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Diamond Peak ski resort
Tier C — ENSO-proof

📷 Diamond Peak

North America

Diamond Peak

Opens December 3, 2026

Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record

Opens Dec 3

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 30

today

Past 24 Hours

1cm

Past 48 Hours

1cm

Past 10 Days

1cm

7-Day Forecast

9cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 30, 10:03 PM•Weather at base: 2,042m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Opens Dec 3

Diamond Peak opens December 3, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: February, March, January. Best weeks: 1 Mar–7 Mar, 22 Feb–28 Feb, 8 Mar–14 Mar.Dec3Jan1Feb2MarAprOpens 3 DecCloses 5 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1February84cm avg · last season 34.7
  2. #2March84cm avg · last season 22.6
  3. #3January93cm avg

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 33.1
  2. #2 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 34.7
  3. #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 26.1

Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:03 PM UTC

Terrain

Opens Dec 3

Opens December 3, 2026

30 runs · 7 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.

Snow Summary

Updated Oct 30 at 10:03 PM

18cm
Season
1cm
Past 10 days48H 1cm · 24H 1cm
0cm
Today
9cm
Next 6 days
Days 8–14 · Pro
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Seasontotal
1
Wed28
Thu29
14 daystotal
0
6
2
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0
0
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TueOct 20
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Sat24
Sun25
Mon26
Tue27
TODAY30
Sat31
SunNov 1
Mon2
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Freezing line
Snow qualityLight· bestAverage· okayHeavy· wet, skis heavy

Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro

No measurement at mid height (2,323m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.

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Diamond Peak

About Diamond Peak

Diamond Peak is a ski resort located in Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe, Nevada, offering 655 acres of skiable terrain with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. The resort features 1,840 feet of vertical drop, a variety of runs for all ability levels, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Signature experiences include uncrowded slopes, convenient access, and a renowned ski and snowboard school, making it an appealing choice for both beginners and seasoned skiers. Key amenities include on-mountain dining, equipment rentals, and a welcoming base lodge.

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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Peak

Where is Diamond Peak?
Diamond Peak is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Diamond Peak?
Diamond Peak runs from a base elevation of 2,042 m (6,699 ft) to a summit of 2,603 m (8,540 ft), giving a vertical drop of 561 m (1,841 ft).
How big is Diamond Peak?
Diamond Peak has 655 acres (265 hectares) of skiable terrain, 30 marked runs and 7 lifts.
When is ski season at Diamond Peak?
Diamond Peak typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Diamond Peak get in a typical season?
Diamond Peak averages 350 inches / 889 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Diamond Peak in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #235 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal -1% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Diamond Peak averaged -1% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -27%, '15-16 -14%, '23-24 +37%. A pattern, not a promise.