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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Lee Canyon

North America

Lee Canyon

Status unconfirmed

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 06:04 AM UTC · informational only

Status unconfirmed

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 6:04 AM•Weather at base: 2594m

Overview

Lee Canyon is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently not operating today. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 10/100. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 06:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Lee Canyon is a ski resort located in the Spring Mountains just outside Las Vegas, Nevada, offering 445 acres of skiable terrain and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. The resort features a variety of trails for all abilities, three chairlifts, terrain parks, and snow play areas, making it accessible for families and beginners as well as experienced skiers and snowboarders. Signature experiences include scenic alpine views, tubing, and a range of winter activities, complemented by on-mountain dining and rental services. Lee Canyon stands out for its proximity to Las Vegas and its approachable, community-focused environment.

Resort Info

Summit3441m
Base2594m
Vertical847m
Lifts7
Runs39
Skiable Area445 acres
Average snowfall129 inches / 328 cm
CountryUnited States
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Ski passes

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

Top Après Ski

Bristlecone Bar – Located at the base lodge of Lee Canyon, Bristlecone Bar is celebrated for its relaxed mountain vibe, craft beers, and signature cocktails, making it the go-to spot for après-ski gatherings with scenic views and a welcoming atmosphere.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Status unconfirmed

Status unconfirmed

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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Depth

Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.

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Recent

No new snow has been recorded in the past week.

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Forecast

The 14-day snow outlook is currently unavailable.

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Historic

This season-to-date is below the 5-year average of 167cm.

Status unconfirmed · Data updated Fri, Aug 28, 06:04 AM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

3441mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 6:04 AM

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Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 06:04 AM UTC

Base

2594m

Temp

18.2°C

Wind

6.4km/h

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Mid-Mountain

3018m

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7km/h

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3441m

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12.7°C

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6.4km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Lee Canyon El Niño rank & forecast

Lee Canyon ranks #11 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +28% 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).

#11 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +28% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Lee Canyon averaged +28% 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, Lee Canyon sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -5%, '15-16 -70%, '23-24 +158%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −5%'15-16 −71%'23-24 +158%

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

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Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

Avalanche.org (US avalanche centers)

This resort lies outside every forecast zone published by its national warning service, so no bulletin covers it.

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.

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 Lee Canyon (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, 6:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
18 / 11
Sat, Aug 29
17 / 9
Sun, Aug 30
16 / 7
Mon, Aug 31
14 / 6
Tue, Sep 1
12 / 4
Wed, Sep 2
14 / 3
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Temp (°C)151713121611111591014881269147
Wind (km/h)10219142313111889167152399165
Gusts (km/h)245124355834254125284830315032254228

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (3441m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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18.1°

11°

23 km/h

Sat

29

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16.5°

8.8°

25 km/h

Sun

30

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15.5°

6.9°

18 km/h

Mon

31

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14.3°

6.2°

17 km/h

Tue

1

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12.2°

3.9°

25 km/h

Wed

2

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14.2°

3.1°

16 km/h

Thu

3

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16°

7.1°

18 km/h

Fri

4

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17.6°

8.6°

17 km/h

Sat

5

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18.8°

10°

20 km/h

Sun

6

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18.1°

9.5°

21 km/h

Summit elevation (3441m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 06:04 AM UTC

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Off-season · 167cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 77cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

Lee Canyon Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 90cm with an average of 36 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
November6.1cm3 days1cm6cm3.4cm
December12.7cm6 days2cm9cm5.3cm
January18.8cm6 days4cm12cm6.1cm
February20.8cm7 days5cm15cm8.1cm
March16.3cm6 days2cm9cm5.4cm
April6.7cm4 days0cm5cm3.8cm
May4.3cm2 days0cm2cm3.4cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Lee Canyon, ERA5 season snowfall median was 77 cm (30 in), about 41% 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

77 cm

10 El Niño winters · 41% above median

All-season median

55 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent1077 cm27 cm – 166 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña1249 cm32 cm – 95 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral843 cm21 cm – 133 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 Lee Canyon

Where is Lee Canyon?
Lee Canyon is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Lee Canyon?
Lee Canyon runs from a base elevation of 2,594 m (8,510 ft) to a summit of 3,441 m (11,289 ft), giving a vertical drop of 847 m (2,779 ft).
How big is Lee Canyon?
Lee Canyon has 445 acres (180 hectares) of skiable terrain, 39 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Lee Canyon?
Lee Canyon is on the Power Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
How much snow does Lee Canyon get in a typical season?
Lee Canyon averages 129 inches / 328 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Lee Canyon in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #11 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +28% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Lee Canyon averaged +28% 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, Lee Canyon sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -5%, '15-16 -70%, '23-24 +158%. A pattern, not a promise.