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Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast - 29th May 2025

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Sierra Nevada Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada

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This is the Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada, Spain for 16 days from 29 May.

Updated 29 May 2025 20:33 NZST.

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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Sierra Nevada.

Forecast for today in Sierra Nevada

Max 22℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Sierra Nevada has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Sierra Nevada Snow Report

Sierra Nevada Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Sierra Nevada 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada from OpenMeteo
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
WindSW F2
3,300m
13℃
Clear
13℃
Cloud
13℃
Cloud
13℃
Mixed
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
SW F2
2,700m
17℃
Clear
17℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
17℃
Mixed
17℃
Cloud
15℃
Mixed
14℃
Fair
SW F2
2,100m
22℃
Clear
23℃
Cloud
22℃
Cloud
22℃
Clear
21℃
Cloud
19℃
Mixed
18℃
Mixed
Snow Line
Max Town22℃23℃22℃22℃21℃19℃18℃
Min Town14℃15℃16℃15℃15℃11℃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.

Sierra Nevada 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 22℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairClear

Clear sky, fair, clear sky later.

Max 23℃
Min 15℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudClear

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

Max 22℃
Min 16℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

CloudFairCloudClear

Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 22℃
Min 15℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 21℃
Min 15℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 19℃
Min 11℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 11℃ to daytime highs around 19℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudClear

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 18℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
04

Snow unlikely

ClearClearMixedFair

Clear sky, clear spells, fair later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Sierra Nevada, Spain 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 Sierra Nevada, 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.

Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast updated at 20:33 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Sierra Nevada

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