Sierra-at-Tahoe 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 31 October 2026 12:49 NZDT
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 15:46 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 22cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe
48-hours from 31 October.
See below for forecast detail
Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 12:49 NZDT, next update expected 18:00 NZDT.
Forecast for today in Sierra-at-Tahoe
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
7cm to 20cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,279m to resort level (2,020m).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 15:46 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 22cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Sierra-at-Tahoe
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
2cm New Snow
Snow first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 2,159m to resort level (2,020m).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Sat | 04:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sat | 11:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sat | 12:00 | ![]() | up to 3cm New Snow | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sat | 13:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | ![]() | up to 2cm New Snow | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sat | 16:00 | ![]() | up to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sat | 17:00 | ![]() | up to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 18:00 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 80% |
| Sat | 19:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Rain below. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 20:00 | ![]() | 2cm to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 21:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 22:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | ![]() | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | SW Light | 75% |
| Sun | 00:00 | ![]() | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -3℃ | SW Light | 75% |
| Sun | 01:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | ![]() | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | ![]() | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | ![]() | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -1℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -2℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | ![]() | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | -4℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SW Calm | 35% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | 1℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | ![]() | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | ![]() | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | ![]() | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | ![]() | Clear spells. | 3℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | ![]() | Clear sky. | -4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | 39cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 25cm | 25cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 22cm | 23cm | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 16cm | 17cm | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 16cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 14cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 12cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 12cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 10cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Heavenly | 11cm | 11cm |
Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sierra-at-Tahoe.
This Snow Forecast for Sierra-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 Sierra-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.
How reliable is the snow in Sierra-at-Tahoe?
Sierra-at-Tahoe enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically receiving around 400 inches annually, with snow depths often reaching 5 to 10 feet in peak season. For the latest updates on snow conditions, visit J2Ski.












