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Sierra at Tahoe Resort Guide
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 12
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Sierra at Tahoe
Lifts
14
Skiable area
2000 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(47 total)
Beginner
12
25% of terrain
Intermediate
23
50% of terrain
Advanced
12
25% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad3
- Triple chair1
- Double chair5
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Powder Alliance
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Sep 22, 04:03 AM UTC
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Off-season · 640cm full-season avg
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Off-season · 568cm full-season avg
640cm
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 Season Snowfall
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Sierra at Tahoe Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 624cm with an average of 90 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 27% above this average (791cm 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 | 60cm | 10 days | 14cm | 36cm | 21cm |
| December | 125cm | 14 days | 57cm | 99cm | 31cm |
| January | 119cm | 13 days | 103cm | 145cm | 29cm |
| February | 118cm | 14 days | 138cm | 178cm | 26cm |
| March | 103cm | 14 days | 166cm | 201cm | 26cm |
| April | 56cm | 11 days | 155cm | 186cm | 17cm |
| May | 23cm | 6 days | 98cm | 137cm | 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
45 days scored, from 22 Feb
54
Best Day
12 Apr
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4322 Feb
- 3123 Feb
- 2724 Feb
March 2026
- 253 Mar1cm
- 2525 Mar
- 221 Mar
April 2026
- 5412 Apr17cm
- 473 Apr5cm
- 414 Apr
April scored highest for Sierra at Tahoe in 2025-26. Based on 45 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 28, 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 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.
