Sierra Nevada Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada
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This is the Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada, Spain for 16 days from 12 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 07:35 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 13cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 20cm |
| Next 7 Days | 43cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sierra Nevada.
Forecast for today in Sierra Nevada
Max 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
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Updated 12 March 2025 09:39 CDT
Powder Possible :- 19cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Sierra Nevada over the next 2 days.
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Sierra Nevada Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | SW F3 | W F2 | ||||
| 3,300m | -4℃
 | -5℃
 +13cm
| -6℃
+6cm
| -7℃
 | -5℃
| -2℃
 +9cm
| -5℃
+14cm
|
| NW F3 | SW F3 | W F2 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 2,700m | 0℃
| -1℃
+13cm
| -2℃
+6cm
| -3℃
| -1℃
| 1℃
+6cm
| -2℃
+16cm
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,100m | 6℃
 | 5℃
 +1cm
| 4℃
+2cm
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 1℃
+5cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,299m | 2,100m | 2,100m | varying 2,219m | varying 2,129m | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | -1℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Sierra Nevada 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 6℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
1cm to 13cm New Snow
Cloudy first, snow showers then clear spells, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
2cm to 6cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, fair later.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
17
up to 9cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,219m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
5cm to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 2,129m to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada, Spain 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 Sierra Nevada, 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.
Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast updated at 07:35 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sierra Nevada
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Sierra Nevada, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Sierra Nevada, 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 Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada 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.