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Powder King Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Powder King Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Powder King

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Powder King, Canada for 10 days from 5 May.

Updated 04 May 2025 21:31 CDT.

Powder King Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days3cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Powder King.

Forecast for today in Powder King

Max 13℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Powder King has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Powder King Snow Report

Powder King Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Powder King 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Powder King from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Wind
1,830m
6℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
3℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
9℃
Fair
1,385m
9℃
Clear
11℃
Clear
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
6℃
Clear
7℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
12℃
Lt Rain
940m
13℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
9℃
Mixed
8℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,463m
to 1,140m

varying 1,002m
to 940m

Max Town13℃14℃9℃8℃10℃14℃14℃
Min Town0℃4℃3℃0℃0℃1℃5℃

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.

Powder King 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 13℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
05

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 14℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleLt RainCloudMixed

Light drizzle first, light rain then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,463m to 1,140m, with rain below.

Max 8℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

Lt RainClearMixedMixed

Light rain showers, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 10℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleLight SnowClearMixed

Light drizzle first, light snow then clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 14℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 14℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudShwrs

Clear sky first, clear spells then cloudy, rain showers later.

This Snow Forecast for Powder King, 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 Powder King, 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.

Powder King Snow Forecast updated at 21:31 CDT, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Powder King

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Powder King, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Powder King, 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 Powder King 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 Powder King 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 Powder King 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.