| Night Skiing | Yes |
| Lift Count | 34 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 49000 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 1890 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 4000 Acres |
Wind Advisory currently in effect for Squaw Valley. * WHAT...Areas of north/northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts
to 50 mph. Gusts in northeast/southwest-oriented canyons/gaps
up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Northeast Foothills, Western Plumas County and West
Slopes Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...From 2 AM to 11 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. Gusty winds could impact high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See detailed hazards grid for a more
detailed area of concern at wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=sto.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.0" (-97%) | 34" | 120.0" (2010) | 0.0" (2012) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Tomorrow, Sunny, with a high near 48. East wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.
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Outdoor Recreation
Popular outdoor recreation hotspots
| Campground | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER MEMORIAL STATE PARK | 54 | 5,951 ft | |||
| SUGAR PINE POINT STATE PARK | 175 | 6,465 ft | |||
| GERLE CREEK | 50 | 5,272 ft | |||
| TAHOE STATE REC AREA | 27 | 6,262 ft | |||
| LAKE FOREST | 20 | 6,260 ft | |||
| NORTHSHORE | 15 | 6,411 ft | |||
| WENTWORTH SPRINGS | 8 | 6,153 ft | |||
| PLEASANT DISPERSED | 10 | 6,413 ft | |||
| ALPINE MEADOWS | None | 5,834 ft | |||
| GOOSE MEADOW | 24 | 5,970 ft | |||
| MEEKS BAY | 40 | 6,225 ft | |||
| INDEPENDENCE LAKE | 20 | 6,957 ft | |||
| WILLIAM KENT | 95 | 6,337 ft | |||
| AIRPORT FLAT | 16 | 5,383 ft | |||
| PROSSER | 29 | 5,805 ft | |||
| LOGGER | 252 | 5,979 ft | |||
| SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE | 27 | 6,041 ft | |||
| KASPIAN | 9 | 6,276 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA AT TAHOE | 30" | 61° | 0" |
| HEAVENLY SKI RESORT | 12" | 59° | 0" |
| DIAMOND PEAK | -1" | 71° | 0" |
| SUGAR BOWL RESORT | 4" | 70° | 0" |
| ALPINE MEADOWS SKI AREA | 27" | 61° | 0" |
| NORTHSTAR | 4" | 70° | 0" |
| KIRKWOOD | 15" | 62° | 0" |
| SQUAW VALLEY | 33" | 61° | 0" |
| BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT | 27" | 61° | 0" |
| DONNER SKI RANCH | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| TAHOE DONNER | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| GRANLIBAKKEN SKI RESORT | 27" | 61° | 0" |
| SODA SPRINGS | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| River Run | Streamflow | Length | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROYAL GORGE (SODA SPRINGS TO TADPOLE CREEK) | 817.0cfs | 25.0 Mi | V to V+ |
| TAHOE CITY TO RIVER RANCH | 323.0cfs | None Mi | I |
| GENERATION AND GIANT GAPS (TADPOLE TO COLFAX-IOWA HILL ROAD) | 1390.0cfs | 26.8 Mi | IV to IV+ |
Area Hydrology
Compare snow and flow conditions for the watershed
| Snotel Site | Snowpack | 24hr Change |
|---|---|---|
|
BLOODS CREEK
SNOTEL BLCC1 |
0.32" | -0.13" |
|
BLACK SPRINGS
SNOTEL BLSC1 |
0.65" | 0.11" |
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