Bear Valley 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 22:45 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Bear Valley

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

For Forecast detail, see below.

Bear Valley Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Bear Valley?

Bear Valley Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (7,546ft)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	17in
Next 48 Hours	17in
Next 7 Days	19in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Bear Valley

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 47°F
Min 15°F

20in New Snow

Snow Line from 6,985ft to resort level (6,594ft).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 21:44 PDT

Powder Possible :- 18in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bear Valley over the next 2 days.

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Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	16in to 18in New Snow Heavy snow at altitude, rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (6,594ft).	Max 30°F Min 24°F
Mon 13	New Snow Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level (6,594ft).	Max 34°F Min 19°F
Tue 14	Fog.	Max 36°F Min 16°F
Wed 15	Fog.	Max 38°F Min 22°F
Thu 16	1in to 2in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (6,594ft).	Max 37°F Min 17°F
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 43°F Min 15°F
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 47°F Min 26°F

This Snow Forecast for Bear Valley, 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 Bear Valley, 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.

Bear Valley Snow Forecast updated at 22:45 PDT, next update expected 04:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Bear Valley, USA at 6,594ft

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 Bear Valley

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Bear Valley
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
Kirkwood	16in	18in
Sierra-at-Tahoe	15in	17in

Snow Reliability

Bear Valley typically enjoys a reliable snow season with an average snow depth ranging from 5 to 10 feet. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for real-time information.

Off-Piste Safety in Bear Valley

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