy snow
China Peak (formerly known as Sierra Summit) ski resort is located in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The resort offers 1,679 acres of skiable terrain with 7 lifts and 45…
Why 31: resort size & terrain
31Rated
Skiing in California
California has 32 ski resorts tracked on Snoflo, from local hills to destination mountains. The largest by skiable terrain is Squaw Valley (4,000 acres), and Mammoth Mountain has the most vertical (945 m vertical). Snoflo ranks every resort daily by live snow conditions, rider reviews, and logged trips — so the order reflects what's skiing best right now.
How we rank the best skiing in California
How are these ski resorts ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips, plus terrain (vertical, acreage, runs, lifts). The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.
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