Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 11 April 2026 16:45 PDT

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 (7,743ft)
Next Snow Expected	12 April
Next Snow Amount	15in
Next 48 Hours	15in
Next 7 Days	17in

Long-range 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).

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 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	15in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level (6,627ft).	Max 30°F Min 23°F
Mon 13	New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 6,985ft to resort level (6,627ft).	Max 35°F Min 18°F
Tue 14	Clear sky.	Max 37°F Min 19°F
Wed 15	Cloudy.	Max 38°F Min 21°F
Thu 16	2in New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 6,755ft to resort level (6,627ft).	Max 33°F Min 19°F
Fri 17	Clear sky.	Max 40°F Min 15°F
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 45°F Min 26°F

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.

Ensemble forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe, USA at 6,627ft

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
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.

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.