Arizona Snowbowl 7-Day Snow Forecast

Arizona Snowbowl Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 03 May 2026 11:44 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Arizona Snowbowl

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Arizona Snowbowl Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Arizona Snowbowl?

Arizona Snowbowl Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (3,155m)
Next Snow Expected	5 May
Next Snow Amount	1cm
Next 48 Hours	1cm
Next 7 Days	1cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Arizona Snowbowl

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 19℃
Min -4℃

1cm New Snow

Snow falling to resort level (2,804m).

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Arizona Snowbowl Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Arizona Snowbowl from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 14℃ Min 6℃
Mon 04	Cloudy.	Max 10℃ Min 2℃
Tue 05	1cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (2,804m).	Max 5℃ Min -3℃
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 13℃ Min -4℃
Thu 07	Clear sky.	Max 17℃ Min 2℃
Fri 08	Clear sky.	Max 19℃ Min 6℃
Sat 09	Clear sky.	Max 19℃ Min 6℃

This Snow Forecast for Arizona Snowbowl, 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 Arizona Snowbowl, 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.

Arizona Snowbowl Snow Forecast updated at 11:44 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Arizona Snowbowl, USA at 2,804m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Arizona Snowbowl typically sees an average snowfall of around 260 inches annually, with snow depths reaching up to 60 inches. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for updated information.

Off-Piste Safety in Arizona Snowbowl

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Arizona Snowbowl, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.