Northstar California
Truckee, California
Northstar California has no fresh snow on the slopes today. Today's forecast is clear sky, with a high near 23°C and a low around 11°C. The resort is currently closed for the season. It sits in the Sierra Nevada, with 695 m · 2,280 ft of vertical drop. Northstar California typically opens around November 20 and closes around April 15.
Snow forecast
Today · SatClear Sky
23° / 11° °CNo snow
Through the day
Morning
14°No snow
14°No snow
Midday22°No snow
22°No snowAfternoon23°No snow
23°No snowSee the full 10-day snow forecast for Northstar California — powder days, hourly surface conditions, and more.
Unlock in Snow DaysElevation
- Base elevation
- 1,929 m · 6,330 ft
- Summit · Mount Pluto
- 2,624 m · 8,610 ft
- Vertical drop
- 695 m · 2,280 ft
- Mountain range
- Sierra Nevada
Lifts & season
- Typical season
- November 20 – April 15
Season passes
Epic Pass
Northstar California is included on Epic Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
Lift tickets →Parking
Free parkingReservation requiredCarpool friendly
- Village View weekends/peak (3 or fewer occupants, before noon)
- $20 / day
- Lower Village Preferred Paid Mon–Fri non-peak
- $25 / day
- Lower Village Preferred Paid weekends & peak
- $50 / day
Village View lot on weekends/peak: reservations free for 4+ occupants; $20 for 3 or fewer before noon (then free, no reservation).
Book parkingFrequently asked
- When does Northstar California open for the season?
- Northstar California typically opens around November 20 and closes around April 15. Exact dates shift each year with the snowpack.
- Is Northstar California open right now?
- Northstar California is currently closed for the season.
- Is there parking at Northstar California?
- Yes — Northstar California has parking. Parking is free. A parking reservation is required in advance. Carpools of 4 or more park free.
- Is Northstar California on the Epic Pass?
- Yes — Northstar California is included on Epic Pass. Check the pass website for blackout dates and how many days it covers here.
- Where is Northstar California and how high is it?
- Northstar California is a ski resort in Truckee, California, in the Sierra Nevada. Its base sits at 1,929 m · 6,330 ft, rising to a summit of 2,624 m · 8,610 ft at Mount Pluto, giving a vertical drop of 695 m · 2,280 ft.