Big Mountain Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Big Mountain
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This is the Snow Forecast for Big Mountain, United States for 16 days from 21 June.
Updated 21 June 2025 18:39 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 23 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big Mountain.
Forecast for today in Big Mountain
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Big Mountain has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Big Mountain Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Big Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | |
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| Wind | SE F4 | E F3 | E F4 | E F4 | E F4 | ||
| 2,130m | 2℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| 0℃
 +4cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 0℃
 | -1℃
+4cm
| 1℃
+2cm
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| SE F4 | E F3 | E F4 | E F4 | E F4 | |||
| 1,750m | 5℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
+2cm
| 2℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
+1cm
| 3℃
|
| SE F4 | E F3 | E F4 | E F4 | E F4 | |||
| 1,370m | 7℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 6℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 1,789m | varying 1,669m | varying 1,559m | varying 1,879m | varying 1,999m | ||
| Max Town | 7℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ | 4℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 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.
Big Mountain 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 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,789m to 1,629m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
23
up to 4cm New Snow
Rain showers, light rain, light snow at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,419m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
24
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain first, cloudy then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,559m to 1,419m, with rain below.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
26
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to 1,519m, with rain below.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
27
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,999m to 1,869m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain, 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.
Big Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 18:39 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Mountain
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Big Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Big Mountain, 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 Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain 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 Big Mountain 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.