📷 China Peak
North America
China Peak
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 28
todayPast 24 Hours
6.7cm
Past 48 Hours
14.3cm
Past 10 Days
16.3cm
14-Day Forecast
4cm
Snow Depth
6cm
Overview
China Peak is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 25/100 (Fair), snow base 6 cm (2.4 in), 7 cm (2.8 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~7 cm (2.8 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
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.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Buckhorn Bar – A classic après-ski spot at China Peak, Buckhorn Bar is celebrated for its welcoming mountain lodge ambiance, hearty drinks, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 5, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3600m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2134m
Temp
2.6°C
Wind
5.7km/h
Snow Depth
3cm
14-Day Forecast
3.1cm
Mid-Mountain
2439m
Temp
-1.7°C
Wind
5.3km/h
Snow Depth
1cm
14-Day Forecast
8.5cm
Summit
2743m
Temp
2°C
Wind
4.4km/h
Snow Depth
6cm
14-Day Forecast
7cm
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 (2743m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
❄️
2°
-3.5°
3.9cm
Fri
29
☁️
6.4°
-5.6°
0.1cm
Sat
30
🌤️
10.9°
-6°
Sun
31
🌧️
14.8°
-4.4°
Mon
1
☁️
16.7°
-2.8°
Tue
2
🌧️
17.2°
-0.7°
Wed
3
⛅
19.2°
1.5°
Thu
4
☀️
21.2°
-0.1°
Fri
5
☀️
22.2°
1.8°
Sat
6
⛅
21.3°
3.5°
Summit elevation (2743m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
527.3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-15%
vs 5-Year Avg
618.6cm avg by now
-8%
vs 30-Year Avg
572.8cm avg by now
618.6cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 15%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, this period includes a significant anomaly in 2022, when snowfall reached 1238.4 cm—more than double the typical annual amount—skewing the short-term average upward. Excluding this outlier, recent seasons have generally fallen below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, with the current season at only 78% of the 5-year and 90% of the 30-year averages. This suggests that aside from the exceptional 2022 season, snowfall has been relatively modest, and the overall trend may be less robust than the averages alone imply.
Season at a Glance
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.
