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Snow Valley Ski Resort Snow Report

California, United States Running Springs
⚠ High Wind Warning · High Wind Warning issued October 14 at 6:39PM PDT until October 16 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA
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Snow Valley Ski Resort -- California ski resort
Snow Valley Ski Resort California · Running Springs
About this resort

Snow Valley Ski Resort

Snow Valley Ski Resort is a ski resort in the United States that offers a variety of trails for all levels of skiers. Some of the best trails include Big Easy, which is perfect for beginners, and Show Off, a challenging trail for advanced skiers. The resort also features a terrain park for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. An interesting fact about Snow Valley Ski Resort is that it was the first ski resort in Southern California, founded in 1924. For beginner skiers, a suggestion would be to take a lesson with one of the resort's experienced instructors. As for the best apres ski bar, the Bullwheel Bar & Grill is a popular choice for its cozy atmosphere and selection of craft beers.

Terrain mix: The Snow Valley Ski Resort is located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California. The pertinent mountain ranges and mountain aspects of this ski resort include:

1. San Bernardino Mountains: Snow Valley Ski Resort is situated in the San Bernardino Mountains, which are a subrange of the larger Transverse Ranges in Southern California. The mountains offer a variety of terrain for skiing and snowboarding.

2. Bear Mountain: This peak is located near Snow Valley Ski Resort and is a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts. Bear Mountain offers challenging terrain and stunning views of the surrounding area.

3. Skyline Ski Run: This iconic ski run at Snow Valley offers a thrilling descent with stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests. It is a favorite among advanced skiers and snowboarders.

4. Slide Peak: This peak is located near Snow Valley Ski Resort and offers a variety of runs for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. Slide Peak is known for its scenic views and diverse terrain.

5. Chairlifts: Snow Valley Ski Resort features several chairlifts that provide access to the various runs and terrain on the mountain. The chairlifts offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and forests.

Overall, Snow Valley Ski Resort offers a unique skiing and snowboarding experience in the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains of California.

StateCalifornia
LocationRunning Springs
Base elevation6,801 ft
Summit elevation7,841 ft
Skiable acreage240 acres
Lifts12
Runs35
Longest run6,598 ft
Opened1924
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

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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 SGX.

772 FXUS66 KSGX 140838 AFDSGX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Diego CA 138 AM PDT Wed Oct 14 2026 .SYNOPSIS... North to northeasterly offshore flow will develop today, becoming northeast to east with Santa Ana winds for Thursday and Friday strengthening and becoming more widespread with gusts to 35 to 45 mph on Thursday and 45 to 55 mph on Friday, then diminishing to 35 to 45 mph on Saturday. There will be a warming trend through Friday. Cooling will begin to spread inland on Sunday with greater cooling and a chance of showers for next Tuesday and Wednesday. && .DISCUSSION...FOR EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN CALIFORNIA INCLUDING ORANGE... SAN DIEGO...WESTERN RIVERSIDE AND SOUTHWESTERN SAN BERNARDINO COUNTIES... .SHORT TERM (Today through Friday)... High pressure aloft off the California coast will expand across northern California while a cutoff low pressure system develops over southern California and northern Baja. North to northeasterly offshore flow will develop today, becoming northeast to east with Santa Ana winds for Thursday and Friday strengthening and becoming more widespread. ECMWF ensemble output for Campo continues to trend stronger with the Santa Ana winds for Friday with the winds for Saturday now nearly as strong as the winds for Thursday with the strongest winds expected on Friday. The ECMWF Extreme Forecast Index on Friday has gusts in the 80th to 90th percentile and locally into the 95th to 99th percentile. The ECMWF ensemble mean for Campo has uncalibrated gusts to 45 to 50 mph on Thursday and Saturday and 55 to 60 mph on Friday. Santa Ana winds could extended nearly to the coast in San Diego County on Friday. There will be a warming trend with high temperatures for today warming as much as 8 to 12 degrees for the valleys and mountains. The warming will continue on Thursday with high temperatures warming from around 5 degrees to 10 to locally 15 degrees for coastal areas into the western valleys in San Diego County. High temperatures on Thursday will be a few degrees below average for the mountains and valleys with coastal areas as much as 12 to 18 degrees above average. High temperatures near the coast will be in the mid 80s to lower 90s with the rest of the coast and valleys ranging for the lower to mid 80s in the far inland valleys to the upper 80s and lower 90s for inland coastal areas into the western valleys. High temperatures on Friday will be a few degrees warmer or cooler than Thursday depending on location. Moderate HeatRisk is expected for the coast into the western San Diego County valleys for Thursday through Saturday with Major HeatRisk for some coastal areas on Friday. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for coastal areas for Thursday through Saturday. && .LONG TERM (Saturday through Tuesday)... High temperatures will begin to cool on Saturday with cooling spreading inland on Sunday and Monday. A low pressure system from the north could bring greater cooling and a chance of showers for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. && .AVIATION... 140530Z...SKC and VFR through Wednesday evening. North winds intermittently gusting 20-30 mph along coastal slopes of the mountains and locally into northeast Inland Empire through 16Z. && .MARINE... Isolated northeast wind gusts could briefly exceed 20 kt Thursday afternoon through Friday morning. Otherwise, no hazardous marine conditions are expected through Sunday. && .BEACHES... A prevailing southerly swell will continue through Thursday, generating surf 3-6 feet with local sets to 7 feet, along with strong rip currents. Late morning high tides near 6.5 feet will continue through Thursday, producing minor coastal flooding. Tides are expected fall below 6.5 ft MHHW after the Thursday morning high tide, diminishing the threat for coastal flooding. && .SKYWARN... Skywarn activation is not requested. However weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions. && .SGX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Thursday afternoon for Orange County Coastal Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. Heat Advisory from 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Saturday for Orange County Coastal Areas-Orange County Inland Areas-San Diego County Coastal Areas. High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Friday evening for Riverside County Mountains-San Bernardino County Mountains- San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-San Gorgonio Pass near Banning-Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. High Wind Watch from Thursday morning through Saturday evening for San Diego County Mountains-San Diego County Valleys. PZ...None. && $$ PUBLIC...17 AVIATION/MARINE/BEACHES...KW

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 Snow Valley Ski Resort in the Snoflo app

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

FAQ

About Snow Valley Ski Resort

Where does the snow data for Snow Valley Ski 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 Snow Valley Ski 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 Snow Valley Ski 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.

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