China Peak ski resort

📷 China Peak

North America

China Peak

24

Fair

stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 19

7d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

128.5cm

14-Day Forecast

4.1cm

Snow Depth

95cm

Updated: Feb 26, 2:31 PMWeather at base: 2134m

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.

Resort Info

Summit2743m
Base2134m
Vertical1679m
Lifts11
Runs45
Skiable Area1200 acres
Avg Snowfall325 inches / 826 cm
CountryUnited States

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
24
Fair
stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Currently, China Peak has mainly clear skies with a temperature of -4°C and a snow depth of 95cm, making for decent skiing conditions. However, it's worth noting that there has been no new snowfall in the past week, so conditions may feel a bit firmer. Looking ahead, the 14-day forecast suggests an average of 6cm of snow, which could enhance the skiing experience soon.

AI-generated summary

Depth

81cm depth - good coverage on most runs.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Light snow possible in the forecast.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 02:31 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2743mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 2:34 PM

129cm
24h
4cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
129
Prev10d
Now26
F27
S28
0.1
S1
0.7
M2
T3
0.6
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 02:31 PM UTC

Freezing Level

3600m

☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions

Base

2134m

Temp

-3°C

Wind

4.9km/h

Snow Depth

60cm

14-Day Forecast

6.1cm

Mid-Mountain

2439m

Temp

2.4°C

Wind

10.5km/h

Snow Depth

71cm

14-Day Forecast

5cm

Summit

2743m

Temp

-4.2°C

Wind

8.7km/h

Snow Depth

95cm

14-Day Forecast

6.2cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
4.1cm
GFS
6.4cm
GEM
4.6cm
JMA
6cm
ICON
3.6cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
4.1cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

26

☁️

9.9°

-5.2°

Fri

27

☁️

11.4°

-4.1°

Sat

28

☁️

10.4°

-3.7°

Sun

1

🌧️

6.5°

-6.3°

0.1cm

Mon

2

❄️

2°

-12°

0.7cm

Tue

3

☁️

6.3°

-16.4°

Wed

4

❄️

-0.7°

-10.9°

0.6cm

Thu

5

☁️

-1°

-16.6°

Fri

6

☁️

5.2°

-19°

Sat

7

❄️

-4.9°

-12.5°

1.5cm

Summit elevation (2743m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Thu, Feb 26, 02:31 PM UTC

0cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-100%

vs 5-Year Avg

417cm avg by now

-100%

vs 30-Year Avg

388.4cm avg by now

417cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.