| Night Skiing | No |
| Lift Count | 12 Lifts |
| Hourly Lift Capacity | 21740 per hour |
| Base Elevation | 2098 Meters |
| Terrain Park | Yes |
| Acreage | 1500 Acres |
Wind Advisory currently in effect for Sugar Bowl Resort. * 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0" (-100%) | 2" | 18.0" (2010) | -1.0" (2017) |
Snow Forecast
Snow and weather outlook for the ski area.
- Today, Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a light southwest wind becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Tomorrow, Sunny, with a high near 57. East wind 5 to 10 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 | |||
| SILVER CREEK-TRUCKEE | 27 | 6,041 ft | |||
| INDEPENDENCE LAKE | 20 | 6,957 ft | |||
| PLEASANT DISPERSED | 10 | 6,413 ft | |||
| HELL HOLE | 10 | 5,167 ft | |||
| LOWER LITTLE TRUCKEE | 15 | 6,141 ft | |||
| GOOSE MEADOW | 24 | 5,970 ft | |||
| UPPER LITTLE TRUCKEE | 26 | 6,187 ft | |||
| FRENCH MEADOWS | 75 | 5,330 ft | |||
| LEWIS | 40 | 5,280 ft | |||
| COLD CREEK | 11 | 5,702 ft | |||
| AHART | 12 | 5,341 ft |
| Ski Area | Snowpack | Air Temperature | 5 Day Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOREAL MOUNTAIN RESORT | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| GRANLIBAKKEN SKI RESORT | 27" | 61° | 0" |
| ALPINE MEADOWS SKI AREA | 27" | 61° | 0" |
| SUGAR BOWL RESORT | 4" | 70° | 0" |
| TAHOE DONNER | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| SODA SPRINGS | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| SIERRA AT TAHOE | 30" | 61° | 0" |
| NORTHSTAR | 4" | 70° | 0" |
| HOMEWOOD MOUNTAIN RESORT | 27" | 61° | 0" |
| DONNER SKI RANCH | 24" | 64° | 0" |
| SQUAW VALLEY | 33" | 61° | 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 |
|---|---|---|
|
BLACK SPRINGS
SNOTEL BLSC1 |
0.65" | 0.11" |
|
BLOODS CREEK
SNOTEL BLCC1 |
0.32" | -0.13" |
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