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Mount Bachelor Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Mount Bachelor Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 20 March 2026 17:49 GMT

Snow Forecast for Mount Bachelor

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Bachelor Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Bachelor?

Mount Bachelor Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (2,250m)
Next Snow Expected24 March
Next Snow Amount 1cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 3cm 1in

Forecast for today in Mount Bachelor

Max 12℃ 54°F
Min 5℃ 41°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 41°F to daytime highs around 12℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Mount Bachelor are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Bachelor from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindW F3NW F3SW F3W F4
2,760m 9,055ft
5℃ 41°F
Cloud
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
+1cm
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
-2℃ 29°F
Light Snow
+6cm +2in
-8℃ 18°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
-1℃ 31°F
Cloud
W F3NW F3SW F3W F4
2,250m 7,382ft
9℃ 47°F
Cloud
3℃ 38°F
Cloud
9℃ 49°F
Cloud
9℃ 49°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Light Snow
+1cm +1in
-4℃ 24°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
SW F3SW F2SW F3W F4
1,740m 5,709ft
12℃ 54°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
13℃ 54°F
Cloud
13℃ 55°F
Cloud
5℃ 41°F
Light Snow
-1℃ 30°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 2,309m 7,575ft
to 1,989m 6,526ft

varying 2,299m 7,543ft
to 1,809m 5,935ft

1,740m 5,709ft

Max Town 12℃ 54°F 7℃ 44°F 13℃ 54°F 13℃ 55°F 5℃ 41°F -1℃ 30°F 6℃ 43°F
Min Town 5℃ 41°F 1℃ 33°F -1℃ 30°F 2℃ 36°F -1℃ 31°F -9℃ 15°F -9℃ 15°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.

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Snow Reliability

Mount Bachelor's snow reliability is well-known, with an average snowfall of over 462 inches each year and a snow depth that can exceed 100 inches mid-season. For the latest updates on snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Bachelor

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