Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 April 2026 11:45 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

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

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,360m)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	38cm
Next 48 Hours	39cm
Next 7 Days	44cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 7℃
Min -9℃

44cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,279m to resort level (2,020m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:54 NZST

Powder Possible :- 34cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.

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Sierra-at-Tahoe Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

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.

Max -1℃
Min -5℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Sun
12

38cm New Snow

Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.

Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Max 1℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Mon
13

1cm New Snow

Patchy heavy snow first, light snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,129m to resort level (2,020m).

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Max 3℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Max 3℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Max 1℃
Min -7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall

Snow Line

Thu
16

4cm to 5cm New Snow

Clear spells first, fog then heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,059m to resort level (2,020m).

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Max 4℃
Min -9℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

Light snow at altitude early, then clear sky later.

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Max 7℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

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.

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 11:45 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Sugar Bowl	57cm	69cm
Donner Ski Ranch	46cm	53cm
Boreal	54cm	65cm
Palisades Tahoe	45cm	50cm
Homewood	47cm	52cm
Bear Valley	46cm	50cm
Kirkwood	42cm	46cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	26cm	32cm

Snow Reliability

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.