Bear Valley Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Bear Valley
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Bear Valley, United States for 16 days from 28 March.
Updated 29 March 2025 01:38 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 29 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 25cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Bear Valley.
Forecast for today in Bear Valley
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,019m to resort level.
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Updated 29 March 2025 07:37 NZDT
Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Bear Valley over the next 4 days.
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Bear Valley Snow Report
Snow report from Kirkwood (near Bear Valley)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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Bear Valley 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | SW F3 | ||
| 2,590m | -2℃
+1cm
| -2℃
 +4cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| -1℃
+8cm
| -4℃
 +7cm
| -4℃
| 0℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | SW F3 | ||||
| 2,300m | 1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 1℃
+9cm
| -2℃
 +7cm
| -2℃
| 2℃
|
| SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,010m | 2℃
| 3℃
 +2cm
| 3℃
| 2℃
+5cm
| 0℃
+7cm
| 0℃
| 5℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,019m | 2,010m | 2,010m | varying 2,119m | 2,010m | 2,010m | 2,010m |
| Max Town | 2℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 5℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -7℃ | -3℃ | 1℃ | -10℃ | -6℃ | -7℃ |
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.
Bear Valley 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 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,019m 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
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
2cm to 4cm New Snow
Fog, snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
31
5cm to 8cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude early, then light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,119m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -10℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
01
7cm New Snow
Snow showers first, light snow then clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 5℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Bear Valley, 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 Bear Valley, 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.
Bear Valley Snow Forecast updated at 01:38 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Bear Valley
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkwood | 5cm | 24cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Bear Valley
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Bear Valley, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Bear Valley, 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 Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley 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 Bear Valley 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.