Sierra-at-Tahoe 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 12:45 BST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 17:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 41cm 16in 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 12:45 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Sierra-at-Tahoe
Max -2℃ 29°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 23°F and not getting above -2℃ 29°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
34cm to 36cm 14in New Snow
Patchy heavy snow 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 17:44 BST
Powder Possible :- 41cm 16in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra-at-Tahoe over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Sierra-at-Tahoe
Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ 21°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
8cm to 9cm 3in to 4in New Snow
Heavy snow, light snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow falling 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 | | 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | 100% |
| Sun | 01:00 | | 3cm to 4cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | 95% |
| Sun | 02:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 23°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -5℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -5℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 55% |
| Sun | 10:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Sun | 11:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 13:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 65% |
| Sun | 14:00 | | 4cm to 5cm 2in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 15:00 | | 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 16:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 17:00 | | 2cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 75% |
| Sun | 18:00 | | 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 19:00 | | 2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 20:00 | | 1cm to 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 65% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Sun | 22:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 55% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | 3cm 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Breeze | 60% |
| Mon | 00:00 | | 1cm to 3cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Light | 50% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | 1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Mon | 02:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 25% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fog below. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Fog. | -4℃ 24°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 |  | Cloudy. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -3℃ 26°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 10:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 15% |
| Mon | 15:00 | | up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 20% |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Light | 45% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 45% |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fog below. | -2℃ 27°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | -4℃ 25°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -6℃ 22°F | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley | 55cm 22in | 62cm 24in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 45cm 18in | 57cm 23in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 44cm 17in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Homewood | 45cm 18in | 51cm 20in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 38cm 15in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Boreal | 38cm 15in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 38cm 15in | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Heavenly | 29cm 11in | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 26cm 10in | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 21cm 8in | 28cm 11in |
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.