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Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast - 24th May 2025

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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 24 May.

Updated 24 May 2025 07:33 CDT.

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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 13℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairClear

Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.

Sierra Nevada has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sierra Nevada Snow Report

Sierra Nevada Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Sierra Nevada 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada from OpenMeteo
Sat
24
Sun
25
Mon
26
Tue
27
Wed
28
Thu
29
Fri
30
WindSE F3
3,300m
6℃
Fair
9℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Mixed
13℃
Clear
16℃
Cloud
SE F3
2,700m
10℃
Fair
12℃
Mixed
14℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
15℃
Mixed
17℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
SE F2
2,100m
13℃
Fair
17℃
Fair
19℃
Mixed
19℃
Clear
20℃
Fair
20℃
Clear
21℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town13℃17℃19℃19℃20℃20℃21℃
Min Town6℃9℃11℃12℃13℃14℃13℃

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 13℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
24

Snow unlikely

FairClearFairClear

Fair first, clear sky then fair, clear sky later.

Max 17℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
25

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 19℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
26

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 19℃
Min 12℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
27

Snow unlikely

ClearClearShwrsMixed

Clear sky, rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 20℃
Min 13℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
28

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudFair

Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, fair later.

Max 20℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedClear

Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 21℃
Min 13℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudFair

Fair, cloudy, fair later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

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 07:33 CDT, next update expected 10:00 CDT.

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.