Central Sierra Nevada backcountry6,227 ft · California
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- Sun8
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 8:05 pm PST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 8:25 pm PST, Stoke scores Central Sierra Nevada backcountry 31 out of 100 today, with 0 in of new snow in 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and light summit wind (3.5 mph). The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 49–53°F.
Avalanche danger · central sierra nevada
Official forecast from Sierra Avalanche Center
No daily danger ratings yet. Sierra Avalanche Center starts them once the season's snowpack builds. Until then, check their site for early-season updates. sierraavalanchecenter.org
Read the full forecast at Sierra Avalanche CenterForecasts are issued once daily and conditions change. Stoke doesn't assess avalanche danger. Read the full forecast and make your own call. Forecast © Sierra Avalanche Center.
Recent loading (from weather data, not a danger assessment)
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in
- New snow, 48h
- 1 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- +2.7°F
- Rain on snow, 24h
- No
From SNOTEL 615:NV:SNTL. New snow is estimated from snow depth change.
Access
Trailhead parkingWhere most people park and start
DirectionsRoadsLive road conditions and closures: Caltrans QuickMap
Conditions
- New snow, 24h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- New snow, 48h
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Forecast snow
- 0 in NWS
- Snow depth
- 0 in SNOTEL (estimate)
- Ridge wind
- 3.5 mph NWS
- Temperature
- 43.6°F NWS
- Visibility
- 10 mi NWS
Updated 8:25 pm PST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
31Stoke score
Central Sierra Nevada backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Central Sierra Nevada backcountry this week
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- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Central Sierra Nevada backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 4Partly cloudyHigh 49°Low 40°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 4 mph, gusts 6 mph
- Thu, Nov 5SunnyHigh 52°Low 39°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Fri, Nov 6SunnyHigh 53°Low 39°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 8 mph
- Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM PST.
Stoke’s take
Tomorrow shows no new snow, a base depth of 0 in, and a temperature of 45.3°F, with summit wind at 2.3 mph and visibility of 10 mi. Drive time is unknown, so check it before you leave and pack layers. Read the official Utah Avalanche Center forecast first.
Nearby resorts
Backcountry nearby
Questions
How much new snow does Central Sierra Nevada backcountry have?
0 in of new snow in the last 24 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)) and 0 in over 48 hours (SNOTEL (estimate)), as of 8:25 pm PST.
What's the weather at Central Sierra Nevada backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 8:05 PM PST. Today: partly cloudy, high 49°, low 40°, 0 in of snow; Thu: sunny, high 52°, low 39°, 0 in of snow; Fri: sunny, high 53°, low 39°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.
What's the best time to ski Central Sierra Nevada backcountry today?
The best window today looks like 8:00 am to 4:00 pm PST, based on the hourly wind, visibility and temperature forecast.
NWSSNOTEL (estimate)
Updated 8:25 pm PST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Sierra Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.