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Keystone Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Keystone Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Keystone

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Keystone, United States for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 19:31 CDT.

Keystone Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected6 May
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours7cm
Next 7 Days7cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Keystone

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudSnow

Cloudy early, then snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 3,049m to 2,909m, with rain below.

Keystone has 7cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Keystone Snow Report

Snow report from Arapahoe Basin (7km from Keystone)

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Keystone 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Keystone from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindSE F4E F3
3,720m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
4℃
Snow
7℃
Clear
8℃
Clear
10℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
SE F4E F3
3,280m
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
13℃
Clear
14℃
Mixed
14℃
Shwrs
SE F3SE F2SW F2S F2SW F2
2,840m
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
16℃
Fair
17℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 3,049m
to 2,909m

varying 3,039m
to 2,840m

varying 2,899m
to 2,840m

3,339m

Max Town7℃9℃13℃15℃17℃16℃17℃
Min Town0℃-2℃0℃2℃3℃2℃4℃

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.

Keystone 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 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 5cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudSnow

Cloudy early, then snow showers at altitude later.

Snow Line from 3,049m to 2,909m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 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 3,039m to resort level.

Max 13℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FogCloudLight SnowCloud

Fog first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Max 15℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedClearClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky 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

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 16℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleMixedFairShwrs

Light drizzle first, clear spells then fair, rain showers later.

Max 17℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ShwrsCloudCloudMixed

Rain showers, cloudy, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Keystone, 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 Keystone, 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.

Keystone Snow Forecast updated at 19:31 CDT, next update expected 22:00 CDT.

Snow Forecast near Keystone

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Keystone
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Winter Park34cm 34cm
Loveland Ski Area32cm 33cm
Arapahoe Basin28cm 28cm
Breckenridge11cm 12cm
Copper Mountain7cm 7cm
Vail2cm 2cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Keystone

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Keystone, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Keystone, 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 Keystone 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 Keystone 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 Keystone 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.