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Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 31st October 2026

Sierra-at-Tahoe 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 30 October 2026 18:49 CDT

Powder Alarm

Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 00:52 CDT

Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.

2-Day Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe

48-hours from 31 October.

See below for forecast detail

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 18:49 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Sierra-at-Tahoe

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sat
31

7cm to 20cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudSnow

Cloudy early, then snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,279m to resort level (2,020m).

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 00:52 CDT

Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.

Forecast for tomorrow in Sierra-at-Tahoe

Max 4℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
01

2cm New Snow

SnowSnowCloudSnow

Snow first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 2,159m to resort level (2,020m).

Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sat00:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Breeze
15%
Sat01:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
15%
Sat02:00Lt Drizzle

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
3℃SW
Light
20%
Sat03:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,189m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
2℃SW
Breeze
20%
Sat04:00Cloud

Cloudy.2℃SW
Breeze
35%
Sat05:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃SW
Light
45%
Sat06:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
2℃SW
Breeze
40%
Sat07:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
2℃SW
Breeze
35%
Sat08:00Lt Rain

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
3℃SW
Breeze
30%
Sat09:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
3℃SW
Breeze
30%
Sat10:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,159m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
2℃SW
Breeze
50%
Sat11:00Lt Rain

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,159m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
2℃SW
Breeze
55%
Sat12:00Snow

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,129m, with rain below.

Snow at altitude.
Rain below.
2℃SW
Breeze
60%
Sat13:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
2℃SW
Breeze
60%
Sat14:00Snow

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
2℃SW
Breeze
60%
Sat15:00Snow

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,039m, with rain below.

Snow at altitude.
Rain below.
2℃SW
Breeze
60%
Sat16:00Snow

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Rain below.
1℃SW
Breeze
65%
Sat17:00Snow

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Rain below.
1℃SW
Breeze
70%
Sat18:00Light Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Lt rain below.
1℃SW
Breeze
80%
Sat19:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Rain below.
0℃SW
Breeze
75%
Sat20:00Hvy Snow

2cm to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow.0℃SW
Breeze
75%
Sat21:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow showers.-1℃SW
Breeze
75%
Sat22:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-1℃SW
Light
70%
Sat23:00Hvy Snow

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow.-2℃SW
Light
75%
Sun00:00Snow

1cm New Snow
Snow falling to resort level (2,020m).

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
-3℃SW
Light
75%
Sun01:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-3℃SW
Light
75%
Sun01:00Snow

Heavy snow showers.-4℃SW
Light
65%
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.-3℃SW
Light
40%
Sun03:00Fog

Cloudy at altitude.
Fog below.
-2℃SW
Light
90%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃SW
Light
90%
Sun05:00Cloud

Fog at altitude.
Cloud below.
-1℃SW
Light
35%
Sun06:00Cloud

Clear spells at altitude.
Cloud below.
-2℃SW
Light
35%
Sun07:00Fair

Clear sky at altitude.
Fair below.
-4℃SW
Light
35%
Sun08:00Clear

Clear sky.-1℃SW
Calm
35%
Sun09:00Clear

Clear sky.1℃SW
Light
35%
Sun10:00Clear

Clear sky.2℃SW
Light
35%
Sun11:00Lt Drizzle

Clear spells at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃SW
Light
10%
Sun12:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃SW
Light
10%
Sun13:00Cloud

Cloudy.3℃SW
Light
10%
Sun14:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Light
10%
Sun15:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃SW
Light
10%
Sun16:00Mixed

Clear spells.3℃SW
Light
10%
Sun17:00Clear

Clear sky.-2℃SW
Light
0%
Sun18:00Clear

Clear sky.-3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun19:00Clear

Clear sky.-3℃SW
Light
0%
Sun20:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SW
Light
0%
Sun21:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SW
Light
0%
Sun22:00Clear

Clear sky.-4℃SW
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Bear Valley39cm 39cm
Kirkwood31cm 31cm
Lake Tahoe14cm 15cm
Sugar Bowl16cm 17cm
Heavenly17cm 17cm
Mount Rose Ski Tahoe16cm 16cm
Homewood13cm 13cm
Boreal10cm 11cm
Donner Ski Ranch12cm 13cm
Palisades Tahoe22cm 23cm

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sierra-at-Tahoe.

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 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.

How reliable is the snow in Sierra-at-Tahoe?

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.