Breckenridge Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Breckenridge
This is the Snow Forecast for Breckenridge, United States for 16 days from 16 November.
Updated 16 November 2025 08:35 CST.
Forecast times for Breckenridge are in Mountain Time (US/Mountain).
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Breckenridge.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Breckenridge Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Breckenridge?
| Next Snow Expected | 16 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
Forecast for today in Breckenridge
Max 11℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level.
Breckenridge has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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| Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | Thu 20 | Fri 21 | Sat 22 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | W F5 | SW F2 | ||||
| 3,960m | 3℃
 +3cm
| -9℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
 | -2℃
| -4℃
+6cm
| -5℃
| -4℃
|
| SW F3 | W F4 | SW F2 | |||||
| 3,445m | 7℃
+3cm
| -5℃
+1cm
| 3℃
| 1℃
| 0℃
+5cm
| -2℃
| -1℃
|
| SW F3 | |||||||
| 2,930m | 11℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| 7℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
 +4cm
| 3℃
| 3℃
 |
| Snow Line | 2,930m | 2,930m | varying 3,019m | ||||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 1℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -7℃ | -9℃ | -9℃ | -10℃ | -13℃ | -12℃ |
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.
Breckenridge 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 11℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 7℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min -10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
20
4cm to 6cm New Snow
Clear sky, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,019m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -13℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -13℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Patchy snow, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 3℃
Min -12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -12℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
22
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, clear spells later.
This Snow Forecast for Breckenridge, United States 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 Breckenridge, 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.
Breckenridge Snow Forecast updated at 08:35 CST, next update expected 11:00 CST.
Snow Forecast near Breckenridge
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 3cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Vail | 3cm | 9cm | |||||||
| Arapahoe Basin | 4cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Keystone | 3cm | 7cm | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 2cm | 5cm |
Snow Reliability
Breckenridge enjoys a reliable snow season, with an average of 300 inches of snowfall annually and snow depths typically ranging from 50 to 100 inches. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Breckenridge
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Breckenridge, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Breckenridge, 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 Breckenridge is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Breckenridge 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 Breckenridge 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.