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Northstar

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Northstar plans to open November 20, 2026. The National Weather Service forecast for the next 3 days: 0 in of snow, highs of 47–52°F. Updated .

Not open yet

Planned opening: November 20, 2026. First scores land when the season data starts flowing.

Northstar snow forecast

Northstar8,613 ft · California
Last 24 hours—No report yet
Next 3 days0″Forecast
Days 4–7 ProForecast
  1. 0Today4
  2. 0Thu5
  3. 0Fri6
  4. Sat7
  5. Sun8
  6. Mon9
  7. Tue10

Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 6:05 pm PST. Inches. Estimates.

Northstar snow report

Snow forecast, next 3 days
0 in
National Weather Service

Snow numbers come from public forecasts and snowpack stations, not the resort’s own report. For the resort’s snow report and open terrain, see the official site.

Northstar weather forecast

7-day forecast

  1. Today, Nov 4Partly cloudyHigh 47°Low 33°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 2 mph, gusts 7 mph
  2. Thu, Nov 5SunnyHigh 51°Low 30°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 1%Wind 4 mph, gusts 10 mph
  3. Fri, Nov 6SunnyHigh 52°Low 31°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 12 mph
  4. Sat, Sun, Mon and Tue are part of Pro

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 6:05 PM PST.

Roads and traffic to Northstar

Live road conditions, closures and chain rules: Caltrans QuickMap.

Opening day and season

Northstar plans to open November 20, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow.

Lifts, hours and tickets: official site.

The mountain

Summit
8,613 ft
Map data
Base
6,302 ft
Map data
Vertical
2,311 ft
Map data
Mapped runs
91
OpenStreetMap

Runs by difficulty: 9 easier, 53 more difficult, 28 most difficult.

Official site for lifts, hours and tickets.

Avalanche forecast near Northstar

For the backcountry around Northstar, read the official Sierra Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.

Nearby resorts

Backcountry nearby

Questions

When does Northstar open?

Northstar plans to open on November 20, 2026. Opening dates can move with the snow, so check the resort's official site.

What's the weather at Northstar this week?

Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 6:05 PM PST. Today: partly cloudy, high 47°, low 33°, 0 in of snow; Thu: sunny, high 51°, low 30°, 0 in of snow; Fri: sunny, high 52°, low 31°, 0 in of snow. The rest of the week is in the Stoke app.

How much snow is Northstar getting?

The National Weather Service forecast has 0 in of snow at Northstar over the next 3 days (updated 6:05 PM PST).

What ski passes work at Northstar?

Northstar is on the Epic Pass for 2026–27, per the official pass sites. Some partners limit days, so check your pass.

How big is Northstar?

Summit 8,613 ft, base 6,302 ft, vertical 2,311 ft, mapped runs 91. Mapped runs by difficulty: 9 easier, 53 more difficult, 28 most difficult. From OpenStreetMap map data.

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