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Swain Snow Forecast - 8th April 2025

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Swain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Swain

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Swain, United States for 16 days from 8 April.

Updated 08 April 2025 12:35 AEST.

Swain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 April
Next Snow Amount22cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days18cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Swain

Max 5℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

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Updated 08 April 2025 16:39 AEST

Powder Possible :- 23cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Swain over the next 4 days.

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Swain Snow Report

Swain Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Swain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Swain from OpenMeteo
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
Mon
14
WindNW F4W F2SE F2W F3NW F2
600m
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Clear
4℃
Light Snow
4℃
Fog
1℃
Hvy Snow
+18cm
1℃
Fog
7℃
Cloud
NW F4W F2SE F2NW F3NW F2
500m
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Fog
2℃
Hvy Snow
+22cm
2℃
Fog
6℃
Cloud
NW F4W F2SE F2NW F3NW F2
400m
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Fog
2℃
Hvy Snow
+22cm
2℃
Fog
6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

400m

400m

400m

Max Town5℃5℃5℃6℃2℃2℃6℃
Min Town-7℃-8℃-2℃3℃0℃1℃-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.

Swain 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 5℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 5℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

CloudClearFairCloud

Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudLight SnowMixedLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, light snow then clear spells, light drizzle later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudFogFog

Light drizzle, cloudy, fog later.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

18cm to 22cm New Snow

Hvy SnowHvy SnowHvy SnowFog

Heavy snow early, then fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
13

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleFogFogFog

Light drizzle early, then fog later.

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudFog

Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, fog later.

This Snow Forecast for Swain, 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 Swain, 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.

Swain Snow Forecast updated at 12:35 AEST, next update expected imminently.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Swain

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