Base today5 inestimated at mid-mountain, 8,304 ft
measured 5 in at Heavenly Valley · 1 mi · 8,540 ft · read 1 Nov
80th percentile for this week of the year · usually 0 in, 0–8 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 | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | -1.6 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-1.3 °C vs normal | Well above normal4 in · normally 1 in | no call | -1.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal7 in · normally 2 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal9 in · normally 4 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal12 in · normally 7 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecGreat?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal16 in · normally 10 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well above normal65th percentile
December
Well above normal73rd percentile
January
Well above normal80th percentile
February
Well above normal84th percentile
March
Well above normal84th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
28 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
11%41% near48% above
December
32%60% above
January
17%77% above
February
13%82% above
March
11%84% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 28 in
The mountain
- Vertical3,527 ft 6,540 ft to 10,067 ft
- Skiable terrain4,800 ac
- Average snowfall262 in a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts26
- Marked runs137 53 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner8%4 mi
- Intermediate64%34 mi
- Advanced28%15 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
1 h 2458 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powdera little
Groomersoutstanding
Backcountrya little
Snowmakingoutstanding
Villageoutstanding
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 | 3 in | 0 in – 11 in0–11 in | 24 in | 0 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 18 in | 6 in – 35 in6–35 in | 77 in | -3 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 35 in | 13 in – 63 in13–63 in | 64 in | -2 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 in | 21 in – 80 in21–80 in | 67 in | -3 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 49 in | 24 in – 92 in24–92 in | 52 in | -1 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 28 in | 9 in – 85 in9–85 in | 16 in | 1 °C | 65% |
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