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Mont Orford Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Mont Orford Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 06:43 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Mont Orford

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mont Orford Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mont Orford?

Mont Orford Snow Forecast Highlights - GEM
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (580m)
Next Snow Expected20 March
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours15cm
Next 7 Days20cm

Forecast for today in Mont Orford

Max 0℃
Min -7℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Fri
20

5cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedCloudHvy Snow

Light snow first, clear spells then cloudy, heavy snow later.

Snow falling to resort level (310m).

Forecast times for Mont Orford are in Edmonton (Canada/Mountain) time zone.

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 21 March 2026 07:48 NZDT

Powder Possible :- 15cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mont Orford over the next 2 days.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mont Orford from OpenMeteo(GEM)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindNW F2
850m
-4℃
Patchy Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Clear
-1℃
Snow
+11cm
-4℃
Mixed
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-3℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
NW F2
580m
-2℃
Patchy Snow
+5cm
0℃
Clear
0℃
Snow
+11cm
-2℃
Mixed
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
NW F2
310m
0℃
Patchy Snow
+5cm
2℃
Clear
2℃
Snow
+8cm
0℃
Mixed
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
Snow Line

310m

varying 387m
to 310m

310m

310m

310m

310m

Max Town0℃2℃2℃0℃0℃0℃-5℃
Min Town-7℃-5℃-5℃-7℃-9℃-12℃-17℃

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.

Snow Forecast near Mont Orford

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mont Orford
Ski Area 48 Hr 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Mont Sutton13cm 19cm
Owl's Head14cm 18cm
Bromont8cm 13cm

Snow Reliability

Mont Orford typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 60 to 100 inches throughout the season. For the latest snow reports, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mont Orford

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