Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 May 2026 23:46 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe

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

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sierra-at-Tahoe 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	4 May
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	2cm
Next 7 Days	5cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃
Min 0℃

6cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,449m to 2,089m, with rain below.

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Sierra-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 Sierra-at-Tahoe from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 02	Cloudy.	Max 14℃ Min 6℃
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 15℃ Min 3℃
Mon 04	up to 3cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,449m to 2,089m, with rain below.	Max 5℃ Min 0℃
Tue 05	up to 3cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light rain below. Snow Line from 2,119m to 2,099m, with rain below.	Max 10℃ Min 1℃
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 17℃ Min 3℃
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 18℃ Min 7℃
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 19℃ Min 6℃

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 23:46 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe, USA at 2,020m

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 Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Boreal	6cm	10cm
Donner Ski Ranch	13cm	17cm
Sugar Bowl	7cm	10cm
Kirkwood	3cm	7cm
Northstar-at-Tahoe	5cm	6cm
Palisades Tahoe	4cm	6cm
Bear Valley	2cm	5cm
Lake Tahoe	4cm	5cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Sierra-at-Tahoe

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