📷 China Peak
North America
China Peak
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Closed for Season — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Apr 12
todayPast 24 Hours
20.1cm
Past 48 Hours
23.7cm
Past 10 Days
29.9cm
14-Day Forecast
32.5cm
Snow Depth
25cm
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.
Fresh powder! 28cm in the last 24 hours.
Current conditions at China Peak are quite favorable with 20cm of new snow in the last 24 hours and a total of 30cm over the past week. With a temperature of -3°C and overcast skies, it's a great day to hit the slopes. Expect excellent skiing as the season continues to deliver impressive totals.
AI-generated summaryThis resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.
Depth
Limited snow depth - upper mountain may have better coverage.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:16 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
California & Sierra Nevada region
Current Conditions
Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:16 PM UTC
Freezing Level
3600m
☀️ Above summit - warm/wet conditions
Base
2134m
Temp
-0.8°C
Wind
14.8km/h
Snow Depth
18cm
14-Day Forecast
28.4cm
Mid-Mountain
2439m
Temp
-4.3°C
Wind
14km/h
Snow Depth
19cm
14-Day Forecast
32cm
Summit
2743m
Temp
-3.4°C
Wind
19.8km/h
Snow Depth
25cm
14-Day Forecast
35.5cm
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
12
❄️
-3.1°
-6.6°
26.1cm
Mon
13
❄️
-0.1°
-13.4°
4.2cm
Tue
14
🌤️
5°
-19.4°
Wed
15
☁️
7.2°
-13.3°
Thu
16
☁️
1.6°
-12.1°
0.1cm
Fri
17
☁️
4.8°
-18.7°
Sat
18
☁️
6.9°
-12.2°
Sun
19
☁️
7.8°
-12.3°
Mon
20
❄️
1.5°
-5.5°
1cm
Tue
21
☁️
5.7°
-14.1°
Summit elevation (2743m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:16 PM UTC
475.7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-19%
vs 5-Year Avg
586.1cm avg by now
-9%
vs 30-Year Avg
524cm avg by now
586.1cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by approximately 15%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, this period includes a significant anomaly in 2022, when snowfall reached 1238.4 cm—more than double the typical annual amount—skewing the short-term average upward. Excluding this outlier, recent seasons have generally fallen below both the 5-year and 30-year averages, with the current season at only 78% of the 5-year and 90% of the 30-year averages. This suggests that aside from the exceptional 2022 season, snowfall has been relatively modest, and the overall trend may be less robust than the averages alone imply.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.