Bear Valley 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 23:43 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Bear Valley

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Bear Valley Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Bear Valley?

Bear Valley Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,300m)
Next Snow Expected	4 May
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	2cm
Next 7 Days	5cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Bear Valley

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 20℃
Min 2℃

5cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,289m to 2,049m, with rain below.

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Bear Valley Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Bear Valley from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 15℃ Min 7℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 15℃ Min 4℃
Mon 04	up to 2cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,289m to 2,059m, with rain below.	Max 4℃ Min 2℃
Tue 05	up to 3cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 2,059m to 2,049m, with rain below.	Max 11℃ Min 2℃
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 18℃ Min 3℃
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 19℃ Min 7℃
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 20℃ Min 7℃

This Snow Forecast for Bear Valley, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Bear Valley, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Bear Valley Snow Forecast updated at 23:43 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Bear Valley, USA at 2,010m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Bear Valley

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bear Valley
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
Kirkwood	3cm	7cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe	3cm	6cm

Snow Reliability

Bear Valley typically enjoys a reliable snow season with an average snow depth ranging from 5 to 10 feet. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information.

Off-Piste Safety in Bear Valley

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Bear Valley, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.