Boreal Mountain Resort snow report
Boreal Mountain Resort
Boreal Mountain Resort is a popular ski resort in the United States located in California's Sierra Nevada range. The resort boasts a range of trails suitable for all levels of skiers, with the best options being the Castle Peak and the Cliff Runs. Few people know that Boreal Mountain Resort was the first ski resort in California to install a chairlift in 1958. For beginner skiers, the resort offers a dedicated learning area with expert instructors. Don't miss out on the chance to visit the Last Chair Bar, which is the perfect spot for an apres ski drink and delicious bites.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of Boreal Mountain Resort in California are:
1. Donner Summit: Boreal Mountain Resort is located on Donner Summit, which is part of the larger Sierra Nevada mountain range in California.
2. Terrain Parks: Boreal is known for its terrain parks, which feature a variety of jumps, rails, and other features for skiers and snowboarders to enjoy.
3. Night Skiing: Boreal is one of the few resorts in California that offers night skiing, allowing guests to hit the slopes after dark.
4. Woodward Tahoe: Boreal is also home to Woodward Tahoe, an indoor training facility with trampolines, foam pits, and other features to help skiers and snowboarders improve their skills.
5. Family-Friendly: Boreal is known for its family-friendly atmosphere, with a dedicated beginner area and lessons for all ages and abilities.
Overall, Boreal Mountain Resort offers a variety of terrain and amenities for skiers and snowboarders of all levels to enjoy.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Boreal Mountain Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Lost Lake Snotel | 40 in | → |
| Bloods Creek | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Burnside Lake | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Css Lab | 2 in | → |
| Independence Lake | 27 in | → |
| Nohrsc Forni Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Ebbetts Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Ebbetts Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Hagan's Meadow Snotel | 1 in | → |
| Css Lab | 1 in | → |
| Mt Rose Ski Area | 14 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mt Rose Ski Area | 14 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Boreal Mountain Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Muninnvagl
- First Campsite On The Left (3-4 Tents)
- Hillside Campsite (2-3 Tents)
- Lakeside Balcony Campsite (1 Tent)
- Iron Throne Campsite (2 Tents)
- Granite Campsite (1-2 Tents)
Fishing spots
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 Boreal Mountain Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Boreal Mountain Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Boreal Mountain Resort
Where does the snow data for Boreal Mountain 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 Boreal Mountain 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 Boreal Mountain 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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Boreal Mountain Resort.