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Big Sky Snow Forecast - 3rd May 2025

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Big Sky Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Big Sky

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Big Sky, United States for 16 days from 3 May.

Updated 03 May 2025 22:36 AEST.

Big Sky Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected5 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days4cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Big Sky

Max 21℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Big Sky has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Big Sky 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 Sky 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Big Sky from OpenMeteo
Sat
03
Sun
04
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
WindSW F2SE F2NE F3
3,410m
10℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
7℃
Clear
10℃
Clear
12℃
Mixed
SE F2NE F3
2,740m
15℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
7℃
Fog
+1cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
12℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
16℃
Mixed
NE F3S F2
2,070m
21℃
Clear
21℃
Clear
20℃
Light Snow
+1cm
5℃
Light Snow
+2cm
16℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
21℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 2,899m
to 2,070m

2,070m

Max Town21℃21℃20℃5℃16℃19℃21℃
Min Town3℃8℃0℃-2℃0℃6℃8℃

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 Sky 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 21℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 21℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
04

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 20℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

1cm to 2cm New Snow

CloudFogLight SnowLight Snow

Cloudy, fog, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,899m to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

2cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowLight SnowCloud

Heavy snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 16℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 19℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearFair

Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.

Max 21℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 21℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Big Sky, 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 Sky, 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 Sky Snow Forecast updated at 22:36 AEST, next update expected 01:00 AEST.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Sky

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