Heavenly

Straddling the California and Nevada border on Lake Tahoe, Heavenly arguably possesses some of the finest views of any ski resort in the world.

weather Forecast today: Light snow

Max temp: 6.6 °c
Min temp: -6.2 °c
Last snowed: Tue 27 Jan

Last Updated: Tue 10 Feb

weather Forecast today: Light snow

Max temp: 6.6 °c
Min temp: -6.2 °c
Last snowed: Tue 27 Jan

Last Updated: Tue 10 Feb

19%Beginner

45%Intermediate

36%Advanced

From the arid Nevada desert to the east, to the crystal clear waters of Lake Tahoe to the north and the towering Casinos on the Nevada side of the border,

the views from the Heavenly ski area are as varied as they come.

There is more to this resort than the scenery alone – the mountain is home to some of California’s finest ski terrain, including the fantastic steep runs in the Mott and Killebrew Canyons.

South Lake Tahoe makes for a excellent base, with numerous hotels (including good value rooms in the casinos) at the foot of the gondola and a great choice of vacation rentals available right down to the shores of Lake Tahoe. The town is divided by the California-Nevada stateline and this is clear to see when you arrive at it – towering casinos dominate the Nevada side. Playing poker and blackjack in your ski boots is certainly a novel way to end a day on the mountain.

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Fast lifts
Intermediate
Resort Activities
Advanced
Aprés
Snow
Value

Pros and cons

Stunning scenery and views
Efficient lift system serving lots of varied terrain
Great accommodation options and lively resort town

High winds can close the upper lifts
Some may find the casinos brash and a bit weird for a ski resort
Roads accessing Lake Tahoe are prone to closure in snowstorms

On the Slopes

4800 acres of ski terrain make Heavenly the biggest of the Lake Tahoe resorts, giving excellent variety. The beginner zone at the top of the gondola at Tamarack Lodge is one of the best around, with a decent alternative in bad weather down at California Lodge. Intermediate cruising is the name of the game across much of the mountain, but especially on the Nevada side down towards the Stagecoach base – our tip for quiet slopes would be the routes to the recently revamped Galaxy chairlift.

For more advanced skiers, the infamous bumps under the Aerial Tram are a right of passage, whilst after fresh snow the tree runs and glades really come into their own. The old pines that dominate the landscape are widely spaced, giving perfect gaps for making fast turns and great shelter on snowy days. Later in the season when the gullies fill in, head to the Mott and Killebrew Canyons for some seriously steep challenges – some of which do require a hike out however.

Total Pistes: 4800 acres
Beginner: 19%
Intermediate: 45%
Advanced: 36%
Lifts: 24
Altitude: 2001m – 3060m

In the Resort

South Lake Tahoe is unique in ski resort terms – nowhere else can claim to offer accommodation and après ski in luxury casinos… Whilst the casino vibe may put off some, they offer cheap and good quality rooms (subsidised no doubt by people’s losses on the gambling tables) and are home to some great bars and restaurants. Alternatively there are loads of small lodges and self-catered homes to rent between the lifts and the lake – which are great value in winter as summer is the most popular season here.

Unlike many US resorts, Heavenly has a very lively après ski scene, focused on the plaza around the base of the gondola. This really comes to life during the spring, when temperatures soar and the California sunshine takes hold. Look out for live bands and DJs and be sure to make the most of the great value Happy Hours on offer.

Getting to Heavenly

Hiring a car is a must and access is quickest from the small airport at Reno, an hour and a half to the north. This does require an internal flight, so if you’d rather fly direct head to San Francisco and enjoy a couple of days exploring this great city before making the three and a half hour drive up to Tahoe.

Reno airport: 1.5 hours
San Francisco airport: 3 hours

Season Dates

Opens: Friday 22 November 2024
Closes: TBD

Vail resorts have not confirmed closing dates for many of their resorts, instead letting conditions dictate timelines!

Heavenly Piste Map

Top (3060m)

	Tue 10 Feb			Wed 11 Feb			Thu 12 Feb			Fri 13 Feb			Sat 14 Feb			Sun 15 Feb			Mon 16 Feb			Tue 17 Feb			Wed 18 Feb			Thu 19 Feb
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow shwr	Light rain	Snow	Occasional snow	Light rain/snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Snow grains	Occasional rain	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow shower	Snow	Snow	Snow	Snow	Snow	Snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.2 cm	3.4 cm	1.2 cm	0.3 cm	3.3 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.3 cm	0 cm	1.9 cm	2.2 cm	0.5 cm	3.7 cm	3.1 cm	2.8 cm	9.1 cm	13.2 cm	6.3 cm	8.4 cm	9 cm	5.4 cm	5.6 cm	2.4 cm	1.5 cm	3.2 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	6.6°c	3.4°c	4.2°c	5°c	2.8°c	4.2°c	6.4°c	4.8°c	5.4°c	8.6°c	6.6°c	5.8°c	6.8°c	3.7°c	3.2°c	4.2°c	1.8°c	0.6°c	1.6°c	-1°c	-0.6°c	0.2°c	-2.2°c	0°c	0.8°c	-1.3°c	0°c	1.4°c	-0.7°c
Min temp	-1.5°c	3.4°c	1.2°c	-0.9°c	2.8°c	-1.2°c	-4.7°c	4.2°c	-1.3°c	-3.4°c	5.4°c	-0.2°c	-2.1°c	3.7°c	0.9°c	-1.2°c	1.8°c	-1.7°c	-4.6°c	-1°c	-3.3°c	-5°c	-2.2°c	-4.4°c	-5°c	-1.3°c	-4.3°c	-7°c	-0.7°c	-4°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	2.4°c	0°c	-2.3°c	1°c	-0.3°c	-2.6°c	3.7°c	4.2°c	-2.2°c	4.8°c	5.8°c	-1.2°c	3.4°c	0.1°c	-3.6°c	-0.2°c	-1.6°c	-6.7°c	-4.1°c	-7°c	-9.8°c	-6.5°c	-8.2°c	-8.9°c	-4.4°c	-6.4°c	-10.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.8°c

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Weather	Light snow shwr	Light rain	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.2 cm	0.2 cm	3.4 cm
Max temp	5.2°c	6.6°c	3.4°c
Min temp	-1.5°c	3.4°c	1.2°c
Feels like temp	-3.5°c	2.4°c	0°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Light rain/snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	1.2 cm	0.3 cm	3.3 cm
Max temp	4.2°c	5°c	2.8°c
Min temp	-0.9°c	2.8°c	-1.2°c
Feels like temp	-2.3°c	1°c	-0.3°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	4.2°c	6.4°c	4.8°c
Min temp	-4.7°c	4.2°c	-1.3°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	3.7°c	4.2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear
Wind
Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	5.4°c	8.6°c	6.6°c
Min temp	-3.4°c	5.4°c	-0.2°c
Feels like temp	-2.2°c	4.8°c	5.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Snow grains	Occasional rain	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.3 cm	0 cm	1.9 cm
Max temp	5.8°c	6.8°c	3.7°c
Min temp	-2.1°c	3.7°c	0.9°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	3.4°c	0.1°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	2.2 cm	0.5 cm	3.7 cm
Max temp	3.2°c	4.2°c	1.8°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	1.8°c	-1.7°c
Feels like temp	-3.6°c	-0.2°c	-1.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow	Snow shower	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	3.1 cm	2.8 cm	9.1 cm
Max temp	0.6°c	1.6°c	-1°c
Min temp	-4.6°c	-1°c	-3.3°c
Feels like temp	-6.7°c	-4.1°c	-7°c

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Weather	Snow	Snow	Snow
Wind
Snow expected	13.2 cm	6.3 cm	8.4 cm
Max temp	-0.6°c	0.2°c	-2.2°c
Min temp	-5°c	-2.2°c	-4.4°c
Feels like temp	-9.8°c	-6.5°c	-8.2°c

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Weather	Snow	Snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	9 cm	5.4 cm	5.6 cm
Max temp	0°c	0.8°c	-1.3°c
Min temp	-5°c	-1.3°c	-4.3°c
Feels like temp	-8.9°c	-4.4°c	-6.4°c

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Weather	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow
Wind
Snow expected	2.4 cm	1.5 cm	3.2 cm
Max temp	0°c	1.4°c	-0.7°c
Min temp	-7°c	-0.7°c	-4°c
Feels like temp	-10.6°c	-3.2°c	-4.8°c

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Resort (2001m)

	Tue 10 Feb			Wed 11 Feb			Thu 12 Feb			Fri 13 Feb			Sat 14 Feb			Sun 15 Feb			Mon 16 Feb			Tue 17 Feb			Wed 18 Feb			Thu 19 Feb
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Weather	Light snow	Light rain shwr	Freezing rain	Light snow	Light rain/snow	Light snow	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Snow grains	Light rain/snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow	Snow	Light snow	Light snow	Snow	Light snow	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Light snow
Wind
Snow expected	0.4 cm	0 cm	0 cm	1.1 cm	0.2 cm	2.1 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.2 cm	0 cm	1 cm	2.6 cm	0.4 cm	2.9 cm	3.3 cm	2.3 cm	7.5 cm	14.6 cm	5.7 cm	8.8 cm	9.8 cm	5 cm	4.9 cm	2.4 cm	1.3 cm	3 cm
Max temp	1.3°c	6.6°c	4.6°c	0.2°c	5.2°c	3.7°c	-0.4°c	5.8°c	4.4°c	0.2°c	7.7°c	6.4°c	1.8°c	7°c	5°c	-0.3°c	4.4°c	2.8°c	-3.6°c	1.4°c	-0.4°c	-5°c	-0.4°c	-1.8°c	-4.7°c	0.6°c	-1°c	-4.4°c	1.4°c	-0.2°c
Min temp	-6.2°c	1.3°c	-2.4°c	-6.2°c	0.2°c	-5.2°c	-9.4°c	-0.4°c	-5.4°c	-9.2°c	0.2°c	-4.3°c	-6.7°c	1.8°c	-3.3°c	-6.5°c	-0.3°c	-6°c	-9.9°c	-3.6°c	-7.6°c	-10.8°c	-5°c	-8.5°c	-11.8°c	-4.7°c	-9.4°c	-12.9°c	-4.4°c	-8.5°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	1.2°c	2.3°c	-4.6°c	0.2°c	1.5°c	-8.1°c	-0.4°c	4°c	-8.6°c	0.2°c	5.8°c	-6.6°c	-0.5°c	2°c	-9.2°c	-3.4°c	0°c	-8.5°c	-8.2°c	-5.2°c	-16.3°c	-11°c	-6.8°c	-15.6°c	-8.9°c	-5.6°c	-18°c	-8.6°c	-4.2°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	1.3°c	6.6°c	4.6°c
Min temp	-6.2°c	1.3°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-5.8°c	1.2°c	2.3°c

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Snow expected	1.1 cm	0.2 cm	2.1 cm
Max temp	0.2°c	5.2°c	3.7°c
Min temp	-6.2°c	0.2°c	-5.2°c
Feels like temp	-4.6°c	0.2°c	1.5°c

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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	-0.4°c	5.8°c	4.4°c
Min temp	-9.4°c	-0.4°c	-5.4°c
Feels like temp	-8.1°c	-0.4°c	4°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	0.2°c	7.7°c	6.4°c
Min temp	-9.2°c	0.2°c	-4.3°c
Feels like temp	-8.6°c	0.2°c	5.8°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	0.2 cm	0 cm	1 cm
Max temp	1.8°c	7°c	5°c
Min temp	-6.7°c	1.8°c	-3.3°c
Feels like temp	-6.6°c	-0.5°c	2°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	2.6 cm	0.4 cm	2.9 cm
Max temp	-0.3°c	4.4°c	2.8°c
Min temp	-6.5°c	-0.3°c	-6°c
Feels like temp	-9.2°c	-3.4°c	0°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Wind
Snow expected	3.3 cm	2.3 cm	7.5 cm
Max temp	-3.6°c	1.4°c	-0.4°c
Min temp	-9.9°c	-3.6°c	-7.6°c
Feels like temp	-8.5°c	-8.2°c	-5.2°c

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Snow expected	14.6 cm	5.7 cm	8.8 cm
Max temp	-5°c	-0.4°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-10.8°c	-5°c	-8.5°c
Feels like temp	-16.3°c	-11°c	-6.8°c

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Snow expected	9.8 cm	5 cm	4.9 cm
Max temp	-4.7°c	0.6°c	-1°c
Min temp	-11.8°c	-4.7°c	-9.4°c
Feels like temp	-15.6°c	-8.9°c	-5.6°c

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	AM	PM	Night
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Snow expected	2.4 cm	1.3 cm	3 cm
Max temp	-4.4°c	1.4°c	-0.2°c
Min temp	-12.9°c	-4.4°c	-8.5°c
Feels like temp	-18°c	-8.6°c	-4.2°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	27/01/2026
Snowfall	Next 3 days	13.3 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	96 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	45 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	Hard packed
Lifts	Lifts open	23 out of 27
	Resort opening date	Mon 24 Nov 2025
	Resort closing date	Sun 12 Apr 2026

Snow Overview

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Updated 03/02

The catastrophic winter for the Left Coast continues, with mild conditions, sun, and a distinct lack of precipitation the story of the week. Things improve slightly as the weekend arrives, with temperatures dropping and a few flurries of snow making their way in over the PNW.

Out East, a bitterly cold albeit dry week continues, with temperatures plummeting to -25ºC (-13°F) over this coming weekend. A few flurries will come in on Friday evening.

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