Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 May 2026 06:43 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada
1-week from 1 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Sierra Nevada 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Sierra Nevada?
| Next Snow Expected | 8 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 2in |
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7-Day Snow Outlook for Sierra Nevada
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 54°F
Min 36°F
2in New Snow
Snow Line from 10,020ft to 8,251ft, with rain below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Sierra Nevada 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 53°F
Min 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 41°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
01
New Snow
Fair first, rain showers then heavy drizzle, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 9,262ft to 9,111ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
Max 54°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
Max 54°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
Max 52°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then light drizzle, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
Max 52°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Fair, light drizzle, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
New Snow
Fair first, clear sky then light rain/snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 9,767ft to 9,262ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
Max 44°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
07
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 9,364ft to 8,251ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.
This Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada, Spain 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 Nevada, on any given trail 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 Nevada Snow Forecast updated at 06:43 PDT, next update expected 09:00 PDT.
Snow Reliability
Sierra Nevada generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 1-2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.