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Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 13 April 2026 05:44 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 Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount25cm
Next 48 Hours26cm
Next 7 Days36cm

7-Day Snow Outlook for Sierra-at-Tahoe

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 9℃
Min -8℃

33cm New Snow

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 05:55 NZST

Powder Possible :- 26cm 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 -4℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

24cm to 25cm New Snow

SnowHvy SnowLt Snow ShwrsSnow

Patchy heavy snow first, heavy snow then light snow showers, snow showers later.

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

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

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

2cm New Snow

Hvy SnowSnowLt Snow ShwrsFair

Heavy snow first, snow showers then light snow showers, fair later.

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

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

Max 3℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

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

Max 5℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

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

Max 2℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Thu
16

6cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleSnowLt Snow ShwrsClear

Light drizzle first, snow showers then light snow showers, clear sky later.

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

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

Max 7℃
Min -7℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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

Max 9℃
Min -4℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells 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 05:44 NZST, next update expected 11:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Bear Valley55cm 62cm
Kirkwood29cm 38cm
Palisades Tahoe31cm 41cm
Homewood45cm 51cm
Sugar Bowl34cm 44cm
Boreal38cm 49cm
Donner Ski Ranch33cm 42cm
Heavenly29cm 34cm

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.