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Badger Pass Ski Area snow report

California, United States Yosemite Valley
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Badger Pass Ski Area -- California ski resort
Badger Pass Ski Area California · Yosemite Valley
About this resort

Badger Pass Ski Area

Badger Pass Ski Area in California is a small, family-friendly ski resort that offers 10 trails for skiing and snowboarding. The resort is known for its beginner-friendly runs, including the Turtle and Coyote trails. A lesser-known fact about Badger Pass is that it is the oldest ski resort in California, having opened in 1935. For beginner skiers, instructors offer private and group lessons to help them improve their skills. For après-ski, the Yosemite Valley Lodge's Mountain Room Lounge is a popular spot for drinks and live music. Overall, Badger Pass is a great option for families and beginners looking for a low-key ski experience in a historic setting.

Terrain mix: - The primary mountain range near Badger Pass Ski Area is the Sierra Nevada Range.
- Badger Pass Ski Area is located within Yosemite National Park, surrounded by the stunning peaks of the High Sierra.
- The ski resort is situated on the southern slope of Mount Raymond, offering beautiful views and varied terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

StateCalifornia
LocationYosemite Valley
Base elevation7,201 ft
Summit elevation7,999 ft
Skiable acreage90 acres
Lifts5
Runs10
Opened1933
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

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

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 HNX.

020 FXUS66 KHNX 010600 AFDHNX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Hanford CA 1100 PM PDT Sun May 31 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... 1. A warming trend continues through much of the week. 2. Minor Heat Risk expected for the lower elevations of Central California. 3. Areas of Moderate Heat Risk expanding across the San Joaquin Valley and Mojave Desert toward the middle of the Week. 4. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms along the Sierra Nevada crest during the next few days. 5. Practice safety around lakes, rivers, and streams, as water is still running cold. && .DISCUSSION... As the Ridge of High Pressure becomes the dominate feature over the West, Max temperatures will continue to warm. So far this Sunday, while max temperature values approached the 90F-degree mark, some locations across the San Joaquin Valley fell short of reaching 90F-degrees. With temperatures trends aiming upward, will see more spots reach the 90F-degree mark on Monday. Probability of Exceedance (PoE) of reaching 90F-degrees will range from 70-90 percent on Monday, yet, PoE of reaching 95F-degrees falls below 30 percent. Therefore, the rise in temperatures will be slow as Tuesday has a much better chance of reaching 95F-degrees. PoE on Tuesday ranges from 60-80 percent. Ensemble Upper-air analysis has the axis of the ridge of higher pressure well inland and closer to the Great Basin. With this, Wednesday will see additional warming as PoE of 95F-degrees goes above 80 percent. Yet, the PoE of reaching 100F-degrees is still only in the 5-15 percent range. Therefore, out-side of the Mojave Desert, the valley may find it difficult to reach triple digit heat this week. While a disturbance does move across the Pacific Northwest around the middle of next week, minimal effects will be felt over Central California. The chance in the weather pattern toward a slight zonal flow will inhibit temperatures from reaching the century mark (100F-deg) through the first days of June. However, the ridge will rebound as the heat of seeing temperatures reach into the 90s will remain over the region through at least the end of the week. Humidity will lower as they coincide with temperature rises this week. The warming conditions will lead toward some isolated Convective showers over the Sierra Nevada Crest as Probability of Thunder rises to near 5-10 percent on Monday and Tuesday Afternoon`s. Latest CPC outlooks show near normal conditions early in the period and then lean toward a likely probability of above normal temperatures in the 8-14 day period. Precipitation will range from near average in the early 6-10 period with leaning below normal in the 8-14 day period. && .AVIATION... VFR conditions expected across the central California interior for the next 24 hours. && .AIR QUALITY ISSUES... None. && .CERTAINTY... The level of certainty for days 1 and 2 is high. The level of certainty for days 3 through 7 is medium. Certainty levels include low...medium...and high. Please visit www.weather.gov/hnx/certainty.html for additional information and/or to provide feedback. && .HNX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... None. && $$ Public/Aviation....Molina weather.gov/hanford
Regional snowpack

Nearby SNOTEL stations

USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Badger Pass Ski Area is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.

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 Badger Pass Ski Area in the Snoflo app

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

FAQ

About Badger Pass Ski Area

Where does the snow data for Badger Pass Ski Area 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 Badger Pass Ski Area?

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 Badger Pass Ski Area?

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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