California ski resorts are seeing mixed snowfall conditions, with the heaviest accumulations in the northern Sierra Nevada and Modoc regions. Cedar Pass (near Mount Shasta) and Dismal Swamp report up to 3 inches of forecasted snowfall over the next five days, while Big Flat is expected to receive 4 inches. Snowpack remains deep at Independence Lake (124 inches) and Leavitt Lake (137 inches), ensuring solid base conditions at nearby resorts including Palisades Tahoe and Mammoth Mountain. Heavenly Valley and Kirkwood report no new snow but maintain snow depths above 60 inches, keeping ski conditions stable. Stouts Meadow saw the highest recent snowfall with 5 inches in the last 24 hours, while Poison Flat recorded 10 inches, indicating strong snow coverage in isolated areas.

Looking ahead, snowfall forecasts remain modest across the Sierra. Carson Pass and Squaw Valley (Palisades Tahoe) expect around 1 inch in the next five days, with limited fresh accumulation elsewhere. The Lake Tahoe region, including resorts like Northstar and Sugar Bowl, maintains deep snowpacks above 80 inches but will see little new snowfall. Northern areas such as Cedar Pass and Mumbo Basin may see up to 3 inches, potentially improving conditions for backcountry skiers. With stable snow conditions at major resorts and limited new snowfall expected, skiers should anticipate packed powder and groomed runs dominating most terrain.