Last Updated: December 20, 2025
Snowpack levels across the state are currently 42% of normal. The deepest snowpack in California was last observed at Nohrsc Tuolumne Meadows with a snowpack depth of 124”, about 241% of normal when compared to it's 52" average depth for this time of year. California is poised for a significant snow event as forecasts predict robust accumulations across the Sierra Nevada range. The state braces for impactful weather, including potential avalanches and disrupted travel plans during the Christmas week, with areas like Leavitt Lake expecting up to 95 inches of fresh snowfall.
Explore real-time snowpack depths across California.
Residents across California are urged to brace for severe weather conditions, as the National Weather Service issues multiple flood watches due to excessive rainfall forecasted until December 26th. Northern San Francisco Bay Area, including Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties, as well as parts of central California such as the San Joaquin River Canyon and Yosemite outside the valley, are at risk for potential flooding, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone locations. Additionally, heavy snowfall is anticipated in central California with accumulations of 3 to 8 feet possible, affecting travel and potentially causing hazardous conditions. Areas near Lake Tahoe should prepare for strong winds and significant wave activity. Residents are advised to monitor updates, avoid water crossings, and prepare for possible evacuations in areas prone to flooding.
Alpine Meadows Ski Area
30"
Alta Sierra At Shirley Meadows
18"
Badger Pass Ski Area
30"
Bear Mountain
1"
Bear Mountain Resort
1"
Bear Valley Mountain Resort
30"
Boreal Mountain Resort
30"
Buckhorn Ski Club
0"
China Peak (Sierra Summit)
30"
Cuyamaca Peak
1"
Dodge Ridge Ski Area
30"
Donner Ski Ranch
30"
Granlibakken Ski Resort
30"
Homewood Mountain Resort
30"
June Mountain
30"
Kirkwood
30"
Mammoth Mountain
30"
Mount Baldy
0"
Mountain High Resort
0"
Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts
0"
Mt. Waterman
0"
Northstar
30"
Sierra At Tahoe
30"
Snow Summit Mountain Resort
1"
Snow Valley Ski Resort
1"
Soda Springs
30"
Squaw Valley
30"
Sugar Bowl Resort
30"
Sunrise
0"
Tahoe Donner
30"
Trinity Mountain Resort
1"
Daily from SNOTEL and NOAA sources.
Snowpack levels across California are approximately 42.0% of normal compared to previous years.
Dismal Swamp is experiencing frigid temperatures of 34°.
Nohrsc Horse Meadows is expected to receive up to 99" of more snowfall over the next 5 days.
Currently at Nohrsc Tuolumne Meadows with 124".