Heavenly Ski Resort
Plan your trip to Heavenly Ski Resort in Nevada, United States. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.
- Location
- Nevada, United States, North America
- Coordinates
- 38.940582, -119.913770
Weather & Climate in Heavenly Ski Resort
The warmest temperatures in Heavenly Ski Resort occur in July, averaging 22.7°C (up to 27.8°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -5.8°C.
The driest weather conditions are typically in February with average rainfall of 31.8mm. Average humidity: 71.1%.
Monthly Temperatures
- January: -5.8°C (rainfall: 44.8mm)
- February: -5.0°C (rainfall: 31.8mm)
- March: 2.3°C (rainfall: 73.3mm)
- April: 7.6°C (rainfall: 91.6mm)
- May: 15.1°C (rainfall: 109.3mm)
- June: 21.2°C (rainfall: 88.1mm)
- July: 22.7°C (rainfall: 80.8mm)
- August: 22.0°C (rainfall: 87.0mm)
- September: 18.0°C (rainfall: 83.4mm)
- October: 11.0°C (rainfall: 68.3mm)
- November: 4.1°C (rainfall: 62.9mm)
- December: -2.3°C (rainfall: 49.1mm)
Wildlife in Heavenly Ski Resort
Home to 86 recorded species including 54 arctic & alpine birds, 11 birds of prey, 9 alpine mammals, 8 other, 4 wolves & bears.
Recommended Packing List for Heavenly Ski Resort
Based on average temperature of 9.2°C, typical conditions, humidity 70%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 9°C require warm insulation
- Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
- Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
- Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
- Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
- Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
- First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
- Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
- Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes
Notable Species
- Common Goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Anec coll-verd (Anas platyrhynchos) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Canis latrans (Canis latrans) - Wolves & Bears
- Barnacla Canadiense (Branta canadensis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Black-Capped Chickadee (Poecile atricapillus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Meleagris gallopavo (Meleagris gallopavo) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Odocoileus virginianus (Odocoileus virginianus) - Alpine Mammals
- American Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - Birds of Prey
- Cardinalis cardinalis (Cardinalis cardinalis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Cross Fox (Vulpes vulpes) - Wolves & Bears
- Canard souchet (Spatula clypeata) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Aguililla cola roja (Buteo jamaicensis) - Birds of Prey
- Melanerpes carolinus (Melanerpes carolinus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Gadwall (Mareca strepera) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Aegolius acadicus (Aegolius acadicus) - Birds of Prey
- Didelphis virginiana (Didelphis virginiana) - Alpine Mammals
- Spinus tristis (Spinus tristis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Spizelloides arborea (Spizelloides arborea) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
- Ondatra zibethicus (Ondatra zibethicus) - Alpine Mammals
Nearby Resorts in Nevada
- Diamond Peak - 15 km²
- Lee Canyon - 10 km²
- Mount Rose Ski Tahoe - 24 km²
- Sky Tavern - 7 km²
- Snobowl Bike and Ski area