Central Sierra Nevada backcountry6,227 ft · California
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Forecast: National Weather Service · updated 11:05 am PST. Inches. Estimates.
As of 8:25 am PST, Stoke scores Central Sierra Nevada backcountry 28 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 53–60°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
- 0 in
- New snow, 72h
- 0 in
- Max wind, 24h
- No data
- Temperature change, 24h
- +4.8°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
- 48.6°F NWS
- Visibility
- 10 mi NWS
Updated 8:25 am PST. Weather and snow only, not an avalanche assessment. Sources: SNOTEL (estimate), NWS.
Today
Wait. No new snow and light wind.
28Stoke score
Central Sierra Nevada backcountry snow forecast
Best day to ski Central Sierra Nevada backcountry this week
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- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Central Sierra Nevada backcountry weather forecast
7-day forecast
- Today, Nov 6Partly cloudyHigh 53°Low 35°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 5 mph, gusts 9 mph
- Sat, Nov 7Partly cloudyHigh 60°Low 42°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 10 mph
- Sun, Nov 8Partly cloudyHigh 58°Low 46°Snow 0 inChance of precipitation 0%Wind 6 mph, gusts 13 mph
- Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu are part of Pro
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM PST.
Stoke’s take
No new snow has fallen in the last 48 hours, none is forecast, and the base is still 0 inches. It's warm at 48.6°F, with light summit wind and 10 miles of visibility. Drive time is unknown, so check the road before you leave, and read the official Sierra 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 am PST. Base depth: 0 in (SNOTEL station).
What's the weather at Central Sierra Nevada backcountry this week?
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated 11:05 AM PST. Today: partly cloudy, high 53°, low 35°, 0 in of snow; Sat: partly cloudy, high 60°, low 42°, 0 in of snow; Sun: partly cloudy, high 58°, low 46°, 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)SNOTEL station
Updated 8:25 am PST. Scores are estimates. How scores work
Heading into avalanche terrain? Check the Sierra Avalanche Center forecast. Stoke doesn’t rate avalanche danger.
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