Shames Mountain Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Shames Mountain
This is the Snow and Weather for Shames Mountain from 12 February.
Updated 11 February 2026 17:48 GMT.
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Shames Mountain.
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Shames Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Shames Mountain?
| Next Snow Expected | 12 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm 4in |
Forecast for today in Shames Mountain
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
12
2cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow, snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 700m 2,297ft ).
Forecast times for Shames Mountain are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.
Shames Mountain has up to 13cm 5in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
GEM - at altitude
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | Wed 18 | |
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| Wind | S F2 | ||||||
| 1,189m 3,901ft | -1℃ 31°F
 +5cm +2in
| 0℃ 32°F
 +2cm +1in
| -4℃ 26°F
 | -4℃ 25°F
+2cm +1in
| -4℃ 25°F
+1cm
| -8℃ 18°F
+1cm
| -10℃ 14°F
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| S F2 | |||||||
| 945m 3,099ft | 1℃ 34°F
+3cm +1in
| 2℃ 35°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
| -2℃ 27°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+1cm
| -6℃ 21°F
+1cm
| -9℃ 17°F
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| S F2 | |||||||
| 700m 2,297ft | 3℃ 37°F
+2cm +1in
| 3℃ 38°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 31°F
| -1℃ 30°F
+2cm +1in
| -1℃ 31°F
+1cm
| -5℃ 24°F
+1cm
| -7℃ 19°F
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| Snow Line | 700m 2,297ft | 700m 2,297ft | 700m 2,297ft | 700m 2,297ft | 700m 2,297ft | ||
| Max Town | 3℃ 37°F | 3℃ 38°F | 0℃ 31°F | -1℃ 30°F | -1℃ 31°F | -5℃ 24°F | -7℃ 19°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | -5℃ 23°F | -7℃ 18°F | -7℃ 18°F | -8℃ 18°F | -9℃ 16°F | -13℃ 8°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.
Snow Reliability
Shames Mountain enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 6 meters per season. Snow depth typically remains consistent throughout the winter months, but always check J2Ski for the latest snow information.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Shames Mountain
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Shames Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Shames 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 Shames 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 Shames 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 Shames 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.