Base today6 inestimated at mid-mountain, 7,550 ft
measured 6 in at Bloods Creek · 3 mi · 7,200 ft · read 2 Nov
70th percentile for this week of the year · usually 3 in, 1–20 in in nine seasons of ten
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?-1.6 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -1.6 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-1.3 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -1.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?-0.1 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?-0.2 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?-0.2 °C vs normal | no call | no call | -0.2 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Below normal43rd percentile
December
Above normal55th percentile
January
Well above normal71st percentile
February
Well above normal68th percentile
March
Well above normal75th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
61 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
39% below36% near25%
December
28%35% near37% above
January
13%29%58% above
February
16%32%52% above
March
12%26%62% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 61 in
The mountain
- Vertical1,900 ft 6,600 ft to 8,500 ft
- Skiable terrain1,680 ac
- Average snowfall359 in a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts8
- Marked runs43 16 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner11%2 mi
- Intermediate62%10 mi
- Advanced27%4 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
2 h 17100 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gemoutstanding
Powderstrongly
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
Snowmakinga little
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 6 in | 3 in – 20 in3–20 in | 37 in | 2 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 25 in | 9 in – 43 in9–43 in | 98 in | -2 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 56 in | 22 in – 93 in22–93 in | 102 in | -1 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 in | 52 in – 102 in52–102 in | 100 in | -1 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 76 in | 44 in – 131 in44–131 in | 74 in | 0 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 61 in | 34 in – 131 in34–131 in | 28 in | 3 °C | 65% |
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