Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Above normal62nd percentile
December
Well above normal62nd percentile
January
Well above normal74th percentile
February
Well above normal79th percentile
March
Well above normal78th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
66 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,000 ft 7,800 ft to 9,800 ft
- Skiable terrain2,300 ac
- Average snowfall500 in a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts13
- Marked runs50 23 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner12%3 mi
- Intermediate36%8 mi
- Advanced52%12 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
1 h 4980 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powderoutstanding
Groomersa little
Backcountryoutstanding
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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 6 in | 2 in – 16 in | 37 in | -1 °C | 73% |
| December | 24 in | 12 in – 51 in | 102 in | -3 °C | 64% |
| January | 52 in | 19 in – 90 in | 89 in | -3 °C | 63% |
| February | 72 in | 38 in – 112 in | 100 in | -4 °C | 60% |
| March | 84 in | 36 in – 149 in | 79 in | -2 °C | 61% |
| April | 66 in | 16 in – 136 in | 29 in | 1 °C | 65% |
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