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Keystone Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Keystone Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Keystone

When will there be fresh snow?

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

Updated 06 May 2025 22:31 AEST.

Keystone Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected17 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days7cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Keystone

Max 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudClearMixedCloud

Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 3,099m to 2,949m, with rain below.

Keystone has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Keystone Snow Report

Snow report from Arapahoe Basin (7km from Keystone)

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Keystone 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Keystone from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindSE F4E F4
3,720m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Clear
+2cm
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
10℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
SE F3E F4
3,280m
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
10℃
Cloud
14℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
E F3SE F3SW F2SW F3
2,840m
7℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
14℃
Clear
17℃
Cloud
20℃
Clear
18℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 3,099m
to 2,949m

varying 2,919m
to 2,840m

varying 3,569m
to 3,299m

varying 3,299m
to 3,169m

3,669m

Max Town7℃7℃12℃14℃17℃20℃18℃
Min Town-1℃-4℃-1℃1℃2℃2℃4℃

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.

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.

Max 7℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudClearMixedCloud

Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 3,099m to 2,949m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 2,919m to resort level.

Max 12℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsMixed

Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,569m to 3,299m, with rain below.

Max 14℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt DrizzleClearShwrsLt Drizzle

Light drizzle first, clear sky then rain showers, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,299m to 3,169m, with rain below.

Max 17℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudClearShwrs

Cloudy, clear sky, rain showers later.

Snow falling to 3,669m, with rain below.

Max 20℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearClearShwrs

Light drizzle, clear sky, rain showers later.

Max 18℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearCloudCloud

Light drizzle, clear sky, cloudy later.

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 22:31 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Keystone

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Keystone
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Arapahoe Basin25cm 29cm
Winter Park24cm 27cm
Loveland Ski Area17cm 18cm
Breckenridge3cm 6cm
Copper Mountain2cm 4cm

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.