Heavenly ski resort: snow, terrain & trip planner
California, United States · Base 6,549 ft · Summit 10,066 ft · Vertical 3,517 ft
Updated : usually opens around Nov 22.
Heavenly snow report
Nov 15: opens ~Nov 22; 15 in. forecast at the summit over the next 7 days.
- Status
- Opens ~Nov 22 typical season
- Next 24 h
- 0 in. summit forecast
- Next 7 days
- 15 in. summit forecast
Forecast and modeled snow from Veabird's snow model. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
Veabird's call
Opens around Nov 22, and 15 in. is forecast in the next 7 days, most Wednesday with 6 in.
A pick for intermediates at 73% of normal snowfall, the weeks of Jan 3 and Feb 28 are quietest compared with Dec 27.
Grades from Veabird's snow model; wording by AI (Muse Spark), checked against the forecast. Updated Nov 15, 22:00 UTC.
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Questions about Heavenly
How much snow does Heavenly get?
About 360 inches in an average season. The snowiest month is usually December, with about 76 inches.
When is the best time to ski Heavenly?
For the most snow, December through March; January is usually the least crowded of those. Holiday weeks are the busiest; the forecast above has this week's grades.
Is Heavenly good for beginners?
8% of its mapped runs are beginner terrain, 64% intermediate and 28% advanced or expert. There is enough easy terrain to learn on, but it isn't a beginner specialist.
Is Heavenly on the Epic or Ikon pass?
Heavenly is on the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners). Check the pass's site for blackout dates and day limits before you buy.
Terrain: Great for intermediates; limited terrain for experts
■ Beginner 8% · ■ Intermediate 64% · ■ Advanced 28%
137 mapped runs (about 53 miles) and 26 lifts.
Shares of mapped run length from OpenSkiMap (OpenStreetMap contributors); advanced includes expert terrain. Official acreage splits can differ.
Lift tickets & passes
- On the Epic Pass (2025-26 partners; confirm before you buy).
- Day tickets are usually cheapest bought online, in advance, from the resort's site.
Plan your trip
Where to stay
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Getting there
- Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), about 1 h by road
Drive times are rough estimates; check road and chain-law conditions. Flight search is a partner link.
Nearby ski resorts
- Sierra-at-Tahoe California · 12 mi
- Kirkwood California · 19 mi
- Palisades Tahoe California · 24 mi
- Northstar California · 25 mi
- Mt. Rose Nevada · 26 mi
- Sugar Bowl California · 33 mi
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