Best Places for Snow in California For Beautiful Winter Getaways)

Mount Shasta

Towering 14,000 feet above the pine forests of Northern California, Mount Shasta sees snow on its higher slopes in the winter.

South Lake Tahoe

Straddling the Nevada-California border, South Lake Tahoe is a glamorous resort town with casinos, fine dining, and shopping at the base of the mountain.

Soda Springs

California’s longest-running ski resort is located at Soda Springs, a 45-minute drive from Nevada City.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite pretty much turns into Narnia over the winter. It’s my favorite season to visit when snow frosts the sequoias and the crowds melt away.

Bear Valley & Arnold

If you’re looking for snow close to the San Francisco Bay Area, the tiny mountain resort of Bear Valley is calling your name.

Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park

Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park are a pair of parks to save for winter. The contrast between the redwoods and the snowy landscape is spectacular.

Mammoth Lakes

Here are the numbers: Mammoth Mountain gets 30 feet of snow and 300 days of sunshine a year.

June Lake

Nearby June Lake has wide, gentle slopes and offers excellent value compared to bigger resorts.

Mount Whitney

California is home to both the lowest point in North America (Death Valley) and the highest peak in the lower 48 (Mount Whitney). And you can see them both on the same day.