Mt. Rose
NV · 9,700 ft summit · RNO
NWS Bias
2025–26 Season Snapshot
Storms This Season
1
storm tracked
Season Snowfall
0"
season total
Best Storm
14/100
Tracked
Current Snowpack
8"
652:NV:SNTL
Avg Daily Rate
0.3"/day
storms with data
Season SWE
1.6"
snow water equivalent
NWS Forecast Accuracy
Accuracy grade pending, and it stays that way on purpose. We show the raw NWS forecast for Mt. Rose and do not grade or correct it. Six winters of NWS-against-SNOTEL checking found forecast accuracy here turns on an unresolved snow-measurement question (settled snow depth vs. fresh snowfall), not a fixed per-mountain bias anyone can honestly correct. So we show the number NWS publishes and tell you that is what it is.
SNOTEL ground truth (652:NV:SNTL)
Storm History — 2025–26 Season
Nov 1 – Nov 1
NWS Forecast
0.3"
Actual (SNOTEL)
Pending
Density: Average
Rate: 0.3"/day
Local Knowledge
TGR Community IntelStorm Day Strategy
Mt Rose's highest base elevation (8,260 ft) and north-facing terrain make it most reliable in Tahoe during warm spells. Heavy, dense base-building storms (50"+ wind-packed snow) are common and provide excellent foundation. After storms, main resort opens Lakeview chair and Kit Carson blue run first. Highway closures common on west side (Incline Village access); expect Reno side (Highway 395) to open first. Monitor snow levels: rain-snow line around 5,800-6,000 ft on Reno side means wet snow lower elevation, better quality higher up. Heavy, tiring snow typical after major storms; consolidation time needed. Wind events (120+ mph) common on peaks; consider lower elevation alternatives (Sunrise Bowl area) on extreme wind days.
Terrain Opening Patterns
Magic Carpet & Lakeview Chair
Opens: Early season (mid-November)
Lakeview chair to Kit Carson is standard early season opening. Magic carpet used for beginner terrain.
Main Mountain
Opens: After significant snowfall events
Full mountain opens after base-building storms. Reno side (Highway 395 side) opens before Incline Village side in some storms.
Powder Stashes
Rose Knob vicinity
Upper Mt Rose backcountry
South faces get wet by noon. Excellent in spring conditions with proper stability. Can handle 2500+ vert laps.
Hourglass Trees
Off Tammy/summit area
Can be grabby when wind-loaded. Wind buff/slab conditions typical. Monitor for wind slab instability.
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