Showdown Montana Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Showdown Montana
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This is the Snow Forecast for Showdown Montana, United States for 16 days from 30 April.
Updated 29 April 2025 23:38 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 30 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Showdown Montana.
Forecast for today in Showdown Montana
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
Wed
30
2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to resort level.
Showdown Montana has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Showdown Montana Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Showdown Montana 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SE F2 | ||
| 2,500m | 2℃
+2cm
| 6℃
 | 13℃
| 16℃
| 16℃
| 10℃
 | 4℃
+1cm
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | SW F2 | SW F2 | SE F2 | |||
| 2,287m | 5℃
+2cm
| 8℃
| 14℃
| 17℃
| 17℃
| 11℃
| 5℃
+1cm
|
| NW F3 | NW F2 | NE F3 | |||||
| 2,073m | 7℃
 +2cm
| 9℃
| 16℃
| 18℃
| 20℃
| 14℃
| 7℃
+2cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,109m | 2,073m | |||||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 9℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ | 20℃ | 14℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 5℃ | 7℃ | 2℃ | 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.
Showdown Montana 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
Wed
30
2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then heavy snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, fair later.
Max 16℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 18℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 20℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Max 14℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
06
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Showdown Montana, 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 Showdown Montana, 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.
Showdown Montana Snow Forecast updated at 23:38 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Showdown Montana
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monarch Mountain | 1cm | 5cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Showdown Montana
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Showdown Montana, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Showdown Montana, 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 Showdown Montana 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 Showdown Montana 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 Showdown Montana 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.