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Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast - 8th 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 8 May.

Updated 09 May 2025 10:36 NZST.

Sierra Nevada Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days9cm
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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 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

FairLt RainStormShwrs

Fair first, light rain showers then thunderstorms, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,619m to 2,459m, with rain below.

Sierra Nevada has 3cm 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
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
WindSW F2NW F2
3,300m
1℃
Cloud
+2cm
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Snow
+5cm
SW F2NW F2
2,700m
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
7℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
1℃
Snow Showers
+2cm
SW F2
2,100m
8℃
Storm
10℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Snow Showers
Snow Line

varying 2,619m
to 2,459m

2,729m

varying 2,629m
to 2,599m

varying 2,329m
to 2,269m

Max Town8℃10℃11℃12℃12℃10℃7℃
Min Town4℃4℃5℃4℃4℃3℃2℃

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 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 2cm New Snow

FairLt RainStormShwrs

Fair first, light rain showers then thunderstorms, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 2,619m to 2,459m, with rain below.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 11℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudClear

Cloudy early, then clear sky later.

Max 12℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
13

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,629m to 2,599m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
14

up to 5cm New Snow

FairCloudSnow ShowersCloud

Fair first, cloudy then moderate/heavy snow showers at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 2,329m to 2,269m, with rain below.

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 10:36 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.

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.