📷 Bear Valley
North America
Bear Valley
Fair · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 51 verified open days
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Off-season — closed March 28
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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2026–27 season
Fair
2025-26 season average
Bear Valley is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 24.6 across 51 verified open days.
February
#1 to book
122cm avg · scored 27.1
January
#2 to book
122cm avg
March
#3 to book
111cm avg · scored 15.4
Best weeks to book
- #11 Mar – 7 Marscored 21.9
- #222 Feb – 28 Febscored 27.1
- #322 Mar – 28 Marscored 14.2
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 2 Apr – 15 Apr. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Sep 12, 08:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Off-season
Last season ended March 28, 2026
75 runs · 9 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Bear Valley
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.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Bear Valley
- Where is Bear Valley?
- Bear Valley is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Bear Valley?
- Bear Valley runs from a base elevation of 2,073 m (6,801 ft) to a summit of 2,621 m (8,599 ft), giving a vertical drop of 548 m (1,798 ft).
- How big is Bear Valley?
- Bear Valley has 1,680 acres (680 hectares) of skiable terrain, 75 marked runs and 9 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Bear Valley?
- Bear Valley is on the Indy Pass and Powder Alliance. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Bear Valley?
- Bear Valley typically operates from November to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Bear Valley get in a typical season?
- Bear Valley averages 359 inches / 912 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Bear Valley in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #78 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Bear Valley averaged +10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Bear Valley sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +16%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +24%. A pattern, not a promise.
