Homewood Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 21 April 2026 06:41 CDT
Snow Forecast for Homewood
Snow and Weather from 21 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Homewood Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Homewood?
| Next Snow Expected | 21 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 17cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 27cm |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm |
Forecast for today in Homewood
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
21
1cm to 18cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,039m to resort level (1,899m).
Forecast times for Homewood are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 April 2026 09:42 CDT
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Homewood over the next 2 days.
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| Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | Sat 25 | Sun 26 | Mon 27 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | W F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,402m | 1℃
 +18cm
| -2℃
 +12cm
| 4℃
 | 6℃
| 2℃
 | 1℃
| 2℃
|
| SW F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,151m | 3℃
+17cm
| 0℃
+10cm
| 6℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 1,899m | 5℃
+1cm
| 2℃
+11cm
| 8℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,039m | 1,899m | varying 1,919m | varying 2,029m | 1,899m | ||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 2℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | -1℃ | -5℃ | -6℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ |
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.
Snow Forecast near Homewood
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 45cm | 56cm | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 42cm | 50cm | |||||||
| Sugar Bowl | 38cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 34cm | 38cm | |||||||
| Boreal | 33cm | 37cm | |||||||
| Donner Ski Ranch | 32cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Soda Springs | 34cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Alpine Meadows | 30cm | 33cm |
Snow Reliability
Homewood typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 150 inches during the season. For the latest snow reports and up-to-date conditions, check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Homewood
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Homewood, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Homewood, 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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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 Homewood 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.