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Snow Valley Ski Resort Snow Report

California, United States Running Springs
⚠ Heat Advisory · Heat Advisory issued August 25 at 3:47AM PDT until August 28 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
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Snow Valley Ski Resort -- California ski resort
Snow Valley Ski Resort California · Running Springs
About this resort

Snow Valley Ski Resort

Snow Valley Ski Resort is a ski resort in the United States that offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers. Some of the best trails include Big Easy, which is perfect for beginners, and Show Off, a challenging trail for advanced skiers. The resort also features a terrain park for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. An interesting fact about Snow Valley Ski Resort is that it was the first ski resort in Southern California, founded in 1924. For beginner skiers, a suggestion would be to take a lesson with one of the resort's experienced instructors. As for the best apres ski bar, the Bullwheel Bar & Grill is a popular choice for its cozy atmosphere and selection of craft beers.

Terrain mix: The Snow Valley Ski Resort is located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of this ski resort include:

1. San Bernardino Mountains: Snow Valley Ski Resort is situated in the San Bernardino Mountains, which are a subrange of the larger Transverse Ranges in Southern California. The mountains offer a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

2. Bear Mountain: This peak is located near Snow Valley Ski Resort and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Bear Mountain offers challenging terrain and stunning views of the surrounding area.

3. Skyline Ski Run: This iconic ski run at Snow Valley offers a thrilling descent with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. It is a favorite among advanced skiers and snowboarders.

4. Slide Peak: This peak is located near Snow Valley Ski Resort and offers a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Slide Peak is known for its scenic views and diverse terrain.

5. Chairlifts: Snow Valley Ski Resort features several chairlifts that provide access to the various runs and terrain on the mountain. The chairlifts offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Overall, Snow Valley Ski Resort offers a unique skiing and snowboarding experience in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains of California.

StateCalifornia
LocationRunning Springs
Base elevation6,801 ft
Summit elevation7,841 ft
Skiable acreage240 acres
Lifts12
Runs35
Longest run6,598 ft
Opened1924
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

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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 SGX.

683 FXUS66 KSGX 250500 AFDSGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 1000 PM PDT Mon Aug 24 2026 .SYNOPSIS... Monsoonal moisture will maintain a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for the mountains and deserts through Tuesday. A warming trend will continue through Thursday with widespread major to extreme HeatRisk for the lower deserts, valleys, and inland Orange County. Widespread moderate or greater HeatRisk except for mountain elevations above 7000 feet is expected to continue through next Saturday. && .DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE... SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES... ...UPDATED AVIATION DISCUSSION... This morning featured clouds in all levels of the troposphere. Patchy fog covered San Diego County west of I-15 earlier in the morning, making way to photogenic skies of cumulus, altocumulus, and cirrus embedded with a few virga showers (sprinkles were reported in inland parts of San Diego). While these clouds signal to plentiful mid-level moisture, the broad coverage in SD County might be delaying convection over the mountains and thus shower/tstorm activity until later in the afternoon. Meanwhile, cumulus clouds have been persistently building on the eastern slopes of the San Bernardino and Riverside County mountains with some showers developing. More showers and thunderstorms are likely over these slopes through around 7 PM this evening. Any thunderstorm that develops could bring heavy downpours and up to an inch of rain locally. Temperatures this afternoon are generally running a few degrees cooler than yesterday, expecting to reach the mid-90s inland, 100- 105F in the IE and 106-110F in the lower deserts. Highs today are expected to be the noticeably the coolest for the week for the inland valleys and lower deserts. Thunderstorm chances peak this afternoon as PWAT`s fall through Wednesday, though isolated terrain driven shower/t-storm chances remain in the forecast for our mountains through Thursday as the mid- level flow remains southerly, tapping into modest mid-level moisture. The ridge axis over the Desert Southwest shifts westward through the middle of the week and high temperatures peak Wednesday through Friday through Southern California. Highs are expected to reach the upper 90s to 105F in the inland valleys, 103-108F through the IE and up to 115F in the lower deserts. Both the GFS and the ECMWF show a significant flattening of the ridge over the weekend, increasing confidence that temperatures will return closer to normal by early next week. In the meantime, take breaks in the shade, hydrate and seek A/C when possible! && .AVIATION... 250600Z...Coast...Patchy low clouds 400-700 ft MSL expected to develop overnight, most likely to impact KSAN and KCRQ after 12Z. Low confidence in cigs reaching KSNA. Vis reductions 0-5 SM possible where cigs form. Any cigs and vis restrictions will clear around 15Z. Patchy low clouds will form again after 01-03Z along the coastal areas, mainly for southern San Diego County, with cigs around 800-1500 MSL, occasionally going broken throughout the rest of the forecast period. Mountains/Deserts...Cumulus based around 9000 feet MSL with CB clouds with tops to 40000 feet and ISO TSRA over mountains and locally into adjacent deserts possible Tuesday afternoon. Any TS could produce gusty, erratic winds. Otherwise...SCT to locally BKN clouds AOA 10-15 kfeet MSL becoming mostly clear after 03Z. Similar cloud cover Tue after 18Z. && .MARINE... No hazardous marine conditions are expected through Saturday. && .BEACHES... A 4-5 foot southerly swell (from 170 degrees) at 13-15 seconds will move into the area Wednesday and Thursday, leading to elevated surf for the south facing beaches of northern San Diego County and Orange County. Breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet expected, sets up to 8 feet possible at beaches that face due south. Surf gradually subsides on Friday. && .SKYWARN... Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions. && .SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CA...Heat Advisory from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Friday for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. Heat Advisory until 10 AM PDT Tuesday for Orange County Inland Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. Extreme Heat Warning from 10 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Friday for Apple and Lucerne Valleys-Orange County Inland Areas-San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire- San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. Heat Advisory until 8 PM PDT Friday for Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino County Mountains. Extreme Heat Warning until 8 PM PDT Friday for Coachella Valley- San Diego County Deserts-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning. PZ...None. && $$ PUBLIC...SS AVIATION/MARINE/BEACHES...Stewey

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 Snow Valley Ski Resort in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Snow Valley Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Snow Valley Ski Resort

Where does the snow data for Snow Valley Ski Resort 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 Snow Valley Ski Resort?

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 Snow Valley Ski Resort?

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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