Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe snow report
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is a popular ski resort in Nevada with stunning views of Lake Tahoe. The ski resort boasts of over 60 trails and 1,200 acres of skiable terrain, with its best trails being the Chutes and the Enchanted Forest. The Chutes offers expert skiers steep and challenging runs, while the Enchanted Forest caters to intermediate skiers with its tree-lined trails. An interesting fact about the ski resort is that it is the highest base resort in Lake Tahoe, with a base elevation of 8,260 feet. For beginner skiers, the Flying Jenny run is a great place to start, with its gentle slopes and easy access to the beginner lifts. As for apres ski, the Timbers Bar is a popular spot for drinks, with its cozy fireplace and panoramic views.
Terrain mix: The pertinent mountain range for Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is the Carson Range, which is a subrange of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The resort is located on the slopes of Mount Rose, which is the highest peak in the Carson Range at 10,778 feet (3,285 meters) above sea level. The mountain has a vertical drop of 1,800 feet (549 meters) and offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is known for its breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe and the surrounding mountains.
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 Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Lake | 28 in | → |
| Nohrsc Burnside Lake | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Poison Flat | 2 in | → |
| Bloods Creek | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Leavitt Lake | 64 in | → |
| Burnside Lake | 1 in | → |
| Mt Rose Ski Area | 16 in | → |
| Nohrsc Horse Meadows | 8 in | → |
| Nohrsc Forni Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Independence Lake | 28 in | → |
| Nohrsc Hagan's Meadow Snotel | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mt Rose Ski Area | 16 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Mount Rose
- Mt. Rose Campground
- Davis Creek
- Washoe Lake State Rec Area
- Marlette Peak Campground
- Boca Springs Campground
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 Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe
Where does the snow data for Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe 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 Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe?
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 Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe?
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 Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe.