Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Truckee #2 · 4 mi · 6,500 ft · read 1 Nov
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 normal6 in · normally 2 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal8 in · normally 4 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal14 in · normally 11 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 normal67th percentile
January
Well above normal72nd percentile
February
Well above normal78th percentile
March
Well above normal75th 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
23%33%44% above
December
17%31%52% above
January
25%66% above
February
23%69% above
March
23%69% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 28 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,280 ft 6,330 ft to 8,610 ft
- Skiable terrain3,170 ac
- Average snowfall350 in a season
- Season passEpic Pass
- Lifts20
- Marked runs92 50 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner7%4 mi
- Intermediate59%29 mi
- Advanced34%17 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
57 min42 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortoutstanding
Hidden gembarely
Powderstrongly
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 | 4 in | 1 in – 13 in1–13 in | 20 in | 0 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 19 in | 7 in – 37 in7–37 in | 61 in | -3 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 37 in | 13 in – 69 in13–69 in | 57 in | -2 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 42 in | 17 in – 82 in17–82 in | 61 in | -2 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 50 in | 20 in – 100 in20–100 in | 39 in | 0 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 28 in | 11 in – 81 in11–81 in | 10 in | 2 °C | 65% |
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