Over A Metre (40”) Of Snowfall in 24 Hours At Californian Ski Area

California has had some huge snowfalls, as forecast, over the last 24 hours.

China Peak has recorded the largest accumulation, with 42” (105cm) falling within 24 hours between Thursday and Friday.

Bear Valley, pictured above yesterday, reported the second most snowfall in the last 24 hours - 32" (80cm).

“We received 32” - almost 3 FEET of fresh snow overnight! All upper mountain lifts are spinning! Grizz chair will be on delay this morning as our team conducts avalanche mitigation. Get ready for the best riding of the season!!!” the resort posted on social media.

Over 10 other ski resorts in California also reported at least 24 inches (60cm) of snowfall during the same period.

Further north, Oregon's Timberline Lodge received an additional foot (30cm) of snow and the snowpack there is currently over 10 feet deep up top ahead of its late spring/summer 2025 season, while Washington State ski areas also saw fresh snowfall.

Mammoth Mountain reclaimed its title as having the deepest snowpack in North America after reporting nearly two feet (60cm) of snowfall, surpassing Alaska's Alyeska which had moved to the top spot for snow depth but has now dropped to third place.

Washington State's Mt. Baker, famous for receiving the most snowfall ever, anywhere, in a single season back in 1998/99, with 1,140 inches (95ft/29m), now holds the second spot.