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📷 Heavenly

North America

Heavenly

Closed for the season

Season ended April 19, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 1907m

Overview

Heavenly is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 19, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

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.

Resort Info

Summit3068m
Base1907m
Vertical1161m
Lifts27
Runs97
Skiable Area4800 acres
Average snowfall251 inches / 653 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 19, 2026 · reopens November 20, 2026
Projected openingNovember 20, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Unbuckle at Tamarack Lodge – Famous for its energetic après-ski scene, Unbuckle offers live DJs, go-go dancers, drink specials, and panoramic mountain views, making it the go-to spot for lively post-ski celebrations at Heavenly.

Snow Summary

3068mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

California & Sierra Nevada region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

Depth by source

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1907m

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16.5°C

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1.8km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Heavenly El Niño rank & forecast

Heavenly ranks #109 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +8% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#109 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +8% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

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.

'97-98 +19%'15-16 −9%'23-24 +12%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Heavenly Webcams

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Heavenly Mountain Resort / BrownRice

Heavenly Mountain Resort / BrownRice

Heavenly Mountain Resort / BrownRice

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 Heavenly (sierra), 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 Aug 28, 9:02 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / 69.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
14 / 3
Sun, Aug 30
15 / 2
Mon, Aug 31
15 / 3
Tue, Sep 1
11 / 1
Wed, Sep 2
12 / 0
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Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)4.832.1000000000000000
Temp (°C)68681358144814461035113
Wind (km/h)4751220771457156152215142114
Gusts (km/h)132414345426243920235129515951455346

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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9.3°

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29

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13.8°

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Sun

30

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15°

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31

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Summit elevation (3068m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Sierra Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated May 5, 5:58 AM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status with no winter restrictions in effect, highlighting typical off-season pavement conditions. There are no active chain controls or closures on the highways monitored near Heavenly, with all routes reporting R-0 status, meaning no restrictions are in place. Always remember to check the resort road status and the official DOT map for the most authoritative information before you drive.

SnowSure take, grounded in live DOT sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Heavenly

Hwy 50 at Ski Run road camera
Hwy 50 at Ski Run2.1 km · Caltrans
Hwy 50 at Hwy 89 road camera
Hwy 50 at Hwy 896.1 km · Caltrans
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_1 road camera
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_110.6 km · Caltrans
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_2 road camera
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_210.6 km · Caltrans
Hwy 50 at Meyers road camera
Hwy 50 at Meyers11.8 km · Caltrans
Hwy 50 at Echo Summit road camera
Hwy 50 at Echo Summit15.6 km · Caltrans

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via Caltrans. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:02 AM UTC

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Off-season · 463cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~454.4 cm. That's 20% below the 5-year average (568 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: near the 30-year average (463 cm).

Heavenly Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 506cm with an average of 87 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November48.3cm10 days8cm24cm17.2cm
December104cm14 days37cm67cm27cm
January98cm13 days71cm102cm24.9cm
February97.9cm14 days94cm123cm22.5cm
March83.5cm13 days106cm133cm21.8cm
April43.2cm11 days79cm107cm13.2cm
May15.9cm6 days30cm57cm7.1cm

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 20, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Heavenly, ERA5 season snowfall median was 505 cm (199 in), about 5% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

505 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% above median

All-season median

481 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10505 cm441 cm – 569 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12487 cm368 cm – 580 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8417 cm349 cm – 537 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

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

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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.