Santa Claus came early to the Tahoe Sierra this season, gifting local ski resorts several feet of new snow from three storm systems that blanketed the area in a 5-day period. Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe reported more than 9 feet of snow, with Kirkwood and Soda Springs reporting more than 6 feet of snow.
Before visiting your favorite Tahoe ski area, check in advance for current schedules and restrictions. Most ski areas require advance reservations for lift tickets, rentals and lessons, with limited or no day of ticket sales at many ski areas.
Read our 21st Annual Tahoe Downhill Ski Guide.
Snowfall as of Dec. 16, 2021
(Reported over last 7 days; resorts open unless noted)
ASC Training Center | 72” new snow | Opens Dec. 17
Boreal | 78” new snow | 77” base
Diamond Peak | 52” new snow | 24”-36” base
Donner Ski Ranch | 50” new snow | Opening TBA
Granlibakken | 36” new snow | Opens Dec. 18
Heavenly | 56” new snow | 45” base
Homewood | 66” new snow | 44”-65” base
Kingvale | 72” new snow
Kirkwood | 81” new snow | 55” base
Nevada Nordic | 48” new snow
Northstar | 75” new snow | 69” base
Mt. Rose | 100”-110” new snow
Palisades Tahoe | 42”-78” new snow | 43”-54” base
– Alpine Lodge| 78” new snow | 54” base
Royal Gorge | 64” new snow | Opens Dec. 17
Sierra-at-Tahoe | 65’-77” new snow| 20” base | Opens early 2022
Sky Tavern | Opens Jan. 15
Soda Springs | 83” new snow | 77” base | Opens Dec. 17
Sugar Bowl | 66” new snow | 49”-64” base
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park | 36” new snow | Ice rink open
Tahoe Cross Country | 36” new snow | Opens Dec. 18
Tahoe Donner Cross Country| 72” new snow | Opens Dec. 18
Tahoe Donner Downhill | 80” new snow | Opens Dec. 18
