Sierra-at-Tahoe 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 31 October 2026 18:52 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 1 November.

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 (2,360m)
Next Snow Expected	1 November
Next Snow Amount	9cm
Next 48 Hours	11cm
Next 7 Days	11cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Sierra-at-Tahoe

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃
Min -4℃

12cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,249m to resort level (2,020m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 21:44 CDT

Powder Possible :- 11cm 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 01	2cm to 9cm New Snow Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below. Snow Line from 2,079m to resort level (2,020m).	Max 4℃ Min -2℃
Mon 02	Cloudy.	Max 12℃ Min 0℃
Tue 03	1cm to 3cm New Snow Clear sky. Snow Line from 2,249m to resort level (2,020m).	Max 7℃ Min -3℃
Wed 04	Cloudy.	Max 10℃ Min -4℃
Thu 05	Cloudy.	Max 11℃ Min -1℃
Fri 06	Clear sky.	Max 17℃ Min 0℃
Sat 07	Clear sky.	Max 19℃ Min 6℃

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.

Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 18:52 CDT, next update expected 00:00 CDT.

Ensemble forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe, USA at 2,020m

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
Homewood	11cm	11cm
Kirkwood	10cm	10cm
Palisades Tahoe	10cm	10cm
Sugar Bowl	10cm	10cm
Bear Valley	9cm	9cm
Lake Tahoe	8cm	8cm
Boreal	7cm	7cm
Donner Ski Ranch	7cm	7cm

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.

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.