📷 Bear Valley
North America
Bear Valley
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:02 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
5
2026–27 season
Overview
Bear Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 27, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:02 UTC.
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Bear Valley
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1680 ac
Longest run
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Runs by difficulty(75 total)
Beginner
19
25% of terrain
Intermediate
30
40% of terrain
Advanced
26
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair2
- Double chair4
- Surface lift2
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Powder Alliance
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:02 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:02 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELSummit 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
2073m
Temp
12.9°C
Wind
6.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2347m
Temp
--°C
Wind
7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2621m
Temp
9.3°C
Wind
6.1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Getting There
Road Conditions
R-0 — No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (Caltrans). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Caltrans. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Bear Valley (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:02 AM
Today 19 / 80.6mm | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 6 | Thu, Jul 16 22 / 9 | Fri, Jul 17 22 / 10 | Sat, Jul 18 23 / 11 | Sun, Jul 19 24 / 11 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 17 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 18 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 39 | 22 | 32 | 50 | 22 | 27 | 39 | 30 | 22 | 37 | 31 | 14 | 37 | 29 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2621m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
19.4°
8.4°
14 km/h
Wed
15
☀️
22.2°
6.2°
13 km/h
Thu
16
☀️
21.9°
8.9°
18 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
22.2°
9.6°
16 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
22.9°
11.3°
14 km/h
Sun
19
☁️
24.4°
11.1°
10 km/h
Mon
20
⛅
23.1°
11.1°
15 km/h
Tue
21
☀️
23.4°
11.5°
11 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
25.3°
11.4°
11 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
19.2°
11.7°
10 km/h
Summit elevation (2621m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:02 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 696cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 696cm full-season avg
696cm
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.
Bear Valley Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 632cm with an average of 84 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 56.2cm | 9 days | 12cm | 34cm | 19.7cm |
| December | 123.8cm | 13 days | 52cm | 92cm | 30.9cm |
| January | 122.4cm | 12 days | 96cm | 140cm | 28.9cm |
| February | 121.6cm | 14 days | 129cm | 170cm | 26.9cm |
| March | 111.1cm | 13 days | 153cm | 189cm | 26cm |
| April | 57.6cm | 11 days | 137cm | 171cm | 18.5cm |
| May | 21.2cm | 6 days | 78cm | 114cm | 9.8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 27, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
