Boreal Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Boreal
This is the Snow Forecast for Boreal, United States for 16 days from 13 December.
Updated 13 December 2025 16:40 UTC.
Forecast times for Boreal are in Mountain Time (US/Mountain).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Boreal.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Boreal Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Boreal?
| Next Snow Expected | 19 December |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm 2in |
Forecast for today in Boreal
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fog, clear sky later.
Boreal has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Boreal Snow Report
Snow report from Palisades Tahoe ( 20km 12 miles from Boreal)
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| Sat 13 | Sun 14 | Mon 15 | Tue 16 | Wed 17 | Thu 18 | Fri 19 | |
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| Wind | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | |
| 2,400m 7,874ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 11℃ 52°F
 | 8℃ 45°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 4℃ 39°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 +5cm +2in
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| SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | ||
| 2,300m 7,546ft | 12℃ 53°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 4℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+4cm +2in
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| SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | ||
| 2,200m 7,218ft | 12℃ 54°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 1℃ 34°F
+4cm +2in
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| Snow Line | varying 2,279m 7,477ft | varying 2,389m 7,838ft | |||||
| Max Town | 12℃ 54°F | 10℃ 50°F | 12℃ 54°F | 9℃ 48°F | 5℃ 41°F | 5℃ 42°F | 1℃ 34°F |
| Min Town | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 37°F | 2℃ 36°F | 3℃ 38°F | -3℃ 27°F | -3℃ 27°F | -3℃ 27°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Snow Forecast near Boreal
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Peak | - | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | - | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | - | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | - | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Soda Springs | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Homewood | - | 3cm 1in |
Snow Reliability
Boreal typically enjoys a reliable snow season with an average snow depth of 100 inches. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Boreal
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Boreal, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Boreal, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Boreal is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Boreal will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Boreal for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.