Mount Rose Ski Tahoe Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 09 May 2026 00:47 UTC
Snow Forecast for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Snow and Weather from 9 May.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Rose Ski Tahoe Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | - - |
Forecast for today in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Max 17℃ 62°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 17℃ 62°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
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Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Rose Ski Tahoe are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
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| Sat 09 | Sun 10 | Mon 11 | Tue 12 | Wed 13 | Thu 14 | Fri 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | E F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F4 | ||
| 2,960m 9,711ft | 14℃ 56°F
| 18℃ 64°F
| 18℃ 65°F
 | 19℃ 66°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 10℃ 51°F
| 12℃ 54°F
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| NE F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F4 | |||
| 2,740m 8,990ft | 15℃ 60°F
| 19℃ 67°F
| 20℃ 67°F
| 20℃ 69°F
| 16℃ 60°F
| 12℃ 53°F
| 14℃ 57°F
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| NE F2 | S F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SW F4 | |||
| 2,520m 8,268ft | 17℃ 62°F
| 21℃ 69°F
| 21℃ 70°F
| 22℃ 71°F
| 17℃ 63°F
| 13℃ 56°F
| 15℃ 59°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 17℃ 62°F | 21℃ 69°F | 21℃ 70°F | 22℃ 71°F | 17℃ 63°F | 13℃ 56°F | 15℃ 59°F |
| Min Town | 5℃ 42°F | 9℃ 48°F | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 47°F | 7℃ 44°F | 2℃ 35°F | -1℃ 29°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.
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Snow Forecast near Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tahoe | - | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | - | - | |||||||
| Boreal | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Homewood | - | - | |||||||
| Kirkwood | - | - | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | - | - | |||||||
| Olympic Valley | - | - |
Snow Reliability
The resort typically sees a reliable snow depth averaging 200 inches annually, with consistent snowfall from November to April. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for the most accurate updates.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Rose Ski Tahoe, 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 Mount Rose Ski Tahoe 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 Mount Rose Ski Tahoe 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 Mount Rose Ski Tahoe 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.