California ski resorts & snow report
In the last 48 hours, Sugar Bowl got 1.2", Boreal got 1.1", and Kirkwood got 1.1". As of November 5, 2026, no California ski resort has new snow in its 7-day forecast. Snow Way tracks 15 resorts in California, ranked below by forecast snow.
Updated · Summit-elevation forecasts from Open-Meteo
Best California ski resorts by the numbers
- Biggest verticalHeavenly 3,527 ft from base to summit
- Highest summit (best snow preservation)Mammoth Mountain 11,053 ft
- First to open this seasonMammoth Mountain opened Nov 5
- Biggest Epic Pass mountainHeavenly 3,527 ft vertical
- Biggest Ikon Pass mountainMammoth Mountain 3,100 ft vertical
California ski resorts ranked by snow this week
| Resort | 7-day | 14-day | 48h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Bowl | 0.0" | 23.7" | 1.2" |
| Boreal | 0.0" | 23.3" | 1.1" |
| Palisades Tahoe | 0.0" | 20.7" | 0.8" |
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 0.0" | 15.3" | 0.9" |
| Kirkwood | 0.0" | 14.7" | 1.1" |
| Homewood | 0.0" | 12.2" | 0.1" |
| Northstar | 0.0" | 9.6" | 0.8" |
| Dodge Ridge | 0.0" | 9.4" | 0.2" |
| China Peak | 0.0" | 4.1" | 0.0" |
| Mammoth Mountain | 0.0" | 2.8" | 0.0" |
| Heavenly | 0.0" | 2.7" | 0.7" |
| June Mountain | 0.0" | 2.3" | 0.0" |
| Mountain High | 0.0" | 0.2" | 0.0" |
| Bear Mountain | 0.0" | 0.1" | 0.0" |
| Snow Summit | 0.0" | 0.1" | 0.0" |
California skiing FAQ
What is the California snow report today?
In the last 48 hours, Sugar Bowl got 1.2", Boreal got 1.1", and Kirkwood got 1.1". As of November 5, 2026, no California ski resort has new snow in its 7-day forecast.
How many ski resorts are in California?
Snow Way tracks 15 ski resorts in California: Bear Mountain, Boreal, China Peak, Dodge Ridge, Heavenly, Homewood, June Mountain, Kirkwood, Mammoth Mountain, Mountain High, Northstar, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, Snow Summit, and Sugar Bowl.
What are the best ski resorts in California?
It depends on what you want. By the numbers: biggest vertical: Heavenly (3,527 ft from base to summit); highest summit: Mammoth Mountain (11,053 ft); first to open this season: Mammoth Mountain (opened Nov 5); biggest Epic Pass mountain: Heavenly (3,527 ft vertical); biggest Ikon Pass mountain: Mammoth Mountain (3,100 ft vertical). Snow Way ranks every California resort by this week's snow forecast below.
Which California ski resort is getting the most snow this week?
As of November 5, 2026, no California ski resort has new snow in its 7-day forecast.
What is the highest ski resort in California?
Mammoth Mountain has the highest summit in California at 11,053 ft.
Which California ski resort has the most vertical?
Heavenly has the biggest vertical drop in California: 3,527 ft from base to summit.
What airport do you fly into for California ski resorts?
The main airports for California ski resorts are Reno–Tahoe International (RNO), Ontario International (ONT), and Mammoth Yosemite (MMH).
Which California ski resorts are on the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass?
Epic Pass: Heavenly, Kirkwood, and Northstar. Ikon Pass: Bear Mountain, June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Sierra-at-Tahoe, and Snow Summit.
Ski resorts near: Reno & Lake Tahoe, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Sacramento