Badger Pass Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 21:43 AEST
Snow Forecast for Badger Pass
Snow and Weather from 12 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Badger Pass Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Badger Pass?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 42cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 43cm |
| Next 7 Days | 46cm |
Forecast for today in Badger Pass
Max -1℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
12
42cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, heavy snow then fog, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,194m).
Forecast times for Badger Pass are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 13 April 2026 00:43 AEST
Powder Possible :- 43cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Badger Pass over the next 2 days.
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| Sun 12 | Mon 13 | Tue 14 | Wed 15 | Thu 16 | Fri 17 | Sat 18 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,440m | -2℃
+42cm
| -2℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
 | 2℃
| 0℃
+4cm
| 4℃
| 6℃
 |
| SW F4 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,317m | -2℃
+42cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| 3℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
+3cm
| 7℃
| 9℃
|
| SW F4 | SE F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,194m | -1℃
+42cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 6℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| 8℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | 2,194m | 2,194m | 2,194m | ||||
| Max Town | -1℃ | -1℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ | 3℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -7℃ | -7℃ | -4℃ | -4℃ | -9℃ | -2℃ |
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 Forecast near Badger Pass
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly | 29cm | 34cm | |||||||
| June Mountain | 22cm | 28cm |
Snow Reliability
Badger Pass typically sees a snow depth of 48 to 120 inches, with consistent snowfall from December through March. For the latest snow conditions and updates, be sure to check J2Ski for accurate information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Badger Pass
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Badger Pass, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Badger Pass, 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 Badger Pass 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 Badger Pass 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 Badger Pass 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.