North America
Diamond Peak Resort Guide
Opens December 3, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 3
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
1cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
1cm
7-Day Forecast
9cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Diamond Peak
Lifts
7
Skiable area
655 ac
Longest run
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad1
- Quad chair2
- Double chair3
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 75% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Top Après Ski
The Loft Bar – Located in the Diamond Peak base lodge, The Loft Bar is a favorite après-ski spot offering panoramic views of Lake Tahoe, a cozy fireplace, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding with craft beers and signature cocktails after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 11:02 PM UTC
18cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-11%
vs 5-Year Avg
20cm avg by now
+97%
vs 30-Year Avg
9cm avg by now
20cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 17.7 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~17.8 cm. That's 11% below the 5-year average (20 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 98% above the 30-year average (9 cm).
Diamond Peak Season Snowfall
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Diamond Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 530cm with an average of 83 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 31% above this average (693cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 64cm | 10 days | 13cm | 34cm | 14cm |
| December | 110cm | 14 days | 50cm | 83cm | 19cm |
| January | 93cm | 13 days | 84cm | 114cm | 19cm |
| February | 84cm | 13 days | 102cm | 129cm | 17cm |
| March | 84cm | 14 days | 119cm | 145cm | 17cm |
| April | 53cm | 11 days | 106cm | 130cm | 11cm |
| May | 22cm | 5 days | 49cm | 85cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
47
Best Day
3 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3926 Feb2cm
- 3722 Feb2cm
- 3628 Feb
March 2026
- 415 Mar16cm
- 386 Mar2cm
- 3610 Mar
April 2026
- 473 Apr6cm
- 412 Apr17cm
- 344 Apr
April scored highest for Diamond Peak in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 3, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
