📷 Bear Valley
North America
Bear Valley
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Last Snowfall
Feb 24
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
134.7cm
14-Day Forecast
9.1cm
Snow Depth
118cm
Resort Guide
Bear Valley is a ski resort located in the Central Sierra Nevada of California, offering over 1,600 acres of varied terrain suitable for all ability levels. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, with a mix of groomed runs, advanced trails, and accessible beginner areas. Key amenities include ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, multiple dining options, and a base village with lodging. Bear Valley is distinguished by its uncrowded slopes, scenic alpine setting, and a focus on approachable, community-oriented mountain experiences.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Sky High Pizza & Pub – A popular après-ski spot in Bear Valley, Sky High Pizza & Pub is known for its welcoming atmosphere, hearty pizzas, and selection of craft beers, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.
Currently, Bear Valley has a solid snow depth of 264cm, providing a decent base for skiing despite the overcast conditions. With only 1cm of new snow in the past week, expect a bit of a firmer surface, but the upcoming forecast suggests 7-9cm of fresh snow over the next two weeks, which should enhance conditions.
AI-generated summaryDepth
118cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 02:31 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 2:33 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 02:31 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3640m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2073m
Temp
1.6°C
Wind
1.3km/h
Snow Depth
264cm
14-Day Forecast
7.9cm
Mid-Mountain
2347m
Temp
0.3°C
Wind
6km/h
Snow Depth
58cm
14-Day Forecast
5.6cm
Summit
2621m
Temp
-1.9°C
Wind
1.3km/h
Snow Depth
264cm
14-Day Forecast
8cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2621m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
26
☁️
8.2°
-2.4°
Fri
27
☁️
9.1°
-3.2°
Sat
28
☁️
8.4°
-2.1°
Sun
1
☁️
3°
-4.8°
Mon
2
❄️
1.5°
-8.2°
0.6cm
Tue
3
☁️
3.7°
-7.9°
Wed
4
❄️
-3.2°
-9°
3.6cm
Thu
5
☁️
-2.4°
-12.9°
0.1cm
Fri
6
❄️
3.4°
-9.1°
0.1cm
Sat
7
❄️
-4.6°
-10.1°
4.4cm
Summit elevation (2621m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 02:31 PM UTC
452.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-14%
vs 5-Year Avg
526.4cm avg by now
+11%
vs 30-Year Avg
408.8cm avg by now
526.4cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.