Skier Comments & Photos from the Slopes of Northstar California

What are the ski conditions like right now at Northstar California? Read commentaries and see photos from fellow skiers and riders sharing their on-mountain experiences. Check back daily for new user-generated firsthand reports from Northstar California to see ski conditions, new snow and general stoke from the slopes along with images. Firsthand reports are submitted via the OnTheSnow Mobile App.
Hard in the morning, softens up around lunch, slush in the afternoon. Lots of brown spots on backside.
6 days ago
Groomers are nice
2 weeks ago
Lots of snow!! Plenty of powder for your enjoyment! Plenty of soft groomed runs also. Was a beautiful Friday but busy, too busy for my style but it is “ski week”
3 weeks ago
Great day today at Northstar. Yesterday was primo after 4 inches of snow early morning after groom machines rolled. Mountain is in pretty good shape. Early groomers on the front side are nice! Back is a little more crusty. POW in tres was better than expected. A few obstacles in a few areas but 98 p...
1 month ago
Groomed runs are a blast in the morning. Do they need snow? Yes. But it is skiable and fun.
1 month ago
Front side stayed pretty soft today. Back side was icy. Need snow, just like the entire west coast.
2 months ago
Snow is stable, although some areas have melted and re-froze, causing harder surfaces.
2 months ago
Great Weather not so great conditions
2 months ago
Dang stellar day today. Cold temps kept the snow pristine. My first trip of the year and was blessed with a great day. Plenty of snow.
2 months ago
Huge power dump last night- 17"! Many runs are just pure powder. Hard to find any groomed runs. Hopefully tonight they will groom some. Amazing skiing.
2 months ago
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