CALIFORNIA SKI REPORT

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

California ski resorts are experiencing a pause in new snowfall, with no accumulation reported across all sensors in the past 24 hours and no snow forecasted over the next five days. The only exception was Blue Lakes, which saw a modest 1.0" of snow. Despite the dry stretch, snowpack remains healthy in several areas. Leavitt Lake has the deepest base at 75", with nearby Sonora Pass (33") and Ebbetts Pass (37") also holding substantial coverage. These areas are closest to Dodge Ridge and Bear Valley Ski Resorts, which remain good options for spring skiing enthusiasts. Independence Lake near North Lake Tahoe boasts a solid 50" base, supporting continued operations at Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California, despite no fresh snow.

The Lake Tahoe region—including Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Sierra-at-Tahoe—has decent coverage with snowpacks ranging from 24"–39", particularly around Carson Pass and Forestdale Creek. Mammoth Mountain to the south, near Mammoth Pass (57"), and Cottonwood Lakes (41") continues to benefit from a strong base, though no new snow is expected through the week. Cities such as South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Mammoth Lakes will see clear conditions, limiting travel disruptions but possibly accelerating spring melt. With no storm systems on the horizon, skiers should expect firm morning runs transitioning to soft spring snow by afternoon.

California Snowpack Map

Explore real-time snowpack depths across California.