📷 Bear Valley
North America
Bear Valley
Outstanding
↘declining
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Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
31.9cm
Past 48 Hours
54cm
Past 10 Days
78.1cm
14-Day Forecast
49.4cm
Snow Depth
47cm
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.
Fresh powder! 34cm in the last 24 hours.
Hello skiers! Bear Valley is experiencing heavy snowfall, with 73cm in the last week and a solid base of 264cm, making for fantastic conditions. Get ready for more snow, as the forecast suggests an average of 44cm over the next two weeks.
AI-generated summaryDepth
45cm depth - adequate for most conditions.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3640m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2073m
Temp
-2.4°C
Wind
14.7km/h
Snow Depth
264cm
14-Day Forecast
43cm
Mid-Mountain
2347m
Temp
-6.4°C
Wind
18.4km/h
Snow Depth
59cm
14-Day Forecast
35cm
Summit
2621m
Temp
-5.9°C
Wind
14.7km/h
Snow Depth
264cm
14-Day Forecast
43.9cm
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
12
❄️
-4.5°
-7.9°
35.7cm
Mon
13
❄️
1.2°
-8.7°
7.7cm
Tue
14
☁️
3.7°
-13.7°
Wed
15
☁️
4.1°
-7.9°
Thu
16
❄️
-1°
-10.6°
1.6cm
Fri
17
☁️
3.1°
-11.4°
Sat
18
☁️
5.2°
-7.4°
Sun
19
☁️
5.3°
-6.1°
0.1cm
Mon
20
❄️
-2°
-8.5°
3.1cm
Tue
21
☁️
4.3°
-13.4°
0.8cm
Summit elevation (2621m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:01 PM UTC
546.6cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-25%
vs 5-Year Avg
731cm avg by now
-3%
vs 30-Year Avg
561cm avg by now
731cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased significantly compared to the 30-year average, with the 5-year mean at 677.7 cm versus the long-term average of 505.5 cm. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly, recording 1278.8 cm—more than double the 30-year average—while other recent years have fluctuated closer to or slightly above historical norms. The current season's snowfall is notably below both the recent 5-year and long-term averages, at just 65% and 87% of those benchmarks, respectively, indicating a sharp decline from the recent upward trend. Overall, while the long-term trend has been upward, recent variability and the current season's shortfall highlight increased year-to-year volatility.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.