Mount Baw Baw 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 15 September 2026 18:49 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Baw Baw

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 15 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Baw Baw Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Baw Baw?

Mount Baw Baw Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,517m)
Next Snow Expected	15 September
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	4cm
Next 7 Days	4cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Baw Baw

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 15℃
Min -4℃

4cm New Snow

Snow falling to resort level (1,470m).

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Mount Baw Baw Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Baw Baw from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Tue 15	2cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,470m).	Max 2℃ Min -3℃
Wed 16	2cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,470m).	Max 0℃ Min -4℃
Thu 17	Cloudy.	Max 8℃ Min -3℃
Fri 18	Clear spells.	Max 12℃ Min -3℃
Sat 19	Clear sky.	Max 15℃ Min 2℃
Sun 20	Clear sky.	Max 15℃ Min 4℃
Mon 21	Light drizzle.	Max 4℃ Min -1℃

This Snow Forecast for Mount Baw Baw, Australia 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 Mount Baw Baw, 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.

Mount Baw Baw Snow Forecast updated at 18:49 NZST, next update expected 21:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Baw Baw, Australia at 1,470m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Mount Baw Baw typically sees a snow depth of around 60 to 100 cm during the season, with regular snowfall. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Baw Baw

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Baw Baw, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.