📷 Heavenly
North America
Heavenly
Projected to open November 20, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 20
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 12
todayPast 24 Hours
2cm
Past 48 Hours
2cm
Past 10 Days
2cm
7-Day Forecast
1cm
Snow Depth
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Heavenly is projected to open November 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February98cm avg · last season 28.4
- #2January98cm avg
- #3March84cm avg · last season 14.6
Best weeks to book
- #1 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 28.4
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 17.4
- #3 22 Mar – 28 Mar · last season 17.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Mon, Oct 12, 10:01 PM UTC
Terrain Open
Projected to open Nov 20
Projected to open November 20, 2026
97 runs · 27 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
- Lifts– / 27
- Runs– / 97
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Heavenly
Heavenly Mountain Resort is located on the California-Nevada border overlooking Lake Tahoe, offering expansive skiable terrain across 4,800 acres. The resort features a mix of wide-open cruisers, challenging steeps, and tree skiing, complemented by panoramic lake and mountain views. Visitors enjoy a vibrant après-ski scene, modern base villages, and convenient access to both on-mountain and lakeside amenities. Heavenly stands out for its unique blend of high-altitude skiing, scenic gondola rides, and proximity to South Lake Tahoe’s entertainment and dining options.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Heavenly
- Where is Heavenly?
- Heavenly is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Heavenly?
- Heavenly runs from a base elevation of 1,907 m (6,257 ft) to a summit of 3,068 m (10,066 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,161 m (3,809 ft).
- How big is Heavenly?
- Heavenly has 4,800 acres (1,942 hectares) of skiable terrain, 97 marked runs and 27 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Heavenly?
- Heavenly is on the Epic 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 Heavenly?
- Heavenly 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 Heavenly get in a typical season?
- Heavenly averages 251 inches / 653 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Heavenly in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #109 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +8% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Heavenly averaged +8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026-27, Heavenly sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +19%, '15-16 -9%, '23-24 +12%. A pattern, not a promise.
