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Big Mountain Snow Forecast - 9th May 2025

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Big Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Big Mountain

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Big Mountain, United States for 16 days from 9 May.

Updated 09 May 2025 05:38 BST.

Big Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 May
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 9cm 3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Big Mountain

Max 1℃ 35°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudClearFairMixed

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

Big Mountain has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Big Mountain from OpenMeteo
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
Thu
15
WindE F3SE F2S F2S F3S F2E F5SE F5
2,130m 6,988ft
-4℃ 26°F
Clear
-1℃ 30°F
Clear
1℃ 33°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
-4℃ 25°F
Mixed
+1cm
-3℃ 27°F
Cloud
+1cm
-4℃ 24°F
Cloud
E F3SE F2S F2S F3S F2E F5SE F5
1,750m 5,741ft
-1℃ 30°F
Clear
2℃ 35°F
Clear
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
4℃ 39°F
Snow
+3cm +1in
-1℃ 29°F
Mixed
+1cm
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
-2℃ 29°F
Cloud
E F3SE F2S F2S F3S F2E F5SE F5
1,370m 4,495ft
1℃ 35°F
Clear
4℃ 39°F
Clear
6℃ 42°F
Cloud
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
+1cm +1in
1℃ 34°F
Mixed
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
1℃ 33°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,749m 5,738ft
to 1,370m 4,495ft

1,370m 4,495ft

varying 2,109m 6,919ft
to 1,370m 4,495ft

1,979m 6,493ft

Max Town 1℃ 35°F 4℃ 39°F 6℃ 42°F 6℃ 43°F 1℃ 34°F 2℃ 36°F 1℃ 33°F
Min Town -5℃ 23°F -7℃ 18°F -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 27°F -7℃ 19°F -3℃ 26°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.

Big 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℃ 35°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 1℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudClearFairMixed

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

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -7℃ 18°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ 18°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

1cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow

ShwrsCloudSnowLt Snow Shwrs

Rain showers first, cloudy then snow showers, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,749m 5,738ft to resort level.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -7℃ 19°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ 19°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedMixedMixedCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Snow Line from 2,109m 6,919ft to resort level.

Max 1℃ 33°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ 28°F to daytime highs around 1℃ 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Big 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 Big 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.

Big Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 05:38 BST, next update expected 11:00 BST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Mountain

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