Northstar-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 23:50 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Northstar-at-Tahoe

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Northstar-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Northstar-at-Tahoe?

Northstar-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,275m)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	20cm
Next 48 Hours	21cm
Next 7 Days	27cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Northstar-at-Tahoe

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 10℃
Min -9℃

28cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level (1,930m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 00:43 NZST

Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Northstar-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.

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Northstar-at-Tahoe 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 Northstar-at-Tahoe from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	20cm to 21cm New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,930m).	Max 0℃ Min -4℃
Mon 13	1cm New Snow Cloudy at altitude, clear sky below. Snow falling to resort level (1,930m).	Max 3℃ Min -6℃
Tue 14	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ Min -9℃
Wed 15	3cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 1,949m to resort level (1,930m).	Max 6℃ Min -4℃
Thu 16	4cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,930m).	Max 2℃ Min -8℃
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 8℃ Min -8℃
Sat 18	Clear spells.	Max 10℃ Min -4℃

This Snow Forecast for Northstar-at-Tahoe, 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 Northstar-at-Tahoe, 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.

Northstar-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 23:50 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Northstar-at-Tahoe, USA at 1,930m

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.

Snow Forecast near Northstar-at-Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Northstar-at-Tahoe
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Kirkwood	45cm	57cm
Sierra-at-Tahoe	44cm	56cm
Palisades Tahoe	44cm	55cm
Olympic Valley	42cm	53cm
Alpine Meadows	41cm	51cm
Homewood	45cm	51cm
Soda Springs	39cm	50cm
Sugar Bowl	38cm	50cm

Snow Reliability

Snow reliability at Northstar is generally strong, with an average snowfall of 350 inches and snow depths reaching up to 5 feet in winter. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Off-Piste Safety in Northstar-at-Tahoe

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