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Mount Washington Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Mount Washington Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Washington

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Washington, Canada for 10 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 03:35 CDT.

Mount Washington Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected11 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days8cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Washington.

Forecast for today in Mount Washington

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Mount Washington has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Washington Snow Report

Mount Washington Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Mount Washington 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Washington from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
1,590m
5℃
Clear
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
4℃
Light Snow
+3cm
2℃
Snow
+3cm
1,350m
7℃
Clear
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
5℃
Light Snow
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1,110m
10℃
Clear
6℃
Light Snow
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
7℃
Light Snow
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 1,402m
to 1,156m

varying 1,264m
to 1,110m

varying 1,310m
to 1,110m

varying 1,295m
to 1,110m

Max Town10℃6℃6℃9℃9℃7℃5℃
Min Town4℃2℃-2℃0℃3℃1℃1℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Mount Washington Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsLight SnowLt RainCloud

Rain showers first, light snow at altitude then light rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,402m to 1,156m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedLight SnowLt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then light snow, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,264m to resort level.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudMixed

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudSnowLight SnowLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, snow showers then light snow, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,310m to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

1cm to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowLt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude, light snow, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 1,295m to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Washington, Canada gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Washington, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Mount Washington Snow Forecast updated at 03:35 CDT, next update expected 06:00 CDT.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Washington

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Washington, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Washington, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Washington is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Washington will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Washington for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.