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Badger Pass Ski Area snow report

California, United States Yosemite Valley
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Badger Pass Ski Area -- California ski resort
Badger Pass Ski Area California · Yosemite Valley
About this resort

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.

StateCalifornia
LocationYosemite Valley
Base elevation7,201 ft
Summit elevation7,999 ft
Skiable acreage90 acres
Lifts5
Runs10
Opened1933
Terrain parkYes
Night skiingYes
Detailed forecast

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.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS HNX.

594 FXUS66 KHNX 140524 AFDHNX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA 1024 PM PDT Mon Jul 13 2026 && .KEY MESSAGES... 1. Moderate to Major Heat Risk on Tuesday and Wednesday. 2. Elevated (>25%) probability of thunderstorms along the Sierra Nevada remains through Wednesday. 3. Slow moving mountain thunderstorms can produce excessive rainfall. && .DISCUSSION... The strong high pressure system over the Rocky Mountains producing record hot temperatures will begin to move westward back into California. Combined with our above-average humidity, warming temperatures will lead to a higher probability of moderate to major risk of heat illness Tuesday and Wednesday. Likewise, the combination of greater than 60% probability for afternoon highs above 105 in the San Joaquin Valley AND overnight lows in the 70s, a Heat Advisory is in effect from Tuesday at 11 AM until Thursday at 11PM. A brief cooldown is expected by the end of the week into the weekend. While high pressure will build in our region, the area of low pressure remaining over the Pacific will continue to surge monsoon moisture into California. Besides hot valley-wide conditions, the other weather threat on Tuesday continues to be potential thunderstorms producing heavy rain, hail, and wind gusts over the Sierra Nevada. A 20-30% probability remains across the Sequoia and Yosemite National Park, increasing to greater than 40% probability along the crest of Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa counties. This threat (though 10-15% lower) will also remain through Wednesday, with little change to the regional pattern until the end of the week. Climate Prediction Center (CPC) is indicating that the extended time frame of the 6 to 10 day period will remain on the warm side. Current CPC analysis has a 50-60 percent chance that temperatures will likely be above normal conditions. && .AVIATION... High Sierra thunderstorms after 18Z Tue could lead to mountain obscuration through at least 03Z Wed. Otherwise, VFR is expected across the central California interior for the next 24 hours. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... None. && .CERTAINTY... The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high. The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium. Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information and/or to provide feedback. && .HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Heat Advisory from 11 AM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday for CAZ301>303-305>307-309>317-319-321. && $$ public...ND aviation....EW weather.gov/hanford
Regional snowpack

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.

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.

FAQ

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.

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