Powderhorn Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Powderhorn
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This is the Snow Forecast for Powderhorn, United States for 16 days from 3 March.
Updated 03 March 2025 00:33 CST.
| Next Snow Expected | 4 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 13cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 19cm |
| Next 7 Days | 19cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Powderhorn.
Forecast for today in Powderhorn
Max 0℃
Min -15℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
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Updated 03 March 2025 11:36 CST
Powder Possible :- 18cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Powderhorn over the next 2 days.
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Powderhorn Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Powderhorn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 03 | Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F2 | SW F4 | SE F2 | NW F3 | W F2 | ||
| 3,000m | -3℃
| -7℃
 +14cm
| -11℃
+5cm
| -15℃
| -14℃
 | -14℃
| -9℃
 |
| SE F2 | SW F4 | SE F2 | NW F3 | W F2 | |||
| 2,750m | -2℃
| -6℃
+13cm
| -9℃
+5cm
| -13℃
| -12℃
| -12℃
| -8℃
|
| SE F2 | SW F4 | SE F2 | NW F3 | W F2 | |||
| 2,499m | 0℃
| -4℃
+13cm
| -7℃
+5cm
| -11℃
| -10℃
| -10℃
| -6℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,499m | 2,499m | |||||
| Max Town | 0℃ | -4℃ | -7℃ | -11℃ | -10℃ | -10℃ | -6℃ |
| Min Town | -15℃ | -7℃ | -17℃ | -18℃ | -15℃ | -18℃ | -14℃ |
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.
Powderhorn 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 0℃
Min -15℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max -4℃
Min -7℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
04
13cm to 14cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -7℃
Min -17℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -17℃ and not getting above -7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
05
5cm New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -11℃
Min -18℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -18℃ and not getting above -11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max -10℃
Min -15℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ and not getting above -10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max -10℃
Min -18℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -18℃ and not getting above -10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
08
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Max -6℃
Min -14℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -14℃ and not getting above -6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
09
Snow unlikely
Fair.
This Snow Forecast for Powderhorn, 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 Powderhorn, 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.
Powderhorn Snow Forecast updated at 00:33 CST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Powderhorn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Ski Hill | 11cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Afton Alps | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Hyland Ski | 1cm | 1cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Powderhorn
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Powderhorn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Powderhorn, 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 Powderhorn 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 Powderhorn 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 Powderhorn 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.