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Big Mountain Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Big Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Big Mountain

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Big Mountain, United States for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 20:35 AEST.

Big Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days10cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big Mountain.

Forecast for today in Big Mountain

Max 0℃
Min -5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Big Mountain has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Big Mountain Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Big Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Big Mountain from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindE F3E F2E F3S F2SE F4
2,130m
-5℃
Mixed
-4℃
Clear
-3℃
Fair
-3℃
Clear
-2℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
-1℃
Light Snow
+9cm
E F3E F2E F3S F2SE F4
1,750m
-2℃
Mixed
-2℃
Clear
-1℃
Fair
0℃
Clear
0℃
Clear
2℃
Clear
1℃
Light Snow
+5cm
E F3E F2E F3S F2SE F4
1,370m
0℃
Mixed
1℃
Clear
2℃
Fair
2℃
Clear
3℃
Clear
5℃
Clear
3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
Snow Line

1,370m

varying 2,119m
to 1,370m

Max Town0℃1℃2℃2℃3℃5℃3℃
Min Town-5℃-8℃-8℃-6℃-7℃-6℃-3℃

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.

Big Mountain 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 -5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -8℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

MixedClearFairMixed

Clear spells first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

FairFairFogMixed

Fair, fog, clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

Max 3℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearFair

Fair, clear sky, fair later.

Max 5℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearCloud

Clear sky first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

3cm to 9cm New Snow

CloudMixedLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy, clear spells, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,119m to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain, 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.

Big Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 20:35 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Mountain

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Big Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain 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.