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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Sierra at Tahoe

North America

Sierra at Tahoe

Closed for the season

Season ended April 12, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:04 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 12

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:04 AM•Weather at base: 2024m

Overview

Sierra at Tahoe is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 12, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:04 UTC.

Resort Guide

Sierra at Tahoe is a ski resort located in Twin Bridges, California, near South Lake Tahoe, offering 2,000 acres of skiable terrain and a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. The resort features a variety of runs for all abilities, three terrain parks, and tree skiing, with a focus on accessible adventure and natural beauty. Key amenities include ski and snowboard lessons, equipment rentals, and multiple dining options, making it a popular choice for both beginners and experienced skiers seeking a laid-back mountain experience.

Resort Info

Summit2698m
Base2024m
Vertical674m
Lifts14
Runs47
Skiable Area2000 acres
Average snowfall400 inches / 1016 cm
CountryUnited States
Visit Resort Website →Follow on Instagram →View Trail Map →

Season dates

Season endedApril 12, 2026
Projected openingNovember 28, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Powder Alliance

Buy pass →

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

Top Après Ski

The Sierra Pub – Known for its relaxed mountain vibe, the Sierra Pub at Sierra-at-Tahoe is a favorite après-ski spot offering craft beers, hearty comfort food, and live music events, making it a popular gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

California & Sierra Nevada region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:04 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

2024m

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13.7°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Sierra at Tahoe El Niño rank & forecast

Sierra at Tahoe ranks #102 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).

#102 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), Sierra at Tahoe averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Sierra at Tahoe with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +21%, '15-16 -4%, '23-24 +9%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.

'97-98 +21%'15-16 −4%'23-24 +9%

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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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 Sierra at Tahoe (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 Aug 28, 9:04 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
12 / 89.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
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Sun, Aug 30
17 / 5
Mon, Aug 31
17 / 5
Tue, Sep 1
13 / 4
Wed, Sep 2
14 / 2
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)4.832.1000000000000000
Temp (°C)911910167111771116781258135
Wind (km/h)4751220771457156152215142114
Gusts (km/h)132414345426243920235129515951455346

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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29

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16.2°

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30

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17.4°

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31

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16.3°

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19°

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Summit elevation (2698m) • 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 May 28, 7:45 PM

6 cameras nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

The SnowSure call indicates a quiet status with no winter restrictions and typical off-season pavement conditions near Sierra at Tahoe. There are currently no active chain controls or closures on the highways monitored by SnowSure, including US-50 and SR-89. 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 Sierra at Tahoe

Hwy 50 at Sierra EB road camera
Hwy 50 at Sierra EB2.2 km · Caltrans
Hwy 50 at Twin Bridges road camera
Hwy 50 at Twin Bridges4 km · Caltrans
Hwy 50 at Echo Summit road camera
Hwy 50 at Echo Summit4.6 km · Caltrans
Hwy 50 at Meyers road camera
Hwy 50 at Meyers7.5 km · Caltrans
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_1 road camera
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_18.8 km · Caltrans
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_2 road camera
Pioneer_Trail_ED50_EB_28.8 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, 09:04 AM UTC

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~531.2 cm. That's 17% below the 5-year average (640 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 6% below the 30-year average (568 cm).

Sierra at Tahoe Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 624cm with an average of 90 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
November60.3cm10 days14cm36cm20.6cm
December124.9cm14 days57cm99cm30.8cm
January118.7cm13 days103cm145cm28.8cm
February118.2cm14 days138cm178cm26.2cm
March102.7cm14 days166cm201cm25.6cm
April56.4cm11 days155cm186cm16.6cm
May22.6cm6 days98cm137cm9.8cm

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 28, 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 Sierra at Tahoe, ERA5 season snowfall median was 632 cm (249 in), about 5% 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

632 cm

10 El Niño winters · 5% above median

All-season median

603 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10632 cm565 cm – 723 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12605 cm469 cm – 704 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8541 cm439 cm – 626 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 Sierra at Tahoe

Where is Sierra at Tahoe?
Sierra at Tahoe is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Sierra at Tahoe?
Sierra at Tahoe runs from a base elevation of 2,024 m (6,640 ft) to a summit of 2,698 m (8,852 ft), giving a vertical drop of 674 m (2,211 ft).
How big is Sierra at Tahoe?
Sierra at Tahoe has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, 47 marked runs and 14 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Sierra at Tahoe?
Sierra at Tahoe is on the Ikon Pass and Powder Alliance. 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 Sierra at Tahoe?
Sierra at Tahoe 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 Sierra at Tahoe get in a typical season?
Sierra at Tahoe averages 400 inches / 1016 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Sierra at Tahoe in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #102 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), Sierra at Tahoe averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline — one of the strongest positive El Niño signals we track. With NOAA forecasting a potentially record event for winter 2026-27, history says this is the winter to book Sierra at Tahoe with confidence. Individual analog winters: '97-98 +21%, '15-16 -4%, '23-24 +9%. A lean, not a law — but the lean is firmly up.