Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 April 2026 16:45 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe
1-week from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Sierra-at-Tahoe?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15in |
| Next 48 Hours | 15in |
| Next 7 Days | 17in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Sierra-at-Tahoe
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 45°F
Min 15°F
17in New Snow
Snow Line from 7,477ft to resort level (6,627ft).
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 11 April 2026 20:43 PDT
Powder Possible :- 15in 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 30°F
Min 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 23°F and not getting above 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
15in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (6,627ft).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Max 35°F
Min 18°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
New Snow
Patchy heavy snow first, light snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 6,985ft to resort level (6,627ft).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 19°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
14
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Max 38°F
Min 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 21°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Max 33°F
Min 19°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 19°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
16
2in New Snow
Clear spells first, fog then heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 6,755ft to resort level (6,627ft).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 15°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 15°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Light snow at altitude early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Max 45°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy 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 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-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 16:45 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 23in | 27in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Boreal | 21in | 26in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 21in | 23in | |||||||
| Homewood | 19in | 20in | |||||||
| Bear Valley | 18in | 19in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 16in | 18in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 10in | 12in |
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.