North America
Heavenly Resort Guide
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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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
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Aerial tram1
- High-speed 62
- High-speed quad7
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair6
- Double chair2
- Surface lift7
Resort Info
Season dates
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-100%
vs 5-Year Avg
568cm avg by now
-99%
vs 30-Year Avg
463cm avg by now
568cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (568 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (463 cm).
Heavenly Season Snowfall
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Heavenly Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 506cm with an average of 59 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 34% above this average (678cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 48cm | 7 days | 8cm | 24cm | 17cm |
| December | 104cm | 10 days | 37cm | 67cm | 27cm |
| January | 98cm | 9 days | 71cm | 102cm | 25cm |
| February | 98cm | 10 days | 94cm | 123cm | 23cm |
| March | 84cm | 10 days | 106cm | 133cm | 22cm |
| April | 43cm | 7 days | 79cm | 107cm | 13cm |
| May | 16cm | 3 days | 30cm | 57cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
55 days scored, from 22 Feb
49
Best Day
13 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
5
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4722 Feb
- 3323 Feb
- 3326 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 2825 Mar
- 263 Mar1cm
- 2327 Mar
April 2026
- 4913 Apr21cm
- 4714 Apr3cm
- 4512 Apr17cm
April scored highest for Heavenly in 2025-26. Based on 55 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
