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Afton Alps Snow Forecast - 13th March 2025

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Afton Alps Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Afton Alps

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This is the Snow Forecast for Afton Alps, United States for 16 days from 13 March.

Updated 14 March 2025 03:35 NZDT.

Afton Alps Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected19 March
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Afton Alps.

Forecast for today in Afton Alps

Max 14℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Afton Alps has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Afton Alps Snow Report

Afton Alps Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
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Afton Alps 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Afton Alps from OpenMeteo
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
Wed
19
WindSE F4S F4NW F4E F3S F4
467m
13℃
Fair
23℃
Cloud
19℃
Cloud
0℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
SE F4S F4NW F4E F3S F4
414m
14℃
Fair
23℃
Cloud
19℃
Cloud
0℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
SE F4S F4NW F4E F3S F4
360m
14℃
Fair
23℃
Cloud
20℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
Snow Line

360m

Max Town14℃23℃20℃1℃8℃11℃2℃
Min Town-1℃7℃-1℃-6℃-4℃1℃-5℃

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.

Afton Alps 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 14℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 14℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

ClearFairCloudCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 23℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 20℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudShwrsCloud

Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
16

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
17

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Max 11℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
18

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudMixedCloud

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

Max 2℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
19

1cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowCloudFair

Cloudy first, light snow then cloudy, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Afton Alps, United States 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 Afton Alps, 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.

Afton Alps Snow Forecast updated at 03:35 NZDT, next update expected 09:00 NZDT.

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Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Afton Alps

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Afton Alps, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Afton Alps, 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 Afton Alps is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Afton Alps 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 Afton Alps 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.