Snow in California

Snowpack levels across California are currently 26% of normal. California's annual average snowfall total is 219". The table below shows the snow cover in California. For each ski resort you will find the essential information from its snow report: snow depths, open slopes and lifts, date of the last snowfall, today's weather. All the information you need to choose the right ski resort for you in California.
OpenResort Name
3 Day Snowfall72h
3 Day Snow Forecast3 Day Snow Forecast
Base DepthBase
Open TrailsTrails
Open Lifts
June Mountain1"
-
16"
-
30"
Spring Snow
29/42
69% Open
6/7
-
Kirkwood11"
-
36"
-
26-50"
Powder
45/84
54% Open
9/13
-
Mammoth Mountain4"
-
28"
-
38-107"
Powder
109/180
63% Open
16/25
-
Palisades Tahoe0"
-
26"
-
0-53"
Packed Powder
35/296
12% Open
10/39
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ClosedResort Name
Open DatesOpening
Bear MountainDec 04
-
Bear ValleyNov 27
-
Boreal Mountain ResortNov 27
-
Dodge Ridge Mountain ResortDec 26
-
Donner Ski RanchDec 11
-
HeavenlyNov 26
-
Homewood Mountain ResortDec 26
-
Mountain HighNov 27
-
Mt. BaldyNov 27
-
Mt. Shasta Ski ParkDec 26
-
Northstar CaliforniaDec 04
-
Sierra-at-TahoeDec 26
-
Ski China PeakNov 27
-
Snow SummitDec 04
-
Snow ValleyDec 04
-
Soda SpringsDec 18
-
Sugar Bowl ResortDec 04
-
Tahoe DonnerDec 26
-
Yosemite Ski & Snowboard AreaDec 26
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