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Marmot Basin Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Marmot Basin Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Marmot Basin

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This is the Snow Forecast for Marmot Basin, Canada for 10 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 18:39 NZST.

Marmot Basin Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount16cm
Next 48 Hours16cm
Next 7 Days29cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Marmot Basin.

Forecast for today in Marmot Basin

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

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Updated 06 May 2025 18:39 NZST

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Marmot Basin from OpenMeteo(GEM-Canada)
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Wind
2,600m
10℃
Clear
9℃
Clear
6℃
Snow
+16cm
0℃
Fair
3℃
Fair
4℃
Mixed
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SE F2
2,150m
13℃
Clear
12℃
Clear
10℃
Snow
+16cm
3℃
Fair
6℃
Fair
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
SE F2
1,700m
16℃
Clear
15℃
Clear
13℃
Snow
+8cm
7℃
Mixed
10℃
Fair
13℃
Fair
11℃
Lt Drizzle
Snow Line

varying 2,085m
to 1,700m

varying 2,577m
to 1,885m

Max Town16℃15℃13℃7℃10℃13℃11℃
Min Town1℃4℃0℃-6℃-4℃-1℃3℃

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.

Marmot Basin 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℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 15℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearClear

Clear sky.

Max 13℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

8cm to 16cm New Snow

ClearMixedSnowFair

Clear sky first, clear spells then heavy snow showers, fair later.

Snow Line from 2,085m to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

ClearFairMixedCloud

Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairMixed

Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.

Max 13℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairFair

Fair, clear spells, fair later.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
12

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsMixedLt DrizzleLt Drizzle

Rain showers, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 2,577m to 1,885m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Marmot Basin, Canada 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 Marmot Basin, 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.

Marmot Basin Snow Forecast updated at 18:39 NZST, next update expected 21:00 NZST.

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Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Marmot Basin
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Jasper16cm 29cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Marmot Basin

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Marmot Basin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Marmot Basin, 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 Marmot Basin is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, 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 Marmot Basin 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 Marmot Basin 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.