Sierra-at-Tahoe 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 00:45 BST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 06:54 BST
Powder Possible :- 34cm 13in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 00:45 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Sierra-at-Tahoe
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 23°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
38cm 15in New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,020m 6,627ft ).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 06:54 BST
Powder Possible :- 34cm 13in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Sierra-at-Tahoe
Max 1℃ 35°F
Min -8℃ 18°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 18°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
1cm New Snow
Patchy heavy snow first, light snow showers then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,129m 6,985ft to resort level ( 2,020m 6,627ft ).
Forecast times for Sierra-at-Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 95% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Light | 85% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Light | 75% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sun | 06:00 |  | Clear spells. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -5℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 11:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 12:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 6cm to 8cm 2in to 3in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 3cm to 4cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Fog at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Strong | 70% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 22:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Strong | 40% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Strong | 20% | |
| Mon | 01:00 |  | Fog. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 10% |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 45% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ 18°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ 21°F | SW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Sierra-at-Tahoe
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 57cm 23in | 69cm 27in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 46cm 18in | 53cm 21in | |||||||
| Boreal | 54cm 21in | 65cm 26in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 45cm 18in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Homewood | 47cm 19in | 52cm 20in | |||||||
| Bear Valley | 46cm 18in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 42cm 16in | 46cm 18in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 26cm 10in | 32cm 12in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 24cm 9in | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 22cm 9in | 24cm 9in |
Sierra-at-Tahoe Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sierra-at-Tahoe.
This Snow Forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Sierra-at-Tahoe, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Snow Reliability
Sierra-at-Tahoe enjoys reliable snow conditions, typically receiving around 400 inches annually, with snow depths often reaching 5 to 10 feet in peak season. For the latest updates on snow conditions, visit J2Ski.