Heavenly Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Heavenly
This is the Snow Forecast for Heavenly, United States for 16 days from 9 November.
Updated 09 November 2025 06:32 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Heavenly.
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Heavenly Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Heavenly?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 13cm 5in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 16cm 6in |
Forecast for today in Heavenly
Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Heavenly has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Heavenly Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Sun 09 | Mon 10 | Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | ||
| 3,060m 10,039ft | 11℃ 51°F
| 9℃ 49°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
| 6℃ 43°F
| 2℃ 36°F
 +15cm +6in
| -9℃ 15°F
 +1cm +1in
| -6℃ 20°F
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| SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,530m 8,301ft | 13℃ 55°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 13℃ 55°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 5℃ 42°F
+13cm +5in
| -6℃ 22°F
+1cm +1in
| -3℃ 26°F
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| SE F2 | SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,000m 6,562ft | 18℃ 65°F
| 18℃ 64°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 15℃ 58°F
| 10℃ 51°F
 | -1℃ 30°F
| 0℃ 32°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 3,009m 9,872ft | 2,000m 6,562ft | |||||
| Max Town | 18℃ 65°F | 18℃ 64°F | 17℃ 63°F | 15℃ 58°F | 10℃ 51°F | -1℃ 30°F | 0℃ 32°F |
| Min Town | 7℃ 45°F | 9℃ 47°F | 7℃ 44°F | 4℃ 39°F | -2℃ 29°F | -8℃ 17°F | -11℃ 11°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.
Heavenly Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 18℃ 65°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 65°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 18℃ 64°F
Min 9℃ 47°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ 47°F to daytime highs around 18℃ 64°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 17℃ 63°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 63°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 15℃ 58°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 15℃ 58°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 10℃ 51°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 10℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 15cm up to 6in New Snow
Cloudy first, light drizzle then cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,009m 9,872ft to resort level.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ 17°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
14
up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow showers, fog, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -11℃ 11°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -11℃ 11°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fog later.
This Snow Forecast for Heavenly, 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 Heavenly, 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.
Heavenly Snow Forecast updated at 06:32 UTC, next update expected 09:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Heavenly
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Meadows | - | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Lake Tahoe | - | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Diamond Peak | - | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Kirkwood | - | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | - | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | - | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Boreal | - | 8cm 3in |
Snow Reliability
Heavenly enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 360 inches annually. For the latest snow depth and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Heavenly
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Heavenly, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Heavenly, 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 Heavenly 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 Heavenly 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 Heavenly 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.