Soda Springs snow report
Soda Springs
Soda Springs ski resort in California offers a family-friendly skiing experience with a variety of beginner and intermediate trails, including the longest ski run in the Sierra Nevada. It also boasts a Snow Park for children and a tubing hill. A lesser-known fact is that Soda Springs was one of the first ski resorts in California, opening in 1935. For beginners, the resort offers lessons and a dedicated beginner area with easy-to-navigate slopes. The best apres ski bar is the Belt Room Bar, located in the historic lodge, which offers a cozy atmosphere and a selection of craft beers and cocktails.
Terrain mix: Soda Springs Ski Resort is located in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. The resort is situated near the Donner Summit, which is part of the larger Tahoe National Forest. The area is known for its beautiful mountain scenery, including views of Castle Peak and the surrounding peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
The ski resort itself features a variety of ski runs and terrain for all levels of skiers and snowboarders, including beginner slopes, intermediate runs, and more challenging terrain for advanced skiers. The resort also offers snow tubing and other winter activities for visitors to enjoy.
Overall, the mountain ranges and aspects of Soda Springs Ski Resort in California offer a picturesque backdrop for outdoor winter recreation and a unique experience for visitors 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 Soda Springs is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Donner Raws | 0 in | → |
| Independence Lake | 14 in | → |
| Ward Creek #3 | 1 in | → |
| Black Springs | 0 in | → |
| Css Lab | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Silver Lake (Goes) | 34 in | → |
| Lost Lake Snotel | 19 in | → |
| Nohrsc Independence Lake | 14 in | → |
| Nohrsc Forni Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Gianelli Meadow | 162 in | → |
| Burnside Lake | 1 in | → |
| Incline Village-Knox 2 | 0 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Soda Springs -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Muninnvagl
- Cold Springs Campground
- Hillside Campsite (2-3 Tents)
- Granite Campsite (1-2 Tents)
- First Campsite On The Left (3-4 Tents)
- Lakeside Balcony Campsite (1 Tent)
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 Soda Springs in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Soda Springs reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Soda Springs
Where does the snow data for Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs?
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 Soda Springs?
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 Soda Springs.