Base today4 inestimated at mid-mountain, 7,633 ft
measured 3 in at Css Lab · 2 mi · 6,890 ft · read 1 Nov
74th percentile for this week of the year · usually 0 in, 0–8 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 1 in | no call | -1.3 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal9 in · normally 3 in | no call | +0.1 °C |
| 20–26 NovMarginal?-0.1 °C vs normal | Well above normal12 in · normally 7 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 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 normal61st percentile
December
Well above normal71st percentile
January
Well above normal72nd percentile
February
Well above normal78th percentile
March
Well above normal75th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
49 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
21%34%44% above
December
13%32%54% above
January
24%68% above
February
23%69% above
March
23%70% above
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 49 in
The mountain
- Vertical1,500 ft 6,883 ft to 8,383 ft
- Skiable terrain1,650 ac
- Average snowfall500 in a season
- Lifts14
- Marked runs159 43 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner25%11 mi
- Intermediate47%20 mi
- Advanced27%12 mi
Getting there
RNO
Drive from Reno-Tahoeregional airport
1 h 0949 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortfairly
Hidden gemstrongly
Powderoutstanding
Groomersstrongly
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 | 5 in | 1 in – 16 in1–16 in | 48 in | 0 °C | 73% |
| DecemberDec | 24 in | 10 in – 46 in10–46 in | 123 in | -4 °C | 64% |
| JanuaryJan | 50 in | 19 in – 86 in19–86 in | 113 in | -3 °C | 63% |
| FebruaryFeb | 60 in | 25 in – 106 in25–106 in | 120 in | -2 °C | 60% |
| MarchMar | 74 in | 32 in – 138 in32–138 in | 87 in | 0 °C | 61% |
| AprilApr | 49 in | 16 in – 119 in16–119 in | 27 in | 2 °C | 65% |
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