📷 China Peak
North America
China Peak
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 27, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 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
1
2026–27 season
Overview
China Peak 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 08:03 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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for China Peak
Lifts
11
Skiable area
1200 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(45 total)
Beginner
7
15% of terrain
Intermediate
23
50% of terrain
Advanced
11
25% of terrain
Expert
4
10% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner15%
- Intermediate50%
- Advanced25%
- Expert10%
Lift fleet
- Triple chair3
- Double chair4
- Surface lift4
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
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 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, 08:03 AM UTC
Base
2134m
Temp
14.4°C
Wind
2.6km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2439m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
2743m
Temp
10.8°C
Wind
1km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
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 China Peak (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, 8:03 AM
Today 18 / 83mm | Wed, Jul 15 22 / 8 | Thu, Jul 16 23 / 8 | Fri, Jul 17 23 / 7 | Sat, Jul 18 23 / 9 | Sun, Jul 19 24 / 117.2mm | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.3 | 2.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 14 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 13 |
| Wind (km/h) | 4 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 19 | 33 | 14 | 20 | 37 | 16 | 23 | 44 | 19 | 25 | 43 | 30 | 23 | 43 | 30 | 16 | 33 | 24 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2743m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
18.4°
8.1°
8 km/h
Wed
15
☀️
22.2°
7.5°
11 km/h
Thu
16
☀️
23.3°
7.9°
14 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
22.7°
6.7°
12 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
23.2°
8.6°
12 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
23.5°
10.7°
7 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
22.7°
10°
10 km/h
Tue
21
🌧️
23.2°
8.4°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
23.3°
9.2°
8 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
21.6°
9.4°
12 km/h
Summit elevation (2743m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
0cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 580cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 580cm full-season avg
580cm
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.
China Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 439cm with an average of 73 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 | 32.1cm | 7 days | 7cm | 24cm | 14.4cm |
| December | 81.8cm | 11 days | 31cm | 65cm | 23.3cm |
| January | 88cm | 11 days | 67cm | 106cm | 24.8cm |
| February | 92.8cm | 12 days | 95cm | 134cm | 24.1cm |
| March | 77.5cm | 11 days | 113cm | 148cm | 22.6cm |
| April | 40.4cm | 10 days | 94cm | 124cm | 15.2cm |
| May | 13.1cm | 6 days | 44cm | 71cm | 7.2cm |
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.
