Northstar California
CA · 8,610 ft summit · RNO
NWS Grade
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
44
storms tracked
Season Snowfall
173"
calibrated total
Best Storm
60/100
Major
Current Snowpack
5"
809:CA:SNTL
Avg Daily Rate
3.8"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
1.2"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy analysis not yet available for Northstar California. Data builds as storms are verified against SNOTEL readings.
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Apr 16 – Apr 16
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Calibrated
—
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.3"/day
Apr 16 – Apr 16
NWS Forecast
0.7"
Calibrated
—
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Dense
Rate: 0.7"/day
Apr 13 – Apr 13
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Calibrated
—
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.3"/day
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Apr 13 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 13 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 13 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 13 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 13 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 2" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 2" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 2" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 2" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 3" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 5" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 1 · 5" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 6" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 6" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 7" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 7" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 3 · 9" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 3 · 9" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 9" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 10" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 7" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 12 – Apr 13
Level 2 · 8" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 0" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Apr 2 – Apr 2
Level 1 · 1" calibrated
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Wait for multiple days for conditions to stabilize; fresh snow days see crowds due to Northstar's popularity with weekend warriors
Terrain Opening Patterns
Chair 9 (Castle Rock/Northstar)
Opens: Variable - weather dependent
Avalanche control considerations affect opening timing
Dukes/Northstar side sections
Opens: Early season
Popular for early season powder runs
Powder Stashes
Dukes/Northstar side sections
Off main terrain areas
Good for powder hunting in early season
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