Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Above normal59th percentile
December
Well above normal60th percentile
January
Well above normal72nd percentile
February
Well above normal77th percentile
March
Well above normal77th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
56 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical2,212 ft 6,640 ft to 8,852 ft
- Skiable terrain2,000 ac
- Average snowfall480 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts13
- Marked runs41 17 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner41%7 mi
- Intermediate34%6 mi
- Advanced24%4 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
1 h 5074 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gema little
Powderoutstanding
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
Snowmakinga little
Villagebarely
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 – 14 in | 45 in | 2 °C | 73% |
| December | 25 in | 12 in – 42 in | 112 in | -1 °C | 64% |
| January | 48 in | 18 in – 81 in | 103 in | -1 °C | 63% |
| February | 66 in | 38 in – 105 in | 112 in | -1 °C | 60% |
| March | 75 in | 40 in – 128 in | 87 in | 0 °C | 61% |
| April | 56 in | 18 in – 118 in | 26 in | 3 °C | 65% |
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