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Blacktail Mountain Snow Forecast - 18th April 2025

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Blacktail Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Blacktail Mountain

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Blacktail Mountain, United States for 16 days from 18 April.

Updated 18 April 2025 12:31 NZST.

Blacktail Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected18 April
Next Snow Amount6cm
Next 48 Hours13cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Blacktail Mountain

Max 17℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
18

6cm to 7cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowCloud

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

Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.

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Updated 18 April 2025 17:36 NZST

Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Blacktail Mountain over the next 2 days.

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Blacktail Mountain Snow Report

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

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Blacktail Mountain from OpenMeteo
Fri
18
Sat
19
Sun
20
Mon
21
Tue
22
Wed
23
Thu
24
WindNE F3SW F3S F2SW F2
2,035m
13℃
Snow
+7cm
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
12℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
17℃
Clear
19℃
Cloud
E F3SW F3S F2SW F2
1,816m
15℃
Snow
+6cm
6℃
Snow
+6cm
13℃
Clear
20℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
19℃
Cloud
E F3SW F2
1,596m
17℃
Snow
+6cm
8℃
Snow
+6cm
17℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
22℃
Clear
23℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,689m
to 1,596m

1,596m

Max Town17℃8℃17℃22℃22℃22℃23℃
Min Town-2℃-5℃2℃7℃9℃10℃10℃

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.

Blacktail 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 17℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
18

6cm to 7cm New Snow

CloudSnowSnowCloud

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

Snow Line from 1,689m to resort level.

Max 8℃
Min -5℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
19

6cm New Snow

SnowSnowCloudCloud

Snow showers, heavy snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 17℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
20

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 22℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
21

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 22℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
22

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedClearCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 22℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 22℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
23

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 23℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
24

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudShwrs

Clear spells, cloudy, rain showers later.

This Snow Forecast for Blacktail 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 Blacktail 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.

Blacktail Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 12:31 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Blacktail Mountain

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