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Copper Mountain Snow Forecast - 5th May 2025

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Copper Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Copper Mountain

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Copper Mountain, United States for 16 days from 5 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 20:36 NZST.

Copper Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days4cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Copper Mountain

Max 8℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Drizzle

Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,269m to 3,219m, with rain below.

Copper Mountain has 3cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Copper Mountain 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Copper Mountain from OpenMeteo
Mon
05
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
WindSE F3SE F3
3,780m
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
7℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
10℃
Mixed
S F3SE F3SW F2
3,370m
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
10℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
11℃
Mixed
SW F2E F3
2,960m
8℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
9℃
Mixed
15℃
Clear
16℃
Cloud
16℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 3,269m
to 3,219m

3,149m

varying 3,479m
to 3,299m

varying 3,249m
to 2,960m

Max Town8℃7℃8℃9℃15℃16℃16℃
Min Town-1℃-1℃-4℃1℃0℃1℃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.

Copper 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 8℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
05

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Drizzle

Cloudy early, then light drizzle later.

Snow Line from 3,269m to 3,219m, with rain below.

Max 7℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudFairCloudMixed

Cloudy first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,479m to 3,299m, with rain below.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

MixedCloudCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 3,249m to resort level.

Max 15℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearFairCloud

Light drizzle first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Max 16℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedLt Drizzle

Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.

Max 16℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt RainClearLt Drizzle

Rain showers first, light rain showers then clear sky, light drizzle later.

This Snow Forecast for Copper 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 Copper 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.

Copper Mountain Snow Forecast updated at 20:36 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Copper Mountain

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Copper Mountain
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Arapahoe Basin27cm 34cm
Loveland Ski Area16cm 22cm
Breckenridge6cm 9cm
Keystone4cm 9cm
Arrowhead1cm 2cm
Beaver Creek-1cm
Vail-1cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Copper Mountain

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