Sierra · CA/NV
Heavenly
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Season ahead / NOAA outlook
Heavenly: winter 2026–27
Compare the broad seasonal pattern before choosing winter dates or passes. These overlapping three-month periods describe temperature and precipitation, not mountain snowfall totals.
| Period | Precipitation | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Nov–Jan ↗Nov 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027Compare this period → Period has begunFull-period outlook; not a forecast for remaining days.Check near-term mountain weather → | Equal chances | 40%+Warmer than normal |
| Dec–Feb ↗Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027Compare this period → | 40%+Wetter than normal | 33%+Warmer than normal |
| Jan–Mar ↗Jan 1, 2027 – Mar 31, 2027Compare this period → | 40%+Wetter than normal | Equal chances |
| Feb–Apr ↗Feb 1, 2027 – Apr 30, 2027Compare this period → | 40%+Wetter than normal | Equal chances |
Percentages are lower edges of NOAA probability bands, not exact mountain odds. Equal chances means no category is favored. Temperature and precipitation are separate signals; a wetter season does not establish a snowier one.
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What is normal near Heavenly? Nearby station · temperature and cold-day normals; snowfall unavailable
Snowfall total and snowfall-frequency normals are unavailable from this station. Temperature and cold-day normals are available below. Missing snowfall fields do not mean zero snow.
NOAA’s 1991–2020 station normals put seasonal outlooks in context. These are historical averages, not this winter’s forecast or the exact regional thresholds used by NOAA’s outlook. Seasonal precipitation odds cannot be converted into inches of snow.
Nearby South Lake Tahoe airport observing station, not a Heavenly base-area, summit or resortwide record. These unadjusted temperature and cold-day normals provide surrounding-area context. This station does not supply snowfall total or snowfall-frequency normals.
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE AP, CA US · 6,314 ft station elevation · 8.1 km from our mountain map point. Conditions vary across the ski area; no summit or elevation adjustment is applied.
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How often did snow and cold days occur?
A monthly snowfall total does not tell you how often snow arrived. Compare the station’s historical average number of days meeting each threshold below. Averages can be fractional.
Scroll sideways to see all three measures. Month labels stay visible.
| Month | Snowfall ≥1 inch (2.54 cm) | Snowfall ≥3 inches (7.62 cm) | Daily high ≤32°F (0°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | Unavailable | Unavailable | 2.8 daysStandard · 27 years |
| Feb | Unavailable | Unavailable | 3.0 daysStandard · 27 years |
| Mar | Unavailable | Unavailable | 1.4 daysStandard · 27 years |
| Apr | Unavailable | Unavailable | 0.5 daysStandard · 27 years |
| May | Unavailable | Unavailable | 0.0 daysStandard · 27 years |
| Jun | Unavailable | Unavailable | 0.0 daysStandard · 25 years |
| Jul | Unavailable | Unavailable | 0.0 daysStandard · 26 years |
| Aug | Unavailable | Unavailable | 0.0 daysStandard · 26 years |
| Sep | Unavailable | Unavailable | 0.0 daysStandard · 26 years |
| Oct | Unavailable | Unavailable | Nonzero, rounded to 0.0 daysStandard · 26 years |
| Nov | Unavailable | Unavailable | 1.2 daysStandard · 26 years |
| Dec | Unavailable | Unavailable | 3.2 daysStandard · 25 years |
The ≥3-inch days are already included in the ≥1-inch days; do not add the columns. These are station normals, not your trip’s chance of fresh snow, a count of skiable powder days or a forecast for this winter. Daily highs at or below freezing do not establish snow quality, snowmaking or open terrain. Each metric can use a different record length.
Temperature and monthly snowfall totals
| Month | Normal high | Normal low | Snowfall total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.8°FStandard · 27 years | 18.4°FStandard · 25 years | Unavailable |
| Feb | 43.4°FStandard · 27 years | 19.3°FStandard · 26 years | Unavailable |
| Mar | 47.8°FStandard · 27 years | 23.7°FStandard · 26 years | Unavailable |
| Apr | 53.2°FStandard · 27 years | 27.6°FStandard · 25 years | Unavailable |
| May | 62.1°FStandard · 27 years | 33.2°FStandard · 25 years | Unavailable |
| Jun | 72.0°FStandard · 25 years | 38.1°FRepresentative · 23 years | Unavailable |
| Jul | 80.4°FStandard · 26 years | 42.5°FStandard · 24 years | Unavailable |
| Aug | 79.7°FStandard · 26 years | 41.0°FStandard · 25 years | Unavailable |
| Sep | 73.4°FStandard · 26 years | 35.4°FStandard · 25 years | Unavailable |
| Oct | 62.2°FStandard · 26 years | 29.2°FStandard · 24 years | Unavailable |
| Nov | 50.9°FStandard · 26 years | 23.3°FStandard · 24 years | Unavailable |
| Dec | 42.8°FStandard · 25 years | 18.0°FRepresentative · 23 years | Unavailable |
Years show contributing records, not a promise of 30 complete years. Standard: at least 24 years; missing months may be filled. Representative: at least 10 years with gaps filled using nearby stations. Provisional: at least 10 years with gaps unfilled. Estimated: statistically estimated from shorter records. Nonzero values rounded to zero retain that source flag.
NOAA station USW00093230 · source CSV ↗ · Methods & quality flags ↗ · Threshold definitions ↗ · Temperature / snowfall totals reviewed 2026-10-08; frequency fields reviewed 2026-10-08.
Find your way onto Heavenly.
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We do not yet have a local pass or ticket-pack listing for Heavenly. This does not mean the mountain has no local products.
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Put eyes on the mountain
Heavenly camera check.
Gondola midstation and top-of-tram views on Heavenly’s official camera page.
Open official mountain cameras ↗Check the camera’s date, time and location. A frozen frame, obscured lens or off-season snow stake can mislead. Use the operator report for lift and terrain status.
Check the selected image or video time and location. These elevated views do not establish conditions at every base, snowfall totals or open lifts.
Camera page reviewed 2026-10-08. Images open on the operator’s site; their current availability is not verified here.Small details. Better ski trips.
Know before you go to Heavenly.
Transport, pass-use and budget tips selected for this destination. Open a tip for its full context and sources; confirm your dates and exact booking before relying on it.
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Official sourceCheck the season before choosing Heavenly parkingRead tip & sources
The operator parking guide now says reservations are not needed for 2026/27, but its California fees, carpool rules and shuttle sections still include older-season text. Confirm the policy for your exact base and dates; no reservation does not mean every lot is free or available. Stagecoach and Boulder are listed as free options, while Village parking is separately paid. Check the entry lift and lesson meeting base before choosing a lot, and obtain current California charges directly from the operator rather than using its old FAQ.
Source checked: Oct 8, 2026.
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Official sourceCheck the lodging-to-lift journey before renting a carRead tip & sources
Heavenly links to Lake Link, whose provider describes free shared rides requested on demand. Advance bookings are unavailable, and some journeys across service zones include a bus transfer. Check your exact lodging address, intended entry base, wait and return options in the current planner before counting on the service. Ask about ski-gear space separately. Compare the available journey and any backup ride with rental-car and parking quotes for the whole party. A free fare does not guarantee a direct lift-base ride or arrival for a timed lesson.
Source checked: Oct 8, 2026.
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Official sourceCompare the complete group-lesson quote before buying ticketsRead tip & sources
Heavenly’s group-booking FAQ says standard lessons do not include lift tickets or rentals and offers optional discounted add-ons during group-lesson purchase. Check the actual program details for each learner before buying separate access or gear. Obtain a dated quote with and without the required add-ons, and avoid duplicating lift access already covered by your exact pass. Confirm the meeting base, equipment, inclusions and cancellation terms. The lesson headline alone is not the complete ski-day cost; discounts and prices must be confirmed at checkout.
Source checked: Oct 8, 2026.
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Historical snow research is on hold
Legacy historical snowfall records and projections derived from them remain paused while we verify their sources. The NOAA seasonal outlook and current weather tools use separate, attributed sources.