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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 snowfall

No rain or snow on the upper mountain in Heavenly in the next 24 hours.

Heavenly 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain

DayWeatherSnowfall
TodayDry0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) · freezing level 4,000 m (13,100 ft)No snow
SatDry2 to 14 °C (36 to 57 °F) · freezing level 4,550 m (14,900 ft)No snow
SunDry4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft)No snow
MonDry5 to 15 °C (41 to 59 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft)No snow
TueDry4 to 16 °C (39 to 61 °F) · freezing level 4,100 m (13,500 ft)No snow
WedDry5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) · freezing level 4,350 m (14,300 ft)No snow
ThuDry5 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.

DayWeatherSnowfall
Fri 25 SepDry4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F)No snow
Sat 26 SepDry2 to 16 °C (36 to 61 °F)No snow
Sun 27 SepDry2 to 13 °C (36 to 55 °F)No snow
Mon 28 SepDry−1 to 14 °C (30 to 57 °F)No snow
Tue 29 SepDry−1 to 15 °C (30 to 59 °F)No snow
Wed 30 SepDry−2 to 11 °C (28 to 52 °F)No snow
Thu 1 OctDry−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.

Where is Heavenly?

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)

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.

Average days per month with at least 1 cm of snowfall in Heavenly at mid-mountain, 2016–2025
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
10 days10 days13 days6 days4 days<1 days0 days0 days1 days2 days7 days9 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.

Average snow days, share of annual snowfall and temperature by month in Heavenly, 2016 to 2025
MonthSnow daysShare of the year's snowLow to high
January1021%−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F)
February1019%−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F)
March1320%−7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F)
April67%−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F)
May43%−1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F)
June<10%5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F)
July00%9 to 23 °C (48 to 73 °F)
August00%9 to 22 °C (48 to 72 °F)
September11%6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F)
October23%1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F)
November79%−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F)
December919%−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.

Snowfall in Heavenly for each of the last ten winters, as a percentage of the ten-year average
WinterCompared with average
2016/17157% of average
2017/1884% of average
2018/19130% of average
2019/2074% of average
2020/2155% of average
2021/2291% of average
2022/23163% of average
2023/2484% of average
2024/2586% of average
2025/2677% 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

Map of ski resorts and cities within 150 km of HeavenlyPalisades Tahoe, about 40 km away, no snow this week; Reno, about 70 km away, out of season.50 km100 km150 kmNPalisades Tahoe: No snow this weekReno: Out of seasonPalisades TahoeRenoHeavenly
Blue dots expect snow in the next 7 days. Distances are straight lines, not driving distances.
Palisades TahoeSki resort, about 40 km awayNo snow this weekRenoCity, about 70 km awayOut of seasonMammoth MountainSki resort, about 170 km awayNo snow this week

Sources: Heavenly mountain information, Vail Resorts Tahoe winter tip sheet 2025-26, Wikipedia: Heavenly Mountain Resort