High 79° · Low 54°
0% chance of rainPartly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Ski resort
Northstar California Resort weather
Truckee, CA
79° now
Today: Partly Sunny, high 79°, 0% chance of rain
Current observed weather and the available forecast for Northstar California Resort. Conditions can change quickly; check local alerts before travel.
Usually open November to April
Northstar California Resort is usually closed in October. Check the official calendar before you go.
Opens Nov 20, 2026 per Vail Resorts. The official help center says the winter season runs approximately December to April.
From Northstar help center (season) + Vail Resorts 2026-27 opening dates, checked . Dates change each year.
Mountain facts
Scheduled to open (official announcement). Opening dates depend on snow and can change.
- Base
- 6,330 ft
- Summit
- 8,610 ft
- Vertical
- 2,280 ft
This forecast is for the main base area at about 6,330 feet. The summit is 2,280 feet higher and is usually colder and windier.
For snow depth, lifts and trails, see the official Northstar California Resort snow report.
Current conditions
Current weather at Northstar California Resort
Overcast clouds
Observed at 12:55 PM local time
79°Feels like 79°
- Humidity
- 15%
- Wind
- 16 mph
- Sunrise
- 6:57 AM
- Sunset
- 6:41 PM
At a glance
Today and Tomorrow at Northstar California Resort
High 81° · Low 54°
0% chance of rainSunny, with a high near 81. West wind around 0 mph.
Hour by hour
Northstar California Resort hourly forecast for the next 24 hours
- 75°Mostly Sunny0% rain
- 77°Mostly Sunny0% rain
- 77°Partly Sunny0% rain
- 77°Partly Sunny0% rain
- 78°Partly Sunny0% rain
- 76°Partly Sunny0% rain
- 72°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 68°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 62°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 61°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 60°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 59°Partly Cloudy0% rain
- 58°Partly Cloudy0% rain
- 57°Partly Cloudy0% rain
- 56°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 56°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 56°Mostly Cloudy0% rain
- 55°Partly Cloudy0% rain
- 54°Mostly Sunny0% rain
- 54°Mostly Sunny0% rain
- 57°Sunny0% rain
- 62°Sunny0% rain
- 69°Sunny0% rain
- 73°Sunny0% rain
Day by day
Northstar California Resort 7-day forecast
- Partly SunnyUp to 0% rain79° / 54°
- SunnyUp to 0% rain81° / 54°
- Mostly SunnyUp to 2% rain79° / 54°
- SunnyUp to 0% rain76° / 54°
- SunnyUp to 0% rain79° / 55°
- SunnyUp to 1% rain79° / 55°
- SunnyUp to 3% rain78° / 54°
Forecast from the National Weather Service, updated 11:30 AM local time. Hourly values are for the forecast grid cell containing this location. Current conditions from OpenWeather.
Averages, not a forecast
Northstar California Resort weather by month
In an average October, highs are near 65° and lows near 28°, with measurable precipitation on about 5 days.
July is usually the warmest month (average high 84°), and December the coldest (average low 15°). January has the most days with precipitation, and July the fewest.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip. days | Precip. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 16° | 12 | 5.7 in |
| February | 45° | 18° | 11 | 5.1 in |
| March | 50° | 21° | 10 | 4.5 in |
| April | 55° | 25° | 9 | 2.1 in |
| May | 64° | 31° | 7 | 1.5 in |
| June | 75° | 36° | 3 | 0.6 in |
| July | 84° | 41° | 2 | 0.3 in |
| August | 84° | 40° | 2 | 0.5 in |
| September | 76° | 34° | 3 | 0.6 in |
| October | 65° | 28° | 5 | 1.8 in |
| November | 51° | 21° | 8 | 2.8 in |
| December | 41° | 15° | 12 | 5.2 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals from the TRUCKEE RS, CA US station, 5 miles away and about 500 feet lower than Northstar California Resort. Precipitation days count days with at least 0.01 inch.
Confirm before you go
Northstar California Resort location and park links
Check current hours, access, fees, closures, and local guidance with the destination itself.
- Type
- Ski resort
- City
- Truckee, CA
- Address
- 5001 Northstar Dr
- Visitor information
- Visit Northstar California Resort website