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Ski resort in California, United States
Heavenly
A resort above South Lake Tahoe whose terrain crosses the state line between California and Nevada.
Forecast updated , when it was 06:00 in Heavenly (GMT-7).
Heavenly snow forecast at 3,068 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Heavenly at the top lift (3,068 m / 10,100 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) and the freezing level near 3,650 m (12,000 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,650 m (12,000 ft)
- Wind
- 4 km/h (2 mph), gusts 7 km/h (4 mph)
Heavenly hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Heavenly in the next 24 hours.
Heavenly 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) · freezing level 4,550 m (14,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry5 to 15 °C (41 to 59 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry5 to 17 °C (41 to 63 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
Heavenly 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry2 to 16 °C (36 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry2 to 13 °C (36 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−1 to 14 °C (30 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−1 to 15 °C (30 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry−4 to 10 °C (25 to 50 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Heavenly on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Heavenly snow forecast at 2,029 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Heavenly in the village (2,029 m / 6,700 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 6 to 19 °C (43 to 66 °F) and the freezing level near 3,650 m (12,000 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 6 °C (43 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,650 m (12,000 ft)
- Wind
- 3 km/h (2 mph), gusts 8 km/h (5 mph)
Heavenly hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Heavenly in the next 24 hours.
Heavenly 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry6 to 19 °C (43 to 66 °F) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry9 to 21 °C (48 to 70 °F) · freezing level 4,550 m (14,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry10 to 23 °C (50 to 73 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry11 to 22 °C (52 to 72 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Dry9 to 23 °C (48 to 73 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Dry10 to 25 °C (50 to 77 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Dry11 to 24 °C (52 to 75 °F) · freezing level 4,300 m (14,100 ft) | No snow |
Heavenly 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | Dry10 to 21 °C (50 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry8 to 24 °C (46 to 75 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry8 to 21 °C (46 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry5 to 22 °C (41 to 72 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry5 to 21 °C (41 to 70 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry3 to 19 °C (37 to 66 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry3 to 16 °C (37 to 61 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Heavenly in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Heavenly?
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Sierra Nevada (US)
- Village
- 2,029 m
- Top lift
- 3,068 m
- Vertical
- 1,039 m
- Lifts
- 28
- Season
- Mid-November to Mid-April
- Airports
- Reno-Tahoe International (RNO)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.skiheavenly.com
About Heavenly
Heavenly is on the south shore of Lake Tahoe, next to South Lake Tahoe, California. The ski area spans the state line, with terrain in both California and Nevada.
It has 4,800 skiable acres, and the summit is at 10,067 ft (3,068 m). Reno-Tahoe International Airport is about 56 miles (90 km) away.
When does it snow in Heavenly?
In Heavenly, snow falls on about 13 days in March in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to May.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 10 days | 13 days | 6 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days | 2 days | 7 days | 9 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Heavenly month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 21% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) |
| February | 10 | 19% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) |
| March | 13 | 20% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) |
| April | 6 | 7% | −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) |
| May | 4 | 3% | −1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F) |
| June | <1 | 0% | 5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 9 to 23 °C (48 to 73 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 9 to 22 °C (48 to 72 °F) |
| September | 1 | 1% | 6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) |
| October | 2 | 3% | 1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) |
| November | 7 | 9% | −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) |
| December | 9 | 19% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) |
Snow in Heavenly in November
In November, Heavenly gets snow on about 7 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F).
Snow in Heavenly in December
In December, Heavenly gets snow on about 9 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F).
Snow in Heavenly in January
In January, Heavenly gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 21% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F).
Snow in Heavenly in February
In February, Heavenly gets snow on about 10 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 19% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F).
Snow in Heavenly in March
In March, Heavenly gets snow on about 13 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F).
Snow in Heavenly in April
In April, Heavenly gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F).
Snow in Heavenly in May
In May, Heavenly gets snow on about 4 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 3% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Heavenly?
Of the last ten winters in Heavenly, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 63% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2020/21, about 45% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 31 December 2022.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 157% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 84% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 130% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 74% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 55% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 91% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 163% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 84% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 86% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 77% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Heavenly
Does Heavenly have snow at Christmas?
Heavenly had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 8 of those years.
Does Heavenly have snow at New Year?
Heavenly had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 7 of those years.
Does Heavenly have snow in mid-February?
Heavenly had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Heavenly have snow at Easter?
Heavenly had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 6 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Heavenly?
It snows on about 63 days a year in Heavenly at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. March has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Heavenly?
January is the snowiest month in Heavenly, bringing about 21% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025. March has the most snowy days, about 13.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Heavenly?
Of the last ten winters in Heavenly, 2022/23 was the snowiest, about 63% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2020/21, about 45% below average.
How cold does Heavenly get in winter?
February is the coldest month in Heavenly at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −8 °C (18 °F) and highs of 1 °C (34 °F).
How high is Heavenly?
The village or lowest lift at Heavenly is at 2,029 m (6,700 ft) and the top lift is at 3,068 m (10,100 ft), a vertical drop of 1,039 m (3,400 ft).
When does the ski season start in Heavenly?
The lifts at Heavenly usually open in mid-November and close in mid-April. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Heavenly
Sources: Heavenly mountain information, Vail Resorts Tahoe winter tip sheet 2025-26, Wikipedia: Heavenly Mountain Resort