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Big Sky Snow Forecast - 12th March 2025

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Big Sky Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Big Sky

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Big Sky, United States for 16 days from 12 March.

Updated 12 March 2025 13:38 NZDT.

Big Sky Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 March
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours6cm
Next 7 Days14cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Big Sky.

Forecast for today in Big Sky

Max 9℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
12

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Big Sky has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Big Sky Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Big Sky from OpenMeteo
Wed
12
Thu
13
Fri
14
Sat
15
Sun
16
Mon
17
Tue
18
WindSW F4SW F5SW F2SW F2SW F2SW F3
3,410m
-2℃
Clear
-5℃
Cloud
-8℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
-12℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-8℃
Cloud
+1cm
-6℃
Cloud
+1cm
-10℃
Light Snow
+3cm
SW F4SW F5SW F2SW F2SW F2SW F3
2,740m
3℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
-4℃
Snow
+6cm
-8℃
Snow
+2cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃
Cloud
-6℃
Light Snow
+3cm
SW F2SE F3S F2SW F2SW F3SW F3
2,070m
9℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
-3℃
Cloud
+2cm
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
Snow Line

2,070m

2,070m

2,070m

2,070m

2,070m

2,070m

Max Town9℃6℃-1℃-3℃2℃3℃-2℃
Min Town-3℃-1℃-8℃-8℃-10℃-2℃-9℃

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 Sky 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 9℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
12

Snow unlikely

FairFairClearCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
13

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudCloud

Fair early, then cloudy later.

Max -1℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
14

6cm to 7cm New Snow

SnowCloudSnowCloud

Snow showers first, cloudy then snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
15

2cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -10℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -10℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
16

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
17

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLight Snow

Cloudy early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -9℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
18

3cm to 4cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowCloudLight Snow

Heavy snow showers first, light snow then cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Big Sky, 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 Sky, 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 Sky Snow Forecast updated at 13:38 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Big Sky

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Moonlight Basin4cm 9cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Sky

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Big Sky, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Big Sky, 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 Sky 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 Sky 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 Sky 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.