📷 China Peak
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China Peak
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Last Snowfall
Feb 24
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0.1cm
Past 48 Hours
0.2cm
Past 10 Days
135.6cm
14-Day Forecast
4.1cm
Snow Depth
95cm
Resort Guide
China Peak is a ski resort located in the Sierra National Forest of California, offering over 1,400 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 1,679 feet. The resort features a variety of runs for all ability levels, terrain parks, and a base area with dining, lodging, and rental services. Known for its scenic mountain setting and relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere, China Peak provides signature experiences such as lake views from the slopes and convenient access from Central California.
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Resort Info
Top Après Ski
Buckhorn Bar – A classic après-ski spot at China Peak, Buckhorn Bar is celebrated for its welcoming mountain lodge ambiance, hearty drinks, and live music events, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Current conditions at China Peak are mainly clear with a temperature of -3°C and a light wind of 8 km/h. With a snow depth of 95cm and 7cm of new snow in the past week, it's a decent time to hit the slopes. Expect a 14-day forecast with an average of 6cm of additional snowfall ahead.
AI-generated summaryDepth
81cm depth - good coverage on most runs.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3600m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2134m
Temp
-1.5°C
Wind
4.1km/h
Snow Depth
60cm
14-Day Forecast
6.1cm
Mid-Mountain
2439m
Temp
2.4°C
Wind
10.5km/h
Snow Depth
71cm
14-Day Forecast
5cm
Summit
2743m
Temp
-2.7°C
Wind
7.6km/h
Snow Depth
95cm
14-Day Forecast
6.2cm
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2743m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
26
☁️
9.9°
-5.2°
Fri
27
☁️
11.4°
-4.1°
Sat
28
☁️
10.4°
-3.7°
Sun
1
🌧️
6.5°
-6.3°
0.1cm
Mon
2
❄️
2°
-12°
0.7cm
Tue
3
☁️
6.3°
-16.4°
Wed
4
❄️
-0.7°
-10.9°
0.6cm
Thu
5
☁️
-1°
-16.6°
Fri
6
☁️
5.2°
-19°
Sat
7
❄️
-4.9°
-12.5°
1.5cm
Summit elevation (2743m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 03:31 PM UTC
433.4cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+4%
vs 5-Year Avg
417cm avg by now
+12%
vs 30-Year Avg
388.4cm avg by now
417cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.