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Big Snow Snow Forecast - 14th January 2025

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Big Snow Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Big Snow

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Big Snow, United States for 15 days from 14 January.

Updated 14 January 2025 07:41 NZDT.

Big Snow Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 January
Next Snow Amount5cm
Next 48 Hours8cm
Next 7 Days15cm
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Forecast for today in Big Snow

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
14

5cm New Snow

CloudSnowCloudSnow

Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Big Snow has 8cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Big Snow Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Big Snow from OpenMeteo
Tue
14
Wed
15
Thu
16
Fri
17
Sat
18
Sun
19
Mon
20
WindNW F3SW F3NW F3SW F3NW F4NW F3W F3
540m
-12℃
Snow
+5cm
-8℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Cloud
-3℃
Snow
+3cm
-16℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-21℃
Light Snow
+2cm
W F3SW F3NW F3SW F3NW F4NW F3W F3
449m
-11℃
Snow
+5cm
-8℃
Cloud
-2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Cloud
-2℃
Snow
+3cm
-16℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-21℃
Light Snow
+2cm
W F3SW F3NW F4SW F3NW F4NW F3W F3
358m
-11℃
Snow
+5cm
-6℃
Cloud
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
-1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-14℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-18℃
Light Snow
+1cm
Snow Line

358m

358m

358m

358m

358m

358m

Max Town-11℃-6℃-1℃1℃-1℃-14℃-18℃
Min Town-19℃-21℃-6℃-10℃-14℃-19℃-21℃

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.

Snow Forecast at a glance

Snow Forecast by day for Big Snow
TueWedThuFriSatSunMon
Snow
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Snow
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Snow
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Snow
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Snow
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Big Snow 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
14

5cm New Snow

CloudSnowCloudSnow

Cloudy first, heavy snow showers then cloudy, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
16

1cm to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
18

2cm to 3cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFogFog

Light snow early, then fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
19

2cm to 3cm New Snow

FogLight SnowLight SnowLight Snow

Fog early, then light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
20

1cm to 2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowLight SnowFog

Light snow early, then fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Big Snow, 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 Snow, 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 Snow Snow Forecast updated at 07:41 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Big Snow

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Big Snow
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Indianhead8cm 15cm
Big Powderhorn Mountain6cm 13cm
Blackjack5cm 10cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Big Snow

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