Badger Pass Ski Area Snow Report
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Badger Pass Ski Area
Badger Pass Ski Area in California is a small, family-friendly ski resort that offers 10 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is known for its beginner-friendly runs, including the Turtle and Coyote trails. A lesser-known fact about Badger Pass is that it is the oldest ski resort in California, having opened in 1935. For beginner skiers, instructors offer private and group lessons to help them improve their skills. For après-ski, the Yosemite Valley Lodge's Mountain Room Lounge is a popular spot for drinks and live music. Overall, Badger Pass is a great option for families and beginners looking for a low-key ski experience in a historic setting.
Terrain mix: - The primary mountain range near Badger Pass Ski Area is the Sierra Nevada Range.
- Badger Pass Ski Area is located within Yosemite National Park, surrounded by the stunning peaks of the High Sierra.
- The ski resort is situated on the southern slope of Mount Raymond, offering beautiful views and varied terrain for skiing and snowboarding.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS HNX.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Badger Pass Ski Area is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nohrsc Burnside Lake | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Poison Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Graveyard Meadow | 0 in | → |
| Spratt Creek | 1 in | → |
| Bloods Creek | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Elstanislaus Meadow (Goes) | 1 in | → |
| Poison Flat | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Green Mtn | 1 in | → |
| Burnside Lake | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Kaiser Point | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Horse Meadows | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Silver Lake (Goes) | 33 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Badger Pass Ski Area -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
- June Mountain
- Mammoth Mountain
- Dodge Ridge Ski Area
- China Peak (Sierra Summit)
- Bear Valley Mountain Resort
Campgrounds
- Bridalveil Creek
- Bridalveil Creek - Yosemite National Park
- Dry Gulch Campground
- Dirt Flat
- Indian Flat
- Wawona - Yosemite National Park
Fishing spots
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Badger Pass Ski Area in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Badger Pass Ski Area reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Badger Pass Ski Area
Where does the snow data for Badger Pass Ski Area come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Badger Pass Ski Area?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Badger Pass Ski Area?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Badger Pass Ski Area.