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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Homewood Mountain

North America

Homewood Mountain

Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026

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

Closed for the season — closed March 22

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:02 AM•Weather at base: 1899m

Overview

Homewood Mountain is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:02 UTC.

Resort Guide

Homewood Mountain Resort is located on the west shore of Lake Tahoe in California, offering over 1,260 acres of skiable terrain with panoramic lake views. The resort features a mix of groomed runs and tree skiing, catering to all ability levels in a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. Signature experiences include lakefront skiing and convenient slope-side parking, while amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, dining options, and lesson programs. Homewood stands out for its unique combination of scenic beauty, accessible terrain, and a welcoming, laid-back environment.

Resort Info

Summit2402m
Base1899m
Vertical503m
Lifts8
Runs66
Skiable Area1260 acres
Average snowfall450 inches / 1143 cm
CountryUnited States
Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026
Projected openingDecember 13, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

No ski pass found

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

Top Après Ski

The West Shore Café & Inn – Renowned for its stunning lakefront views and cozy après-ski ambiance, this venue offers craft cocktails, upscale comfort food, and a welcoming atmosphere just steps from Homewood Mountain, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:02 AM

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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

1899m

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14.8°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Homewood Mountain El Niño rank & forecast

Homewood Mountain ranks #86 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +9% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#86 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +9% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Homewood Mountain averaged +9% 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, Homewood Mountain sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +28%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 +3%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +28%'15-16 −3%'23-24 +3%

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 →

Local Reports

0 reports
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 Homewood Mountain (rockies), 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

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Today
17 / 112.7mm
Sat, Aug 29
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Sun, Aug 30
19 / 4
Mon, Aug 31
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Tue, Sep 1
14 / 5
Wed, Sep 2
15 / 4
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Precip (mm)0.30.61.8000000000000000
Temp (°C)131612121791119812178101379147
Wind (km/h)712412226615410186162416162214
Gusts (km/h)193215335624214219285429476148465545

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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30

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19.3°

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31

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14.5°

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14.3°

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11 km/h

Summit elevation (2402m) • 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 Apr 22, 5:37 AM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status at Homewood Mountain with no winter restrictions in place, reflecting typical off-season pavement conditions. There are currently no chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure monitors near Homewood Mountain, and late-season or summer readings do not predict winter conditions. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

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

Highway cameras near Homewood Mountain

Hwy 89 at Rampart road camera
Hwy 89 at Rampart9.5 km · Caltrans
Hwy 89 at Granlibakken road camera
Hwy 89 at Granlibakken9.5 km · Caltrans
Hwy 89 at Fairway Dr road camera
Hwy 89 at Fairway Dr9.6 km · Caltrans
Hwy 89 at Hwy 28 road camera
Hwy 89 at Hwy 2810.1 km · Caltrans
Hwy 89 at Alpine Meadows road camera
Hwy 89 at Alpine Meadows12 km · Caltrans
Hwy 89 at Olympic Valley road camera
Hwy 89 at Olympic Valley14 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 · 620cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~489.1 cm. That's 27% below the 5-year average (670 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 21% below the 30-year average (620 cm).

Homewood Mountain Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 672cm with an average of 86 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
November63.2cm9 days13cm34cm20.3cm
December134.7cm14 days54cm92cm32.1cm
January127cm13 days97cm135cm29.8cm
February128.5cm14 days129cm166cm28cm
March117.3cm14 days153cm186cm28.6cm
April62.9cm11 days139cm169cm18.6cm
May22.2cm6 days82cm118cm9.9cm

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 Dec 13, 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 Homewood Mountain, ERA5 season snowfall median was 675 cm (266 in), about 7% 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

675 cm

10 El Niño winters · 7% above median

All-season median

628 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10675 cm639 cm – 769 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12617 cm527 cm – 794 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8565 cm509 cm – 636 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 Homewood Mountain

Where is Homewood Mountain?
Homewood Mountain is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Homewood Mountain?
Homewood Mountain runs from a base elevation of 1,899 m (6,230 ft) to a summit of 2,402 m (7,881 ft), giving a vertical drop of 503 m (1,650 ft).
How big is Homewood Mountain?
Homewood Mountain has 1,260 acres (510 hectares) of skiable terrain, 66 marked runs and 8 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Homewood Mountain?
Homewood Mountain is on the No ski pass found. 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 Homewood Mountain?
Homewood Mountain typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Homewood Mountain get in a typical season?
Homewood Mountain averages 450 inches / 1143 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Homewood Mountain in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #86 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Homewood Mountain averaged +9% 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, Homewood Mountain sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +28%, '15-16 -3%, '23-24 +3%. A pattern, not a promise.