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Northstar at Tahoe Resort Guide
Opens November 20, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Nov 20
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Last Snowfall
Oct 30
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1cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
1cm
7-Day Forecast
7cm
Snow Depth
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Resort Guide
Northstar at Tahoe is a ski resort located in North Lake Tahoe, California, offering over 3,000 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of trails suitable for all ability levels. The resort features a vibrant village with dining, shopping, and après-ski options, as well as amenities such as ski and snowboard schools, equipment rentals, and family-friendly activities. Signature experiences include scenic gondola rides, a renowned terrain park, and a welcoming atmosphere that caters to both families and adventure seekers. Northstar stands out for its blend of modern amenities, diverse terrain, and a relaxed, upscale mountain environment.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Northstar at Tahoe
Lifts
20
Skiable area
3170 ac
Longest run
2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Lift fleet
- Gondola1
- Pulse gondola1
- Chondola1
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad6
- Quad chair1
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift6
Snowmaking covers about 50% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 6 of 10 seasons on record · last miss 2025-26
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Village Bar & Grill – A popular après-ski destination in Northstar’s village, known for its welcoming atmosphere, craft cocktails, and outdoor fire pits, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind and socialize after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
2cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-87%
vs 5-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
-76%
vs 30-Year Avg
9cm avg by now
17cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 2.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~2.2 cm. That's 87% below the 5-year average (17 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 76% below the 30-year average (9 cm).
Northstar at Tahoe Season Snowfall
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Northstar at Tahoe Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 388cm with an average of 52 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 30% above this average (504cm 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 | 34cm | 6 days | 7cm | 22cm | 13cm |
| December | 83cm | 9 days | 35cm | 63cm | 22cm |
| January | 76cm | 9 days | 65cm | 95cm | 21cm |
| February | 79cm | 9 days | 88cm | 117cm | 20cm |
| March | 67cm | 9 days | 103cm | 129cm | 18cm |
| April | 32cm | 6 days | 79cm | 107cm | 10cm |
| May | 10cm | 2 days | 31cm | 58cm | 5cm |
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
35 days scored, from 22 Feb
38
Best Day
22 Feb
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 3822 Feb
- 3123 Feb
- 2224 Feb
March 2026
- 172 Mar
- 155 Mar1cm
- 144 Mar
April 2026
- 312 Apr11cm
- 283 Apr3cm
- 271 Apr7cm
April scored highest for Northstar at Tahoe in 2025-26. Based on 35 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2025-26)
121 days
Dec 6, 2025 → Apr 5, 2026
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 20, 2026
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 Northstar at Tahoe
- Where is Northstar at Tahoe?
- Northstar at Tahoe is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Northstar at Tahoe?
- Northstar at Tahoe runs from a base elevation of 1,929 m (6,329 ft) to a summit of 2,624 m (8,609 ft), giving a vertical drop of 695 m (2,280 ft).
- How big is Northstar at Tahoe?
- Northstar at Tahoe has 3,170 acres (1,283 hectares) of skiable terrain, 100 marked runs and 20 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Northstar at Tahoe?
- Northstar at Tahoe is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Northstar at Tahoe?
- Northstar at Tahoe typically operates from November 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 Northstar at Tahoe get in a typical season?
- Northstar at Tahoe averages 350 inches / 889 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
