📷 Heavenly
North America
Heavenly
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 22, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 07:03 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
4
2026–27 season
Overview
Heavenly is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 07:03 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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Heavenly
Lifts
27
Skiable area
4800 ac
Longest run
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(97 total)
Beginner
7
7% of terrain
Intermediate
59
60% of terrain
Advanced
26
27% of terrain
Expert
5
5% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad7
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair6
- Double chair2
- Surface lift7
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
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
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 7:03 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, 07:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
1907m
Temp
16.6°C
Wind
2.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
2488m
Temp
--°C
Wind
3km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3068m
Temp
7.2°C
Wind
3.2km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Heavenly Webcams
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Getting There
Road Conditions
6 cameras nearby
R-0 — No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (Caltrans). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Highway cameras near Heavenly
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.
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 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 Jul 14, 7:03 AM
Today 16 / 62.7mm | Wed, Jul 15 19 / 6 | Thu, Jul 16 19 / 6 | Fri, Jul 17 19 / 6 | Sat, Jul 18 20 / 7 | Sun, Jul 19 21 / 8 | |||||||||||||
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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) | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 11 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 13 | 19 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 6 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 20 | 38 | 14 | 17 | 41 | 16 | 31 | 47 | 24 | 22 | 34 | 33 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 16 | 31 | 30 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3068m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
15.7°
5.5°
12 km/h
Wed
15
☀️
19.2°
6.3°
15 km/h
Thu
16
☀️
19°
6.1°
18 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
19.2°
5.5°
17 km/h
Sat
18
🌤️
20.1°
6.7°
11 km/h
Sun
19
⛅
21.1°
8.3°
13 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
20.2°
7.1°
15 km/h
Tue
21
🌤️
20.4°
7°
12 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
21.5°
8.9°
10 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
13.8°
8.1°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (3068m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 07:03 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 568cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 568cm full-season avg
568cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has been significantly higher than the 30-year average, indicating an upward trend in recent snowfall. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly with exceptionally high snowfall (1017.9 cm), nearly double the 5-year average. However, the most recent season's snowfall is notably lower, at just 69% of the 5-year average and 91% of the 30-year average, suggesting a sharp decline from recent highs. This variability highlights both increased snowfall in the short term and considerable year-to-year fluctuations.
Heavenly Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 363cm with an average of 59 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 | 30.2cm | 6 days | 9cm | 24cm | 17.1cm |
| December | 78.2cm | 9 days | 37cm | 67cm | 29.3cm |
| January | 73.8cm | 10 days | 69cm | 97cm | 25.1cm |
| February | 71.5cm | 10 days | 92cm | 121cm | 23.2cm |
| March | 61.3cm | 10 days | 106cm | 132cm | 22.1cm |
| April | 30cm | 7 days | 77cm | 103cm | 13.6cm |
| May | 10.7cm | 4 days | 29cm | 55cm | 7.7cm |
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 22, 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.
