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Fortress Mountain Snow Forecast - 9th May 2025

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Fortress Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Fortress Mountain

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This is the Snow Forecast for Fortress Mountain, Canada for 10 days from 9 May.

Updated 09 May 2025 19:37 BST.

Fortress Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount 8cm 3in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 12cm 5in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Fortress Mountain

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ 23°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Fortress Mountain has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Fortress Mountain Snow Report

Fortress Mountain Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Fortress Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Fortress Mountain from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
Wind
2,370m 7,776ft
-1℃ 30°F
Clear
-1℃ 30°F
Fair
0℃ 33°F
Mixed
-3℃ 27°F
Snow
+8cm +3in
2℃ 35°F
Snow
+4cm +1in
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
4℃ 40°F
Mixed
2,205m 7,234ft
0℃ 32°F
Clear
0℃ 32°F
Fair
2℃ 35°F
Mixed
-2℃ 29°F
Snow
+8cm +3in
3℃ 37°F
Snow
+4cm +1in
3℃ 38°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Mixed
2,040m 6,693ft
1℃ 34°F
Clear
1℃ 34°F
Fair
3℃ 36°F
Mixed
-1℃ 31°F
Snow
+8cm +3in
4℃ 39°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
4℃ 40°F
Cloud
6℃ 43°F
Mixed
Snow Line

2,040m 6,693ft

2,040m 6,693ft

varying 2,102m 6,896ft
to 2,040m 6,693ft

Max Town 1℃ 34°F 1℃ 34°F 3℃ 36°F -1℃ 31°F 4℃ 39°F 4℃ 40°F 6℃ 43°F
Min Town -5℃ 23°F 0℃ 32°F -6℃ 21°F -3℃ 26°F -2℃ 28°F -1℃ 30°F -2℃ 28°F

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.

Fortress 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 1℃ 34°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ 23°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedMixed

Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.

Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -6℃ 21°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 3℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedLt Snow Shwrs

Fair, clear spells, light snow showers later.

Max -1℃ 31°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ 26°F and not getting above -1℃ 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

8cm 3in New Snow

Light SnowSnowSnowSnow

Light snow early, then heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

3cm to 4cm 1in New Snow

SnowSnowSnowCloud

Snow showers, heavy snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,102m 6,896ft to resort level.

Max 4℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 30°F and rising to 4℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Fortress Mountain, Canada 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 Fortress 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.

Fortress Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 19:37 BST, next update expected 01:00 BST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fortress Mountain

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fortress Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fortress 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 Fortress Mountain is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, 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 Fortress 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 Fortress 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.