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Homewood Mountain Resort Guide
Projected to open December 13, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 13 — closed March 22
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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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Homewood Mountain
Lifts
8
Skiable area
1260 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Triple chair3
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 670cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 620cm full-season avg
670cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Homewood Mountain Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 672cm with an average of 64 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (811cm 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 |
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| November | 63cm | 7 days | 13cm | 34cm | 20cm |
| December | 135cm | 10 days | 54cm | 92cm | 32cm |
| January | 127cm | 10 days | 97cm | 135cm | 30cm |
| February | 129cm | 11 days | 129cm | 166cm | 28cm |
| March | 117cm | 11 days | 153cm | 186cm | 29cm |
| April | 63cm | 8 days | 139cm | 169cm | 19cm |
| May | 22cm | 4 days | 82cm | 118cm | 10cm |
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
24 days scored, from 22 Feb
50
Best Day
22 Feb
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
0
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5022 Feb
- 3023 Feb
- 2524 Feb
March 2026
- 196 Mar
- 185 Mar2cm
- 147 Mar
February scored highest for Homewood Mountain in 2025-26. Based on 24 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 Dec 13, 2026
Through Mar 22, 2027
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 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.
- 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.
