Keystone Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Keystone
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This is the Snow Forecast for Keystone, United States for 16 days from 5 January.
Updated 05 January 2025 17:36 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 5 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
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Forecast for today in Keystone
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Keystone has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Keystone Snow Report
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Keystone 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 05 | Mon 06 | Tue 07 | Wed 08 | Thu 09 | Fri 10 | Sat 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 3,720m | -11℃
 +2cm
| -12℃
+1cm
| -12℃
+1cm
| -11℃
| -13℃
+1cm
| -14℃
+1cm
| -11℃
+2cm
|
| NW F3 | W F2 | ||||||
| 3,280m | -8℃
+2cm
| -9℃
+1cm
| -9℃
+2cm
| -8℃
 | -11℃
 +1cm
| -11℃
+1cm
| -8℃
+2cm
|
| NW F3 | |||||||
| 2,840m | -5℃
+1cm
| -5℃
| -6℃
+1cm
| -6℃
| -9℃
+1cm
| -8℃
+1cm
| -6℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | 2,840m | 2,840m | 2,840m | 2,840m | 2,840m | 2,840m | 2,840m |
| Max Town | -5℃ | -5℃ | -6℃ | -6℃ | -9℃ | -8℃ | -6℃ |
| Min Town | -12℃ | -12℃ | -12℃ | -20℃ | -17℃ | -26℃ | -14℃ |
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 at a glance
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Keystone.
Keystone 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
05
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
07
1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow then fog, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
09
1cm New Snow
Clear sky first, cloudy then light snow, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
10
1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
11
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Keystone, 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 Keystone, 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.
Keystone Snow Forecast updated at 17:36 AEDT, next update expected 20:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Keystone
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Mountain | 9cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Breckenridge | 6cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Loveland Ski Area | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Vail | 8cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Arapahoe Basin | 6cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Winter Park | - | 7cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Keystone
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Keystone, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Keystone, 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 Keystone 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 Keystone 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 Keystone 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.