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Sutton Snow Forecast - 12th May 2026

Sutton Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 11 May 2026 13:43 CDT

Snow Forecast for Sutton

Snow and Weather from 12 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Sutton Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Sutton?

Sutton Snow Forecast Highlights - GEM
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (685m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Sutton.

Forecast for today in Sutton

Max 14℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Forecast times for Sutton are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sutton from OpenMeteo(GEM)
Tue
12
Wed
13
Thu
14
Fri
15
Sat
16
Sun
17
Mon
18
WindS F2SW F3NW F3SW F3SW F3
970m
10℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Drizzle
13℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
13℃
Lt Drizzle
18℃
Lt Drizzle
S F2SW F3NW F3SW F3SW F3
685m
12℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Drizzle
15℃
Clear
20℃
Clear
15℃
Lt Drizzle
20℃
Lt Drizzle
S F2SW F3NW F3SW F3SW F3
400m
14℃
Clear
15℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Drizzle
16℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
17℃
Lt Drizzle
21℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line
Max Town14℃15℃10℃16℃22℃17℃21℃
Min Town0℃4℃5℃6℃7℃9℃10℃

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.

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Snow Reliability

Sutton enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth ranging from 100 to 200 cm throughout the season. With consistent snowfall and effective snowmaking, skiers and snowboarders can find the latest snow conditions on J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sutton

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