Mount Pakenham Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Pakenham
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Pakenham, Canada for 10 days from 29 March.
Updated 29 March 2025 17:34 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 15cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 27cm |
| Next 7 Days | 27cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Pakenham.
Forecast for today in Mount Pakenham
Max -1℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
15cm New Snow
Heavy snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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Updated 29 March 2025 22:35 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Pakenham over the next 2 days.
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Mount Pakenham Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mount Pakenham 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | NW F3 | SE F3 | SW F2 | |||
| 223m | -1℃
 +15cm
| 0℃
 +11cm
| 15℃
| 1℃
 | 1℃
| 11℃
 | 11℃
 |
| S F3 | NW F3 | SE F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 180m | -1℃
+15cm
| 0℃
+11cm
| 16℃
+1cm
| 2℃
| 1℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
|
| S F3 | NW F3 | SE F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 137m | -1℃
+15cm
| 0℃
+11cm
| 17℃
+1cm
| 3℃
| 1℃
| 11℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | 137m | 137m | 137m | ||||
| Max Town | -1℃ | 0℃ | 17℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 11℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -4℃ | 0℃ | -7℃ | -12℃ | -1℃ | 8℃ |
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.
Mount Pakenham 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 -1℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
15cm New Snow
Heavy snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
11cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 17℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow first, drizzle then light drizzle, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, clear spells, clear sky later.
Max 1℃
Min -12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -12℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 11℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, light drizzle later.
Max 11℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, light rain then heavy drizzle, light drizzle later.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Pakenham, 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 Mount Pakenham, 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 Pakenham Snow Forecast updated at 17:34 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Pakenham
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calabogie | 32cm | 32cm | |||||||
| Calabogie Peaks | 21cm | 21cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Pakenham
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Pakenham, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Pakenham, 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 Pakenham 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 Mount Pakenham 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 Pakenham 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.