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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 02:00 in Heavenly (GMT-8).
Heavenly snow forecast at 3,068 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
Heavy snow this morning.
Starting around 8am, easing by 7pm. 2–25 cm in the next 24 hours.
Likely, all three forecast models agree
Heavenly at the top lift (3,068 m / 10,100 ft) is forecast to get 2–25 cm (0–10 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 20–45 cm (9–17 in) over the next 7 days. All three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F), the freezing level near 2,700 m (8,900 ft) and gusts up to 80 km/h (50 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Tuesday.
- Temperature now
- −2 °C (28 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,700 m (8,900 ft)
- Wind
- 14 km/h (9 mph), gusts 42 km/h (26 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 92% cloud
Heavenly hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Peak about 3 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | Rain or snow | Under 0.1 cm |
| 9am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 10am | Snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 11am | Snow | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) |
| noon | Snow | 1 cm (0.4 in) |
| 1pm | Snow | 1 cm (0.5 in) |
| 2pm | Snow | 1 cm (0.5 in) |
| 3pm | Snow | 3 cm (1.1 in) |
| 4pm | Snow | 2 cm (0.9 in) |
| 5pm | Snow | 2 cm (1.0 in) |
| 6pm | Rain or snow | 0.9 cm (0.4 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-8).
Heavenly 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Heavenly this week: Tuesday. 5 cm the day before, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | SnowPoor ski day−8 to −2 °C (18 to 28 °F) · gusts 80 km/h (50 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 2–25 cm (0–10 in) |
| Sat | Some sunGood ski day−9 to −1 °C (16 to 30 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,400 m (7,900 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sunPoor ski day−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · gusts 41 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 2,500 m (8,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain and snowPoor ski day−11 to −4 °C (12 to 25 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 3–8 cm (1–3 in) |
| Tue | SunnyBest day−14 to −5 °C (7 to 23 °F) · freezing level 1,650 m (5,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SnowPoor ski day−13 to −6 °C (9 to 21 °F) · gusts 61 km/h (38 mph) · freezing level 1,700 m (5,600 ft) | 3–15 cm (1–6 in) |
| Thu | SnowFair ski day−14 to −7 °C (7 to 19 °F) · gusts 46 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 1,400 m (4,600 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−14 to −10 °C (7 to 14 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−16 to −6 °C (3 to 21 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Bluebird−15 to −3 °C (5 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−11 to −3 °C (12 to 27 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−12 to −2 °C (10 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny−13 to −2 °C (9 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−12 to 2 °C (10 to 36 °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.
Heavenly snow forecast at 2,029 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
Snow this afternoon.
Starting around noon, easing by 10pm. 2–15 cm in the next 24 hours. Temperatures are close to 0°C, so some of it may fall as rain.
Likely, all three forecast models agree
Heavenly in the village (2,029 m / 6,700 ft) is forecast to get 2–15 cm (0–5 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 20–25 cm (8–10 in) over the next 7 days. All three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F), the freezing level near 2,750 m (9,000 ft) and gusts up to 74 km/h (46 mph) over the next day. A bluebird day is likely on Tuesday, with clear skies and no snow forecast.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,750 m (9,000 ft)
- Wind
- 9 km/h (6 mph), gusts 36 km/h (22 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 88% cloud
Heavenly hour by hour, in the village
Peak about 2 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | Rain | None |
| 11am | Rain | None |
| noon | Rain or snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 1pm | Rain or snow | 0.8 cm (0.3 in) |
| 2pm | Rain or snow | 0.6 cm (0.2 in) |
| 3pm | Rain or snow | 2 cm (0.7 in) |
| 4pm | Snow | 2 cm (0.7 in) |
| 5pm | Snow | 2 cm (0.7 in) |
| 6pm | Rain or snow | 0.7 cm (0.3 in) |
| 7pm | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
| 8pm | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 9pm | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT-8).
Heavenly 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Rain and snow−1 to 6 °C (30 to 43 °F) · gusts 74 km/h (46 mph) · freezing level 2,350 m (7,700 ft) | 2–15 cm (0–5 in) |
| Sat | Some sun−2 to 5 °C (28 to 41 °F) · freezing level 2,500 m (8,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Some sun−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) · freezing level 2,800 m (9,200 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain and snow−4 to 3 °C (25 to 37 °F) · freezing level 2,000 m (6,600 ft) | 2–6 cm (0–3 in) |
| Tue | Bluebird−7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Snow−6 to 1 °C (21 to 34 °F) · gusts 57 km/h (35 mph) · freezing level 1,750 m (5,700 ft) | 3–15 cm (1–6 in) |
| Thu | Snow−8 to −1 °C (18 to 30 °F) · freezing level 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Heavenly 14-day snow outlook, in the village
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.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Some sun−9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Chance of snow−12 to −1 °C (10 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun 22 Nov | Bluebird−12 to 2 °C (10 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Some sun−6 to 5 °C (21 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny−7 to 4 °C (19 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Sunny−9 to 3 °C (16 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Sunny−6 to 7 °C (21 to 45 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Heavenly in the village?
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?
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Mountains
- Sierra Nevada (US)
- 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)
- Pass
- Epic Pass
- Website
- www.skiheavenly.com
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.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 days | 10 days | 13 days | 6 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 1 days | 2 days | 7 days | 9 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. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 | 21% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | 21 |
| February | 10 | 19% | −8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | 21 |
| March | 13 | 20% | −7 to 1 °C (19 to 34 °F) | 22 |
| April | 6 | 7% | −4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) | 26 |
| May | 4 | 3% | −1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F) | 28 |
| June | <1 | 0% | 5 to 18 °C (41 to 64 °F) | 29 |
| July | 0 | 0% | 9 to 23 °C (48 to 73 °F) | 31 |
| August | 0 | 0% | 9 to 22 °C (48 to 72 °F) | 31 |
| September | 1 | 1% | 6 to 18 °C (43 to 64 °F) | 29 |
| October | 2 | 3% | 1 to 12 °C (34 to 54 °F) | 28 |
| November | 7 | 9% | −4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) | 24 |
| December | 9 | 19% | −7 to 2 °C (19 to 36 °F) | 22 |
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). About 24 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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). About 21 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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). About 22 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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). About 26 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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). About 28 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
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.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 157% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 84% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 130% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 74% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 55% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 91% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 163% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 84% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 86% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 77% 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 many bluebird days does Heavenly get in winter?
From December to March, Heavenly averages about 22 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.9 hours of sunshine a day. March is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
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
Sources: Heavenly mountain information, Vail Resorts Tahoe winter tip sheet 2025-26, Wikipedia: Heavenly Mountain Resort