Base today4 inestimated at mid-mountain, 7,746 ft
measured 4 in at Echo Peak · 3 mi · 7,650 ft · read 1 Nov
72nd percentile for this week of the year · usually 1 in, 0–10 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 NovPoor bet?+0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal13 in · normally 8 in | no call | -0.1 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecMarginal?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal16 in · normally 12 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 4–10 DecSolid?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal20 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 normal62nd percentile
December
Well above normal74th percentile
January
Well above normal79th percentile
February
Well above normal82nd percentile
March
Well above normal81st percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
56 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
19%38% near43% above
December
11%31%58% above
January
22%71% above
February
19%74% above
March
20%73% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 56 in
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 | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 6 in | 2 in – 14 in2–14 in | 45 in | 2 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 25 in | 12 in – 42 in12–42 in | 112 in | -1 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 48 in | 18 in – 81 in18–81 in | 103 in | -1 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 66 in | 38 in – 105 in38–105 in | 112 in | -1 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 75 in | 40 in – 128 in40–128 in | 87 in | 0 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 56 in | 18 in – 118 in18–118 in | 26 in | 3 °C | 65% |
Is it right for your trip?
This page is the same for everyone. The ranking is not.
Rank Sierra-at-Tahoe against 262 resorts →Answer three questions and the site scores every mountain against what you actually want — terrain, crowds, sunshine, how far you will travel.