Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 23:45 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe

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

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	12 April
Next Snow Amount	35cm
Next 48 Hours	41cm
Next 7 Days	52cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 8℃
Min -8℃

55cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,209m to resort level (2,020m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 02:43 NZST

Powder Possible :- 41cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.

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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
Sun 12	34cm to 36cm New Snow Snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).	Max -2℃ Min -5℃
Mon 13	8cm to 9cm New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).	Max 0℃ Min -6℃
Tue 14	Cloudy.	Max 3℃ Min -8℃
Wed 15	2cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 2,209m to resort level (2,020m).	Max 4℃ Min -5℃
Thu 16	7cm to 8cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,149m to resort level (2,020m).	Max 2℃ Min -7℃
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ Min -8℃
Sat 18	Clear spells.	Max 8℃ Min -3℃

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 23:45 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.

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.

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Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Bear Valley	55cm	62cm
Kirkwood	45cm	57cm
Palisades Tahoe	44cm	55cm
Homewood	45cm	51cm
Sugar Bowl	38cm	50cm
Boreal	38cm	49cm
Donner Ski Ranch	38cm	49cm
Heavenly	29cm	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.

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.