Big Sky 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 April 2026 09:41 AEST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 13:42 AEST
Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Big Sky over the next 3 days.
2-Day Forecast for Big Sky
48-hours from 12 April.
See below for forecast detail
Big Sky Snow Forecast updated at 09:41 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Big Sky
Max 12℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Big Sky are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 12 April 2026 13:42 AEST
Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Big Sky over the next 3 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Big Sky
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
5cm to 10cm New Snow
Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,269m to resort level (2,070m).
Forecast times for Big Sky are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 |  | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Strong | 15% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 12℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 10℃ | SW Strong | 10% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Clear below. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | up to 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 20% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Fog at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 0℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fog at altitude. Cloud below. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 05:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 35% |
| Mon | 06:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 35% |
| Mon | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Mon | 08:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 50% |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Breeze | 50% | |
| Mon | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Fog. | 4℃ | SW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
Snow Forecast near Big Sky
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlight Basin | 11cm | 32cm |
Big Sky Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big Sky.
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 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
Big Sky enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average annual snowfall of over 400 inches. Skiers can expect a solid snow depth throughout the season, but it's advisable to check J2Ski for the latest snow conditions.