Big Snow Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Big Snow
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Big Snow, United States for 16 days from 24 February.
Updated 24 February 2025 08:31 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 27 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm- |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm2in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big Snow.
Forecast for today in Big Snow
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Big Snow has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Big Snow Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Big Snow 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 01 | Sun 02 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | W F3 | NW F3 | SE F2 | |||
| 540m1,772ft | 7℃44°F
| 4℃40°F
| 2℃35°F
 +1cm
| -1℃29°F
 +3cm+1in
| -9℃15°F
 +2cm+1in
| -8℃18°F
| -1℃30°F
|
| SW F4 | W F2 | NW F3 | SE F2 | ||||
| 449m1,473ft | 8℃46°F
| 5℃42°F
| 2℃36°F
+1cm
| -1℃31°F
+3cm+1in
| -9℃16°F
+2cm+1in
| -7℃19°F
| 0℃31°F
|
| SW F4 | W F2 | NW F3 | SE F2 | ||||
| 358m1,175ft | 8℃47°F
| 6℃43°F
| 3℃37°F
+1cm
| 0℃31°F
 +2cm+1in
| -8℃18°F
+1cm+1in
| -7℃19°F
| 0℃32°F
 |
| Snow Line | 358m1,175ft | 358m1,175ft | 358m1,175ft | 358m1,175ft | |||
| Max Town | 8℃47°F | 6℃43°F | 3℃37°F | 0℃31°F | -8℃18°F | -7℃19°F | 0℃32°F |
| Min Town | 2℃35°F | 0℃32°F | -2℃28°F | -7℃20°F | -13℃9°F | -16℃4°F | -14℃6°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 Snow 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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
2cm to 3cm1in New Snow
Snow showers early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
1cm to 2cm1in New Snow
Cloudy, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
02
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Big Snow, 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 Snow, 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 Snow Snow Forecast updated at 08:31 GMT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Big Snow
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Powderhorn Mountain | - | 6cm2in | |||||||
| Blackjack | - | 6cm2in | |||||||
| Indianhead | - | 5cm2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Snow
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Big Snow, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Big Snow, 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 Snow 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 Snow 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 Snow 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.