📷 Boreal Mountain Resort
North America
Boreal Mountain Resort
Off-season
Last season ended April 11, 2026
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Off-season — closed April 11
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Overview
Boreal Mountain Resort is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Last season ended April 11, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Boreal Mountain Resort is located in the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe, California, and is known for its accessible location off Interstate 80. The resort features 380 acres of skiable terrain, a variety of terrain parks, and night skiing, making it popular with freestyle skiers and snowboarders. Boreal offers a welcoming atmosphere for beginners and families, with dedicated learning areas and a range of lesson programs. Its signature experiences include Woodward Tahoe, an action sports hub, and extensive snowmaking for reliable conditions throughout the season.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Boreal Mountain Resort
Lifts
8
Skiable area
380 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Hub & Spoke – This popular après-ski spot near Boreal Mountain Resort is known for its welcoming atmosphere, craft beers, and hearty comfort food, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
Base
2195m
Temp
14.4°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2271m
Temp
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Wind
5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2347m
Temp
13.4°C
Wind
4.7km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
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Live Conditions
Boreal Mountain Resort Webcams
Boreal Mountain Resort / Woodward Tahoe
Boreal Mountain Resort / Woodward Tahoe
Snow Stake Cam
Boreal Mountain Resort / Woodward Tahoe
Getting There
Road Conditions
6 cameras nearby
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.
Highway cameras near Boreal Mountain Resort
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 Boreal Mountain Resort (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 Aug 21, 3:02 PM
Today 25 / 9 | Sat, Aug 22 23 / 9 | Sun, Aug 23 24 / 8 | Mon, Aug 24 23 / 6 | Tue, Aug 25 23 / 9 | Wed, Aug 26 23 / 9 | |||||||||||||
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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 |
| Temp (°C) | 16 | 24 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 22 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 16 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 26 | 47 | 22 | 31 | 56 | 25 | 28 | 45 | 21 | 27 | 47 | 32 | 39 | 54 | 39 | 31 | 45 | 39 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2347m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
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24.6°
9°
17 km/h
Sat
22
⛅
22.8°
8.9°
21 km/h
Sun
23
☁️
23.8°
8.2°
16 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
23.2°
6.3°
17 km/h
Tue
25
☁️
23.4°
8.7°
17 km/h
Wed
26
☁️
23°
8.8°
20 km/h
Thu
27
☀️
22.4°
6.3°
18 km/h
Fri
28
☀️
22.4°
5.4°
19 km/h
Sat
29
☀️
22.7°
5.5°
16 km/h
Sun
30
☀️
20.6°
6.5°
21 km/h
Summit elevation (2347m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 775cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 613cm full-season avg
775cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Boreal Mountain Resort Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 668cm with an average of 89 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 | 64cm | 10 days | 9cm | 28cm | 20.5cm |
| December | 133.8cm | 14 days | 44cm | 81cm | 30.9cm |
| January | 125.2cm | 14 days | 83cm | 125cm | 29.2cm |
| February | 130.8cm | 14 days | 111cm | 148cm | 28.4cm |
| March | 115.1cm | 14 days | 133cm | 168cm | 28cm |
| April | 61cm | 12 days | 112cm | 146cm | 18.7cm |
| May | 21cm | 6 days | 53cm | 86cm | 9.6cm |
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
Through Apr 11, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Boreal Mountain Resort, ERA5 season snowfall median was 649 cm (256 in), about 7% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
649 cm
10 El Niño winters · 7% above median
All-season median
608 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 649 cm | 569 cm – 761 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 640 cm | 489 cm – 776 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 538 cm | 471 cm – 714 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Boreal Mountain Resort
- Where is Boreal Mountain Resort?
- Boreal Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Boreal Mountain Resort?
- Boreal Mountain Resort runs from a base elevation of 2,195 m (7,201 ft) to a summit of 2,347 m (7,700 ft), giving a vertical drop of 152 m (499 ft).
- How big is Boreal Mountain Resort?
- Boreal Mountain Resort has 380 acres (154 hectares) of skiable terrain, 41 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Boreal Mountain Resort?
- Boreal Mountain Resort is on the Ikon Pass. 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 Boreal Mountain Resort?
- Boreal Mountain Resort typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Boreal Mountain Resort get in a typical season?
- Boreal Mountain Resort averages 500 inches / 1270 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
