Base today10 inestimated at mid-mountain, 8,800 ft
measured 8 in at Caples Lake · 2 mi · 8,000 ft · read 2 Nov
77th percentile for this week of the year · usually 3 in, 0–12 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 normal5 in · normally 2 in | no call | -1.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal12 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal15 in · normally 12 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecGreat?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal22 in · normally 15 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 normal60th percentile
December
Well above normal71st percentile
January
Well above normal76th percentile
February
Well above normal80th percentile
March
Well above normal78th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
66 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
21%38% near41% above
December
13%33%54% above
January
25%67% above
February
21%71% above
March
24%69% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 66 in
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 | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 6 in | 2 in – 16 in2–16 in | 37 in | -1 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 24 in | 12 in – 51 in12–51 in | 102 in | -3 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 52 in | 19 in – 90 in19–90 in | 89 in | -3 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 72 in | 38 in – 112 in38–112 in | 100 in | -4 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 84 in | 36 in – 149 in36–149 in | 79 in | -2 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 66 in | 16 in – 136 in16–136 in | 29 in | 1 °C | 65% |
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