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Big Squaw Snow Forecast - 28th March 2025

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Big Squaw Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Big Squaw

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This is the Snow Forecast for Big Squaw, United States for 16 days from 28 March.

Updated 28 March 2025 23:39 AEDT.

Big Squaw Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 March
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days6cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Big Squaw

Max 2℃
Min -5℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudClearCloud

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

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

Big Squaw Snow Report

Big Squaw 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 Squaw 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Big Squaw from OpenMeteo
Fri
28
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
WindSW F3NW F2SE F3NW F4NW F2SE F4
975m
-2℃
Clear
-6℃
Cloud
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
2℃
Cloud
-2℃
Clear
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
SW F3NW F2SE F3NW F4NW F2SE F4
709m
-1℃
Clear
-4℃
Cloud
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
4℃
Cloud
0℃
Clear
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
SW F3NW F2SE F3NW F4NW F2SE F4
442m
2℃
Cloud
-3℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
6℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

442m

442m

442m

varying 949m
to 442m

Max Town2℃-3℃0℃5℃6℃1℃4℃
Min Town-5℃-9℃-10℃-4℃-8℃-9℃-5℃

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 Squaw 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 2℃
Min -5℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
28

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudClearCloud

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

Max -3℃
Min -9℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
29

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 0℃
Min -10℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
30

2cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudSnow

Clear sky, cloudy, heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 5℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
31

3cm New Snow

SnowFogFogShwrs

Snow showers, fog, rain showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

SnowCloudClearClear

Snow showers, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 1℃
Min -9℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

ClearFairClearMixed

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

Max 4℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudMixedLt Drizzle

Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 949m to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Big Squaw, 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 Squaw, 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 Squaw Snow Forecast updated at 23:39 AEDT, next update expected 05:00 AEDT.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Squaw

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