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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 Snow Valley

North America

Snow Valley

Off-season

Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 06:05 AM UTC · informational only

Off-season

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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Updated: Aug 28, 6:05 AM•Weather at base: 2073m

Overview

Snow Valley is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 4). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 06:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

Snow Valley is located in the San Bernardino Mountains of Southern California and offers a welcoming atmosphere for families and skiers of all abilities. The resort features a variety of terrain across its skiable acres, including beginner slopes, intermediate runs, and terrain parks. Key amenities include ski and snowboard rentals, lessons, dining options, and a tubing park, making it a versatile destination for winter recreation. Snow Valley stands out for its convenient location, approachable terrain, and focus on accessible, family-friendly experiences.

Resort Info

Summit2390m
Base2073m
Vertical317m
Lifts13
Runs28
Skiable Area240 acres
Average snowfall90 inches / 229 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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

Top Après Ski

The Bear Claw Bar – Known for its cozy mountain lodge ambiance, live music, and signature cocktails, The Bear Claw Bar is a favorite après-ski spot at Snow Valley, drawing both locals and visitors for its welcoming atmosphere and scenic slope-side views.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

California & Sierra Nevada region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 06:05 AM UTC

Base

2073m

Temp

18.5°C

Wind

3.6km/h

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Snow Valley El Niño rank & forecast

Snow Valley ranks #20 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +19% 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).

#20 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +19% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Snow Valley averaged +19% 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, Snow Valley sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -36%, '15-16 -75%, '23-24 +167%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −36%'15-16 −76%'23-24 +167%

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

Snow Valley Webcams

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Big Bear Mountain Resort

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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.

Getting There

Road Conditions

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Official map ↗

R-0 — No restrictions

No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (Caltrans). Always re-check before a winter drive.

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.

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 Snow Valley (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, 6:05 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
25 / 150.9mm
Sat, Aug 29
23 / 14
Sun, Aug 30
22 / 11
Mon, Aug 31
20 / 10
Tue, Sep 1
18 / 9
Wed, Sep 2
22 / 9
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)00.90000000000000000
Temp (°C)212317182215182113161911141810162113
Wind (km/h)81861119812199111991220914149
Gusts (km/h)265223325327365430365137425142253934

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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24.7°

14.9°

20 km/h

Sat

29

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22.9°

13.5°

19 km/h

Sun

30

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21.7°

11.4°

20 km/h

Mon

31

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19.6°

9.7°

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1

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18.4°

8.6°

21 km/h

Wed

2

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21.5°

9.4°

17 km/h

Thu

3

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23.2°

12°

17 km/h

Fri

4

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25.7°

12.7°

16 km/h

Sat

5

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26.8°

14.5°

16 km/h

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6

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24.8°

14.1°

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Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 06:05 AM UTC

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Off-season · 218cm full-season avg

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Off-season · 90cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~113.4 cm. That's 48% below the 5-year average (218 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 26% above the 30-year average (90 cm).

Snow Valley Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 100cm with an average of 30 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
November6.5cm2 days0cm5cm4.7cm
December13.5cm5 days1cm7cm7.4cm
January21.3cm5 days2cm8cm7.7cm
February26.8cm7 days2cm10cm9.3cm
March20.2cm6 days1cm7cm7.6cm
April7cm3 days0cm4cm4.1cm
May2.7cm1 days0cm2cm3.1cm

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 4, 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 Snow Valley, ERA5 season snowfall median was 57 cm (22 in), about 10% 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

57 cm

10 El Niño winters · 10% above median

All-season median

52 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent1057 cm25 cm – 217 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña1262 cm32 cm – 108 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral824 cm19 cm – 143 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 Snow Valley

Where is Snow Valley?
Snow Valley is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Snow Valley?
Snow Valley runs from a base elevation of 2,073 m (6,801 ft) to a summit of 2,390 m (7,841 ft), giving a vertical drop of 317 m (1,040 ft).
How big is Snow Valley?
Snow Valley has 240 acres (97 hectares) of skiable terrain, 28 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Snow Valley?
Snow Valley is on the Ikon 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 Snow Valley get in a typical season?
Snow Valley averages 90 inches / 229 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Snow Valley in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #20 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +19% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Snow Valley averaged +19% 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, Snow Valley sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -36%, '15-16 -75%, '23-24 +167%. A pattern, not a promise.