📷 China Peak
North America
China Peak
Limited · 2025-26 season average
Closed for the season · average of 39 verified open days
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 31-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 5
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2026–27 season
Limited
2025-26 season average
China Peak is closed for the season. Last season it averaged 17.5 across 39 verified open days.
February
#1 to book
93cm avg · scored 27.6
March
#2 to book
78cm avg · scored 13.3
January
#3 to book
88cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #122 Feb – 28 Febscored 27.6
- #21 Mar – 7 Marscored 14.6
- #322 Mar – 28 Marscored 14.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 31-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 22 Feb – 7 Mar. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Sep 10, 01:03 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
45 runs · 11 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
2743mUpdated Sep 10, 2026 at 1:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast: SnowSure™ multi-model blend
Maps
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About China Peak
China Peak is a ski resort located in the Sierra National Forest of California, offering over 1,400 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 1,679 feet. The resort features a variety of runs for all ability levels, terrain parks, and a base area with dining, lodging, and rental services. Known for its scenic mountain setting and relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, China Peak provides signature experiences such as lake views from the slopes and convenient access from Central California.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about China Peak
- Where is China Peak?
- China Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is China Peak?
- China Peak runs from a base elevation of 2,134 m (7,001 ft) to a summit of 2,743 m (8,999 ft), giving a vertical drop of 609 m (1,998 ft).
- How big is China Peak?
- China Peak has 1,200 acres (486 hectares) of skiable terrain, 45 marked runs and 11 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers China Peak?
- China Peak 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 China Peak?
- China Peak 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 China Peak get in a typical season?
- China Peak averages 325 inches / 826 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect China Peak in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #142 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), China Peak averaged +6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 +32%, '15-16 -26%, '23-24 +11%. A pattern, not a promise.
