Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain
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This is the Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain, United States for 15 days from 19 April.
Updated 19 April 2025 06:36 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 21 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 3cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Red Lodge Mountain.
Forecast for today in Red Lodge Mountain
Max 6℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Red Lodge Mountain has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Red Lodge Mountain Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Red Lodge Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 19 | Sun 20 | Mon 21 | Tue 22 | Wed 23 | Thu 24 | Fri 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | W F3 | |||
| 2,869m | 1℃
| 1℃
 | -1℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
 +3cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| 4℃
|
| NW F2 | SW F3 | ||||||
| 2,504m | 3℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
+2cm
| 3℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 1℃
 | 7℃
|
| NW F3 | SW F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 2,138m | 6℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 5℃
+2cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 1℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,419m | 2,138m | 2,138m | 2,138m | 2,138m | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 7℃ | 7℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 1℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | -7℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -5℃ | -2℃ | -4℃ | -2℃ |
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.
Red Lodge Mountain 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 6℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
19
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, light snow later.
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
Mon
21
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
22
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, light snow then clear sky, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
23
1cm New Snow
Fog first, clear spells then cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 10℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Red Lodge Mountain, 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 Red Lodge Mountain, 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.
Red Lodge Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 06:36 AEST, next update expected 12:00 AEST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Red Lodge Mountain
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Red Lodge Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Red Lodge Mountain, 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 Red Lodge Mountain 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 Red Lodge Mountain 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 Red Lodge Mountain 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.