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California ski resorts are seeing fresh snow and more is on the way. The heaviest new snowfall today was at Summit Meadow (near Kirkwood) with 2" in 24 hours, and Horse Meadows near Mammoth with 16", though the latter may represent an anomaly. In the Lake Tahoe region, resorts like Heavenly, Palisades Tahoe (formerly Squaw Valley), and Alpine Meadows are expecting 8–10" over the next five days. Echo Peak, close to Sierra-at-Tahoe, reported 1" new snow today with 10" forecasted. Carson Pass and Forestdale Creek, near Kirkwood, are forecasting 10–11" in the next few days, ideal for powder seekers.
Further south, Mammoth Mountain near Leavitt Lake is forecast to see about 12–13" of new snow, maintaining excellent mid-winter conditions. Huntington Lake, near China Peak, expects an 11" refresh. Northern Sierra resorts, including Sugar Bowl and Northstar (near CSS Lab and Independence Lake), also anticipate 8–10" of snowfall. Cities like South Lake Tahoe and Mammoth Lakes should prepare for winter driving conditions. Overall, Kirkwood, Mammoth, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Heavenly are the top picks for the deepest snow through early next week based on the latest cross-referenced NOAA and SNOTEL station data.
| Ski Area | Air Temp (F) | Snowfall | Snowpack | vs Avg | SWE | 24hr Forecast | 72hr Forecast | 120hr Forecast |
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Ski Area
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Air Temp (F)
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Snowfall
|
Snowpack
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vs Avg
|
SWE
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24hr Forecast
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72hr Forecast
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120hr Forecast
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 0 | 48 | -4% | 25 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 20 | 0 | 8 | -30% | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | |
| 61 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 67 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 67 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 27 | 0 | 40 | -15% | 19 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| 33 | 1 | 50 | -1% | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| % | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 50 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 24 | 1 | 46 | -19% | 19 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| 33 | 1 | 50 | -1% | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 31 | 0 | 48 | -4% | 25 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 31 | 0 | 48 | -4% | 25 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 25 | 0 | 41 | +16% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| 26 | 0 | 39 | -26% | 18 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| 25 | 0 | 41 | +16% | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| % | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| % | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| % | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| % | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 34 | 0 | 0 | -1% | 0 | 5 | 9 | 8 | |
| 27 | 0 | 48 | -6% | 24 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
| 67 | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 33 | 1 | 50 | -1% | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 27 | 1 | 65 | -1% | 28 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 34 | 0 | 0 | -1% | 0 | 5 | 9 | 8 | |
| % | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 33 | 1 | 50 | -1% | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
| 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
California boasts some of the best ski resorts in the United States, with world-renowned terrain and an average snowfall of 300 inches per year. Here are some popular resorts within the state.
1. Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort: Located in Eastern Sierra, Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort is one of the most popular ski resorts in California. It boasts an average snowfall of 400 inches per year and a ski area of over 3,500 acres. The best month to visit is usually February.
2. Squaw Valley Ski Resort: Squaw Valley Ski Resort, located in North Lake Tahoe, is known for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics. It has an average snowfall of 450 inches per year and a skiable area of 3,600 acres. The best month to visit is usually January.
3. Heavenly Mountain Resort: Located in South Lake Tahoe, Heavenly Mountain Resort is the largest ski resort in California, with a skiable area of over 4,800 acres. It has an average snowfall of 360 inches per year. The best month to visit is usually March.
Other notable ski resorts in California include Northstar California Resort, Kirkwood Mountain Resort, and Sierra-at-Tahoe Ski Resort.
The average snowpack in California varies by region, but the Sierra Nevada Mountains typically have a snowpack of around 100-150 inches in early winter and up to 200-300 inches by late winter.
