
17″
24 Hour Snowfall
Summit
Base
12 Hour
6″
4″
24 Hour
17″
8″
48 Hour
39″
24″
7-Day
84″
53″
Depth
92″
65″
YTD
228″
150″
15ยฐ
High
19ยฐ
Low
9ยฐ
Wind
15 mph
Lifts Open
0/14
Runs Open
0/50
Runs Groomed
28/50
Thu Feb 19, 2026 6:36 PM
Snow Reporter’s Message
NOTE: This week’s Passholder Early Load has been cancelled. Passholder breakfast will now be next Friday, Feb.27.
After more than 7 FEET of snow from a Sierra storm for the ages, we are thrilled to announce that we are scheduled to open for skiing and riding tomorrow, February 20, conditions permitting.
If youโre joining us on Friday, expect a delayed opening in the morning. Highway 50 closures have impacted our team’s access to the mountain to manage the large amounts of new snowโand thereโs still plenty of work to be doneโbut we will be doing all we can to get lifts spinning as soon as possible.
The focus will be on opening Easy Rider Express and Nob Hill to start, then moving to West Bowl. Grandview Express and terrain on the east side are expected to be significantly delayed for avalanche mitigation.
Study up on deep snow safety before hitting the hill by check the Ski California Mountain Safety Guide.
5-Day Forecast
Today
Widespread Frost
High
28ยฐ
Low
10ยฐ
Tomorrow
Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny
High
34ยฐ
Low
23ยฐ
Sunday
Slight Chance Light Snow
High
38ยฐ
Low
25ยฐ
Monday
Light Snow Likely
High
41ยฐ
Low
30ยฐ
Tuesday
Heavy Snow
High
37ยฐ
Low
29ยฐ
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Caltrans Traffic Cams
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US-50: Echo Lake
Hwy 50 at Echo Summit
Weather Forecast as of 23:15 PDT on 2026-02-19
High:
—
Low:
8ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:44 AM
Sunset:
5:43 PM
Thursday
—
Thursday Evening
Snow Likely
Elevation:
7,377 feet
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US-50: Meyers
Hwy 50 at Meyers
Weather Forecast as of 23:15 PDT on 2026-02-19
High:
—
Low:
2ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:44 AM
Sunset:
5:43 PM
Thursday
—
Thursday Evening
Light Snow Likely
Elevation:
6,240 feet
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US-50: Twin Bridges
Hwy 50 at Twin Bridges
Weather Forecast as of 23:15 PDT on 2026-02-19
High:
—
Low:
14ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:44 AM
Sunset:
5:43 PM
Thursday
—
Thursday Evening
Snow Likely then Widespread Frost
Elevation:
6,010 feet
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US-50: Sierra EB
Hwy 50 at Sierra EB
Weather Forecast as of 23:15 PDT on 2026-02-19
High:
—
Low:
14ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:44 AM
Sunset:
5:43 PM
Thursday
—
Thursday Evening
Chance Light Snow then Widespread Frost
Elevation:
6,909 feet
Road Report
Road
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Highway 50
Feb 19, 5:44 PM
open
IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY & THE LAKE TAHOE BASINIs closed to westbound traffic at Meyers (El Dorado Co) – Due to low visibility – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 3 mi east of Placerville to Meyers (El Dorado Co) Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest
CAPITAL CITY FREEWAYNo traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
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Highway 80
Feb 19, 8:44 PM
open
IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA – SOLANO COA high wind advisory is in effect at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge /in San Francisco/ (San Francisco,Alameda Co) – Travel is not recommended for campers, trailers, or permit loads
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADAIs closed to all tractor-semitrailer combinations from Applegate (Placer Co) to the Nevada State Line – Due to snow & traction concerns **For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Applegate (Placer Co) to the Nevada State Line **For Westbound Traffic: Is closed to westbound traffic from Colfax (Placer Co) to the Nevada State Line – Due to zero visibility Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from the Nevada State Line to Applegate (Placer Co) Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest All westbound trucks are required to stop at the brake check area 0.5 mi west of Nyack (Placer Co) – To reduced the risk of brake fires
BUSINESS 80 – CAPITAL CITY FREEWAYNo traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
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Highway 88
Feb 19, 8:44 AM
closed
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADAIs closed from Dew Drop (Amador Co) to 5 mi west of Picketts Jct (Alpine Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Pine Grove to Dew Drop (Amador Co) Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 5 mi west of Picketts Jct to 3.5 mi east of Woodfords (Alpine Co) Please research chain control locations as caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like google maps & mapquest.
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Highway 89
Feb 19, 10:44 PM
closed
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADAIs closed from the Jct of US 395 (Mono Co) to the Jct of SR 4 /Monitor Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Picketts Jct (Alpine Co) to 2.7 mi south of the Jct of US 50 (El Dorado Co) /Luther Pass/ Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREAIs closed from the Lassen Volcanic Nat'l Park South Bdry to the Jct of SR 44 /Lassen Loop/ (Tehama, Shasta Co) – For the winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Is closed at Emerald Bay State Park (El Dorado Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Picketts Jct (Alpine Co) to 2.7 mi south of the Jct of US 50 (El Dorado Co) /Luther Pass/ Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Bliss State Park (El Dorado Co) to the Jct of I 80 (Nevada Co) Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Truckee (Nevada Co) to the Sierra/Plumas Co Line Chains or snow tires are required from Graeagle to the Jct of SR 70 (Plumas Co) Chains or snow tires are required from Graeagle to the Jct of SR 70 /at Greenville Wye/ (Plumas Co) Chains or snow tires are required from 3 mi north of Greenville to Canyon Dam (Plumas Co) Please research chain control locations as caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like google maps & mapquest.
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