Mount Rose Ski Tahoe Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, United States for 16 days from 26 April.
Updated 25 April 2025 23:30 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 11cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 24cm |
| Next 7 Days | 25cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe.
Forecast for today in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Max 0℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
11cm to 13cm New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 26 April 2025 05:40 CDT
Powder Possible :- 20cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe over the next 2 days.
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Mount Rose Ski Tahoe Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mount Rose Ski Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 26 | Sun 27 | Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | NW F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,960m | -3℃
+13cm
| -5℃
 +12cm
| 2℃
 | 6℃
 | 8℃
 | 11℃
| 8℃
|
| SW F3 | NW F5 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,740m | -1℃
+11cm
| -3℃
+8cm
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 10℃
| 13℃
| 9℃
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| SW F3 | NW F5 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,520m | 0℃
+11cm
| -1℃
+7cm
| 5℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,520m | 2,520m | |||||
| Max Town | 0℃ | -1℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ | 14℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -6℃ | -8℃ | -5℃ | -2℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Mount Rose Ski 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 0℃
Min -5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
26
11cm to 13cm New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
27
7cm to 12cm New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fog then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 9℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 14℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 11℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, clear sky, fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Rose Ski 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 Mount Rose Ski 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.
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 23:30 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Meadows | 22cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 22cm | 24cm | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 20cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 14cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Heavenly | 15cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | 11cm | 13cm | |||||||
| Homewood | 10cm | 12cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 12cm | 12cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Rose Ski Tahoe is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.