Base today8 inestimated at mid-mountain, 8,980 ft
measured 8 in at Mt Rose Ski Area · 1 mi · 8,810 ft · read 1 Nov
76th percentile for this week of the year · usually 2 in, 0–15 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 normal7 in · normally 2 in | no call | -1.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovMarginal?+0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal12 in · normally 6 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovSolid?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal17 in · normally 10 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecSolid?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal20 in · normally 14 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecGreat?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal27 in · normally 18 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 normal62nd percentile
December
Well above normal69th percentile
January
Well above normal74th percentile
February
Well above normal77th percentile
March
Well above normal77th 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
19%38% near42% above
December
12%35% near53% above
January
26%67% above
February
25%69% above
March
24%69% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 61 in
The mountain
- Vertical1,440 ft 8,260 ft to 9,700 ft
- Skiable terrain1,200 ac
- Average snowfall350 in a season
- Lifts8
- Marked runs54 15 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner33%5 mi
- Intermediate38%6 mi
- Advanced29%4 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
36 min22 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemstrongly
Powderstrongly
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
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 | 8 in | 2 in – 15 in2–15 in | 34 in | -1 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 29 in | 12 in – 51 in12–51 in | 74 in | -4 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 53 in | 25 in – 87 in25–87 in | 77 in | -4 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 68 in | 38 in – 113 in38–113 in | 83 in | -4 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 79 in | 45 in – 141 in45–141 in | 70 in | -3 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 61 in | 28 in – 124 in28–124 in | 21 in | 0 °C | 65% |
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