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Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast - 48 hour - 12th April 2026

Sierra Nevada 48-Hour Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 17:45 AEST

2-Day Forecast for Sierra Nevada

48-hours from 12 April.

See below for forecast detail

Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast updated at 17:45 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Forecast for today in Sierra Nevada

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Sun
12

up to 10cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleShwrsCloudLight Snow

Light drizzle first, rain showers then cloudy, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,854m to 2,131m, with rain below.

Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.

Forecast for tomorrow in Sierra Nevada

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

Light SnowMixedMixedFair

Light snow, clear spells, fair later.

Forecast times for Sierra Nevada are in Madrid (Europe/Madrid) time zone.

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48-hour Forecast Detail

48 Hour Weather and Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow toWeatherTemp
Town
Rain or Snow?
Sun02:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Light
75%
Sun03:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Light
65%
Sun04:00Cloud

Cloudy.4℃NW
Light
60%
Sun05:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
60%
Sun06:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
65%
Sun07:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
80%
Sun08:00Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
90%
Sun09:00Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,485m, with rain below.

Light snow at altitude.
Drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
95%
Sun10:00Hvy Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,638m, with rain below.

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy drizzle below.
5℃NW
Light
95%
Sun11:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃NW
Light
95%
Sun12:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
6℃NW
Light
95%
Sun13:00Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,746m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
6℃NW
Light
100%
Sun14:00Cloud

up to 3cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,577m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
5℃NW
Light
100%
Sun15:00Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow falling to 2,808m, with rain below.

Heavy snow at altitude.
Hvy rain below.
6℃NW
Light
95%
Sun16:00Cloud

Heavy snow showers at altitude.
Hvy shwrs below.
4℃NW
Light
95%
Sun17:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
5℃NW
Light
85%
Sun18:00Mixed

Clear spells.5℃NW
Light
65%
Sun19:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
45%
Sun20:00Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
4℃NW
Light
30%
Sun21:00Light Snow

Light snow at altitude.
Lt drizzle below.
3℃NW
Light
35%
Sun22:00Mixed

Clear spells.2℃NW
Light
45%
Sun23:00Mixed

Clear spells.2℃NW
Breeze
55%
Mon00:00Light Snow

Light snow.1℃NW
Light
40%
Mon01:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃NW
Light
20%
Mon02:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃NW
Light
10%
Mon03:00Cloud

Cloudy.-1℃NW
Light
20%
Mon04:00Mixed

Clear spells.-2℃NW
Breeze
45%
Mon05:00Mixed

Clear spells.-3℃NW
Breeze
55%
Mon06:00Mixed

Clear spells.-3℃NW
Breeze
50%
Mon07:00Mixed

Clear spells.-4℃NW
Breeze
30%
Mon08:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃NW
Breeze
15%
Mon09:00Cloud

Cloudy.-4℃NW
Light
5%
Mon10:00Mixed

Clear spells.-3℃NW
Breeze
5%
Mon11:00Mixed

Clear spells.-2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon12:00Fair

Fair.-1℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon13:00Clear

Clear sky.0℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon14:00Fair

Fair.1℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon15:00Fair

Fair.2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon16:00Mixed

Clear spells.2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon17:00Mixed

Clear spells.2℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon18:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon19:00Cloud

Cloudy.1℃NW
Breeze
0%
Mon20:00Cloud

Cloudy.0℃NW
Light
0%
Mon21:00Mixed

Clear spells.-1℃NW
Light
0%
Mon22:00Fair

Fair.-2℃NW
Light
0%
Mon23:00Fair

Fair.-3℃NW
Light
0%
Tue00:00Fair

Fair.-2℃SW
Light
0%
Tue01:00Fair

Fair.-2℃SW
Light
0%

Snow Forecast near Sierra Nevada

Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.

Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Sierra Nevada are not available.

Sierra Nevada Snow

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

This Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada, Spain 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 Sierra Nevada, on any given trail 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 Reliability

Sierra Nevada generally enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 1-2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow information, including current conditions and forecasts, check J2Ski.

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