Buck Hill Ski Area 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 September 2026 17:41 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Buck Hill Ski Area

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Buck Hill Ski Area Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Buck Hill Ski Area?

Buck Hill Ski Area Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (330m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Buck Hill Ski Area.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Buck Hill Ski Area

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 20℃
Min 6℃

Snow unlikely

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Buck Hill Ski Area Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Buck Hill Ski Area from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Mon 21	Cloudy.	Max 20℃ Min 13℃
Tue 22	Cloudy.	Max 17℃ Min 9℃
Wed 23	Clear sky.	Max 17℃ Min 7℃
Thu 24	Cloudy.	Max 17℃ Min 6℃
Fri 25	Cloudy.	Max 18℃ Min 7℃
Sat 26	Cloudy.	Max 14℃ Min 11℃
Sun 27	Drizzle.	Max 13℃ Min 11℃

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Buck Hill Ski Area, 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 Buck Hill Ski Area, 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.

Buck Hill Ski Area Snow Forecast updated at 17:41 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Buck Hill Ski Area, USA at 289m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Buck Hill typically enjoys good snow reliability with an average snow depth of around 12-36 inches throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

Off-Piste Safety in Buck Hill Ski Area

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Buck Hill Ski Area, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.