| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 10 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 12000 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2012 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 1280 Acres |
Wind Advisory currently in effect for Bear Valley Mountain Resort. * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 70
mph expected.
* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada Counties.
* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to noon PST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs and weakened treas could be blown down and power outages
are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid forested areas as strong wind gusts
will blow down trees and branches. Stay clear of power lines.
Secure outdoor objects.
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Ski Area Conditions
Recent snowpack levels, water content, and air temperature for the ski area
Seasonal Comparison
Compare snowpack levels this season from past seasons
| Current | Average | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0" (+20%) | 37" | 68.0" (2009) | 8.0" (2011) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Windy, with a northeast wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Tomorrow, Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with an east northeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPICER MEADOW | 43 | 6,649 ft | |||
| MIDDLE CREEK/EXPANSION | 35 | 8,106 ft | |||
| UPPER BLUE LAKE | 32 | 8,172 ft | |||
| SILVER VALLEY | 21 | 7,365 ft | |||
| SILVERTIP | 23 | 7,545 ft | |||
| BIG MEADOW | 68 | 6,536 ft | |||
| LOWER BLUE LAKE | 16 | 8,116 ft | |||
| CASCADE CREEK | 14 | 6,054 ft | |||
| MOSQUITO LAKES | 11 | 8,063 ft | |||
| UPPER BLUE LAKE DAM | 25 | 8,162 ft | |||
| CAPLES LAKE | 34 | 7,897 ft | |||
| PINE MARTEN | 32 | 7,334 ft | |||
| HERRING RESERVOIR | 42 | 7,367 ft | |||
| HERRING CREEK | 7 | 7,320 ft | |||
| LAKE ALPINE | 25 | 7,351 ft | |||
| NIAGRA CREEK | 16 | 6,541 ft | |||
| LODGEPOLE OVERFLOW | 30 | 7,346 ft | |||
| KIRKWOOD LAKE | 12 | 7,674 ft | |||
| HOPE VALLEY | 24 | 7,155 ft | |||
| BEARDSLEY DAM | 16 | 3,450 ft | |||
| STANISLAUS RIVER | 25 | 6,204 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR VALLEY MOUNTAIN RESORT | 45" | 37° | 0" |
| KIRKWOOD | 52" | 36° | 0" |
| DODGE RIDGE SKI AREA | 49" | 31° | 0" |
| SIERRA AT TAHOE | 65" | 33° | 0" |
| HEAVENLY SKI RESORT | 48" | 29° | 0" |
| HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT | 64" | 33° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
RUBICON #2
SNOTEL 724 |
52" | 1" |
|
MT ROSE SKI AREA
SNOTEL 652 |
81" | -1" |
|
BLOODS CREEK
SNOTEL BLCC1 |
56.66" | -0.74" |
|
ECHO PEAK
SNOTEL 463 |
65" | -1" |
|
EBBETTS PASS
SNOTEL 462 |
49" | -1" |
|
LEAVITT LAKE
SNOTEL 574 |
107" | 0" |
|
BOCA
SNOTEL BOCC1 |
20.3" | -9.57" |
|
INDEPENDENCE LAKE
SNOTEL 541 |
90" | 0" |
|
SQUAW VALLEY G.C.
SNOTEL 784 |
52" | 0" |
|
FORESTDALE CREEK
SNOTEL 1049 |
57" | -1" |
|
CARSON PASS
SNOTEL 1067 |
52" | 0" |
|
INDEPENDENCE CREEK
SNOTEL 540 |
32" | 0" |
|
BURNSIDE LAKE
SNOTEL 1051 |
45" | -2" |
|
SODA SPRINGS 1.5 SSW, CA
SNOTEL CA-PC-1 |
65.84" | 0.71" |
|
POISON FLAT
SNOTEL 697 |
39" | -1" |
|
WARD CREEK #3
SNOTEL 848 |
64" | 0" |
|
BLACK SPRINGS
SNOTEL BLSC1 |
56.31" | -0.5" |
|
TRUCKEE #2
SNOTEL 834 |
44" | 0" |
|
ALPINE MEADOWS-BASE
SNOTEL AMBC1 |
59.99" | -0.55" |
|
ALPHA
SNOTEL ALPHA_MADIS |
42" | -2.56" |
|
HORSE MEADOW
SNOTEL 1050 |
40" | -2" |
|
TAHOMA .5 S, CA
SNOTEL CA-ED-9 |
31.2" | -0.31" |
|
SONORA PASS
SNOTEL 771 |
41" | -1" |
|
LITTLE VALLEY
SNOTEL 1242 |
36" | 0" |
|
BIG MEADOW
SNOTEL 340 |
50" | 0" |
|
INDEPENDENCE CAMP
SNOTEL 539 |
54" | 0" |
|
DAGGET PASS
SNOTEL DAGN2 |
35.5" | 4.62" |
|
BLUE LAKES
SNOTEL 356 |
45" | -1" |
|
FALLEN LEAF
SNOTEL 473 |
28" | -1" |
|
SUMMIT MEADOW
SNOTEL 1052 |
32" | 0" |
|
SPRATT CREEK
SNOTEL 778 |
15" | -1" |
|
TAHOE CITY CROSS
SNOTEL 809 |
34" | 1" |
|
MONITOR PASS
SNOTEL 633 |
34" | 0" |
|
LEAVITT MEADOWS
SNOTEL 575 |
25" | 0" |
|
CSS LAB
SNOTEL 428 |
75" | 0" |
|
HEAVENLY VALLEY
SNOTEL 518 |
48" | 0" |
|
MARLETTE LAKE
SNOTEL 615 |
48" | -3" |
|
HAGAN'S MEADOW
SNOTEL 508 |
37" | -1" |
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