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Breckenridge Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Breckenridge Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Breckenridge

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Breckenridge, United States for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 05:32 CDT.

Breckenridge Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days9cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Breckenridge

Max 9℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 3,249m to 3,169m, with rain below.

Breckenridge has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Breckenridge from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
WindSE F5SE F4SE F2
3,960m
-2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
6℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
+1cm
SE F4SE F4SE F2
3,445m
4℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
9℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
SE F3SE F2
2,930m
9℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
15℃
Clear
16℃
Cloud
17℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 3,249m
to 3,169m

varying 3,109m
to 3,059m

varying 3,149m
to 2,949m

varying 3,299m
to 2,930m

varying 3,879m
to 3,619m

Max Town9℃6℃9℃9℃15℃16℃17℃
Min Town-1℃-3℃-4℃1℃0℃1℃3℃

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 9℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 3,249m to 3,169m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 3,109m to 3,059m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,149m to 2,949m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

1cm to 2cm New Snow

SnowCloudCloudMixed

Snow showers, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,299m to resort level.

Max 15℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearFairCloud

Light drizzle first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedLt Drizzle

Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Max 17℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainClearLt Drizzle

Rain showers first, light rain showers then clear sky, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,879m to 3,619m, with rain below.

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 05:32 CDT, next update expected 08:00 CDT.

Snow Forecast near Breckenridge

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Breckenridge
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Arapahoe Basin27cm 34cm
Loveland Ski Area16cm 22cm
Keystone4cm 9cm
Copper Mountain3cm 4cm
Vail-1cm

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.