Snow Summit Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Snow Summit
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This is the Snow Forecast for Snow Summit, United States for 15 days from 13 March.
Updated 12 March 2025 17:30 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 13 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 18cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 24cm |
| Next 7 Days | 25cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Snow Summit.
Forecast for today in Snow Summit
Max 2℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
19cm to 21cm New Snow
Snow showers, clear spells, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 12 March 2025 21:39 CDT
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Snow Summit Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | Mon 17 | Tue 18 | Wed 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F6 | W F4 | NW F3 | W F3 | W F3 | ||
| 2,499m | -1℃
+19cm
| -3℃
 +5cm
| 1℃
 | 4℃
| 1℃
 | 3℃
+1cm
| 6℃
|
| SW F6 | W F4 | NW F3 | W F3 | W F3 | |||
| 2,316m | 0℃
+18cm
| -2℃
+5cm
| 2℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 8℃
|
| SW F5 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |||
| 2,133m | 2℃
+21cm
| -1℃
+8cm
| 2℃
| 8℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,133m | 2,133m | 2,133m | 2,133m | |||
| Max Town | 2℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | 8℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | -6℃ | -11℃ | -8℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | -5℃ | 0℃ |
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 Summit 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 2℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
19cm to 21cm New Snow
Snow showers, clear spells, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -1℃
Min -11℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -11℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
5cm to 8cm New Snow
Heavy snow first, clear sky then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fog later.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
18
1cm New Snow
Light snow early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
This Snow Forecast for Snow Summit, 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 Snow Summit, 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.
Snow Summit Snow Forecast updated at 17:30 CDT, next update expected 23:00 CDT.
Snow Forecast near Snow Summit
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Mountain | 36cm | 36cm | |||||||
| Snow Valley | 32cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Big Bear Mountain | 27cm | 27cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Snow Summit
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Snow Summit, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Snow Summit, 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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 Snow Summit 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.