Copper Mountain Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Copper Mountain
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This is the Snow Forecast for Copper Mountain, United States for 16 days from 27 May.
Updated 27 May 2025 17:30 BST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Copper Mountain.
Forecast for today in Copper Mountain
Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Copper Mountain has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Copper Mountain Snow Report
Snow report from Arapahoe Basin (near Copper Mountain)
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Copper Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 27 | Wed 28 | Thu 29 | Fri 30 | Sat 31 | Sun 01 | Mon 02 | |
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| Wind | NW F3 | W F3 | NW F3 | W F2 | SW F2 | ||
| 3,780m 12,402ft | 10℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 49°F
 | 9℃ 49°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 14℃ 58°F
| 15℃ 60°F
| 6℃ 43°F
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| SW F3 | SW F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 3,370m 11,056ft | 13℃ 55°F
| 13℃ 54°F
| 12℃ 54°F
| 15℃ 60°F
| 18℃ 63°F
| 18℃ 65°F
| 9℃ 49°F
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| SW F2 | SW F3 | SW F2 | |||||
| 2,960m 9,711ft | 16℃ 61°F
| 16℃ 61°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 19℃ 66°F
| 21℃ 70°F
| 24℃ 76°F
| 11℃ 51°F
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| Snow Line | 3,409m 11,184ft | 3,459m 11,348ft | |||||
| Max Town | 16℃ 61°F | 16℃ 61°F | 14℃ 57°F | 19℃ 66°F | 21℃ 70°F | 24℃ 76°F | 11℃ 51°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 32°F | 4℃ 39°F | 4℃ 39°F | 3℃ 38°F | 5℃ 41°F | 6℃ 42°F | 7℃ 44°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.
Copper 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 16℃ 61°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 16℃ 61°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 61°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, light drizzle later.
Max 19℃ 66°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 19℃ 66°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 21℃ 70°F
Min 5℃ 41°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 21℃ 70°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Max 24℃ 76°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 24℃ 76°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then rain showers later.
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min 7℃ 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 44°F to daytime highs around 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
02
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
This Snow Forecast for Copper 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 Copper 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.
Copper Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 17:30 BST, next update expected 20:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Copper Mountain
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
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| Keystone | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Arapahoe Basin | 4cm 2in | 4cm 2in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Copper Mountain
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Copper Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper 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 Copper 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.